46-485: Park Lodge is a historic house in Methuen, Massachusetts . It is primarily noted for its association with industrialist and philanthropist Edward Searles whose Pine Lodge estate was nearby. Searles, a Methuen native who made a fortune in textiles and the railroad, made major contributions to the development of Methuen around the turn of the 20th century. This Craftsman style house, designed by Henry Vaughan and built in 1910,
92-453: A dance hall provided lively entertainments. The rise of the automobile , however, brought the decline of the trolley. But Canobie Lake Park, one of the few former street railway amusement resorts still in existence, continues to be popular. Other features of Salem's tourism history include America's Stonehenge , a curiosity (formerly "Mystery Hill"). Other attractions include the Icenter,
138-484: A form of government that had historically and legally been exclusive to cities, the community, in a gesture of traditionalism, retained the name Town of Methuen in its charter. However, because Massachusetts cities have self-governing powers not available to towns, it became known for legal purposes as "The City Known as the Town of Methuen". A subsequent charter, which adopted a strong mayor form of government, officially changed
184-476: A former U.S. senator, and Chris Sununu , current New Hampshire governor. Salem was named on the Money website 's "Best Places to Live 2020" list. The area was first settled in 1652. As early as 1736, Salem was the "North Parish" of Methuen, Massachusetts , or "Methuen District". In 1741, when the boundary line between Massachusetts and New Hampshire was fixed , the "North Parish" became part of New Hampshire, and
230-523: A multi-million dollar mixed-use commercial property that includes retail, medical offices, condos, and apartments. The complex is being built on the site of the former Rockingham Park race track. The Manchester and Lawrence branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad ran through Salem until 2001. In 2009, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation commissioned a study exploring the reactivation of
276-511: A skating arena, as well as Field of Dreams and Hedgehog Pond Park. Starting in the 1950s, Salem developed rapidly as part of Greater Boston , with suburban-style residential neighborhoods and a long strip of commercial development along NH Route 28 . Commercial construction has continued to focus on Route 28, as well as on the commercial zone off Exit 2 on Interstate 93 . Starting in 2017, the Tuscan Village complex has been under construction,
322-529: Is a town in Rockingham County , New Hampshire , United States. The population was 30,089 at the 2020 census and an estimated 30,647 in 2022. Salem is a northern suburb of Boston located on Interstate 93 . As the first town along I-93 northbound in New Hampshire, which lacks any state sales tax , Salem has grown into a regional commercial hub for the northern section of Greater Boston , anchored by
368-428: Is a notable architectural element of Searles' legacy. The main block is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story structure with a side-gable roof, which is extended to the left by a 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story ell and to the front by a two-story projection. A shed-roof porch is in the crook to the left of this projection, and the main entrance is in the leftmost ell. The house is generally finished in stucco, with wooden shingles in
414-629: Is administered by the Methuen Historic District Commission, which protects the district from alterations that might compromise its historic integrity. Property owners within the historic district must obey the Rules and Regulations of the Historic District Commission. The rules and regulations specify general criteria for materials used, size and proportions of the buildings, colors, as well as other features. Any violation of
460-493: Is bordered by Haverhill to the northeast, North Andover to the southeast, Lawrence and Andover to the south, Dracut (Middlesex County) to the west, Pelham, New Hampshire ( Hillsborough County ) to the northwest, and Salem, New Hampshire ( Rockingham County ) to the north. Methuen is located 17 miles (27 km) southwest from Newburyport , 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of Boston and 25 miles (40 km) south-southeast of Manchester, New Hampshire . Methuen
506-532: Is currently represented by Republican Janet Stevens. In the U.S. House of Representatives , Salem is in New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district and is currently represented by Democrat Ann McLane Kuster . Salem is a Republican stronghold in presidential elections. No Democratic presidential nominee has carried the town since Bill Clinton received a plurality of the vote in 1996. Salem public schools spend $ 5,544 per student. The average school expenditure in
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#1733092329863552-585: Is currently represented by nine Republican representatives: Lori Ball, Tanya Donnelly, Fred Doucette , John Janigian, Dennis Mannion , Valerie McDonnell , Joe Sweeney , John Sytek and Susan Vandecasteele. In the New Hampshire Senate , Salem is in the 22nd District and is currently represented by Republican Daryl Abbas . On the New Hampshire Executive Council , Salem is in District 3 and
598-499: Is the Ranger, named after Rogers' Rangers , the precursor of the U.S. Army Rangers , which was founded by town resident Robert Rogers . The Searles Tenney Nevins Historic District, established by the city in 1992 to preserve the "distinctive architecture and rich character of one of Massachusetts' most unique neighborhoods", is named after the three Methuen city fathers: David C. Nevins , Edward F. Searles and Charles H. Tenney . From
644-410: Is the summit of Gordon's Hill, at 380 feet (120 m) above sea level , along the town's western border. Salem is the first New Hampshire town encountered when traveling north from Massachusetts on Interstate 93 . The interstate's first two New Hampshire exits are within the town. Via I-93, Boston is 35 miles (56 km) to the south and Manchester is 20 miles (32 km) to the northwest. At
690-675: The Haverhill/Reading Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail , providing service into Boston's North Station . Small plane service can be found at Lawrence Municipal Airport and the Merrimack Valley Seaplane Base , with the nearest national service being at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport , and the nearest international service being at Logan International Airport . As of the census of 2000, there were 43,789 people, 16,532 households, and 11,539 families residing in
736-462: The Mall at Rockingham Park and Tuscan Village. Other major sites include Canobie Lake Park , a large amusement park; and America's Stonehenge , a stone structure of disputed origins. It is the former home of Rockingham Park , a horse racetrack. The Sununu political family hails from Salem, including former New Hampshire governor and White House Chief of Staff John H. Sununu , and his sons John E. Sununu ,
782-816: The Merrimack Valley Conference . Their big rivals are the Andover Golden Warriors, the Central Catholic Raiders of Lawrence , and the Haverhill Hillies. On Thanksgiving Day , the football team plays fellow Merrimack Valley foe the Dracut Middies. The teams first met in a non-Thanksgiving Day game in 1935 and did not play again until the Thanksgiving series started in 1963. The school colors are blue and white, and their mascot
828-584: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 23.1 square miles (59.7 km ), of which 22.2 square miles (57.6 km ) is land and 0.77 square miles (2.0 km ), or 3.42%, is water. Methuen lies alongside the northern banks of the Merrimack River and is bisected by the Spicket (originally " Spigot ") River, as well as many brooks and streams. There are several ponds dotting
874-574: The "Loop Connector", provides highway access between the two, having three intermediate exits of its own, in addition to the exits for I-93 and I-495. The town is also crossed by Route 28 , Route 110 , and Route 113 , the latter two meeting at I-93 Exit 43 (old exit 46). I-93 provides the town's only bridge across the Merrimack; there are several crossings in Lawrence, and several in neighboring Haverhill, but none for 7 miles (11 km) upstream from I-93 all
920-523: The 2000 census , there were 28,112 people, 10,402 households and 7,603 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,138.0 inhabitants per square mile (439.4/km ). There were 10,866 housing units at an average density of 439.9 per square mile (169.8/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 95.01% White , 0.55% African American , 0.21% Native American , 2.27% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.83% from other races , and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of
966-536: The City of Methuen: Today, the trio's collective vision can be seen in mills, housing, schools, mansions, churches, monuments, playgrounds, the library, and the architectural fantasies that resulted from their artistic rivalry. The historic district boundaries were established to include properties and buildings constructed or used by the Searles, Tenney and Nevins families and the people who worked for them. The historic district
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#17330923298631012-540: The General Court gave them an act of incorporation under the name of Methuen. The town was named for Sir Paul Methuen , a member of the King's Privy Council and friend of acting Provincial Governor William Dummer . The first town meeting was held on March 9, 1726, in the home of a resident. The land was set aside for a meetinghouse, which was erected later in 1726 on what is now Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery . The residents in
1058-593: The Nevins Memorial Library, the Searles building, Tenney Gatehouse, Nevins Home, Spicket Falls, and the Civil War monument between Pleasant and Charles streets. In 1922, it was affected by the 1922 New England Textile Strike , shutting down the mills in the city over an attempted wage cut. Methuen is located at 42°43′48″N 71°10′46″W / 42.73000°N 71.17944°W / 42.73000; -71.17944 (42.730040, −71.179352). According to
1104-609: The Spicket spurred the centralization of Methuen's economic, residential and cultural activities within the area around Osgood, Broadway, Hampshire and Pleasant streets. Three wealthy and prominent families—the Nevins, the Tenneys and the Searles—played a significant role in Methuen's history and development. These families were instrumental in the founding of many of Methuen's landmarks, including
1150-542: The U.S. is $ 5,678. There are about 16.1 students per teacher in Salem. Four New Hampshire state routes and one Interstate Highway cross Salem. The nearest airport is Manchester–Boston Regional Airport along the border of Londonderry and Manchester. The nearest rail service is the Haverhill Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail which can be accessed at Lawrence station in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The nearest Amtrak station
1196-420: The age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. Of all households, 25.3% were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.17. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under
1242-458: The age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 49,627, and the median income for a family was $ 59,831. Males had a median income of $ 41,693 versus $ 31,864 for females. The per capita income for
1288-566: The area as well, and the town is home to a town forest, a bird sanctuary, and a small state park (Tenney State Park). Pine Island, near the southern end of town in the Merrimack River, is also part of the town's land. Methuen lies at the northern end of Interstate 93 in Massachusetts, with three exits providing access. A portion of Interstate 495 crosses through the eastern side of town from Lawrence to Haverhill. Massachusetts Route 213 ,
1334-401: The average family size was 3.16. Age distribution was 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males. The median household income was $ 58,090, and the median family income
1380-548: The branch and instituting commuter rail service connecting to the MBTA Haverhill Line and onward to Boston. The study's cost/benefit analysis recommended taking no action to reactivate beyond preserving the option for consideration at a future time. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 25.9 square miles (67.1 km ), of which 24.8 square miles (64.3 km ) are land and 1.0 square mile (2.7 km ) are water, comprising 4.07% of
1426-399: The city was $ 22,305. About 5.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those aged 65 or over. Historically, Methuen had a town meeting-selectmen form of government and was known as the Town of Methuen until it adopted a charter replacing its traditional town meeting and selectmen with a council and manager. Even with
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1472-430: The city. The population density was 1,954.7 persons per square mile (754.8/km ). There were 16,885 housing units, at an average density of 753.7 per square mile (291.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 89.35% White , 1.35% African American , 0.22% Native American , 2.38% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 4.87% from other races , and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos , of any race, were 9.64% of
1518-506: The community name to the "City of Methuen". Methuen's city government consists of a mayor, three Councilors-at-Large, two East District councilors, two Central District councilors, two West District councilors, and six School Committee members. The following are the current members of Methuen's municipal government: Methuen is part of the Massachusetts Senate's 1st Essex district . Methuen High School's athletic teams play in
1564-587: The fixing of the Northern boundary of Massachusetts , most of this new north parish was removed from Methuen and placed in New Hampshire. It was incorporated as Salem, New Hampshire in 1750. Industrial growth in the 1800s influenced Methuen's development. Construction of the Methuen Cotton Mills at the Spicket River falls in the 1820s and the increased manufacture of hats and shoes in small factories along
1610-541: The gable ends. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. At that time it was thought that this house incorporated elements of a c. 1840 Greek Revival farmhouse belonging to his father Jesse. However, the Jesse Searles House is now known to have been locate on the Searles estate, and was altered. It is possible that this house also incorporates an older building, because Searles
1656-430: The northern part of the new town of Methuen soon petitioned to have their own meetinghouse (a combination of town hall and puritan church), and in 1736 the north parish was set off. Land for a meetinghouse was donated by descendants of the original proprietors of Haverhill, and in 1738 the second Methuen meetinghouse was raised. The structure survives to this day, as the Salem N.H. Historical Society building. In 1741, with
1702-513: The population (8.4% Dominican , 5.7% Puerto Rican , 0.6% Guatemalan , 0.3% Ecuadorian , 0.3% Mexican , 0.3% Cuban ). Methuen has a very diverse population and it has gotten more diverse over the years. For a very long time, Methuen and its neighboring city, Lawrence have always been, and still are home to a large number of Lebanese, French, and Italian communities. Methuen is also a major Hispanic/Latino community, including Dominicans. There were 16,532 households, of which 33.1% had children under
1748-404: The population. There were 10,402 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. Of all households 21.2% were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and
1794-631: The rules and regulations can result in fines and other possible legal action. Bounded within the Searles Tenney Nevins Historic District are the Spicket Falls Historic District and the Pleasant-High Historic District . Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places , as are many of the other buildings within the area. Notable Court Cases: Salem, New Hampshire Salem
1840-408: The town. Salem is drained by the Spicket River and its tributary Policy Brook, part of the Merrimack River watershed. Canobie Lake is on the western boundary, Arlington Mill Reservoir is in the north, and World End Pond is in the southeast. None of the town's residential water supply incorporates sodium fluoride, a water additive that helps ensure strong teeth enamel. The highest point in Salem
1886-689: The way to the eastern end of Lowell and also comes down from New Hampshire , providing the fastest route to both 25 minutes north to Manchester, New Hampshire , and 25-30 minutes south to Boston. Methuen is served by the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority 's bus service. Daily intercity bus service to Worcester and New York City is provided by OurBus from the Methuen Park and Ride. The nearest rail stations are in South Lawrence and Haverhill, which are both part of
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1932-409: Was $ 67,278. Males had a median income of $ 46,330 versus $ 31,031 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 26,170. About 3.1% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over. Salem's town government consists of a town council and a town manager. Salem is a part of New Hampshire House District 25 and
1978-462: Was first settled in 1642 and was officially incorporated in 1726. Methuen was originally part of Haverhill, Massachusetts . In 1724 Stephen Barker and others in the western part of that town petitioned the General Court to grant them permission to form a new town above Hawke's Meadow Brook. Although opposed by their fellow townsmen, the petition was approved the following year (December 8, 1725), and
2024-654: Was given the name "Salem", taken from nearby Salem, Massachusetts . The town was incorporated in 1750 by colonial governor Benning Wentworth . The meetinghouse of the old north parish, erected in 1738, still stands, eventually becoming the town hall of Salem before it was turned into the Salem Historical Society museum. In 1902, Canobie Lake Park was established in Salem by the Massachusetts Northeast Street Railway Company to encourage leisure excursions on its trolleys . The plan
2070-541: Was known to move buildings around. This house was sold out of the Searles family by his heirs after his death in 1920. Methuen, Massachusetts Methuen ( / m ə ˈ θ uː ə n / ) is a 23-square-mile (60 km ) city in Essex County, Massachusetts , United States. The population was 53,059 at the 2020 census . Methuen lies along the northwestern edge of Essex County, just east of Middlesex County and just south of Rockingham County, New Hampshire . The city
2116-482: Was successful, and the enterprise quickly became one of the leading resorts of its type in New England . Crowds arrived from all over, including the nearby mill towns of Haverhill , Lawrence , Lowell and Methuen in Massachusetts, and Manchester and Nashua in New Hampshire. Factory workers and others found respite strolling along tree-lined promenades, between flower beds or beside the lake. Rides, arcades , and
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