Andrew-Safford House Block

Andrew-Safford House

13 Washington Square

Salem, Massachusetts

ca. 1819

Designed in the Federal style by an unknown architect for a wealthy Russian fur merchant, the house is reputed to have been the most costly house erected in the United States to that date. The massive vertical façade and the four large columns reaching from the ground to the third story on the south side make this one of the most impressive houses in Salem. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 

"Salem has a uniquely rich architectural heritage. Every major American architectural style is represented within its borders."

Now you can tour PEM's historic homes from your own home! The museum's physical campus includes three city blocks and several off-site properties. We have collaborated with Cats Meow Village to recreate the museum's historic houses in their signature style. On the back of each is a brief description of the house and a QR code that will link to the PEM Walks tour, where you can find out more about the home's architectural history. 

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The Andrew-Safford House is part of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts.

The back includes a PEM Walks QR code that gives you an audio postcard tour of the Andrew-Safford House. You can scan at home and listen, too!

We handcraft the Andrew-Safford House in 3/4" thick wood with colorful details on the front and history on the back. H4.5 x W5.25 inches.