Salem (Days of Our Lives)

The town of Salem is the setting for the U.S. soap opera Days of our Lives. It is located in the Midwestern United States, though the state is never mentioned. Originally set in New England, the vague setting was moved to somewhere in the Midwest in the 1970s. Every year the real Salem, Illinois even holds a Salem Days fest, in which several members of the cast attend.

While it is constantly referenced as a town, it features more characteristics of a city; for example it is home of the large, multinational corporations Titan Industries and Basic Black, Mythic Incorporated, as well as a full University and an international airport. Despite its otherwise innocuous presence, over the years it has been a hotbed of foreign intrigue, organized crime, and other strange happenings.

Interestingly enough, despite its location in the midwest, Salem has a thriving industrial harbor, leading some fans to believe it is located on the Great Lakes.

Characters often make reference to Chicago being nearby and the 312 Area Code, indicating Salem may be in Illinois.

Notable locations

• Salem Police Department: where Abe Carver, Roman Brady, Bo Brady and John Black work, among others.
• Salem Place: Popular shopping plaza.
• Java Café: Popular coffee house located at Salem Place.
• Salem University: Salem's institution of higher education; where Chelsea Brady attends school.
• Salem University Hospital. colloquially referred to as "University Hospital;" Tom Horton, Neil Curtis, Mike Horton and Lexie Carver all used to work here.
• Salem Inn: Home to Kate Roberts and Steve and Kayla Johnson.
• The Cheatin' Heart: Bar owned by Adrienne Kiriakis.
• The Brady Pub: Local Irish eatery started in 1992 and owned by Shawn and Caroline Brady. Formerly known as the Brady Fish Market.
• Dune: Dance club.
• Chez Rouge: Gourmet restaurant owned by Maggie Horton.
• The Garage at Salem Speedway: Race track where Max Brady works, and where characters such as Max, Stephanie Johnson, and E.J. Wells raced cars professionally.
• Alice's: Restaurant and bar owned by Bonnie Lockhart, and named after town matriarch Alice Horton.
• Penthouse Grill: Moderately upscale restaurant. Now a permanent set, it was first shown in the 1994 primetime special Night Sins.
• Titan Industries: Corporation owned by Victor Kiriakis.
• Basic Black: Company owned by John Black and rival to Titan Industries.
• The Salem Spectator: Major newspaper, where Jack and Jennifer Deveraux met.
• The Dock: Where the famous Fancy Face, Fancy Face II and Fancy Face III boats were docked, and often visited by Bo and Hope Brady.
• St. Lukes: Local church where most religious ceremonies, such as christenings, weddings, and funerals, occur.
• Mythic Communications: A company that E.J. Wells, Sami Brady, Kate Roberts and Austin Reed own.

Notable Residents

• Alice Horton- The head matriarch of the Horton family and the town's most beloved citizen.
• Shawn Brady and Caroline Brady- The patriarch and matriarch of the Brady family. They also own the Brady Pub.
• Mickey Horton and Maggie Horton- Mickey is an attorney and Maggie owns the french bistro, Chez Rouge.
• Dr. Marlena Evans- A psychiatrist and respected citizen of Salem.
• Roman Brady- Salem's Deputy Police Commissioner.
• Bo Brady- Salem's Police Department Captain.
• Abe Carver- Salem's Police Department Captain.
• John Black- Owner of Basic Black and works for the ISA.
• Hope Williams Brady- Salem Police Officer and respected citizen.
• Dr. Kayla Johnson- Salem University Hospital Doctor and respected citizen.
• Steve Johnson- Respected Salem citizen.
• Dr. Lexie Carver- Former Doctor at Salem University Hospital and respected citizen.
• Celeste Perrault- The town psychic and respected citizen.
• Victor Kiriakis- Owns Titan.
• Kate Roberts- Corporate Business woman.
• Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis- Owns The Cheatin' Heart bar and respected citizen.

The DiMera's in Salem

The DiMera family is the morbid clan of Salem, with a vedetta against the Brady family. They are guided by the evil Stefano DiMera. The vendetta began at the request of his late father, Santo DiMera.

Here is the list of the Current DiMera Family Members:

• Stefano DiMera- The patriarch of the DiMera family and Crime Lord.
• Count Antony DiMera- Corporate Business man.
• EJ Wells- Former racecar driver and owner of the now-defunct Mythic Communications.
• André DiMera- A DiMera henchman and Business man.
• Anna Fredericks DiMera- Wife of Tony DiMera.

Families

Families currently residing in Salem:

• The Horton family
• The Brady family
• The Black family
• The Kiriakis family
• The DiMera family
• The Evans Family
• The Carver Family
• The Deveraux/Johnson family
• The Olsen Family
• The Reed/Roberts family
• The Simmons Family
• The Williams Family

Families formerly residing in Salem:

• The Alamain Family
• The Anderson Family
• The Banks Family
• The Banning Family
• The Blake Family
• The Bradford Family
• The Chandler Family
• The Chrisholm Family
• The Clayton Family
• The Craig Family
• The Crumb Family
• The Curtis Family
• The Donovan Family
• The DuMonde Family
• The Grant Family
• The Hawkins Family
• The Hunter Family
• The Kostichek Family
• The Lockhart Family
• The Mendez Family
• The Merrit Family
• The Ramirez Family
• The Reiber Family
• The Scofield Family
• The Spears Family
• The Stanhope Family
• The Stark Family
• The Toscano Family
• The Walker Family
• The Wesley/Lane Family