Restored Prints For Sale – Salem

Talk about Salem and pretty soon you’re talking about witches, tarot, and Halloween. But what may be a more interesting story lies hidden in the not-too-distant past of this thriving seaport town.

Once Upon A Time in Salem there were electric trolleys, a castle-like train station, elephants on Essex Street and sea serpents in nearby waters. And except for maybe the sea serpents, we’ve got the pictures to prove it.

Gathered from public sources, private collections and found historical pieces, these images tell the story of how the evolving fruits of the industrial revolution changed the face of Salem. In some of the photographs you can see horse-drawn vehicles mingling with early internal combustion autos; steam-driven engines and electric trolleys. Visit these sites today and it becomes clear how the more things change, the more they stay the same. And the more they stay the same, the more they change. They’re a great addition to any Salem office or home.

We have restored old photos, printed advertisements, postcards and maps dating from roughly the mid 1800s to the early 1900s. Their one unifying characteristic is their connection to Salem. Each is scanned in high resolution, carefully retouched and reprinted as a Digital Archival Print (giclée) on your choice of watercolor or semi-gloss photo paper. These museum-quality prints will retain their original sharpness and color for more than 100 years.

“Standard” sizes and prices are detailed below. All prints are enlarged as big as possible to fit the print size listed, leaving at least 1/4” border on all sides. All of our prints can be custom sized and cropped if necessary to fit an existing space or favorite frame. Please contact us with your specific requirements. Prints only available in  certain sizes and/or configurations are so noted in their description.

Prints are available on our Professional Grade Photo Satin or Museo Max watercolor papers.

Please specify by image number, paper choice and size.­
Print Size: Semi-.Gloss/ Water.color
5×5:  $5.00/$6.00
5×7: $7.50/$8.50
5×8: $10.00/$11.00
8×8: $10.50/$11.50
8×10 : $11.50/$13.00
9×12: $13.50/$15.00
12×12: $19.50/$22.00
11×14: $20.50/$23.00
10×16: $22.00/$24.00
16×20: $41.00/$46.00
18×24: $54.50/$61.00
20×24: $60.50/$67.50
20×32: $79.00/$89.00
24×36: $106.00/$119.00

Stretched canvas prints are available on special order, please contact us at digitalarchivalprint@verizon.net for pricing.

All of our images are available as note cards, please inquire for pricing.

All prints larger than 11” in both dimensions shipped rolled. All others shipped flat.
We can ship USPS, UPS, or FedEx. All freight additional.  F.O.B. Swampscott, MA 01907

Orders and inquiries should be directed to digitalarchivalprint@verizon.net
We accept most major credit cards.
Most prints shipped within 2-3 days of receipt of order.

 

SAL-001 Freaks

The 1926 4th of July celebration in Salem was special…it also celebrated the 300th anniversary of Salem’s founding by Roger Conant. Juniper Point (Salem Willows) sent a huge contingent (100) to the “Antiques, Horrible and Grotesque Parade.” This was an annual competition with the winner getting the prodigious sum of $100. With the theme of “Under the Big Top,” this was one of the floats that was entered. They won first prize.

 

 

 

 

SAL-002 4th of July in Salem

A view of Essex Street (Townhouse Square) decked out in red, white & blue in the early 1900s with electric trolleys, horseless carriages, and extensive above-ground utility lines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAL-003-P&Q Shop

“Just Two Prices…Two Just Prices,” that was the appeal of the P&Q Shop for men and women. $10 and $15 were the “Two Just Prices” and the product line included dresses, suits and overcoats. This image is clear enough to read the tags in the window!

 

 

 

 

 

SAL-004 Abandoned

Full of textures, light and shadow patterns, this old Salem structure captures the character of New England weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAL-005 Champions

The Naumkeag baseball team poses with their trophy in a 1922 photograph. The Naumkeag Indians were the original inhabitants of Essex County. The team was from Stockbridge where New York Lawyer Joseph Hodges Choate built a famous country estate, called Naumkeag.

 

 

 

 

 

SAL-006 Juniper Circus

The 1926 4th of July celebration in Salem was special…it also celebrated the 300th anniversary of Salem’s founding by Roger Conant. Juniper Point (Salem Willows) sent a huge contingent (100) to the “Antiques, Horrible and Grotesque Parade.” This was an annual competition with the winner getting the prodigious sum of $100. With the theme of “Under the Big Top,” this was one of the floats that was entered. They won first prize.

 

 

 

SAL-007 Cyclists

It’s not known who these cyclists were or where they were from but the original photo had Salem origins. The equipment, dress and facial hair have changed somewhat but the sport seems to never go out of fashion.­

 

 

 

 

 

SAL-008 The Sheik of Scare-Um and Hay-Rum

The 1926 4th of July
celebration in Salem was special…it also celebrated the 300th anniversary of Salem’s founding by Roger Conant. Juniper Point (Salem Willows) sent a huge contingent (100) to the “Antiques, Horrible and Grotesque Parade.” This was an annual competition with the winner getting the prodigious sum of $100. With the theme of “Under the Big Top,” this was one of the floats that was entered. They won first prize.

 

 

 

SAL-009 Salem Parade

A parade winds its way down Washington Street past the old Railroad Station (now the Riley Plaza parking area). A great aerial view of early 1920s Salem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAL-010 Firehouse 3

A dozen of Salem’s firemen pose with horse-drawn equipment outside of the old Fire Department Headquarters.

 

 

 

 

SAL-011 Tide Water Oil

This “Advertising Car” was owned by the Tide Water Oil Co. from its Boston Office. Tide Water was a major player in the East Coast petroleum market for more than 80 years, especially after its 1937 purchase by J. Paul Getty, eventually becoming part of American Oil.

 

 

 

SAL-012 Pump Truck

A steam-powered horse-drawn pumper gleams outside of the old Salem Fire Department headquarters.

 

 

 

 

 

SAL-013 Hose Truck

A horse-drawn hose truck shows off outside the old Fire Department Headquarters around the turn of the century.

 

 

 

 

SAL-022 Elephant Parade

A line of elephants makes its way down Essex Street as the circus comes to town. Parading the huge animals through the downtown was a sure way to stir up business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAL-028 Boston & Maine Train Station

The B&M train station was an iconic Salem image until its demolition in 1954. This view shows a line of horse-drawn vehicles lined up and a steam engine coming out of the station.