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History Behind Salem's Senior Center on the Common

With the impending move of the Salem Senior Center, here's a look back at the history behind the historic Broad Street site.

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Salem's Historic 'Old Glory' Mystery

Here's the rest of the story about Old Glory Captain William Driver and the flag that's considered America's second most important flag of record.

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A Forgotten Salem Master Artist: Fidelia Bridges

When looking at Salem artists too often Fidelia Bridges is overlooked even though she was one of the country's leading watercolorists for many years.

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The History of Presidential Visits to Salem

As Presidents' Day approaches, this seems an appropriate time to look back at visits to Salem by men who served as President of the United States.

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The Heart of Salem Still Beats — a Valentine's Day History

Wandering through Valentine history and Salem advertisements

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Salem's Long History of Movie Houses

With the recent rescue of Cinema Salem by concerned patrons distressed at the thought of Salem without a moviehouse this is a good time to examine Salem's long-standing love affair with the movies.

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A Requiem for St. Joseph Church

As we prepare to say final farewells to Saint Joseph Church it seems a fitting time to look back at the church and the people who built it.

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A Look Back at Salem's Medal of Honor Recipients

In honor of Veterans day let's look back at the deeds of valor that generated the highest military award for these five men of Salem.

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Do You Know a Legendary Local? Tell Us

Here's an opportunity for you to recommend someone as a 'Salem Legendary Local' to be included in this book of past and living history.

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A Bridge Street House with a Haunting History

Pointed out as haunted for decades, this historic house is one of Salem's architectural treasures.

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