Christmas In Salem 2024 Part 11 – Nathaniel Lang House (Salem, MA)

Date Of Visit: December 7, 2024

Location: 3 Lynn St, Salem, MA

This clapboard house , built as an early Federal style building, has three bays and a center chimney. The gable end faces the street. The doorway entrance on the south side has Doric-style pilasters on either side supporting a flat entablature ( superstructure of moldings and bands which lies horizontally above columns, resting on their capitals). A rear addition that was added circa 1860 features a one story porch with a railing, along the southside, facing a patio.

Born in 1767, Nathaniel Land was a master silversmith as well as the son and nephew of master silversmiths in Salem, MA. The house was built for Lang in 1783. However, Lang’s and his wife Priscilla’s homestead is believed to be in North Salem. Additionally, it is believed Lang may have bought the home as an investment and never actually lived in the house.

Like the Micah Wild House which I posted about earlier, the Nathaniel Lang house had a side facing front. THis, as I mentioned in the previous post, was often done for tax purposes as the more narrow side of the home would be taxed. Since I only photographed the side of the home I am adding this photo from Zillow to give a better perspective of the home.

Even before you entered the Nathaniel Lang home, you could feel the Christmas spirit.

Inside, the home had a very cheery feel to it with this Christmas tree taking up the corner of the living room area.

There were also Christmas decorations placed throughout home.

This spoon which was used in the home was framed and hung on the wall as a reminder of the history of the home.

There were other reminders of the historic nature of the home.

This flooring is the original wood flooring.

And this wood, which they found during renovations, is also original to the house.

It’s incredible to think this home still has these original features. They just don’t make things like they used to!

This glass of this door was very colorful. I also liked how the portrait of their dog seemed as though it was looking out at everyone. Nice touch!

As I was leaving the home, I noticed one of the more charming aspects of the home. The back porch gave the home a very relaxing and almost country feel despite being located near the busy downtown area. One can imagine sitting on the bench or chairs with some friends and a beverage,

As you can see, this home had so much to offer! It was one of the more interesting homes on the tour thus far!