Peirce-Nichols House Block
Peirce-Nichols House
80 Federal Street
Salem, Massachusetts
ca. 1782
Samuel McIntire designed the Peirce-Nichols house in a transitional late-Georgian/early Federal style for Jerathmiel Peirce, co-owner of the merchant ship Friendship. McIntire remodeled portions of the house in the Federal style 20 years later. To the rear of the houses are stables, and behind them - visible through an opening in the stable wall - terraced lawn extends back to a small arbor. Originally the property swept down to the North River, where Captain Peirce could dock his ship at the foot of his property. The house is a National Historic Landmark.
"Salem has a uniquely rich architectural heritage. Every major American architectural style is represented within its borders."
Now you can tour PEM's historic homes from your own home! The museum's physical campus includes three city blocks and several off-site properties. We have collaborated with Cats Meow Village to recreate the museum's historic houses in their signature style. On the back of each is a brief description of the house and a QR code that will link to the PEM Walks tour, where you can find out more about the home's architectural history.
The Peirce-Nichols House is part of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts.
The back includes a PEM Walks QR code that gives you an audio postcard tour of the Peirce-Nichols House. You can scan at home and listen, too!
We handcraft the Peirce-Nichols House in 3/4" thick wood with colorful details on the front and history on the back. H4.5 x W5.25 inches.
SHIPPING:
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IN STORE PICKUP:
We are pleased to offer in-store pickup for our local customers! Follow the steps below to pick up your online order:
- Shop online at shop.pem.org.
- At checkout, select Curbside Pickup as your shipping method and place your order.
- Once your order is ready, you will receive an email with pickup instructions.
- Follow the instructions in your email and pick up your order at PEM Shop, located at 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970.
- Orders not picked up within two weeks of the order date will be canceled and refunded.
Please Note:
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Please allow 2–3 days from the purchase date for order processing.
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In-store pickup is available Thursday through Monday, 10 am–5 pm.
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Please wait for your order-ready email before visiting for pickup.
RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY:
PEM Shop accepts eligible returns within 30 days of the original purchase date. To qualify for a return, items must be in their original condition and packaging.
To initiate a return, please contact us at contactus@pem.org. Please include your order information and details about the item you wish to return. Our team will provide instructions for the return process.
Shipping Fees: Buyers are responsible for all incoming shipping charges associated with returns or exchanges, including the cost of shipping items back to PEM Shop. Original outgoing shipping charges paid at the time of purchase are non-refundable. PEM Shop does not reimburse outgoing or incoming shipping costs for returns or exchanges.
Non-Returnable Items: The following items cannot be returned or exchanged for store credit:
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Jellycat products
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Sale and clearance items
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Personal-use items, including face masks
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Food Items
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Akari Lighting
Please contact us before sending any items back to ensure your return is handled properly.



