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Historic Salem is disappointed to see the demolition of St. Joseph’s Church. This is the latest in a line of prominent city buildings that have been demolished over the decades. With it, a piece of the collective history that contributes to the unique fabric of Salem will be lost. Ada Louise Huxtable wrote, “Architecture transforms and fixes a city’s identity; symbolic architecture is more than a conspicuous addition.” Today, we are losing some of that identity.
Continue ReadingHistoric Salem Inc. plays a vital role in the effort to save the cultural and architectural history of Salem, and we need your help.