Collection	Old Houses etc. School Research Project
Date	circa 1735
Abstract	Marblehead Jr. High Archives Historical Building Survey This Colonial home on 11 Washington Street is in the historical section of town. The Old North Church and the Elbridge Gerry House are located just down the street. The house was the first antique store in Marblehead and an old sign reads: Bessom Antiques - 1892. There is a fascinating tale of the History of 11 Washington Street on page 44 detailing many memories contained within the walls as told by a cat.
Home Location	Pink Room (4th floor north end of building)
Object ID	2006-075-00526
Object Name	House
Search Terms	Marblehead Buildings
Title	11 Washington Street - The Bessom House

Rev. 2.0 2/2013 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number, not the Record Number)     historic@marblehead.org
Last modified on: February 22, 2013