6 River Street - C of A - architectural shingles and chimney reconstruction (1)
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: McIntire
Address of Property: 6 River Street
Name of Record Owner: Salem Apartments LLC
Description of Approval of Work:
• Replace 3tab shingle roof with Timberline NS shingles in “Pewter” or “Charcoal”.
• Previously approved on June 20, 2024: Reconstruct chimney to match existing dimensions and
design with the following conditions:
o Dimensional record to be completed for existing chimney and submitted to Commission
prior to removal of chimney. Record could be photographs of chimney with measuring
tape stretched across existing conditions, dimensions to within and inch or two;
o Should mason determine that existing chimney has corbelled cap, this is to be recreated in
new chimney;
o New chimney to be constructed with Barrington Red waterstruck bricks, white mortar and
no exterior parging;
o New powder coated chimney cap to be installed per Commission guidelines (see attached);
o New flashing to be lead-coated copper (not aluminum).
Dated: November 21, 2024 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. All applicable building permits to be obtained prior to work
commencing.