0 Washington Square - C of A - recreate carvings Washington Arch - front-north side only
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)
619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Construction Moving
✓ Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition ✓ Painting
Signage Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set
forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: Washington Square
Address of Property: 0 Washington Square – Salem Common
Name of Record Owner: City of Salem
Description of Approval of Work:
• Recreate and install scaled versions of original Samuel McIntire carvings for the front/north elevation
of the Washington Arch (see attached image) based on proposal by Skylight Studios dated 4/28/2022
with following condition:
o Recreated elements to be hand painted to match original historic colors as closely as possible
NOTE: Discussion on recreation of original cartouche is continued to the next regular meeting of the
Historical Commission on July 6, 2022.
Upon completion of work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is required to
document compliance with this Certificate.
Dated: June 27, 2022 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding
violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated.
THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of
Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work.