Ropes Mansion

The Nathaniel Ropes Mansion (commonly referred to as Ropes Mansion), is a Georgian Colonial mansion located at 318 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. As no published dendrochronology study has been conducted, the exact build date of this home is up for debate. It is generally agreed upon by historians that the mansion dates to the late 1720s. Major alterations since then include the Ionic style entrance, and rear ell which were added during the 19th century. The residence was also moved back during this time from Essex Street due to possible road widening. In the early 20th century, the Ropes Mansion was given to the "Trustees of the Ropes Memorial", who built the garden in the rear of the house. The residence is now operated by the Peabody Essex Museum, which gives seasonal self-guided house tours.