159 Federal-CofA-hardi siding rear
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: 159 Federal Street
Name of Record Owner: Toni Egger
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Replace existing wood shingle siding on rear (South) elevation with Hardiplank composite siding to match
dimensions and exposure of existing wood clapboard siding on other building elevations with the following
conditions:
▪ Siding to be painted to match existing body color; and
▪ Narrow corner boards to be retained and painted to match existing.
Dated: July 1, 2026 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.
Inventory No:SAL.646
Historic Name:Mann,Joseph House
Common Name:Martin,William P.House
Address:159 Federal St
City/Town:Salem
Village/Neighborhood:Central Salem;
Local No:25-111;
Year Constructed:C 1850
Architectural Style(s):Greek Revival;Italianate;
Use(s):Multiple Family Dwelling House;Single Family Dwelling House;Undetermined;
Significance:Architecture;
Area(s):SAL.HD,SAL.HU
Designation(s):Local Historic District (03/03/1981);
Building Materials:Roof:Asphalt Shingle;
Wall:Metal,Undetermined;Wood;Wood Clapboard;Wood Flushboard;Wood Shingle;
Foundation:Granite;Stone,Cut;
Demolished No
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Assessor's Number USGS Quad
25-111 Salem
Area(s)
HU
Form Number
646
Recorded by Leslie Donovan
Organization Salem Planning Department
Date (month/year) 2/96
Town Salem
Place (neighborhood or village) Central Salem
Address 159 Federal St.
Historic Name Joseph Mann House
Uses: Present Multiple-Family Dwelling
Original Single-Family Dwelling
Date of Construction by 1850
Source Directories
Style/Form
Architect/Builder
Exterior Material:
Foundation Granite
Wall/Trim Wood Clapboard N & W;
Wood Shingle E & S
Roof Asphalt Shingle
Outbuildings/Secondary Structures
Garage
Major Alterations (with dates)
Condition Good
Moved x no yes Date
Acreage Less than 1 Acre
Setting Set directly at sidewalk with gable end facing street
in 18th & 19th c. residential area
RECEIVED
Follow Massachusetts Historicat^mnmissibn Purvey Manual instructions for completing this form.
, MASS. HiST. COMM.
BUILDING FORM 159 Federal Street, Salem
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION see continuation sheet
Describe architectural features. Evaluate the characteristics of this building in terms of other buildings within the
community.
Since the construction date on the building is unknown, this may have been a Greek Revival house that was
updated with Italianate detail, or it may be a mid-19th century Italianate building with uncharacteristic massing.
The 2 1/2 story building sits on a granite foundation and has a pedimented gable roof with the gable end facing the
street. The walls are clapboard with rounded edges on the N & W elevations and wood shingle on the E. One
center brick chimney pierces the roof on the east slope near the ridge. The most puzzling feature is the base of a
tower which straddles the ridge toward the front of the building. It is clad in metal, and suggests this building was
not originally a residence. The main block is approximately square in plan, 4 bays along Federal Street by 3 bays
wide, with the entry facing west. The sidehall entry in the N bay of the west elevation has a pediment supported on
small scroll brackets. It is approached by granite steps with iron rails and the wood panel door is flanked by
sidelights and surmounted by a transom. Other features include flushboard siding in the pedimented gable, a
wreath surrounding a louver at the attic, paired brackets and deep eaves, and a round molding at the comers.
Shuttered windows have 6/6 sash and are set in simple molded surrounds. There is one casement window and a
picture window on the rear (S) elevation. A 1-story shingle enclosed porch or ell with an asphalt shingle gable
roof is attached at the SE comer of the main block It is square, 2x2 bays and has 4/4 and 6/6 sash. A porch with
an iron rail runs along the W elevation between the entrance and the SE ell. A 1-story ell at the SE comer has a
partial gable roof and a door to the basement in the north elevation.
The house sits at the sidewalk along Federal Street and there is a paved drive along the west side of the building
leading to a two-bay garage at the SW comer of the lot. It is a wood shingle and concrete block garage with an
asphalt shingle hip roof and 20th c. overhead garage doors. The east slope of the roof continues beyond the
building close to the ground creating a sheltered overhang
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE see continuation sheet
Discuss the history of the building. Explain its associations with local (or state) history. Include uses of the
building and the role(s) the owners/occupants played within the community.
The unusual architecture of this building makes the original date difficult to pinpoint. It may be a Greek Revival
structure dating from the 1830s, or it may date to 1850 when the Italianate style was popular. The base of a tower
suggests an original use other than a residence, but a review of directories in the 1830s did not reveal a school or
fire company on Federal Street. The 1851 map shows a building at this location but an owner is not identified
The district study report identifies this building as the James Mann house and James B. Mann, a grocer, was first
listed as living at 83 Federal Street in 1850. By 1855 Federal Street had been renumbered and Mann was listed at
159 Federal Street, but by 1861, he had moved to 40 Boston Street, which was the location of his store. By 1864,
William P. Martin, a currier, was residing here. He is also listed as the owner on the 1874 map. The Martin*'
family owned and occupied the property into the 20th Century. Subsequent residents were Mrs. Ellen E. Koen
(1930); Francis M. Bailey, salesman, Harold J. Henderson, credit manager (1950); Arthur Sarcione, broker,
Anthony Amenta, accountant, Harold J. Henderson, manager (1970). The building continues to be occupied as
three units.
BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES X see continuation sheet
Reardon. Elizabeth K. Salem Historic District Study Committee Investigation. Vols. I, II, III. Typescript, Salem
Historic District Study Committee. 1968.
Salem City Directories. 1836-1970.
INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Community Property Address
Salem 159 Federal St.
Massachusetts Historical Commission
Massachusetts Archives Building
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
Area(s) Form No.
HU 646
Maps
Hopkins. G. M. Atlas of Salem. Philadelphia. 1874.
Mclntyre. H. Map of the City of Salem Philadelphia. 1851.
Phillips. James Duncan. Map of Salem about 1780. Based on Research by Sidney Perley and the accounts of
Colonel Benjamin J. Pickman and Benjamin F. Browne with additional information assembled by Jones Duncan
and Henry Noyes Otis. Salem: James Duncan Phillips. 1937.
. Part of Salem in 1700. From the research of Sidney Perley. Assembled by William W. K. Freeman.
Salem: James Duncan Phillips. 1933.
Richards. L. F. Atlas of Salem. 1897.
Walker Lithograph and Publishing Company. Atlas of Salem. Boston, MA: 1911.
Recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If checked, you must attach a
completed National Register Criteria Statement form.
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INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET SALEM 159 FEDERAL ST
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Area(s) Form No.
220 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02125
Continuation sheet 1
SAL.HD, SAL.HU SAL.646
Supplemental photograph by Patti Kelleher, Salem Department of Planning & Community Development, April 2017
RECEIVED
JUN 20 2017
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