28 Chestnut Street - C of A - porch railings
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: 28 Chestnut Street
Name of Record Owner: The 28 Chestnut Street Nominee Trust
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Install handrails on both sides of existing side entry porch with the following conditions:
▪ Railings to be wood with design details to replicate previously approved porch railing at 35 Chestnut
Street (see attached image #1) and porch detail drawings from Maintaining Your Old House in
Cambridge from Salem Historical Commission Guidelines (see attached images);
▪ Railings (top and bottom rails, posts and balusters) to be painted to match house trim color (white);
▪ Final details of railing design and materials to be reviewed and approved by Commissioner Tyler-
Lewis prior to installation.
Dated: May 21, 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. All applicable building permits to be obtained prior to work
commencing.
Image 1 – 35 Chestnut Street side entry porch railing