
The Pickman House in Salem, Massachusetts, stands as a testament to the town’s rich history. Once owned by prominent figures, including Chief Justice Benjamin Lynde, the house is associated with significant events such as the burial of Primus, an enslaved African-American man interred at Charter Street Cemetery. The house was saved from demolition during the urban renewal era of the 1960s, thanks to efforts by Historic Salem, Inc., and was later acquired by the Peabody Essex Museum in 1983. Notably, artist Michele Felice Cornè, known for his maritime-themed works, once resided in this house. Today, the Peabody Essex Museum preserves the house and holds the largest collection of Cornè’s paintings.