This West India Goods Store was built in 1804 by Captain Henry Prince who first used it as a warehouse.
By 1836 is was operating as a store offering household goods and groceries from all over the world.
Today, it is part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. You can walk the wooden floors and shop just as our ancestors did.
Originally established as America's first National Historic Site in 1938, the area was redesignated a National Historical Park in 2025.
When the United States was young, sailors, merchants, and privateers ventured all of the world from Salem, Massachusetts to bring new and exotic goods to America. In this nine-acre park, explore the historic buildings, wharves, and replica tall ship that tell the stories of the residents of Salem who helped build the foundation for one of the most powerful economies in the world.
We handcraft this house from 3/4" thick wood with colorful details printed on the front and a history printed on the back.
Look closely to find our black cat mascot, Casper, gazing out the window watching all the dogs and people passing by.
