Pedrick House, located in Salem, Massachusetts, is a historic two-story warehouse built in 1770 by Thomas Pedrick, a prominent member of the merchant community during the pre-Revolutionary War era. The warehouse played a crucial role in storing goods and equipment for vessels, as well as serving as a business office for Pedrick. During the Revolution, Pedrick used the warehouse to store captured cargo from British merchant vessels. Today, the Pedrick House stands as a testament to Salem's maritime history and offers visitors a glimpse into the thriving trade and commerce of the time.
After Pedrick's death, the warehouse was purchased by Captain William Story, who made improvements to the property, including replacing the wooden dock with a more durable granite and earth wharf. Over the years, the Pedrick House continued to be utilized for various purposes, such as a sail loft and an office for the local ferry. In 1993, the building and wharf were acquired by the town of Marblehead, and later, in 2003, the National Park Service took ownership and embarked on a conservation project to preserve the original 18th-century timbers. Today, the Pedrick House stands as part of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich maritime heritage of the region.
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