Salem City Hall, 93 Washington St Salem, Essex County, MA
The City Hall is architecturally significant because of its excellent Greek Revival design. It is perfectly proportioned and in spite of its comparatively small size, gives a feeling of strength and dignity. The architect, Richard Bond (1797-1861), was described in contemporary reports as "an architect of great fame," "an architect of high reputation" and "a distinguished architect." He also designed Gore Hall - the old Library at Harvard, and Bowdoin Square Church in Boston, both no longer standing. The facade is reminiscent of Robert Mills, with the ceiling rosettes in the Council Chamber exact duplicates of those done by Alexander Parris for Faneuil Hall Market in Boston.
Salem City Hall, 93 Washington St Salem, Essex County, MA
The City Hall is architecturally significant because of its excellent Greek Revival design. It is perfectly proportioned and in spite of its comparatively small size, gives a feeling of strength and dignity. The architect, Richard Bond (1797-1861), was described in contemporary reports as "an architect of great fame," "an architect of high reputation" and "a distinguished architect." He also designed Gore Hall - the old Library at Harvard, and Bowdoin Square Church in Boston, both no longer standing. The facade is reminiscent of Robert Mills, with the ceiling rosettes in the Council Chamber exact duplicates of those done by Alexander Parris for Faneuil Hall Market in Boston.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
