Cotting–Smith Assembly House

Cotting-Smith Assembly House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Cotting-Smith Assembly house at 138 Federal Street
42°31′14.7″N 70°54′13.8″W / 42.520750°N 70.903833°W / 42.520750; -70.903833
Built	1782
Architect	Samuel McIntire (remodel)
Architectural style	Federal
Part of	Federal Street District
NRHP reference No.	83000576
Added to NRHP	1983

Located in Salem, Massachusetts and owned by the Peabody Essex Museum the Cotting–Smith Assembly House was built in 1782 and is located at 138 Federal Street in the Federal Street District. Built as a Federalist Clubhouse in which balls, concerts, lectures, and other events might be held. George Washington attended a dance here. The original architect is unknown, but the house was later remodeled by Samuel McIntire for use as a private residence. The house is in the Federal style and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building can be rented for special events.

• List of the oldest buildings in Massachusetts
• List of historic houses in Massachusetts

• Peabody Essex Museum