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1965 % %` G .� � � I \ I o NEWS, LETTER SALEM 1 REDEVELOPMENT I AUTHORITY 7-6- 6( TOWN MALL • P. O. BOX 369 • SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01971 TELEPHONE �744-690�0 FRANKLIN A. HEBARD _//j�,.� �/ ) �/�� , n' FELIX .i'YW✓ .//I✓`iWKi ././a.,,�'i-fT ����//t'�[V�n/"^_./ ,;VLI , ;3 o.�.�/1)--1:�//// � FELT% KU LIK /l //.. tel/✓ _/�-7/✓U.-W 'V-6H(Ll/ Q//!'�Q�.iOId�✓.%161r C'i�i.Ti w CHANNING BACALL. JR. TREASURER //L✓_4'/J�//'X/1 �l � � 2 ./ FRANCISe.AGRAY TO: ALL PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS AND TENANTS-CENTRAL ARE IER FRANCIS H. MCGRATH BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT JOHN W. BARRETT SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR As you are probably well aware, the Salem Redevelopment Authority has received a grant from the Federal Government through the Housing and Home Finance Agency, to conduct a survey of a 39 acre area designated ' The Salem Central Business District Project." This area is bounded on the East by Liberty Street, the Armory (on Essex Street) and St. Peter Street (from the corner of Brown to Bridge Street) ; on the North by Bridge Street; on the West by Washington Street, and on the South by New Derby and Derby Streets. There are approximately 12 months of exhaustive survey work ahead for the Authority. Until all of this work is completed there can be no plans for acquisition, demolition, relocation, etc. Any story that you may hear relative to properties within the project area have their start from rumor, not fact. The Salem Redevelopment Authority has no formal plan at the ;resent time- studies being made will help develop the plan. To develop these plans we will need your assistance. The Authority has engaged the Planning Services Group of Cambridge, Mass. as its planning consultants. Representatives of this firm are presently engaged in doing an exterior structural survey in thepro ' .-._In the very near future representati-verset-this firm will ma Personal contaot-witth every property owner a tenant in the are-h Questions-wiles be_asked-by employees of Planningwhich are necessary in the compilation of data for the area. These men will carry credentials stamped with the Authority seal. The firm of Ralph Foster & Sons of Fitchburg Mass. has been engaged to appraise all properties. This appraisal is a requirement of the Federal Law. Again, your co-operation is requested when employees of this firm request assistance and information. We plan to share the fruits of our work with you as we proceed. If at anytime you have a question relative to the project please feel free to call our office (744-6900). Our staff is available from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. , Monday through Friday, and will be glad to answer any query that you may have. Franklin A. Hebard, Chairman December 23, -.1965* Mr, William Furlong , , Beacon'.Redevelopment .Corp. t°a 79 Milk Street. , Boston, Massachusetts ' Dear Bili: ti This, is' just -a brief note toconfirm thejrequest,- made to you Monday, by._telephone at'your home relative < . to correspondence from' the President.of='the' Board.of '..' Trustees of the'Peabody Museum to the .Salem Redevelop = ment 'Authority requesting further consideration `relative to the relocation of St: Peter Street-adjacent,n• 8 43 -to the Museum Properties. Best wishes for the holiday season. g r T Sincerely yours; _ do '.a1 < e2Y'. i « • ' - # _ a � t ` � J ♦ - _ _ Johne W. .Barrett JWB:ec - "3 .'y e ,. _ .tag ..♦ 3 .,. ♦ - i .. n 4 . q � : FRANZISKA P. HOSKEN 187 GRANT STREET LEXINGTON, MASS. 02173 AREA CODE 617 862-9431 December 9, 1965 Mr. John W. Barrett, Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority P. 0. Box 369 Salem. Nass. 01971 Dear Mr. Barrett: Thank you very much for our long interview of December 8. I hope that you are better by now. I really believe that you should make the most of the his- torical assets of Salem and turn it into a tourist center rather than into a commercial center. After I left you, I walked up and down Essex Street. and I really don't think that turning Essex Street into a mall would solve your prob- lems because the street in itself is not attractive nor has it anything to offer that hundreds of other streets in other towns can't do. I don't believe anybody from out of town would make a special effort to go there to shop unless he is in Salem anyway. On the other hand, if you would develop the area around the old city hall, a really attractive site, with the market, a series of specialty shops (selling New England specialties, gifts, antiques, but in general things of good quality), plus some cafes and restaurants, I believe you would create something of permanent value to the community. Quite aside from that I believe it would work out to be a considerable commercial asset. I To ran another four-lane road through the middle of town I don't believe would accomplish anything, and from what I have observed there seems to be a lot of parking scattered all over the place. It would be too bad to use the prime space in front of the old city hall for a parking garage. I also talked to Mr. Ernest Dodge at the Museum after I left you, and he stressed without my first mentioning my point of view that Essex Street really is not worth playing up as a major center of the town in terms of historical development and that the area around the city hall is far more attractive. But I understand you have met with him already. and I believe certainly from talking to different people that it would be quite easy to work out a compromise. - I shall put all this and more into an article and shall send you a copy before publication.. I should appreciate it very much to have your comments. Very Duly yours, (Mrs,) Franziska'oPurges Bosken r ` J s INSTtTG W t*+ * b d)�t 1 36_l� ESSEX INSTITUTE SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01990 DEAN A. FALES, JR., Director December 7, 1965 Memorandum to: Mayor Francis X. Collins, Salem Franklin A. Hebard, Chairman, Salem Redevelopment Authority Mrs. Robert W. Reardon, President, Historic Salem, Inc. Albert Goodhue, President, Essex Institute Probably you all saw the enclosed article in Sunday's New York Times. To me it seems quite fascinating that Cape May,New Jersey, is undertaking an urban renewal pian conceived four years ago which is dedicated to rehabilitation, restoration and preservation of the core of the city. It also includes.a pedestrian mail on the main street and other modern features. It shows that the government will codperate on such an idea through urban renewal. Dean A. Fales, Jr. nN'" V ■ THE NEW--YORK=-TIMES, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1%5. CAPE 1` ��ry,; e s v see Was conceived about four years ford to do It, but then maybe _ µl4 ago by Dr. Irving Tenenbaum,.You can't afford not to a Cape May osteopeithli h t Mmes, Mr. Gauv TOPRESERYEPAST P Ysl A ry, a pa_ clan who is also, in. his words,tient, tactful insurance ..man h�storieal and architecture)who ea}ns E31.22 a week- as : bug." Mayor, 0ould'Sssure a troubled Cape May,l under Federal homeowner : s s tlfyt ••the new road �x 1 ,_ X ponso�rip, is now proceeding will not you.,, Jersey Resort Planning t0 x with a three-year urban renewal But occasional] he had bad Restore Victorian Flavor, ` Project to cost about E3 million, news,as he did for Ruth Wright, *� r "' with the Federal Coverntnent y, who operates a beauty .parlor. providing about E2.23 .million. 1"Ruth,", said the Mayor, with In addition to resew' the By WALTER Pi. WAGGONER ` " 1 � �I =' Victorian architecture, the m- expression of this hurts me 6yecW to The New Yat Then gram envlsa as thecom aterMre thea it dogs you,. "that CAPE MAY, N. J.— From P building isdue to come down." ' ,� • ! renovation o the {our main how I read the plans;' said the s;,< s". , , - shopping blocks ori Washing- Y Rev. Adolphus Adolphus Berry, pastor of v y ton StreeU the city's main the Franklin Street Methodist thoroughfare. This would be- come a tree-lined pedestrian Church, •T see the church still hs x s•' mall. Streets leading p into i stands, but the parsonage goes.' a mall would also be planted with Mr. Berry then went on to ' Itrees. explain, at a meeting of mer- 'l't'd did ='1!(TS ' C".1 , Fine examples of Vlctbriatj P B z.F�r; ,., residences will be relocated.or chants, municipal officials andIla<, ,, unsightly neighbors will be re- planning experts here recently, moved. that he did not know whether � � '?° '^'- •s,'" ry. Among other structures W go ahead with redecorating •� 'y c •r planned for the Projected.Vic- his parsonage. torian village are the Victorian Mayor Frank Gauvey ,ex- Mansion, a once-famous 1{ plained the city's redevelopment bling house built in 1956 by� - plan, and then said with a sad R. R. Lear, that is now a guest smile: "To answer your ques. house. Also on the list are thel tion, Reverend, I wouldn't both- residence at 28 Guerney Street, both- er painting." _ one of eight cottages formerly What the Mayor and Mc belonging to the old Stockton Berry and other Cape May reel. Hotel and built in the eighteen. dents are concerned about is r sixties by the West Jersey Rall. Federal urban renewal funds for unusual prefect tutilize 5- way Company, and the Windsor FeHotel, which overlooks the At. the rehabilitation, restoration lactic and was built by Thomas. and preservation of much of - H.Whitney. the city's Victorian flavor and 800 May BePreserved architecture. The New York Times Y Cape May, a seaside resort MARKED FOR PRESERVATION: -House at 26 Guerney In all, accordinga.to Mr:Teel, of 4,800 residents on the south- Street in Cape May, N. J., is one of many Victorian build- about 300 dwellings may beornm dates tip of New Jersey, Ings In the town that will be reserved under an unusual preserved and to to t , busi. dates to the out century. But P nese places relocated, refur- fires wiped out much of the implementation of urban renewal lands from Government. bished or redecorated, community in the mid-eighteen- Some of the storefronts win hundreds, and what remains, 0 require only a coat oP paint, accordingto architectural ex•ly of the acroterions (the spiny sociated with the bulldozer and q y � - decorations on peaks of roofs) the wrecking ball," David Teel. a new awning oay to conform pens, Is Vithectorian best concentration P g advertising display th m conform of Victorian architecture in the and the barge boards (ginger-the 30-year-old .ally Manager,to the Victorian thane. Others United States. bread running- beneath the remarked recently. "Whole will need morn extensive alter- Harold Coolidge, professor of eaves) that distinguished so blocks are leveled and new architecture at Princeton Uni- much of Cape May's architec-buildings.are put ations. .. g P up. This Is To a handful M metehants� is no y; eat written that there tore. not our intent" - who were bemoaedng'the Costs, is no greater collection of Vic- This is the sort of thing Cape The Federal Government hay Mayor Gauvveryy :observed:.' torian buildings anywhere. And May wants to save, according gone along With the idea, which"Maybe you think jou ebwt;af- Carolyn Pitts, a PMlaelelphla to city officials and its plan architectural historian, who has ners, Kendree and Shephered, - been retained by Cape May for of Philadelphia Its restoration, speaks reverent- "Urban renewal is usually as- December 32 1965 Mr. William Cullen Massachusetts Electric Company 205 Washington Street Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Cullen. On July 12, 1962 the members of the Salem City Council adopted a resolution ordering that it is in the public interest that a Redevelopment Authority be organ- ized. Said resolution was approved by Mayor Francis X. Collins on July 16, 1962. Mayor Collins then appointed the following persons to serve on this Authority: Franklin A. Hebaid Felix Rulik (State appointee) Channing Bacall, Jr. Francis J. Gray Francis H. McGrath It is the sincere desire and hope of this Authority that all decisions made, relative to urban re- newal, will prove to be for the good of the City of Salem. Attached you will find a map of the proposed urban renewal. asea which this Authority has named Heritage Plaza-East. Also attached is the preliminary plan for this project. , Sincerely yours, o , !.' John W. Barrett Executive Director 1NS1 fTG W M tK d2j1836 ESSEX INSTITUTE SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 DEAN A. FALES, JR., Director December 3, 1965 Mr. John W. Barrett Salem Redevelopment Authority P. O. Box 369 Salem, Mass. 01971 Dear John: I,am still all hung up about the streets in the central business district. You remember when I was down a couple of weeks ago we talked about traffic surveys in Salem. Am I right in remembering: 1. That there has been no recent city survey of the traffic area 2. That the Redevelopment Authority has not had L q," ,"�o-+ any survey done, and ti(�3 I ✓ � 3. That the only survey--and probably not too recent a one--was one done at one point by the DPW. 11q - ! .Lz C 6/D c{� 7 ,vglt any rate, set me straight on all this, and if you know , �� by any chance when the DPW one was done I would very much like 5'i�e to know about it. Many thanks. A. a ° Very truly yours, jiA - 2,00 1 �, to 09 DF/r,, .,* January 6, 1966 Mt.-Dean.A. Pales, Jr.: ; Director, Essex Institute Essex street y salems 6tesachusetts ' a Dear;Dean: Q This letter will confirm our recent telephone conver- sation relative to your request' for -information to traffic surveys Rade in the city,of,Salem. { WY The 1963 Traffic Volxime'Report of the.Mass. Dept..of Public Works was used but this source shows,only`traffic volume on`certain state highways..entering the city. ln '1952 ,a .study of traffic in the central business P district was made;by the Ramp `Buildings Corp.' of New York Ciyy. Of coarse the tunnel. project having been undertaken after this d •date. vould;make this suivey. invalid. , a , In "1965 correspondence from'-the Dept. of Public Works 'to-the Salem City Council-indicating a_ state survey was made in Town House,Sq.,: relative to the installation,of pedestrian +' control 'Signals, Their count' showed'during an-'8 hour period there' " r' were,approxsmateiy-9,0DO vehicles and 69000 pedestrians .using thisaintersection',dpiiy 't-have checked with the Police Dept. and City Engineer 'if they' had -surveys made which 1 was unaware of and have found ,that ta 'the_best of my ablity;.the information received is current. r -Sincerely'yours, . - SYS r •a.: " '. � . � a ° _ Johti EarreCt` JWBeec� S INSTJT ti to G� w M Cb * b a 21�83b l� SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS . 0�9J0 DEAx A.PALES,JE.,Director January 7, 1966 Mr. John W. Barrett Salem Redevelopment Authority P. O. Box 369 Salem, Mass. 01971 Dear John: Thanks ever so much for your good letter of January 6th, and for all the work you have done finding out about former traffic surveys in Salem. You are wonderful to go to the trouble you did, and I appreciate it very much. 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Peter SUV*t 't-0 further agreed to Acceptthe eAdam* &W het 'tausiseapineo of the area am' aAdvirra of the #Susaun relmtirro tot Pasex and St. Pow' 'Stre>eta. We were able,; after consultation t ;•X, rrfth eng3sfeerrsj to mtisfy you thAt tree~ ¢zitratiCze to the parking ,, at=ncttizre fVOM $t. Peter, Street druid be paved north 'ats long as it ivas`im ~lour t* the intersection of Si. Peter and rxotvn • Streesto than 30 Oat. We further* after.econsu-Itation,,.. were 'abltt u to.'report to you that the,trseposed relocation of thi Ming �iisnt taaid tars eslaaxi d~wt ihet caxneY of St., tax 464 Char-tat -" uroat ear ianp is dfi�d weer intorteare viih this Vision at the eSestoeFist at ;siaid iattezrsrectioa. Yawn fUrdoar requested that, it dealrredi craft.shops tae i ally ozi the ground level# Sasex $treat nide; of thefiesrf:3ng } s'tructuver. -Chis roquoit toad qo=pllod with ate- the text of the November 24s ms f page 2 Plan has incorporated said suggestion. it was agreed ttiit, there be no xcar. doetr eleliveiy to said craft (shoes since,to allow � ,> some would necessitate an increase*in the height .of:the'paYking d r ' ' structure to`accomcxfate delivery trucks. 5tsbsegvjcntly, you personally discussed the ptobabil4ty of allowing buses to di'sewbark school groups. ate.9 adjacent to the Museum 'As indicated to.ybu this posed no pv6blem-*lthough• ' - parking of the bus at' the curb for the length of the visit would pose, a problem and it was-recz6zon ed that, other facilities be t tilietod ,for the longtere parking:- An-egt *as from the ground . , f level of the parkino structure to the mAW was.discuosed„and it", rues :o►grood. that there would be'no problem ,in providing or+ae., Thee only tsquest with which, w 'unable to comply,was ; - r -with-re-Voct to deeding the fees and %titice of assax Street trot► t � ; "the, te26catOd Libeer'ty Street tb Sts Peter`Street` to the l9usieuia. Waindicated- that we felt that thin vat a Matter outside of the, ' scope" of the-Authority ass"such taut ,offered to sit down-with the MAYor, 46unci3, and otheta to discuss this clatter further if j. this matter was necessary. ,. -Respectfully yours; John_ W. Barreetts` Executive Aix-ector JwB:ec _ ;'t. r �- .." ~ r Ya. •. '4 lY`.lry�4dY i - 4 x , r r. . . - ..�. "ham.. .. IL f T y L f{ November. 22; 1985 aIL Mra, Maurice Kimball c 950 Bay Drive Normandy isle - Miami Beach, ,Florida, Dear Mr, Kimball: I am pleased to advise you that i have `a p;tentiai ,_ buyer for your Central. Street,property. If it is possible would. you send.,me the selling price and also any layout material that you might have available. Sincerely yours, k i - c - - - - .Jdhn W. Barrett- ec.' 'M`F November 17g 1965 Mr. Dorn McGrath 5128 Lipsner Court - Armandale, Virginia ' Dear Dorn: a I have enclosed everything that I thought you. might find interesting. I wouldappreciate having a-copy of the letter that you forwarded to the .New York Times. If- you had, the .opportunity to speak with Jim L Ballou during your visit to i}hiladelphia I would also appreciate it if you .would let me know if he made `any interesting comments. Sincerely, ` J© n W. Barrett t i //7 ��A�✓/ U �`�y �� I ��<,,.A Mr. Franklin A. Hebard, Chairman Salem Redevelopment Authority Post Office Box 369 Salem, Massachusetts Deer.Mr. Hebardt The Trustees of the Estate of John A. Deery recently reviewed, the preliminary plans of the Salem Redevelopment Authority relative to its proposed project, -Heritage Plaza- ' After serious deliberation, the Trustees-- acting for the�Salem Realty Company - owners of property on Essex,Street, presently,utilized as the Paramount Theatre, respectfully request reconsideration be given to the proposed acquisition of said , property as-shown in the preliminary plan. We understand the`planning proposal but feel that there . is an economic usefulness for, said property as a theaire. A reconsideration of,this. matter. therefore is requested. Respectfully yours, (Miss) Helen Ganley. ' Franklin H. Moore y , .. • , Daniel O'Brien .M All Af 41 } i - •, ' '- w: t"�,;Ir,s :�' . .t .. .,... `jt ".',i`w#. . racy. . LIBTER MILL.ALA..CHAIRMAN PAT MCNAMARA.MICM. ACO.N..AVIT.'N.Y. WAY..MORSE...... WINSTON L.PROUTY.VT. RALPH YAR BOROUGH.TEX. PETER M.DOMINICK,COLO. JOSEPH B CLARK.PA. GEORGE MURPHY.CALIF. JENNI NGS RANDOLPH.W.VA. PAUL J.FANNIN.ARIZ. HARRISON JR..N.J. CLAIBORNE A. WIL. IAR.I. /�' �•NLrIV //{{IIJJJ LC' i�B V 1 EDWARD M.K Mw.9. GAYLORD NELSON.WI.. COMMITTEE ON ROBERT F.KENNEDY.N.T. LABOR AND PUBLIC WELFARE STEWART E.MCCLURE.CMIEF CLERK JOHN S.FORSYTHE.GENERAL COUNSEL August 17, 1965 Mr. John W. Barrett, Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority Town Hall P.O. Box 369 Salem, Massachusetts 01971 Dear Mr. Barrett: Thank you very much for your letter of August 10th relative to proposals of the Salem Redevelop- ment Authority as they affect the Peabody Museum properties. I appreciate very much your taking the time to give me these details which I find most helpful and in- formative. I hope after the session of the Senate is over this year, I will be able to stop by and visit in Salem. Again my thanks for your letter and if I can be of any assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Edward M. Kennedy 1.y n113ti,^L 4i'`f• k� '# h" .. Rni . Pf !rA' d�.t r. r August 10=. .1965 S .. _ q4r y;�S��� ''t n., a4 -�,• rvt. t a ' r Senator Ed rd r'Al,� Kennedy` .h , x Senate Office Build ng +' Washington,_ 0w rC, 20410 Dear :Senator #Cennedy, ,,C 4 ;• 1 act taking .the 'opPcsr+tunity 'to writo to,you solely for y the :purpcise- of explaining to yo4 the P spasala of the Salexa Radevnlop**nt Authority as 'they. affect the Peabody Museum properties. 1 am certain. you have beex;'made aware of the Problem.by others. = ` The Salem tiodevclopwnt Authority.;by lan as you' know, •consists of fivrd "Menbers. The Authority has labored 'dil w. r -. _: ;'gently to submit a plan to. the city government that is ` des gnedi to the beat of our ability, ubproteot the historic assets azul architecture bf the community as,well at to pr6t+Gct the assessed valuations in a central business district#;:which hos-such 'i n. important bearing on the survival. . of a whole city. The community has'been blessed with the services of outstanding,citizens •serving.without compexisation , to' tffectuAte this plan. ' Mr; Franklin,A. HebardPresident ,. of the salea Five Cents Savings Bank •is Chaiioan ,vf the Auth- oYitxy,, Other 'x%embers are Felix Treasurer ofthe Roger . Conant Cooperative Brink, Channing Bacall Treasurer .of Parker Orotherts.-FVOLncis Gray, an architect and Francis McGrath a . presentative of organized` labor incidentally, two of the five. meanbeks.Are "Friends" of,the' Peabody museum and as such . have beenr as are all Authority memberiocoet4ymp[►thetia. to `. the hiatorxe assets of. the COMmU"ity. •We fully e.Cdgnil a the rola of the Musoum in Salem "and in tbg ,nation 'On March lar the Authority mbdo public its preliminary P14nning proposal for its renewal project. ° .On March 26, . a, without requesting a detailed explai-4tion of the proposals", 'as they affect the total community and expeoWly the affect' i Y � • e..4 j f �•..� . . a o. r ' } 5 - i E A ♦. ♦ 6 n - Senator Edward M. Kennedy August 10, 1965 ; Page 2 on,museum .properties , the Trustees of„"the Peabody,Museum 'voted to opp`6se the proposed-eplan.,;.t"n,receipt'of` the official vote.of`the Trustees, the Authority requested'a joint meeting oP, the Trustees and ,the Authority.to discuss in detail the proposal; Said meeting,was held on June 14'9 1965 at the Museum. The Museum Tiustees:enghged Jugal counrel, ,tt�e firm at- the Sawyer and Brewster of, Bos ton ,to represent them. this firm engaged the firm of Niles'and,Purlong of$79 Milk Street; Boston,; ` to,aassist .theme,as. real' estate''consultants+ Since,:June 14;„the Salem liedevelopnient'Authority,hair beeili in eiing and`is continuing to!meet with Mr ,William.�usiong of latter firm to study the probiems of the Museum. On 4y 14, correspondence which 1 assume you 'have, received, from=the'Museum was mailed to Museum mem ers'and others. •This- correspondence•waa`most prematures ill consideiediand short sighted; sin6e meetings were and are`•still being held, as indicated::above. ' .The Authority, in i i's-deliberations prior .to announcing' the preliminary."plan; analyzed succinctly every detail and its affect" on individuals and on the whole community. - The road-proposed adjacent to the Museum is not a` Southeast Sxpresswaylor'Massachuy, ,+ setts Turnpike-but a 'four lane,, slow, speed connector 'road ° designed to separate ,-traffic that. goes. through thecity from that which is interested in- visiting the Central Business Districts whether to do business or'visit historic shrines. '.The proposal .further' separates business use fromm institutional'use and recosmoends that institutional growth take place to the East from St. ;Feter St. to Hawthorne Boulevard. We recognize that the necessity to acquire the newly constructed heating plant of the - Museum and Ats relocation would' be necessary under the :proposed plan us well as oihers .which had been' studied and rejected. The compensation fordsich a move is, allowed under existing iegisistian and in our judgment should not be a problem al though,we also recognize the inconvenience of the move.' ' in analyzing, the .city+ •we have moved Liberty Street approx= imately fifty.(550) 'feet to the East and have ,iaade, available to ' the Musbum, the 'land (presently Liberty'Street extending from , Essex. Stieet 'to Charter .9treet) as well 'as all frontage on Essex. r, R” Streetfrom existing bhiseusa holdings to the relocated Liberty ,. w ' -Street for Museum ;expansion purposes in line with what we , ' consider sound planning proposus, . v 14 Senator Edward NO Kennedy ' August ,10 1965 Page 3 M . . The.Authority; further recognizing the rich architectural, " heritage of Salem, has developed rigid architectural controls, on any proposed new construction so that the blend of'old.and: new will be,mostysympathetie, to, the Salem which we all.know ` • andlove. • •f• In working with Mr', Farlong:rrve have, studied many.proposals ^ to protect the Museum. .40ne1of' these ,proposals would be to. construct the road un ground* adjacent the Museum. Min irsum cost of this,4pr4osal' would be .$7SOa000 according to engineering estimates'. `We have and,are analyzing fur'ther,proposali and have not reached a final determination as yet# '1'4'10 S sincerely appreciate the fact that you have reAd 'thi:s rather 1engihyecorrespondence.� ,1. apologize for its length but it is "sather necessary ,to, §Vlain;to?jiou'`that we,have not lost. , sght:oi the f5ct'•thatsthe Museum3s'a valued"As's'et to Salem. r y... 'We are ,not`.r`equesting any action froti you but would rather, " a present the facts tol.you As they are asIoft��this date. If you have any,question`s;please,relay ,them to .us for answer, The _ undersigned and' the Chairman of^;Chi`s Authority would, at their orro=.expense; be willing to' meet `with you in Washington if you. `so desire. :If .you'plan,-to be =3a` the Ates and would '"re -to meet^with the Authority,. 1 can;only state that a sweeting will' be arranged at your, convenience,.` _ �?f 'Respectfully yours #' John W* Bart*tt, Executive Director JM:eo + " 6 ' a - • - 9 r • f 4. a :s r LIBTER MILL.ALA.,CHAIRMAN JPAT MCHAMARA,MICM. JACOB E.JAVITB.N.Y. WAYNE MORSE,OREO. WINSTON L.PROUTY.VT. RALPH YARBOROUGH,TZX. DOMINICK.COLO. JOSEPH 8.CLARK.P GEORGE MIIRPMY.CALIF. HARRISON A.WILLIAM W.VA. PAUL J.FANHIM.pR12. -A�yI / \ I ( (1� JENNINGS RANDOLPH.W.R..H.J. BP�Wnite/B 'Statey �j' enat/S EDWARD NE KENNEDY, /� •B'!'bf/V `WLf�7i81�1 .S'K1f EDWARD M Se. GAYLORD NELSON,w1BMA COMMITTEE ON ROBERT F.KENNEDY.N.Y. LABOR AND PUBLIC WELFARE STEWART E.MCCLORE,CHIEF CLERK JOHN S.FORSYTHE.GENERAL COUNSEL August 18, 1965 Mr. John W. Barrett, Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority Town Hall P.O. Box 369 Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Barrett: I want to thank you for your letter of August 13 and your very kind comments. I am happy to enclose a copy of the Act in its final form as you requested. The final details for the administration of the Historic Sites section of the Act has not yet been worked out. However, The Urban Renewal Administration will have the final authority to determine whether a structure is of enough value historically to warrant its being moved. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Edward M. Kennedy ✓/ nd :•'fl, .,-. Y '+, - - ' jt a, . .. J n " :August 18$ .1965 T. Senator Edward M, Kennedy ' ''`° ' Senate"Office Building Washington, D* C: 20410 �4 t, �iF Q } , A. Dean Senato2r r1c6tOddy w� 4 ",,., • . .:i!' M v- - '. My I, on lbehiklf of the Saleg.Redovelopment� Authority,`exiend to`;ytiuxsincer"e coiegratumtions for your amendment to>the Housing'•Act 'which;would finable co=unit*es► engaged in urban re`ne i,' to move houses . which are Historic: ', Thisr;ldgi914tioW is most important to Salem and mould very,weli b® impetus for future . Historic development. e ` amY would appraciate receiving from yoar:office the endment as -it .appears in the bill and,- as soon as possible!, any information' you may have received, relative, , to its administration,. _ If developmentlpzoceeds as visioned"I 'shall keep t your office informed yo that .you and others may'see how, this amendment ,can. be most beneficial -to a community as' Historic les is Salem. tf you or your staff desires any. ; information on how they may use" this legislation please feel, free to c6ntact' this office Respectfully yours, j` V ,Lx f SW. Barretts Execut$ve Director JOHN L.MCCLELLAN,ARK..CHAIRMAN SUBCOMMITTEE! HENN M.JACKSON,WASH. KARL E.MUNDT.S.OAK. EDMUNDS.MVSKIE,MAINE.CHAIRMAN ..SAM J.ERVIN.JR..N.C. CARL T.CURTIS.NEBR. SAM J.ERVIN.JR.,N.C. KARL E.MYNDT,B.OAK. EDMUN S.MU NG.ALASKA JACOB K.JL.SIMITS,N.Y. ABRAHAM RIBICOFF.CONN. MILWARO L.SIMPSON.WYO. A... S.MUBKIE.MAINE MILWpgD L.GIMP^vON.WYO. ROBERT F.KENNEDY,N.Y. JACOB K.JAVITS.H.Y. 'RED A.HARRIS, K L, LEE METCALF.MONT. ROBERT R.HARRIS. DY,N.Y. JOSEPH M.MONTOYA.N.ME%. DSERT F.KENNEDY.N LEE METGLF,MONT. DAVID B.WALKER,STAFF DIRECTOR JOSEPH M.MONTOYA.N.MEX. WALTER L.REYNOLDS CHIEF CLERK AND STAFF DIRECTOR 'WniteD .States Zenafe - COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (PURSUANT TO S.RES.60,89TH CONGRESS August 17, 1965 Mr. John W. Barrett Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Barrett: Thank you for your letter of August 11 with reference to moving costs incurred by businesses in an urban renewal area. The Subcommittee is presently considering S. 1681, a bill to achieve consistency and equity in the treatment of those forced to relocate by Federal and federally aided public improve- ment programs. One provision calls for Hall Federal reimburse- ment of all individual relocation payments up to a maximum of $25,000, and on costs above that amount, Federal sharing according to the project's cost-sharing formula. For the particular business referred to in your letter, its moving_ costs in excess of $25,000 would be reimbursed on that basis. The Urban Renewal Administration now follows this procedure. I feel that it is equitable, as that portion of re- location costs above $25,000 should be considered as a project cost. S. 1681 is still in committee, therefore it is too early to predict what action will be taken. Please let me know if I may furnish additional information. Sincerely yours, p EDMUND TSMUSKIEj, U.S.S. Chairman �C nahro renewal newsletter WASHINGTON, D. C. AUGUST 25, 1965 President Johnson is expected to send a supple- SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION mental appropriations bill to Congress this BILL SENT TO CONGRESS week that will include a request for a two-year _ urban renewal grant appropriation. Hearings in the House are set to follow quickly, and there are hopes that the bill will move through } Congress before the expected recess, around September 15. The Urban Renewal j Administration cannot commit urban renewal grant funds authorized in the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 until the bill becomes law. For business relocations completed on or after i rBUSINESS REMOVES $25, 000 LIMIT ON August 12, LPA s may elect to reimburse total RELOCATION PAYMENTS actual moving expenses without limit. The Federal government will continue to pay all of unt up to $25, 000, but will pay only 2/3 or 3/4--according to the project aring--of anything more. The ceiling was established by HHFA in October, fter experience with no total certified actual moving expenses authorized by the Housing Act of 1961. raised the prospect of,claims in excess of $1 million. The Agency's new move is in response to the Senate Banking and Currency Committee's expression of concern- last June that a flat ceiling could result in hardship. The ; Committee said it expected the Agency"to provide sufficient flexibility in its regula- tions to enable it to pay moving expenses in excess of $25, 000 when necessary to avoid j undue hardship or an inequitable financial burden' , and it suggested sharing the cost of anything above $25, 000. { LPA Letter 339, dated August 16, 1965, contains a reprint of the new regulations as � published in the Federal Register and explains how to document the new payments. President Johnson signed the Housing and Urban Development HOUSING ACT SIGNED: Act of 1965 into law on August 10 in a ceremony in the White REGULATIONS COMING House Rose Garden while URA staff continued working on the regulations to implement it. This newsletter discusses the provisions for codes, demolition and rehabilitation grants. .. : y An ad hoc NAHRO committee of codes and renewal representatives met with URA Commissioner Slayton and his staff to discuss the policies that would govern new regulations to implement the law. As each major new provision is approved we shall ' report on it in the newsletters. I 1,. 2- 1 e i. �C National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials 1h1.3 K Street, N. W. / Washington 5, D. C. % STerling 3-2512 f nahro renewal newletter page 2 8/25/65 Section 311 of the 1965 Act deletes codes ''projects'' from Title I CODES GRANTS NOW urban renewal projects and authorizes direct grants for local DIRECT TO CITIES programs of concentrated codes enforcement. Another significant change was the one that substituted the city --or county with authority to enforce codes--for the LPA as the applicant for grants. This may mean that a different city department or agency will be responsible for the appli- cation and administration of the programs. Nevertheless, it is important for LPAs to keep close contact with the codes agency. They must continue to coordinate urban renewal and codes enforcement activities. TPAs can lend their skill and experience to the preparation and guidance of applications through HHFA regional offices., and plan all public improvements in a way that maximizes credits for the city. This latter is seen by many as one of the most important features of the codes assistance program. Here are the other major features: To be eligible for codes grants, an area must be predominantly residential and have codes violations in. 20 percent of the buildings. The concentrated codes enforcement activities must offer the prospect of eliminating violations and arresting the decline of the area. There is still some question as to how bad an area can be and still be eligible for codes grants, i. e. , whether they may be used in so-called ''holding areas'' in which future urban renewal activities may be expected. Since the area is not an urban renewal project, there are no local grants-in-aids, no pooling of credits, no planning advance, no project temporary loans. Applications may cover more than one area, -provided the code enforcement program can be completed within three years. Cities must maintain a certified workable program and have in effect a comprehensive system of codes that satisfy workable program requirements. They must maintain-- apart from providing their local share of federally-assisted codes programs--a level of yearly expenditures for codes enforcement throughout the city equal to the average annual amount spent during the two prior fiscal years. They must undertake a program for the provision of all necessary public improvements in the area, provide relocation assistance and grants, and bring all buildings up to codes level in three years. A codes enforcement program should include planning, adequate inspectors, provision for notice to home owners, work permits and record keeping system, coordination among city agencies, procedures for establishing non compliance and allowing appeals, some degree of neighborhood citizen participation. - Eligible public improvements include streets, curbs, gutters, public sidewalks, traffic lights and signs, 'street name signs, publicly owned street lighting, stationary police and fire communication systems, and tree planting. Administrative costs may include a staff for assisting in neighborhoods as well as inspectors and supervision. Cities come under Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, equal employment opportunity on con- tracts for demolition, alteration, .extensions and repairs, and for contracts over $10, 000 --the President's Executive Order. nahro renewal newsletter page 3 8/25/65 Section 106 of the 1965 Act authorizes LPAs to make REHABILITATION GRANTS -rehabilitation grants to low income home owner-occu- WILL COMPLEMENT LOW pants, and it has been interpreted to apply to one and INTEREST LOANS two family structures. Those owners with incomes below $3, 000 per year are entitled to grants of actual cost, up to $1, 500 of rehabilitation work. Those with higher incomes can receive the grants only for the portion of the home improvement expense that cannot be amortized by the payment of 1/4 of their income on a 3% loan available under Section 312 of the Housing Act of 1964. In determining income, LPAs will count annual earnings plus the income of a spouse if it is "a definite and existing characteristic of family life". LPAs may use temporary loan funds for payments--just as they do with relocation grants--until the 100 percent federal grant funds for rehabilitation are requisitioned. The grants are limited to work needed to make structures decent, safe and sanitary., that is--no frills. Although there is no requirement for recovering grants after a house is sold, there is a limitation--apart from income--on who may receive one. Noting that they were intended for "hardship" cases to avoid displacement of home owners, the regulations state that the grants "shall not be made to home owners who have substantial financial resources for these purposes". LPA services in connec- tion with applications for grants are eligible project costs. These may include interviewing, counseling, preparing the write-up of work needed, estimating costs, advising on contractors, verifying income and providing adviceonloans authorized under section 312. LPAs will be expected to check contractors to be sure they have adequate insurance and workman's compensation and that they follow HHFA regula- tions on equal employment. LPAs will also be expected to inspect finished work, certify in their own files that the work is complete, and to .obtain necessary warrantees,- release of lien forms and other applicable instruments. _ .__ ..__.___., URA has set out the initial guidelines for administering DEMOLITION GRANTS TO demolition grants authorized by Section 311 of the 1965 BE ON ANNUAL BASIS Act in a way that might offer some possibilities for simplifying the operation of urban renewal projects. To apply for demolition grants cities must designate one or more specific areas in which they propose to demolish--on a "planned neighborhood basis"--all structures determined to be structurally unsound or unfit for human habitation. To be eligible, an area must have a number of such structures and must be either (a) one where the municipality is giving special emphasis to an effective program of code enforcement designed to improve the area or protect it from the onset of blight, or (b) one not yetblighted, so that in- tensive code enforcement is not required to protect it from decline. The grants will be made to cities or counties for up to 2/3 of the net cost of demolishing the unsound structures. They will be paid on receipt of a requisition for work completed under an annual program. They normally will be made upon completion of demolition in the entire area, but up to three requisitions will be accepted for work already done in portions of the area. Each requisition must be accompanied by a resolution of the local governing body reciting that it has exhausted all other legal procedures before applying for the grants. Citiesmustcomply.with requirements for workable nahro renewal newsletter page 4 8/25/65 program and relocation. They must keep records where demolition is undertaken by force account. What happens if the city later recovers money from the owner on a lien for demolition? Language addressed to the question was removed from the bill at the suggestion of one of the banking and currency committees. There is nothing in the present regulations that would require a city to repay the federal grant in such a case. They must also see to it that equal employment opportunity and non-discrimi.nation provisions are met by contractors.. - The seven Regional Directors of Urban Renewal,with UR REGIONAL DIRECTORS the Commissioner and his staff held one of their regular MEET IN WASHINGTON - meetings in Washington, August 17-19. Their agenda included the new legislation, the poverty program and community relations, Titles VI and. VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, and ''Simplify- ing" the urban renewal program. This latter topic has been stressed both by the executive and legislative branches (See May 27 newsletter, page 4, "Elimination of overly burdensome procedures. ") Commissioner Slayton has asked his regional offices and a number of cities to develop recommendations for eliminating unnecessary requirements and for simplifying processing operations. He is also on the lookout for innovations in the urban renewal program that might beappropriatefor recommend- ing basic legislative changes to the Congress for 1966. With the creation of the Depart- ment. of Housing and Urban Development imminent, there are signs that the intellectual and legislative climates are better now than ever before for basic changes in the way federal assistance is provided for urban renewal. Among the ideas that are being considered are block grants.to--cities; annual programs rather than project authorizations, .designation of larger areas as appropriate for urban renewal activities and allowance of non-cash grant-in-aid credit within the entire area, and giving cities the option of higher grants without non-cash grants-in-aid. LPAs with suggestions for program simplification or for basic modifications should communicate with their regional office or this newsletter. Robert P. Groberg Assistant Director National Association of Housing First Class and Redevelopment Officials U S. POSTAGE 1413 K Street, N. W. 5y PAID Washington, D. C. 20005 WASHINGTON, D, C. PERMIT NO, 41958 C An gust �ll,. 19651 ,} Senator ndraund'S. Muskie F Senate .Office Building r t.WAshingtan2 Da C. 20410 Dear :Senator Muskie2 'understand.yc>u area bomber of the co=zittee studying the alld"ed moving.costs of businesses in an urban renexal area; I am most ihterested ,in this study due to the' fact that the Salem Aedevelopment Authority " Y" : ,has, 'in its 381.5 acre urban renewal atreA,a. newspaper business scheduled ,for moving. Tire moving costs for this particular ,business wish, fair exceed $25,000',, -t : .. . Therefore; I would be=most appreciative if you would forward qt short,note As to the feelings of ,the committee on,this,matter of extending moving costs. ; i0cerely yours Mg John 119f,Y. 88rretty 'EItPCutive Director JWS:ec a i ! # 1 °i rM . + 4 ^ ',8>+ E�t' t t 4 tt a a f•, :.yl r `5 '' ` i x INN. V OAI T sl! i f t .,.d_ ! 1. 1 *.,. ,� niz.r i CARL HAYDEN,ARIZ..CHAIRMAN RICXARO E.RUSSELL.OA. LEVERETT SALTONSTALL.MASS. ALLEN J.EL LENOER.LA. MILTON R.YOUNG,N.OAK, LISTER HILL,ALA. KARL E.MUNDT,S.OAK. JOHN L.MC CLELLAN,ARK. MARGARET CHASE SMITH.MAINE A.WILLIE ROBERTSON.VA. THOMAS X.KUCHE L.CALIF. ,� if�` /I� /alez Ze ate WARREN G.MAGNY60N.WA6N. ROMAN L.LLOIT .N O. ^All D /ill i SPESSARO L.HOLLAND.FLA. ORpON ALLOT T,COLO. JOHN 6TENN 15.MIS S. NORRIS COTTON.N.N. JOHM o.PASTORE.R.I. CLIFFORD P.CASE,N.J. COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS A.S.MIKE MONRONEY.OKLA. ALAN GISLE,NEV. ROS ERT C.OYRO,W.". MALE MW.A GSE,WAugust 13, 1965 MIKE MANS L PIED.MOKONT. LARTLETT, SKA WILLIAM PROXMIRE,RE.WIG' RALPH YARSOROUGM,TEX. EVERARD H.SMITH.CLERK THOMAS J.SCOTT,ABET.CLERK John W. Barrett, Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority P.O. Box 369 Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Barrett: Thank you for your thoughtful and full letter of August 10 relative to the pafixposals of the Salem Redevelopment Authority. I know that the Peabody Museum trustees are very much concerned about the proposed plan. I have not gone into it in detail with them because I have not been able to attend the last two trustees' meetings. I am interested in the future of the Museum not only as a trustee, but also because my mother contributed a Reading Room to it recently and I personally, with nay sister, gave our family portraits to the Museum. I believe the Museum has not only a present but a future historical portent for Salem and for the State as a whole. The number of visitors to it have constantly increased. I realize the problem that faces the Salem Authority and if there is anything I can do to be of assistance as time goes on I will be only too glad to talk with you or the other members of the Authority. I hope to be in Boston after the present Congressional session closes and will be happy to meet with you if you think I can be of any assistance in working out this problem. I do hope the Authority and the trustees can reach a satisfactory solution. With kind personal regards and thanks, I am Sincerely, Leverett Saltonstall United States Senator IS:g ,s t,'4r' :• August 10, 1965 Senator`teverett Saaltanstall 3 , p Senato Office.Building w"ingtons D. 0..20410- , Dear Senator Saltonstall s 4 nm taking the opportunity to writs to you, As a.Trustee of- the .r «ty'Huseum of Salem, solely for the purpose of expUaning' to you the proposals of the Saler) Redevelopment Authority as they ;affect Museum properties. The Sale= Redevelopment Authority by 'litot youV'asre,no doubt well aa�raa# .consists of five meazbers:. The Authority has.-labored diligently to submit a plaid to''the city govern sent that is designed, to the best of our 'ability# to protect the.histoxic assets And architecture of the community as v*ll as to protect,thea,ossessed valuations in, a Central Business hist itt .which' has suck+,asn,important bearing on the survival.• of #a assiale city, The community has beenblessed with the services of outstanding citizens :serving, without compensa4an, to effectuate this pian. Mr. Franklin A. Hobaa d, President W of`:the Salem Five Cents Savings' Bank 4s Chairmah of the Authority. other raemberw are Felix;ltulik, Treasurer of .the , ! Roger Conant Cooperative Banks Chau9iaing Baacaill, Treasurer of pmuker Brothers'# Francis. Cray, .;an architect and F€ancis'Mcpraeth g a representative of organized labor. Snctdentaiiy`two of the five meauws are Friends-of tbe'Peabody Museum and as such have , be= and are,. As Are all Authority mentum# most sympathetic to the historic assets of the community.,, be fully recognize the- role of •the Museum in Salem And in the nation. r on ilw h 18s the Authority saalc'!e public its preliminary,. plaafan3ta3 prcposasl for its renewal project. an March 26, with" out raqucsting as detailed ,explanation, of the proposals., as z vj-_ M + F.,4,.R w- `♦ R F _ t � � .♦ tl•j` is -.�, .•. ♦h; , Senator Leverett Saltonstal2i Auguste 106 1965 a . V ,Page ., i they affect the total community and especially the affect on ' Imuseurs, properties> 'the. Trustees of the Peabody Museum voted to oppose the proposed pians k Laron_receipt opt'the`offfcial vote of the Trustees, the AuthoiityoMq_Uestead a joint meeting NI of the Trustees 'and-ttieAuthoritq to'discuas in detail: the pro vsaid meeting was ,hold'on June 14, 1965 at the . ., Museum. The Museum Trust8es, as. you axe aoare,: engaged legal .' - eiounsel; the firm of RackemaW, sawyer and,Browster 'of Sostono y. to.tepresent ttiem.;., This, firci engaged_thenfirm,of Niles and Furlong of -79 Milk Street,`Soston, to assist�them 'as' real estate .consul tants: ,Since 'June': 14i thei' Salcii Re4Qvel6pment, . Authority h4s•been meeting and-ii,-60 "tinuing to mieet with Mr willia m Furlong of latter, firm to`study the problemsi°of the, € useum. onyTuly 14p correspondence which You have received from the Mu*'Ie ro�s;maileii a� Museu¢+ meeobera .and others: This correaspondetxCee'was most premature, 31l'esoixsiiiered axxct aiiorL- sigbted, since; meetings.were and still are being held as Gated abov@ r .The-Authoritye in its deliberations prior. to announcing the preliminary plan, analyte succinctly every detail and its IWO `affect on individuals and on the whole, community. The road , proposed adjacent- to the MuseumAs not a Southeaat Expressway ,T or Massachusetts Turnpike but a,four lanae slow speod'connectot mend designed to separate traffic that tomes through the city from that which is. inteiested in visiting the Central Susiness District, whether to do business or visit historic shrines. `The"propomal further separates business use ,from institutaonexl. `.use and recommends° that'institut:iexn4l: grexaith take:.place to the EAst ,fi txn St. Peter St to Hawthorns Soul* rd ` We secognia �,thatt the ►xecessity to acquire-the nerdy constructed heating plant of the,Museum and its relocation would be niacessary- under the proposed `plaan as, weli as others %hien had been studied ,aria rejected: The compensatio0 for such A cyove is allowed under, existing iegi.slation ,Ohd in our judgment should hot°he a problem although 'we also recognise.the inconvenient® of the move, w 5 f Y In,analyzing the .city, we have moved Liberty ,Street a►pgroxiadatsly fifty (SO) feet to the East and have made available to the Museuct the land (presently Liberty Street extending street to Charter Street) as well as all frontage on Essex Street from existing F9usetua holdings to ter.' relocated Liberty Street for Museum expansion purposes in ' line with ,lMaat we consider sound planning praposals.: p " .c o J SenAtor Leverett'Saltonstall 'AugustBS 10,0 Igo Page Thg Aptho;Ct.tyi1. further recognizing<thO,rich architec to€al-hsri e' of Salem,,has develo - � �,, ped',rgii! architecture3l. .. controls on-any,;p,roposed ;nevi conxtruction 'ic that the ` bled of old,And, new will W most, teympathatic to the Salem which we all know ami dove: " �. In �+oz isSg frith Mr.,Furlong-we heave studied Many pro+ posaisi to protect".the Museui- ' On ',oP these proposals would be to'Consiruct the road underground adjacent to. the Museum. Minimum cost of this proposal would be $7,50,000 according f to engineeiing estimtes, We have and ate analyzingi further '. , �. prOP0009 Wid,bave.not reached a final determination as ,yet. ;`4F I sincerely appreciateJ,t fact ihit"you have read this tom , lengthy corgespcndence. ' ,T: apologize 'fgr its length but' it is- gather necgssary, to a lain .tn . XA Ston that vie have .not' lost a . Sight`©t the fact that the Museum J$L'A ve3ued asset. to Salem. We axte riot` requesting any act�on`from.you but would rathet, present the.•factsto you as they acre as 'of this dato.. . if you have airy questions'.please relay thein to us for answer,, The. undersigned and; the..Chairman.of, this Authority would, at. their awtt expease, be, grfiling•to Meet with;You°in washing. ' 'p 4" ♦ .. , ton i>F you so desire; or:if you plan ,td-beim the area 'and would care to meet with `the Authority, • T"cap only state their a meeting will be arrange``a`:at your Oon4eni6n6e. i �Respectfu ly your" 7 r AL A Yr 5, •. r ,-4 , 6p , John W. Barrett;'Executive. Director c z1f�` t * • _, b ry t• • 1l 1 S 1 �k L ' S 'w "WILLIAM H.BATES Ten MY.RN OFFICE BuaomG Y" Bill DISTRICT,MASSALNVSETT9 WA6.RrvaTOx,D.C. 20516 COMMITTEES: �.1'�` a18YRICF OFFICES: ARMECIMMMCE9 conarto of the Uniteb otate ENI.08 MiOFFICE CMSETTS 019 TNG SALEM,MA39AGNVSETF9 O19TO JOINT COMMITTEE ON ATOMIC ENERGY foottge of Repretentatibo Nswcxan019 21O MST DEFILE$111L LYN,MAssE3 01901 13 August 1965 John W. Barrett Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority Town Rall, P. 0. Box 369 Salem, Massachusetts 01971 Dear Mr. Barrett: I very much appreciate your letter of August 10th in which you give me acme of the details and bring me up-to-date on the proposals of your Authority as they affect Peabody Museum properties. I am extremely pleased to have this information on this matter, recognizing as we all do the significance of the historical aspects of Salem. You were most kind, and many thanks. Best regards, Wi em H. Bates. /oew .' feta2 Y•' aip� - t .+ C r August 10; 1$65 ... e. Iy��• [aj�4 Ili }��x �} [f ,.4 't!<14t Holl6 able F._Iiiam SHO Bates �j• 13 � {` R a , Office ing 4 } 2. ts'ashingtona 'Do Co 20410 r . .,. ,. V.u DeAr .Congressb4n,$atesi' 'Y I am. taking the opportunity to writs t6'yo4eolely for ( the pure 6e of9 to lainin ' ' you proposal& Uf .the 5aaleiai _. Redevelopment Authority as they,'dtfect Peabody Museum" . ' properties: I am Certain you have no doubt-been made aware of the-problea by others ' v Xy The SelTera Redevelopment Authoriiy,hy lali, as you know, E consists of five pembers' - 'The AutI itk has latyoted 'dili» ' gently to submit a plan to the City government that ia. .'. + designed, to the best of Our 'abilityi' to-protect the historic ` &sects and exrchiteoture of 'the community as well as to protect ' A the assessed valuations in a central business district which has such'an important ]searing on the survival of a whole city. R TF1e*unity has.been blessed.wi th'the .services of outstanding " cit gens serving without compensatiozsi'Ui effectu&tee this plata: @ ' nr,', Prankiin o lk'4 'Id;. ftesident�of the'Salem Five: Cents Savin9s"0anit. ie. Chaiiruian,of the° Authorityr 'Other members.41re F¢lix Kulik, Wkettsurer of the Roger Conant Cooperative SaAk Channinig All Treasurer of Starker grgthersy Francis " - an architect v44 Francis'McGrath'a represa€xltAtive of rorganized laboz. ~ X acidental y two of the five afther.s Are ('Friends"I of the-t>eabody Mui ae and,tas such have'been°.And are, a®'are all Authority.Mcbers+., most, sympathetic to the historic assets of the ,co=un£ty. We. fully recognize the rola of the Museum-in' Salem and in the nation. ; Y On MAtelt 189 ,.the Authority shade public its preliminary Salaatariing proposal for.its renewal project. On March.26, " „¢ x,without requestaaag,•A deteitedlixplanation otfthe proposals,,. as ttigy•hfi4ctrthe^total =community-and especially the affect fy y ♦ (# �i4 iStr f xy ' r �,tJ t� ` a f� _ 9.. 1 • The Honorable William H: Bates August 1of:1965 Page 2. .. , on Museum propetties„ the Trustees of the Peabody Museum voted to oppose'the proposed pian: Upon receipt of the officiAl, vote of the Trustees, theluthorit_y requested; a joint meeting o£ the Itustees -acid .the Authority to diapuss .in detail the - , . - propbsal. r .Said meeting was .hold on June-14; 1965 at the Museum. :Tho Museum Trustees ,engoged legal.counielj the firm.of RAckemanny . : Sa"er and Brewster of z Boston to represent .r them.' This firm engaged the;,firm pf Riles: &•Furlong of 79 Milk:Street„Boston, ' L. to 'assist them as real estate consultants, Since ,Tune 14, the” . ftl.em Redev*16pment•Authority has been meoting.and is 'continuing to met with tar. Purlong of latter firm to study the problems of. the Museum,- On July, 140 correspondence which I°assume you,h&ve received from the Museum eras mailed to:h_tusatmc members and others, This correspondence was most premature- ill`considered and short sighted; ,since meetings were'And at still being held as, indicated' t. Above♦ F:"_ 3 ! i : �'. 1 f p: �.`v`F �i •' ! Y f . . The Authority,: An its deliberatfonsFprior'tto Announcing °the preliminary plan', Analy?ed: succintly every.detaii And,its affect on individuals on4,on'the' whole }community, The, road proposed' 'adjAcent to the, Museilm:is,'n6va ,'Soutlieast Evressaay,or Massxchu+ setts Turnpike ,b�tt�a lour. lane,. slovi speed,connector road designed rs to. sepaiate`iraffi.e' that,goes'§hrbugh the"city from thA:t which %is interested 'in visiting" the Central Business'bistrict, whether to- do butiy*ss or visit;biitoric ;shrineo. The proposal.further separAtes,business use'from institutional use and.recommends ' that-institutional,: grawtlitake piacg to ;tkie E6st from St. Peter° St, ;•to Haxwthorate Boulevard. We recognire' that the necessity to Z ��'; acquire tl .,newly .constructed',het ting Islarit of*the-Museum and ' £ts;rc*.locatioe would be necessary undez the pzoposed plan as' well ` '.,'. •. =`as others pl3ich had been -:.studied.and rejected. The,compensation for such a n6iio 'is allowed, under existing''legislatian,and ---in our judgmeat• should aot!be a probiem`aFl.though we Also"recognize the ' inconvgnience of th_ ij Move` :,, � in, analyzing the city,,�we•Hhve°+saved Liberty Street apprbx- imately fifty (5i>).feet to"the.EPast and'have made available. to the W.->eumr:the land (presently:)iberty Street 'ektending from ° Essex Street. to Charter Street) as well as all frontage oin " ESsex'Stxeett fi^4m'existing Museum tholdings, to the relocated Liberty Street forNuseum expansion purposes in line with what we consider sound planning proposals; . The tionorable William H. Baiter ` ' Y August 10, 1965 . Page 3 The Authority :futther recogriaingi ,the rich architectural „ heritage of SAlem ,has developed rigid architectural controls; . on .any:proposed new construction so that the blend of-old•and new aill .bo most sympathetic t6'the'saleci which,we all know and love. In working with Mr. Furlong we have studied many ;propos&ls to protect the Museum., One•of these proposals would be to ` construct' the road underg - und.adjacent to-the Museum. t to y cost of this proposal. would be $950,000 according to engineering estimates. :We'have •and are analyzing further proposals and,have not reached A final determination as -yet. , * I sis►eerely appreciate .the Eget that you have readYthis J rather lengthy correspondence.: I apologize Pot,''its ,lengtb but :.' it is rather necessary to.:explain to,you that..we have'.not lost sight of the fact that the Museum, is a valued.`aaset' io Salom = We are,.not requestingany action from you but would rather . s present thi facts to,;you as' they.are,ats of this date, If you x "r � '• ;_ have any questions pleas4 relay,'them to as for answer. The undersigned.,and the Chairman,df:tbis Authority would, at. their owri expense$, be willing to meet with you in Washington if you V so desi�cea" A If you^plan, to ibe in; the area and would care, to meet with the Authority, ^I caia only state that`a meeting will _ t b6,arranged''#t,your: convenience. W , ,Respectfully yours, .. s t P ,. ik F" _ 'x V t. w •+a. r.�a'a � yj} s s <. }{q. �Ar. . C.�.f' l . . � , ?.)ohn YT.^Barrett, .Executive Director . JUS:eC - .. a .. 1 * `v., _ .• `A j J 5 ,� 'X rte, . • > - Y fYM _r 7r T DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Salem Housing Authority Letterhead Mr. John Barrett Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority P. O. Box 369 Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Barrett: In accordance with your request we are enclosing information on Public Housing in Salem for inclusion in Code R 223 of the Part I Application for Loan and Grant for the Heritage Plaza-East urban renewal project. Very truly yours, (signature) DRAFT SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 1. Number of units under management by type of project and by bedroom size: 1 Bdrm 2 Bdrms 3 Bdrms Total State-aided veterans 4 90 74 168 State-aided elderly 146 146 Totals 150 90 74 314 There are a total of 314 units under management at the present time. All units are available to nonwhites and other minority groups. 2. Plans for additional units: One hundred four (104) units of state-aided housing for the elderly (Project 667-4) are proposed to be constructed, commencing in the late fall of 1965 and available for occupancy within a year. f ' DRAFT 3. Income limits for initial and continued occupancy: Admis sionl' Continued Occupants Regular Special Occupancy State-aided Veterans 1 minor 4, 800 5, 500 2 minors 5, 000 5, 700 3 minors or more 5, 200 5, 900 State-aided Elderly Individual 2, 500 3, 125 Couple 3, 000 3, 750 1 Income limit refers to net family income after applicable exemptions. 2 Income deduction of $200 for each minor in excess of three. 4. Minimum rent charge: State-aided veterans $40. 00 State-aided elderly 48. 00 or 55. 00, depending on utilities supplied. 5. By state and federal statute, priority of admission is given to Title I displacees. Turnover figures for the year July 1964-June 1965 are presented below. It is estimated that these are representative of units expected to be available to displacees of renewal projects. 1 Bdrm 2 Bdrms 3 Bdrms Total State-aided veterans 1 19 8 28 State-aided elderly 7 7 Totals 8 19 8 35 6. There are no admission requirements other than income and family com- position; citizenship requirements for housing for the elderly can be waived. ♦ ..4 August, 11; .1965 Mr. Sherman Holcomb Massachusetts Electric Company 205,Washington Street` < Salem; Massachusetts- , -.Dear Mr. Holcomb: ;. A-':one'of the business leaders in the* community, .t .wou d. like. to shale with=you the.work of the Salemi :`tedevelopment Authority, and at your-coniien ence:,would like 'to bring the preliminary plan `toyouur office, and explain to you the proposals for the City of-.Salem. , y I 411 be on vacation^the week of August 23rd, ` " but please feel free t4;cail- or write this office: so that we may arrangeka date. that would be convenient to all �ncerely your e� . +..f y�Gt-'1"i.C.^ as a John W. tt BarreM. , � . 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( ` � � p f •A• a � ^ }e• �f ff y` • � tr, ~ ` August-llo ig65 The Rt. VRev. Cornelius T. H; Sherlock > 8 South CommonLysin, Masisachusetts • My dear Monsignor: ( A I`recently had.the pleasure of meeting with ° Monsi}nnr OlLeary of the ,St..James parish„ Salem and ` discussed with :him :the,proposals of the Salem Redevel ` opnent,i*uthozity,.as they`affect the Peabody Museum. We=recognize the museum as one of SFtlem'a most prominent assets and wantnothing ttat will impl►re :fts future growth. ..Y would appreciate an appointment with yob, atyou:e convenfence,dso,'that i way explain the, proposals to you: ' May Y suggest that, you call�th5s office and arrange ` f.� a pPointment with yn u. Sincerely yours, - . n,W. Burrett,, Executive Director ' ` J,fo�eC• r v���a.S"` A�Zp,� p' r .T * ;f t �+ .4 .�f t iyk✓ i��k+Wp+ ..: al+�`S i.� r 1 k' T,h - ri Or �, { � i_..,.< t � ty.x f r�e. )+ 0 3♦ fit• n 1�A41 ;:,N Sando Bologna 452 Willow S+reef Waterbury, Connecticut Aug.1B,1966 Dear John: I've checked my files on W Salem. I don't find any photos . ' The best story for my purposes seems to be the one in The Christian Science Monitor on last June 6 .The April 17 story in the Herald- Tribune( now of blessed memory) is also a good one . How about a photo showing Old Town Hall with blighted area? Co ially, Sando Bologna The Waterbury American Waterbury, Connecticut August 3,1966 Mr ,Jobn Barrett' ,Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority Salem,Massachusetts Dear Uohn; I'm still holding on to my article about Salemrs 'Restorati.on-Renewal Project for Central Press . I need two or three glossy prints which I reo_uested on. June 21 . American Airlines provides photos of Salem,but I think they look rather drab. If possible, please send me the glossies so that I can expedite the story. Incidentally, has any action resulted ,yet from the Preservation Advisory Services Panel report which you Mailed me on June 19? With very best wishes, Cor lal y, C 1 June:, 21,1066 , g I Dear John! p _ ' !,:v1:1--many thanks for the news re11 l.ease on the ,'treport ''�`^ of the special , Preservation Advisory Servioei A Panel.. ,This is a good news-worthy release. Wi*l- the information that I now have on Salsm,T think (, I can write a pretty. good 600•-750 words or g Central Press, r1n6 wo or three good glossy prints', an � * : Youd them? Maybe a scene of Old Town $all,° arby buildings,cr 'Peabody Mus® q c4 taly I have laded mato s p ry on old Salam N,C. ,with Central Press.Now I ought to s nd in one of;Salem,Mass. ' Best wahesi i 14, �`M i%i ip .Vy p T S f ,. t 7 i .�+xi � {.yip yy }. ee pp �f�' 1�i riY�yyl�..�� 7,�t��YL Y to r.,slf «(�i 2'a i ♦ Pws�.d �!'r'i J 'mf M ole <. �1�. f"Ar'�M. ,If.'!r.;�tpY '�-+^'� '�'r�Z�'4'Yar , N' p'a.. ":r•!.".� � 1 . 'jo ti, } 1E - 1FC vo ' E&L {"tR;Y `•� ��'.,.���y'�QY%s" .A. fi:a�i[ _ r.49 a t4w.i'j'rF,°Y'Lt i'{'T i gr,�« vy July 31, 1965 Salem Redevelopement Authority, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Mass. Attn. : Mr. John Barret. Sir: It has been sometime since I last contacted you. As a mat- ter of fact, you were with the Chamber of Cormerce. However, you are in a better position today to answer my que6ti'on then you were then. I would like .to, know what the future holds for the present Plaza Theater site. Will the theater remain if somebody can do something with it?, I am still in hopes of finding a way to utilize the thea- ter as it stands if 'it can pass the various city regulations. I know it needs work but it is not impossible or impractical. I feel that the city needs something new and creative. I_ feel that the theater 'can' be creative if itis used right. I also would like your opinion about the staging of var- iety shows, talent shows and similar types of entertainment. I feel that your knowledge gained with the Chamtier and the Author- ity can offer an opinion which would solve my.problems and let me know whether I should continue to ' try to work out this plan for the future. Thank you for your time and attention, I remain, Yours truly-, C C. H. 1_rthur. C. H. Arthur, 11 Abbott St. , Salem, Llass. �/ �, + ' .l August 11,'[1465 1 .. bK Y V. H. ArthArthur t ll Abbott Street' Solemi Massachusetts hear: Me Arthur: F. Thank you for your letter of July 31. > Mr. 3srrett: i on vacation at 'this time and 1 dt>- not ,expect him to f" return until August 30. ' I Oda iiking. trie liberty :to suggest that you calY`:triis office .sa that we may arrange . an €MintWnt 1 am sure a9r. Bairett will be pleased to dg64k With you when he returns from hie vacation., Sincerelyyours;, . .✓ F (MrB.) Eth£1 crowed r :« SeCs8t8ry `Co Mt. :Barrott a r i +` � v >*' A � Y, Fyar ( � MV> � � i � s M + e 4I• -. A4Ir , '5,, 'Salem Realty Co. 150 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PIONEER 4-1030 - 1031 VICE PRES. ALFONS F. FISCHER TREAS. HELEN L. GANLEY VICE FRED. DANIEL J. O'6RIEN, JR. July 6, 1965 Mr. John Barrett Salem Redevelopment Authority 32 Derby Square Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Barrett : We would appreciate it if you would be kind enough to advise us of the present status of the Urban Renewal Program. Due to the write up in the local paper and the reference made to some of our property we are having considerable difficulty in renting the vacant stores. We have had numerous inquiries regarding the stores parti- cularly the store previously occupied by F. W. Woolworth Co. The fact that there is so much talk about Urban Renewal has prevented the renting of the store particularly when we have no knowledge of when and if any action will be taken. We are sure you realize our deep concern, as our property is considered to be the 100% location in the City. We would appreciate it if you would advise us when it would be con- venient for us to meet with you to discuss this matter. Very truly yours, SALEM REALTY CO. Vice- sident a - July ao, .x965 Salem Realty Company , ` 150Washington Street T • i Salem, Mas sachusetts ° Gentlemen: On July 71" 1965 I received yous'letterF,relative. r _to the request for information°'of. the status of;'rthe Salam r' t. f P 'Urban Renewal Programer ' I• visited'your office the same day and: .1isaussed r the proposed.•pian,"with Mr.,Alfons Po - Fischer: Auring our conversation it"was suggested `that' theiS®leiii"Realty notify the ,Authoritq",of various dates fora,meeting, in order that we 5aay select one date that trould be convenient ' to all 'th6-members of the`Authorit t Authority. w. ,{ As ofstthis"date I,"Ve,not had,correspondencer r q 4, has to when your firm would desire "to •meet with°,the Auth-` ".0rity; Please advise me"iP +these has;beei►.a misuYideratandino t .on my pHrt• -i' a ° ,•, ; .tom, Sincerely.yours, , " - 'e"i�^ t �:��. I •, _,� n mss`• ,�a °� ,� �+ � � John W. Barrett ' t 'F `� Pte• 1. • ° 3 f ti BOURNE, CONNO-R;-NICH❑LS & WHITING ARCHITECTS ANO, ENGINEERS 177 STATE STREET, BOSTON 9 PHILIP W. BOURNE. A. I.A. + RICHMOND 2.3968 April 6, 1965 Mr John Barrett, Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority Salem Massachusetts Dear Mr. Barrett, Please send us a print of the proposed redevelopment plan for the center of Salem. As architects for the Peabody Museum of Salem any- material to assist-with an analysis of the proposed changes would be appreciated. Mr. Braun, in a recent conversation with Mr. Bourne, suggested that we write directly to you. Your assistance is appreciated. Very truly yours , BOURNE, CONNOR, NICHOLS & WHITING faume% 2/ 'y� !/" Z v' iv his Pamela H. Fabry (Mrs . ) Y^ r � 4 r Y's'4t ii e JL .. April lo'... 19(>S Bourne,-Conncr • Nichols & whiting Architects and Engineers . 177 State Street Boston 9, Massachusetts ATTNs Mr. Philip.W. 2ourne , Gentlemen: Thank you for your correspondence of April 6th. We sore in the process of having .maps, of the Central Business' District-proposal, reproduced in a smaller scale. As 'soon as they are readily available we shall forward :a copy to your office. : * . However, we are most interested ,in cooperating, in any way, with the Peabody Museum and would like to , come into your office or meet at the office of''the Auth�-,. ority to study the ,pioposal map which we have had made in- large scale. Please call the office,. at. your convenience, so _ thavhe may azrange-_an appointment. Sincerely yours, Jobn W. Barrett, Executive Director . •` x r i r a o- a BOURNE, CONNO-Rti.'NICHOLS & WHITING ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS 177 STATE STREET, BOSTON 9 PHILIP W. BOURNE, A. I.A. RICHMOND 2-3968 April 20, 1965 John W. Barrett, Executive Director Salem Redevelopment Authority Town Hall, Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Barrett, In answer to your letter of April 16 I thank you in behalf of Mr. Bourne for your kind invitation. I am sure Mr. Bourne will wish to arrange a ,meeting of the type you suggest. However, Mr. Bourne iso at present, in Europe. He is to return on May 4th and I am sure he will be in touch with you shortly thereafter. Thank you, Sincerely yours , y Pamela H. Fabry (Mrs .) � t 3 MYER DANA AND SONS REAL- ESTATE MYER DANA (1871.1944) 44 SCHOOL STREET. ROOMS 602-6 HERMAN DANA BOSTON. MASS. 02108 LESTER HAROLD DANA MARSHALL A. DANA March 31 , 1965 742.1980 Messrs. Franklin Hebbard and John Barrett Salem Redevelopment Authority 32 Derby Square Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: We are the owners of two pieces of real estate in Salem, one corner Essex and Central Streets, and the other corner Essex Street and Derby Square. I was at the meeting on March 18th at the Hawthorne Hotel, and was very much impressed by the proposed plan to revive the downtown area of Salem. However, I should like .to discuss the proposal with reference to Essex Street and Derby Square with you, and I should appreciate the opportunity of talking to you about it. Mr. Braun suggested that I write to you for an appointment and that he would like to be present at our conference . I hope to take up a minimum amount of your time , but I wish to express my views pursuant to your invitation at the Hawthorne Hotel meeting to hear suggestions. I would like an appointment during the week of April 5, which would be convenient to me , and I hope would be convenient to you. I live in Brookline and an added convenience would be to meet with you at your office at approximately 9: 30 A. M. or 10:00 A. M. so that I n 4 MYER DANA AND SONS Page 2. March 31 , 1965 can drive directly from home and make a special trip for this purpose. Will you kindly let me know if such a meeting can be arranged, and I will suit my time to your convenience as to the date . Very truly yours, "Lester Harold Dena ✓ .. � h �5 ° 'Y Y M.i !rl r t - i M10- �nL F �'+, 6' °✓ �,� d Jbx t ' 4��r el .µR 9 r a 3 S .�+�$ •- - a 4 .� J xr Y• u � > r .., Y �' •�. nF p ar 5 i'a - 1 j• V :..d$` t ._..; _ ai * �° a , .a �,rr� k w{n a' 24 '. g°March 9,':1365" All 'P/q,I ..Y . •P r y' ..t a ' r ; ' F M n y"� � 4 •./ 9i x�. Y �t Thiry' Evan Burgess ) k f Bxe4ttt�iVe .$zia.lding yP r a. { i u. z � 4 .+;-M a a.T -.x . 3.r Woolworth co r` t .S r' fG • .°t_ NewYork, .New York ` ° J+ [ r ti.:4°"�s�'+ "z 4ra 4Y a ala P DearpM1 a a.. 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