Ghostly Real Estate: The Most Historic (and Maybe Haunted) Homes in Essex County

Ghostly Real Estate: The Most Historic (and Maybe Haunted) Homes in Essex County

Ghostly Real Estate: The Most Historic (and Maybe Haunted) Homes in Essex CountyKathleen Militello
Published on: 22/04/2026

Essex County holds some of America’s oldest homes — and more than a few ghost stories. Explore the historic architecture and local lore woven into the North Shore’s oldest streets.

New England History
The Charm of First Period Saltbox Homes on the North Shore MA

The Charm of First Period Saltbox Homes on the North Shore MA

The Charm of First Period Saltbox Homes on the North Shore MAKathleen Militello
Published on: 27/03/2026

Explore the history of First Period Saltbox architecture in Ipswich and Essex. Discover why these 17th-century timber-frame homes still define the North Shore today.

New England History
Evolution of North Shore Mansions: Sea Captains to Tech Execs

Evolution of North Shore Mansions: Sea Captains to Tech Execs

Evolution of North Shore Mansions: Sea Captains to Tech ExecsKathleen Militello
Published on: 26/03/2026

Explore the architectural history of the North Shore’s "Great Houses." From 18th-century Federalist sea captain mansions to modern tech-driven coastal estates.

New England History
Gloucester History: How the Maritime Past Shapes the Community Today

Gloucester History: How the Maritime Past Shapes the Community Today

Gloucester History: How the Maritime Past Shapes the Community TodayKathleen Militello
Published on: 25/03/2026

Discover how 400 years of fishing history, maritime commerce, and resilient architecture define the unique character and community of Gloucester, Massachusetts.

New England History