Nathan P. Gifford House (1893)
In 1892-1893, when lumber dealer Nathan P. Gifford constructed his Colonial Revival home at 377 Essex Street in Salem, he incorporated an earlier house on the site, which had been built by James Ford in 1764. The house is also referred to as the Ford-Emerson-Ives-Gifford House, because it had been occupied, earlier in the nineteenth century, by Rev. Brown Emerson, pastor of South Church, and David P. Ives. The Ford-Emerson-Ives-Gifford House served as the residence and office for a succession of doctors in the twentieth century and was recently converted into three large apartments.
I am looking for any history and facts on 4 Gifford Street, Boston, Massachusetts between the years of 1863 and 1879. What was this building at this time in history. If you have any photos I would appreciate that too. Thankyou. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jan