The mysterious Witch House of Salem
by Jeff Folger
Title
The mysterious Witch House of Salem
Artist
Jeff Folger
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Photograph - Digital Photography
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One has to wonder if all the evil that was done in the name of religion has left a taint on the Witch House of Salem. The Witch House was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin and is the only structure still standing in Salem, Massachusetts with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692. The Witch House is located at the cross streets of North & Summer in the Chestnut Street District of Salem.
As a local magistrate and civic leader, Jonathan Corwin was called upon to investigate the claims of diabolical activity when a surge of witchcraft accusations arose in Salem and neighboring communities in 1691-1692. He took the place of Judge Nathaniel Saltonstall, who resigned after the execution of Bridget Bishop. Corwin served on the Court of Oyer and Terminer, which ultimately sent nineteen to the gallows. All nineteen refused to admit to witchcraft and maintained their innocence.
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July 10th, 2014
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