213 Washington Street
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Record 3385/5355
Copyright Marblehead Historical Commission
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Collection Old Houses etc. School Research Project
Date circa 1681
Abstract Marblehead Jr. High Archives Historical Building Survey

What is now Washington Street, which runs over this hill on the northwesterly side of Abbot Hall, was the original road running through the town. It was called ye way going out and into ye town of Marblehead in 1700; the main street in 1758; the main road leading into, 1782; the main street leading out of town, 1808; the main street leading from training field hill to the south schoolhouse, 1818; the street or way up to Training Field Hill,; so called, 1820; the highway over Training Field Hill, 1827; and Washington Street in 1835. (from Perley Books). The committee of commoners of Marblehead conveyed this lot to John Gatchell, Sr., February 14, 1684.
Home Location Pink Room (4th floor north end of building)
Object ID 2006-075-00547
Object Name House
Search Terms Marblehead Buildings
Title 213 Washington Street
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Last modified on: February 22, 2013