31 Washington Square North - C of A - handrails 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: Washinaton Square
Address of Property' 31 Washington Square North
Name of Record Owner: Richard Hamel and Victor Oliveira
Description of Approval of Work:
■ Install new iron handrails at front and rear entries with the following conditions:
■ Rear entry handrail not visible from a public way;
■ Fagade entry handrails(2) to match handrail design at the adjacent Bertram House at 29 Washington
Square(see attached image);
■ Fagade entry handrails to be installed in existing holes in granite steps; and
■ Handrails to be painted gloss black.
NOTE:Applicant to provide drawings from foundry to the Commission prior to installation
Dated: July 17, 2025 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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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.
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