Andrew T. Gilbert House on September 10, 2006
The Gilbert House is a Queen Anne Victorian of Eastlake design, built by architect/designer C.A. Robert. It was built on this riverfront site in 1887 by A.C. Gilbert’s uncle, Andrew T. Gilbert. A.C.’s family home was located six blocks away at 700 Marion Street, replaced by Salem First Congregational Church in 1941. The Gilberts moved from Salem in 1901, and others owned and lived in the house until it was renovated to contain seven apartments in 1946. The Gilbert House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 6, 1980. The City of Salem purchased the house in 1985 as part of its future Riverfront Development Project. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village acquired the Gilbert House through a no-cost lease and restored it with grants from the Meyer Memorial Trust and the community. The Museum opened on December 15, 1989.
Interior Details of the Andrew T. Gilbert House
Additional Links:
Gilbert House at Salem Online History
Gilbert House at Discover-Neighborhood-History
Rocking chairs of various sizes on the porch of the Gilbert House
Historical Photos:
Gilbert House, 1978 (Salem Public Library)
Gilbert House, 1992 (Salem Public Library)
Sculpture outside the Gilbert House on March 21, 2007
Outside the Gilbert House is this sculpture of a child and a street clock.
Street Clock outside the Gilbert House on March 21, 2007
Street Clock outside the Gilbert House on March 21, 2007
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