Historical Significance:

The circa 1670 Samuel Holten House is an architectural, historical gem. It is singularly the most important historic property now in existence in Danvers. The Dwelling with its central First Period core is a wonderful example of chronological house development thought he 17th, 18th an 19th centuries. The house is associated with the 1692 Salem witchcraft events, as well as the home of Danvers’ most important personage, - Dr. Samuel Holten. Holten served with honor at the birth of our country and held local, regional, provincial and continental posts, was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and President of the Continental Congress. The property also preserves an exquisite early 19th century pagoda roof two door privy and a shed used in the early 20th century as a workshop for famed arts and crafts silversmith, Franklin Porter.