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Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Construction Moving
x Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition Painting
Signage Other Work
as described below does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the exemptions or
limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Property: 34 Chestnut Street
Name of Record Owner: Historic New England
Description of Work Proposed:
• All work is to carriage house at rear of main house.
o Replace existing asphalt roofing in kind, north elevation. The applicant will provide an example of roof shingles
when work commences.
o Restore all sash, paint trim, spot point brick facades.
Repointing will match existing mortar, subject to Massachusetts Historical Commission approval.
Non-applicable due to being in-kind or not visible from the public way. *All work to replicate existing materials,
dimensions, design, location, color and outward appearance.
*NOTE: Historic materials and details must be retained and repaired except where material is not salvageable and must be
replaced. If replacement is necessary, new elements must replicate existing details, dimensions and materials. Should any
changes to materials, design or outward appearance be determined necessary, Applicant must submit a new application
for review.
Upon completion of the above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is required to
document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans.
Dated: April 3, 2025 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.
34 Chestnut Street- Phillips House Temporary Sign
Certificate of Non-Applicability Support Materials- Property Map 4/1/2025
The location of the temporary sign is indicated by a yellow star in the image below. The location was selected as the
sign can be seen from the street/ sidewalk, while not blocking the Museum too much and having the Carriage Barn
visible behind it.
Google satellite image of 34 Chestnut Street- Phillips House in relation to its abutters and Chestnut Street.
Carriage Barn and Museum indicated. General property line indicated by solid red line.
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34 Chestnut Street- Phillips House Temporary Sign
Certificate of Non-Applicability Support Materials- Photos 4/1/2025
The location of the temporary sign is indicated by a yellow star in the image below. The
location was selected as the sign can be seen from the street/ sidewalk, while not blocking
the Museum too much and having the Carriage Barn visible behind it.
Google Street View of 34 Chestnut Street- Phillips House