Say “Salem, Massachusetts,” and of course, the Salem Witch Trials springs to mind. There are ample reasons to think Salem might have some wronged spirits still haunting the place. And among those inclined to think so, the Old Salem Jail had the reputation for being one of the most haunted sites in town. But now, thanks to a $10.7 million historic rehabilitation, the jail site is now synonymous with 50 St. Peter Street, an award-winning complex of 23 upscale apartments, a restaurant, and a museum that immortalizes the jail’s history and its imposing architectural impact.
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The Old Salem Jail, before restoration
The Old Salem Jail, after restoration