Salem Independent Chapel in High Street, Porthmadog, was originally built in 1827, enlarged in 1841, rebuilt in 1860. The present chapel, dated 1860, has a fine (and early) example of a giant arch breaking through the gable pediment - the trademark feature of the important chapel architect Thomas Thomas of Landore. The chapel has three bays, the central one recessed, with a big Florentine window above the balustraded balcony and a Tuscan porch. There are tall round-headed windows in the outer bays, with keystones and impost bands. Giant Tuscan pilasters support the pediment, which rests on a rusticated plinth. salem is now Grade 2 Listed for it's special architectural interest.

RCAHMW, May 2011