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156 BRIDGE STREET - ZBA 0 156 BRIDGE STREET - \ JOSEPH SEOMDRSKI �V 4 1 v m d dc� Legal Notice 1 1 j CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF APPEAL 745-9595 EXT.381 Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition sub- mitted ubmitted by JOSEPH SKOMURSKI requesting a Special Permit\Variance to convert a two family dwelling into a three family dwelling for the property located at 156 BRIDGE STREET .(R2/I). Said hearing to .be held WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1997 AT 6:30 P.M., ONE SALEM GREEN, 2nd Floor. Gary Barrett,Chairman- (10/1,10/8/97) (situ ofttlem, Httssttclluse##s 4 Poara of �kpvettl APRIL 16, 1998 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT AS OF APRIL 16, 1998 THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK TO WITHDRAW THE PETITION OF JOSEPH SKOMURSKI REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 156 BRIDGE STREET. GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE APRIL 16, 1998 BOARD OF APPEAL SALLY iRTAGH CLERK OF THE BOARD A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK. Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17, of MGL Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A., Section 11, the Variance/Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of title. Board of Appeal of $Nlpm, cmassurllusPffs Pourb of ArAIR 16 1113 6 i 'S8 Gi 17 V A! I��'. Nd;S C; K'_ GiiICF DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOSEPH SKOMURSKI REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 156 BRIDGE STREET (R2/I) A hearing on this petition was held April 15,1998 with the following Board Members were present: Nina Cohen, Albert Hill, Richard Dionne and Paul Valaskagis . Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. At the request of the petitioner's Attorney, Stephen Lovely, the Salem Board of Appeal voted 4-0, to grant leave to withdraw this petition without prejudice for a Special Permit to convert a two family dwelling into a three family dwelling for the property located at 156 Bridge Street. Granted leave to withdraw without prejudice . GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE =.crit 15 , 1998 Nina Cohen Board of Appeal COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK. Appeal from this decision,if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that `t has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title. Board of Appeal n DATE OF HEARING PETITIONER J r LOCATION /�L MOTION: TO GRANT . U SECOND ArIEND":ENT SECOND TO DENY SECOND TO RE-HEAR SECOND WITHDRAW SECOND CONTINUE SECOND ROLL CALL PRESENT GRANT DENY AMEND WITHDRAW RE-HEAR CONTINUE GARY Mi. BARRETT ALBERT C. HILL JOSEPH YWU NINA V. COHEN Ll RICHARD DIONNE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARTHUR LEBRECQUE PAUL VALASKATGIS CONDITIONS: DATE OF HEARING March 18, 1998 PETITIONER Joseph Skomurski LOCATION 156 Bridge Street MOTION: TO GRANT SECOND AMENDMENT SECOND TO DENY SECOND TO RE-HEAR SECOND WITHDRAW SECOND CONTINUE SECOND ROLL CALL PRESENT GRANT, DENY AMEND WITHDRAW RE-HEAR CONTINUE GARY M. BARRETT v? ALBERT C. HILL JOSEPH YWU NINA V. COHEN RICHARD DIONNE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARTHUR LEBRECQUE PAUL VALASKATGIS CONDITIONS: �, DATE OF HEARING l�/ PETITIONER LOCATION /� o MOTION: TO GRANT V SECOND AMENDMENT SECOND TO DENY SECOND TO RE-HEAR SECOND WITHDRAW SECOND CONTINUE SECOND ROLL CALL PRESENT GRANT DENY AMEND WITHDRAW RE-HEAR CONTINUE GARY M. BARRETT ALBERT C. HILL JOSEPH YWU NINA V. COHEN RICHARD DIONNE C ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARTHUR LEBRECQUE / PAUL VALASKATGIS d/ CONDITIONS: DATE OF HEARING /-C)/-�� PETITIONER LOCATION MOTION: TO GRANT ACOND AMENDMENT SECOND TO DENY SECOND TO RE-HEAR SECOND WITHDRAW SECOND CONTINUE SECOND ROLL CALL PRESENT GRANT DENY AMEND WITHDRAW RE-HEAR CONTINUE GARY M. BARRETT ALBERT C. HILL JOSEPH YWU NINA V. COHEN RICHARD DIONNE l ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARTHUR LEBRECQUE PAUL VALASKATGIS CONDITIONS: DATE OF HEARING /� / 7b4 PETITIONER LOCATION MOTION: TO GRANT SECOND AMENDMENT SECOND TO DENY SECOND TO RE—HEAR SECOND WITHDRAW SECOND CONTINUE SECOND ROLL CALL PRESENT GRANT DENY AMEND WITHDRAW RE—HEAR CONTINUE a� GARY M. BARRETT ALBERT C. HILL JOSEPH YWU NINA V. COHEN RICHARD DIONNE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARTHUR LEBRECQUE PAUL VALASKATGIS CONDITIONS: DATE OF HEARING 9/_/ 9 --G7 PETITIONER LOCATION MOTION: TO GRANT/ SE ND AMENDMENT SECOND TO DENY SECOND TO RE-HEAR SECOND WITHDRAW SECOND CONTINUE SECOND ROLL CALL PRESENT GRANT DENY AMEND WITHDRAW RE-HEAR CONTINUE GARY M. BARRETT 6j ALBERT C. HILL L JOSEPH YWU NINA V. COHEN I RICHARD DIONNE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARTHUR LEBRECQUE PAUL VALASKATGIS / CONDITIONS: �^ /c� 427 (situ of 1*tt1em, Mxssac4usetts l rA Office of the Titu (IInuntil (IIttu %it COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE JOHN J.DONAHUE WARD COUNCILLORS PRESIDENT 1996 DEBORAH E.BURKINSHAW 1996 THOMAS H.FUREY CITY CLERK PETER L.PASKOWSKI KEVIN R.HARVEY REGINA R.FLYNN SCOTT J.MCLAUGHLIN STANLEY J.USOVICZ,JR. JOHN J.DONAHUE LEONARD F.O'LEARY WILLIAM A.KELLEY November 19th, 1997 SARAH M.HAYES MARK E.BLAIR Board of Appeals City of Salem Salem,Massachusetts 01970 To Whom it may Concern: I am writing as regards the petition of Joseph Skomurski requesting a special permit/variance to convert a two family dwelling into a three family dwelling for the property located at 156 Bridge Street. I would like to request that this special permit/variance to increase density at this address not be granted. The City of Salem has allocated over a quarter of a million dollars for improvements in this area to be spent over the next two years. We are trying to reclaim these neighborhoods after years of neglect, encouraging home ownership and improvement through low interest loans and the painting assistance program. Monies have been spent this past construction season for the renovation of Gonyea Park and the continuation of the bicycle/pedestrian pathway along the Webb Street corridor that this past month was continued to Cross Street. The continuation of the By-Pass Road project and further improvements to this area provided for by the Bridge Street Revitalization Project offer future promise to the neighborhoods bordering Bridge Street. This area of the city has fallen victim time and time again to out-of-town absentee landlords. To allow past mistakes to continue after so much work has been done would run counter to the city's enormous investment of time, energy and precious tax dollars. Due to a previous commitment tonight I am unable to attend the Board of Appeals meeting. Thank you for allowing this letter to become part of the record of tonight's proceedings. Since ly Regina R. yon Ward,Tw` ity Co(Cillor JAN 21 '98 04:06PM ISI SYSTEMS P.1 Nzf: January 21`1998 Gary Barrett Chairman of the Board c/o Zoning Board of Appeals I Salem Green Salem,MA 01970 RE: 156 Bridge Street-Request To Approve Permit For 3 Family Dwelling Mr. Barrett, I would like to take this opportunity to express my opposition to the above subject which will be addressed during the zoning meeting held tonight,January 21, 1998. It is my understanding that if the zoning board votes in favor of Mr. Skomurski's request,the property located at 156 Bridge Street will be zoned as a legal 3 family dwelling. My home is located at 23 Oliver Street (on the corner of Oliver and Bridge streets) less than '/,block from 156 Bridge Street. My wife and I purchased our home in February, 1994. The following summarizes my observations of this rental property over the past 3 1/2 years. This property remains in a constant state of disrepair, There is little, if any,pride of ownership shown by Mr. Skomurski in the outside appearance of this property. Examples include peeling paint, missing boards and missing facia boards. Also, this property has been in dire need of painting and other exterior maintenance/repairs since at least February, 1994. I have never witnessed any attempts by anyone to address these issues. 1t should also be stated that 156 Bridge Street is a non owner occupied piece of investment property,,its' outside physical appearance alone, speaks to the argument that non owner occupied properties are, for the most part,not kept up as well as owner occupied properties. i see little evidence that Mr, Skomurski will make any increased effort to improve this property if his request is granted. Approving this property as a multi family dwelling would also go against the spirit of what the city of Salem is now trying to accomplish with Bridge Street and the soon to be completed by- pass road. As you know the city of Salem has received and disbursed funds to"clean up"Bridge Street in order to make it a more desirable residential area now that a significant percentage of traffic will no longer be traveling on it, Allowing properties to be zoned as multi family will only continue to depreciate the value of properties already on Bridge Street and hurt the efforts already underway to improve Bridge Street. Once again, I am opposed to the granting of Mr. Skomurski's request to making this property a legal 3 family dwelling. John Henkelman 23 Oliver Street Salem, MA 01970 tcSalem Common Neighborhood Association EO. Box 8608 Salem, Massachusetts 01971-8608 January 12, 1998 Board of Appeals City of Salem One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Members of the Board of Appeals: The Salem Common Neighborhood Association is opposed to increasing the number of units at 156 Bridge Street. Bridge Street is already a busy and congested street. Granting a permit to change this property from a two to a three family dwelling would contribute to the congestion. Those who already reside in this neighborhood would not benefit from an increase in the number of families and cars. We support programs enacted by the city to improve conditions for Salem residents and homeowners, such as the Bridge Street Revitalization Project. The Salem Common Neighborhood Association is generally in opposition to increasing the number of units in the dwellings which surround the Common as the increased density has a negative impact on the quality of life. Granting such a variance to an absentee landlord would not be in the interest of the residents of our neighborhood. Thank you for taking our concern into consideration. , Regards, Elliott M. Milford President, Salem Common Neighborhood Association Cfitg of 11*ttlPm, fflttssor4usetts Publir Propertg i9epurtment iguilaing i3epartment (One dalem (6rrrn 508-715-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer August 1, 1997 Joseph Skomurski 78 Washington Sq. East Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 156 Bridge Street Dear Mr. S.`k_o_`ski: Due to a complaint received by the Neighborhood Improvement Hot Line, I conducted an inspection and found the following violations: 1. Roof molding at front of building rotted out and birds are nesting. 2. Gutters missing on front and rear. 3. House needs maintenance by means of paint of exterior. 4. Smoke detectors are required in hallway__ 5. It appears to this inspector that there are three apartments at this address, my records indicate this property as a legal two family dwelling. 6. Please—ca-1-1 so an inspection can be conducted of the interior, to determine how many units exist. Please notify this department within fifteen (15) days upon receipt of this letter, to inform us as to what course of action you will take to rectify these violation. Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against you. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation regarding this matter. Sincerely, _ Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Jane Guv Councillor Flynn, Ward 2 Health Department Fire Department DATE OF HEARING 16Z/ _12 6 /_/ PETITIONER LOCATION MOTION: TO GRANT ECOND AMENDMENT SECOND TO DENY SECOND TO RE-HEAR SECOND WITHDRAW SECOND CONTINUE SECOND ROLL CALL PRESENT GRANT DENY AMEND WITHDRAW RE-HEAR CONTINUE GARY M. BARRETT ALBERT C. HILL JOSEPH YWU NINA V. COHEN RICHARD DIONNE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARTHUR LEBRECQUE PAUL VALASKATGIS n CONDITIONS: e (Cit" of �ttlem, ���sstttljusetts si 33nttra of —A> en�C7 p4 fn '51 C:-. v J DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOSEPH SKOMURSKI FOR A VARIANCE AT 156 BRIDGE STREET (R-2) A hearing on this petition was held June 19, 1991 , continued until August 21 , 1991 and again until October 16, 1991 . The following Board Members were present: Richard Bencal, Chairman; Joseph Correnti, Richard Febonio, Mary Jane Stirgwolt and Associate Member Ronald Plante. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variance to convert a two family into a three family in this R-2 district. The Zoning Board of Appeal, at the request of the petitioner and after having heard evidence, voted unanimously, 5-0, to allow the petition to be withdrawn without prejudice. WITHDRAWN October 16, 1991 �� Ronald G. Plante, Associate Member Board of Appeal APPEAL CASE N0. Bnzlra or-,- Zai TO THE BOARD OF APPEAL: The Undersigned represent that he/she is/ase the owner$ of a certain parcel of lead Located at: . . 1. SC?. . . 4--)(QK . _.2. �.I. .._....Street; Zoning District._., L and said parcel is affected by Section(s).......... . ..... . ..... of the Massachusetts State Building Code. - - - Plans describing the work proposed have been submitted to the Inspector of Buildings in accordance with Section I% A.1 of the Zoning Ordinance. Q � LAJ =E= 4 C9 en LU _�W Lo Wa JlkrCA PPAL- c T 0 W _J o o mo m N J O^, n3 � mn The Application for Permit was denied by the Inspector of Buildings for ( he reason(s): JD � The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeal to vary the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance and/or Etta Building Code and order the Inspector ofIBuildings to approve the application fee permit to build as filed. as the enforcement of said Zomig By-Laws and Building Code would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted w1thout substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code for the follow. ing/reeeasons:/7 A Qk' A u-� n c �. i o AA- dw -it..e ,�eYz-n -A-d eo,.j-ve-..sr l��. A CKow.vti Owner.�...os e[----„ J SV- Address._ }.,� . Cjfl-W, C�n 0-C) •• pay,.,,)ej S Telephone. . . a,$;,)45-_� 27y •• ••- Petitioner. .AoS��)-., S trzo n.S1C.; ..... ........ q y Address... .Lt.N o nw:Ct. -R O I�R;'JCn.S Date_._.-I.�Z;.I.�.��.... . Teleonone. . . _.5,� 2`7 � . ............... By.. Three copies of the application must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Appeal with a check, for advertising in the amount of S............. four weeks prior to the aeecaapl ed ehe•ea�Y of 6ppeal. Check nayaGIe to tEa SIMM, Eve=mr, Heus- ..a r at►Lb LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . ... - `� Petition,pF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fI I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFS{INU ITI ON . . . . . . I . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PETITION �� 1'kUVI:U- • . . . . . . . . . OIiNI I:N. . . . . . . . . . . . . ( ) II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . . APPEAL CASE NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . �Z a< r Of �DIIrLT Lr �L1S�PIIL TO THE BOARD OF APPEAL: The Undersigned represent that he/she is/are the owners of a certain parcel of land Located at: . ..�.s�.., �.`?� . ........Street; Zoning District....2 and said parcel is affected by Section(s)........... ...... ..... of the Massachusetts State Building Code. - Plans describing the work proposed have been submitted to the Inspector of Buildings in accordance with Section I% A.l of the Zoning Ordinance. a m a v- o M WW Oi2CC-T >� W-4 LO ujU) , W o o a �� cn —1 n r co The Application for Permit was denied by the Inspector of Buildings for the following reason(s): n e.c t i4 f pesa-l_ The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeal to vary the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance and/or the Building Code and order the Inspector of Buildings to approve the application fee permit to build as filed. as the enforcement of said Zomig By—laws and Building Code would involve practical difficulty or unseceswry hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code for the follow— ing reasons: vk�_. vol� CIC Q� AL.�_o 1 � e oW�e� 10 Co wse ?�, -�w o FR 1y I�n �,e � ��b �o 4--1 Ae--e_ aV__j R2 I T � SEti C_ A7 owner.. . Address.. ,�2 w C� VL0 Q ewve S .............pp.............. Telephone. . .S 0.�..1:P.�,;,p,:,a Lt Petitioner. .;1Q$e��';, ,•_ S kOuQ. IC� (' Address....;" �hw � C o.a 0 W Date.... .?:�.0:L.)..... . Teleonone. . s4F$.. .�.y 666666 ....... By...5 ::. Three copies of the application must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Appeal with a check. for advertising in the amount of $............. four weeks semiisW 04 0HP RO E&at' prior to the lt�peal. Check nayaGIe to Cfie �=r.. Eve pl v . �• •+� r bwLS LOCATION R PutiCionip,F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Addresy. ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I��t1NU IT 10NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • PETITION - bliN I IiU. . . . '- - {�2 m Historical Sa1e sto cal Commisslon ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (508) 745-9595 EXT. 311 FAX (508) 740-0404 November 17, 1997 Gary Barrett, Chairman Board of Appeal One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Chairman Barrett: The Salem Historical Commission is in receipt of your agenda for November 19, 1997. In this regard, enclosed please find find a Building Survey forms for 156 Bridge Street, 42 Bay View Avenue and 5-7 Webster Street. While the Commission takes no position on any of the proposals, we hope that any new construction or alterations would be sympathetic in design. If requested by the Board of Appeal as a condition of approval, we would be pleased to provide design review. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, THE SALEM HISTORICAZ COMMISSION Helen Sides Chairperson JGUG\BOA0695 FORM B - BUILDING G- K Z'1 q (-O AREA FORM NO. MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 80 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02116 Salem fess 17 Canal Street -- ( Toric Name Eagle Iron Foundry a :T Present Commercial ' S�IEY(ARVE7 EENTER Original Industrial ® ® � • ® IPTION 1914-15 --- 9`- `" Ce Directories e Industrial itect Sketch Map: Draw asap showing property's location in relation to nearest cross streets and/or Exterior Nall Fabric Brick geographical features. Indicate all buildings between inventoried property and nearest Outbuildings intersection(s). Indicate north Major Alterations (with dates) MY ter I •J I north of facade (20th Century) Condition Fair I' r Moved No Date iI Acreage Less than one . Setting On busy, thoroughfare in industrial area. UTM REFERENCE Recorded by Northfields Preservation Asso USGS QUADRANGLE Organization Salem Planning Dept. SCALE Date July, 1989 NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA STATEMENT (if applicable) ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community. 17 Canal Street is a flat-roofed , brick industrial building , two stories high, nine bays by three bays . The building is situated on a bend in the road and is angled with the road . Each bay contains a band of three 8/8 windows , and is delineated by brick piers with corbelled caps . A one-story section projects to the front and contains several entries . The Canal Street elevation to the south , after the bend in the road , has wooden panels below windows . The cornice is corbelled . The foundation is cement . HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the community. 17 Canal Street , the Eagle Iron Foundry , was built after the fire on June 25 , 1914 , to replace the previous foundry that had burned in the fire . The Eagle Iron Foundry was established at this site between 1874 and 1897 , and was owned by Alonzo Smith, who also owned the Smith Iron Foundry in Lynn . Rebuilding was completed by 1915 , according to the street directories . BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES Salem City Directories Maps and atlases 1851 , 1874 , 1897 , and 1911 8/85 FORM B - BUILDING AREA FORM NO. MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Ls ZA '+ , fI 80 BOYLSTON STREET 3494 BOSTON, MA 02116 9 Salem ress 42 Bay View Ave . toric Name Rnlfa Hnnsa Present Fesidsr�t a� aOriginal Residential CRIPTION i e c . 1896 - 1897 1 rce Directories , Deeds le Stick Style hitect Sketch Map: Draw map showing property's location in relation to nearest cross streets and/or Exterior Hall Fabric Clapboard, wood geographical features. Indicate all buildings shingles between inventoried property and nearest Outbuildings intersection(s). Indicate north Major Alterations (with dates) Condition Good /. LE i lam` �., � v Moved Date Acreage Less than one Setting On shoreline in 19th r . regi dential resort neighborhood. � Z UTM REFERENCE Recorded by Northfields Preservation Associates US 65 QUADRANGLE Organization , Ri anni ng nPp r SCALE Date May 1989 NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA STATEMENT (if applicable) Located within the recommended Salem Willows Historic District , eligible under Criteria A and C . ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community. 42 Bay View Avenue is a vernacular Stick Style house of two stories with a front gable . The porch wraps from the front halfway down both sides of the house , and has stick brackets at the cornice and crossed balustrade . On the southeast side of the house the porch meets a one-story ell containing main entry flanked by 3/4 sidelights . Fenestration is irregular; windows contain 2/2 sash . The gable end contains patterned shingles . HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the community. This house is typical of Salem Willows ' resort architecture of the late 19th century . Rosella and Sarah Rolfe purchased part of lot 106 and all of lot 107 from N. Augusta Gardner in 1896 . Sarah alone then bought lot 108 as well from developer , Daniel Gardner . The 1897 and 1911 atlases show Sarah Rolfe as the owner . The 1911 directory lists John Rolfe as the occupant , and gives his occupation as paper stock . BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or. REFERENCES Essex County Registry of Deeds Hopkins , G. M. Atlas of Salem. Philadelphia , 1874. Richards . Atlas of Salem, 1897 Salem City Directories 8/85 FORM B - BUILDING 2:-2---)C�S AREA FORM NO. MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 5- 1 3-7 80 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02116 Tnwn Salem _ =� ess 1% Bridge -t. f - toric Name 1 / Present Residential � Original Ori 9 ..sic. .nti.al yy Q CRIPTION { urce Il; Yle Ttgl i -qr-te ,. - chi tect Sketch Map: -uraw in relation to nearest cross streets enC%or --- cterior Wall Fabric ?-3 card geographical features. Indicate all buildings between inventoried property and nearest Outbuildings intersection(s). Indicate north ST-' Major Alterations (with dates) - Condition Good. ti Moved Date Acreage Under 'I acre 9i Setting Residential , urban 6' rN UTM REFERENCE Recorded by Debra Hilbert & Kim '.Dither USGS QUADRANGLE OrganizationBrent e Dent. _ SCALE Date April , 1987 l NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA STATEMENT (if applicable) ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community. This house is a good vernacular example of Salem's Italianate housing stock. The five-bay symmetrically arranged gable roofed form is a continuation from the Federal period with a steeper roof pitch and different details. Ornament inlcudes the elaborately consoled doorhood with its dentils and paired brackets repeated again in the cornice. Other features are the doorway sidelights and transom, the brick founcation faced in the front with granite, the dentils in the gable ends, and the two interior chimneys. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the community. One of Salem's earliest streets, Bridge Street was known as Ferry Lane until the late 17003, having been the road to the ferry to Beverly. As late as 1820 the street ran west only as far as Mall Street beyond which the North River came over the present street. The section of Bridge Street between Winter and St. Peter Streets is land filled after 1820. 156 Bridge Street does not appear on the 1851 Salem Atlas, but in 1874 was owned by Mrs. S.B. Dean. BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES Citli Directories , 1811 1851 ran 1874 Atlas 8/55