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DERBY STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT _ ___ _ _ _ ��,(��t� '( ,�T�� 1 b=�lSTad2-t.� y�t�7R-1cr r Nr��:�:5.'7,�e .s �1.i E i �� �, Salem historical Commission .CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 t February 5, 1975 Dear Derby Street District Resident: The Derby Street Historic District has been established under the provisions of the Historic District Act, General haws, Chanter 40 C, by unanimous vote of the Salem City Council on December 12, 1974. Enclosed please find a copy of the Derby Street Historic istrict ordinance , which becomes effective on March 12, 1975. - The Commission's responsibility to the residents of the Derby Street Historic District is to act as a design review board under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40 C, Section 6. Section 6 states no building or structure. within a historic district shall'be constructed or altered_in .any way that affects exterior architectural features unless the commission' shall have first issued (1 ) a certificate of appropriateness, (2 ) a certificate of non-applicability or (3 ) a certificate of hardship with respect to such construction or alteration. , , . " 1. A certificate of az)proprjateress : A resident or o'.mer who wants to make a change to the exterior of. his building applies to the Commission for permission to make this change. If the change is visible from the street the Commission holds a public hearir.z on the proposed change before .it issues a' certificate of appropriate- ness, 2 . A certificate of r.or-a.bulicabilit.y: The Commission de tides whether or not the, change can oe seen from the street and if li it cannot, the Commission gives the owner a certificater- applicability; of no.. 3. A certificate of hardship: If the Commission decides that by not giving a certificate of appropriateness the owner will be caused a hardship, the Commission Hay hardship, issue a certificate of The law further states that to obtain a certificate from the Salem Historical Commission one must file an application for one of these certificates with the Com^ission at City ;_all. Included must be pertinent information such. as plans, elevations, specifi- cations, paint colors, and in the case of demolition or removal, o -- a statement of the proposed condition and appearance of the prop- erty thereafter. Application forms may be obtained from the City Clerk' s office or from the House of Seven Gables Settlement office at Emmerton Fall, 114 Derby Street, No building permit for construction of a building or struc- ture , or for alteration of an exterior architectural feature, and no demolition permit for demolition or removal of a building or structure shall be issued by the city until the certificate re- quired has been issued by the Commission. Exemptions to the authority of the Commission are listed in Section -6 of the Salem Ordinance for the Chestnut Street District, adopted in November, 1971, as follows : "The authority of the Commission is not extended to the re- view of the followings (1 ) Temporary structures or signs, subject, however, to such conditions as to duration of use , location, lighting, removal and _ similar matters as the commission may reasonably specify, (2 ) Terraces, walks , driveways , sidewalks and similar struc- tures or any one or more of them, provided, that any structure is substantially at grade level, (3) Storm doors, and windows, . screens , window air condition- ers, lighting fixtures, antennae and similar appurtenances or any one or more of them, (4) The reconstruction, substantially similar in exterior design, of building, structure or exterior architectural feature damaged or destroyed by fire , storm or other disaster, provided such reconstruction is begun within one year thereafter and carried forward with due dilligence , " The Commission members hold their meetings at 700 p,m. . the first Wednesday of each month at the north 3rar.ch of the Salem rub- lie Library. Everyone who is interested in protecting and preserving Salem' s architectural :and historical treasures is invited to attend. The Historical Commission wishes . to thank the Derby Street District residents and Fistoric Salem, Inc, for their help in es "blishing the Derby Street 'Historic District, R Sincereqe rs, --- easv0 S -yon L. Chalif .r, Chairmar. rger_, '.'. ,ed ames F. Callahan, Vice-Chairman Erwin E= � �isnop vV C' 44 (f GCJaC AL Icwiu�.et Ellen C. belch Richard Savi - �� -J- a L l Elizabeth Eliza S. Hunt , Clerk a S $ 2 v �a qr �Sa14WG v°�e Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL, SALEM. MASS. 01970 DERBY STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR Background From its earliest days, the sea had been an important means of livelihood for Salem with the old harbor occupying the area today become Riley Plaza. The late eighteenth century, however, witnessed an unprecedented expansion of Eastern trade. With the relocation of harbor activity to upper Derby Street due to shallow conditions at the old harbor, Derby Street became the center and source for Salem's grandest era. The development of the street was probably closely tied to the history of the wharves near it. Long Wharf, or Union Wharf, at the end of Union Street, was begun in the first half of the 1700's and was an important step in the shifting of Salem's waterfront activities away from the Front Street downtown area to the Derby Street vicinity. Derby Wharf was begun by'Captain Richard Derby in 1762, and Forrester's Wharf, now Central Wharf, around 1790. During the heyday of Salem's foreign commerce, from around the time of the Revolution when privateers sailed out to harass the British to the 1820's when Salem's trade began to decline because the Derby Street harbor itself now wasn't deep enough to accomodate the fast new clipper ships, Derby Street must have been a very busy and exciting street where strange new objects were seen and smelled and strange tales of wild adventures repeated. It was a street of wharves, houses, and shops. Many shops were built there during the latter part of the 1790's and early 1800's. a%There were coopers' shops, blacksmiths' shops, Samuel Emery's Mathematical Instrument Shop (where perhaps—hi designed thw compass rose which may now be seen at the Peabody Museum), Benjamin Felt's block and pump store, a Bake House, a Hark House, a hatter's shop, Shoemaker's shop, and a small Head House for spinning. One Jonathan Archer, a tanner, barber, and assessor, kept a tavern.. boarding house, and shipping office on the street where he also taught navigation and mathematics--a busy man. John Bicksler, a German, had a brewery at one end of the street and a beer cellar near Union Wharf where his sign showed a sailor saying, Brother sailors, walk down, here, and try a glass of my strong beer." Closely related to sailing was shipbuilding, another waterfront activity carried on in this area. Perhaps the most famous shipyard was near Becket Street, where the Beckets built boats from 1655 to 1887; other shipyards nearby were Hawkes, -Barker and_kiagoun. and Briggs who built -_Derby's Grand 'Turk at- the head of Derby Wharf.j Despite the fact that many of the old houses and shops have been replaced by larger dwellings, the closeness of the buildingsq the remaining old structures, and the glimpses of old houses down the streets on either side of Derby Street still convey a general impression of an old Salem street. Where old structures remain there is much to be learned about t "modernization." In some cases, the exterior of houses are architectual mysteries due to the extent of changes through the years. Buts the roof lines remain where window molding has been ripped off for 'sidings the elevations are late eighteenth- early nineteenth century despite bays and picture windows, and the scale and the rhythm speaks of early Salem. Historic districting for Derby Street may slowly guide a return to the architectual details of it grandest day as today's Salem citizens turn towards preservation rather than destruction of this heritage. Walking Tour Highlights One begins a traverse of Derby Street with its most impressive group of buildings and perhaps one of the most impressive group of buildings in the country which relates to America's early maritime history. The Crowninshields and Darbys, Salem's two rival mercantile families, both lived diene, and it is the site of Salem's Custom House and the wharves. 27 Herbert Streets 1700-1750, Pre-Federal Style Architectures 2 story plus gambrel roof central enclosed entrance, molded pediment small, handsomely framed, oval windows on either side of the porch Beverly jog on Horth side of house History: Believed to have been built by Richard Derby who lived here all of his life and here his famous sons grew up, Elias Haskets the famous merchant= Richard, member of Provincial Congressl and John, sea captain who discovered Columbia River and commanded "Quem" which first brought news of Lexington-Concord to England. 188 Derby Streets 1725-1790, Pre-Federal style Architectures • 3 story plus. steep pitched hip roof designed by Samuel McIntire--similar to Joshua Ward, Peirce-Nichols, and Boardman houses 5 bay facade central pedimented entrance portico, square columns probably replaced original round columns original window sills, original chimneys History: build for Simmon Forrester, successful merchant 180 Derby Street, The Home for Aged Women: 1810-12p Federal Style Architectures 3 story plus hip roof Flemish bond splayed and needed window lintels rectangular portico, semieliptical fanlight, sidelights Western side seconds simple Federal style entrance with fanlight Additions: Rear in style of original, 1906 & 19115 History: Built for Benjamin W. Crowninshield by his fathers George, who lived next door in house on lot where Custom House later built. Benjamin was member of - Congress, Secretary of Navy. - 168 Derby Street, The Custom Houses 1819, late Federal style Architectures portico and gilded eagle Flemish bond Additions: 1829 brick Scale House Historys Symbolized Salem's trading empire but ironically constructed just as Salem began its decline as a port. Nathaniel Hawthorne worked as Surveyor of the Port here, 1846-18491 immortalized in introduction to The Scarlet Letter. Hawthorne wrote of it, "intended to accommodate a hoped-for increase in the commercial prosperity of this place--hopes destined never to be realized--and was built a world too large for any necessary purpose, even at the time when India was a new region, and only Salem knew the way thither." 164-174 Derby Street parcel, Hawkes Houses begun 17809 completed 1801, Federal style Architectures 3 story plus hip roof, wooden house Historys Begun by Elias Hasket Derby, as per plan of Samuel McIntire but Derby chose to move instead to a large house on Washington Square. 164-174 Derby Street parcel, Derby Houses 1761, Georgian style Architectures excellent example of first half of the eighteenth century Georgian oldest brick house in Salem gambrel roof (note many gambrel on Derby Street) fine pedimented entrance segmental arches above windows string courses, cornice and water table of molded brick 48 Chestnut is a Colonial Revival copy built in 1909 excellent interior restoration History: Built by Captain Richard Derby for his son Elias Hasket and his bride the former Elisabeth Crowffinshield. Elias Hasket Derby and family lived here until 1777 or 1778, all 7 children born-here. Elias Hasket Derby became a millionaire through his privateering ventures during the Revolution and his search for development of new markets for trade. His vessels, sailing from Derby Wharf, were the first American ships to open direct trade with the Baltic, Arabian, and Indian portal his Grand Turk first New England ship to trade directly with China. 164-174 Derby Street parcel, Rum Shop Moved from head of Derby Wharf where it served as a sailor's tavern during early 1800'x. Central Wharfs before 1792 Formerly Forrester's Wharf. Present inimpeded view of water from Derby Street didn't exist in the old days. EarlY pictures show wharves covered with stores and warehouses. Only remaining building, 2 story frame built before 1832. Derby Wharfs begun about 1762. Begun by Richard Derby. Son Elias Hasket used for base of privateering during the Revolution and afterward, Derby's ships sailed from here for East Indies, China, Baltic Sea, Africa, Australia, and South America. Ehlarged in 1784 and 1789 to a total of nearly 2000 feet. Leaving this maritime complex and walking down Derby'Street, you may want to point out the following structuress 136 Derby Streets 1790-1830, Federal style One of less altered buildings on derby Street. Two story plus gambrel roof, narrow end to street, facade balanced with 5 bays. Central front entrance has been covered with Italianate trim. 125 Derby Streets 1768, Pre-Federal style Little alteration to this 3 story plus hip roof house. Large, square central chimney, quoined corners, enclosed pedimented entrance. Built by Captain Edward Allen. House of Seven Gables Complex Houses bought and restored by Caroline Emerton who also founded the House of Seven Gables Settlement Association, supported by admission funds from the Gables. 54 Turner Street, House of Seven Gabless 1668, seventeenth century Architectures one of most sophisticated seventeenth century houses surviving in New inland began as 2 story plus pitch roof house facing water, gable end now containing entrance shop, lean-to added, and elegant square south wing added in 1678. Historys Built by John Turner, sea captain and merchant with a wharf off Turner Street. Belonged to Turners for about 100 years. Sold by John Turner's grandson to Captain Samuel Ingersoll in 1782. Ingersoll family owned it until 1879. During this time, Nathaniel Hawthorne used to visit his cousin Susan Ingersoll. These visits and talks with Susan about the history of the house inspired-him to write The House of Seven Gables. 54 Turner Street, Hathaway H6usej-- 1682, seventeenth century style Moved from Washington Street in 1911. 54 Turner Street, Retire Becket House. 1655, seventeenth century style Moved to this site. Built by John Becket, founder of the famous Salem shipbuilding family which continued in business for_5 generations, including Retire Becket who lived in house and built many famous vessels, among them Cleopatra's Barge. 25 Hardy Street, Phippen Houses 1782-84, Pre-Federal style Built by Joshua Phippen, cooper. Original to the site. Three story plus hip roof, 2 large square chimneys, molded window sills, enclosed pedimented entrance porches on either side. 27 Hardy Street, Hawthorn's Birthplaces 1750, Pre-Federal style Moved from East side of Union Street. Simple, 2 story plus gambrel roof, 2 rooms wide. Central entrance with simple pilastered trim. Large square central chimney. 114 Derby Street, Caroline 0. Emmerton Hall: 1806-1807, Federal Many alterations but basic character and style still very evident. Balanced 5 bay facade, central entrance portico, double-keyed window lintels. Third floor windows have been blocked up and those on second floor elongated. Built by Captain Joseph Waters. Presently the home for the House of Seven Gables Settlement Association and named for Caroline Essmerton, its founder. Continuing down past the House of Seven Gables Complex, you win want to note: 109 Derby Streets 1725-1790, Pre-Federal style Note alterations. Large square chimney and basic lines date it as pre-Federal but additions have been made, windows changed, entrance moved from a side to narrow end, siding, You may want to direct visitors to Historic Salem, 'Tnc. guide, The Salem Handbook, for a very interesting little section on renovation options for this house. 105 Derby Street: 1830-1850, Greek Revival One of few Greek Revival examples on Derby Street. Gable end to street, gable pediment clearly defined, wide entablature, doorway framed with typical Greek Revival trim. 97 Derby Streets 1790-1830, Federal style Greek Revival entrance trim. Note garden. 98 Darby Streets 18059 Federal style Interesting for changes over years. Careful observation reveals what was once a fine 3 story plus hip roof, Flemish bond house with all the Federal period details. Alterations include conversion to a bakery, one-story brick addition to Derby Street facade with piazzas above it, triple decker addition to eastern end of house. Observe molded brick cornice, splayed needed window lintels, and, on west end, one original entrance topped by a semi-circular fanlight. Birthplace of General Federick Townsend Ward, 1831. Descendent of one of the first families in Salem, soldier of fortune. 2Hianey Street: circa 18309 Federal style Interesting to point out relative to issues facing a local Historical Commission. House is not important aesthetically or historically but contributes significantly to the streetscaps. Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demoltlon of the building under review by the Salem Historical Commission. l &/ 44 �CriJAa/�tGcOe�� JGv IrnucaC Zoamvn2igdioryc �p 'L�' '�Uv(�""e'L o 40 �eacon �GreeC -.�odlon, .�aa�ae%asede 0. 708 Jmicrr ero�r�e�r�Vrm�me,�aii 727-601170 October 23, 1973 Mr. Raymond L. Chalifour Acting Chairman Salem Historical Commission City Hall Salem, MMA ,,01970 Dear/ - ,5i-four: This letter will acknowledge receipt of the additional survey forms for Derby Street and the west side of Kosciusko Street, covering properties included in an expansion of the proposed historic district boundaries outlined in your preliminary report. We understand that this expansion of the Custom House Historic District was a result of the May 2 public hearing and that the proposed district is now to be known as the Derby .Street Historic District. Please let us know if this is the area you wish to submit to the National Register when the time comes. I am sorry to hear that Bob Scagliotti has resigned but your loss will be a gain for the Redevelopment Authority. It should also be helpful to have Bob's preservation expertise on the Redevelopment Authority staff, though they have certainly been doing an excellent job in that direction already. We hope that you are successful in your efforts to gain approval of the proposed district at Town meeting. Let us know the results. Cordially, Elizabeth R. Amadon State Survey Director Massachusetts Historical Commission .PLW } 1 Ye aooac/uaelt� � la�dcaL �o�rzo�zi�aio�a XkX xXx%XX� 90sCO2z, 02108 Jebxel �e��(�I�numenze�z� 40 Beacon Street March. 28, 1973 Mr. Robert G. Scagliotti Chairman Salem Historical Commission City Hall Salem Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr. Scagliotti: The staff of the Massachusetts Historical Commission has reviewed the Salem Historical Commission's preliminary report proposing the establish- ment of the Salem Common Historic District and the Custom House Historic District and has toured both districts. Staff's comments on both the report and the proposed districts were presented to the members of our Commission at their March 20th meeting. At that time, ' the Commission unanimously voted its approval of the establishment of historic district Protection for both these areas on the basis of their obvious historical and architectural importance to the City of Salem. The Commission also directed that the following comments and recommendations on the preliminary report be made to the Salem Historical Commission: 1) The preliminary report indicates that, when the new historic districts are established, a member representing each of them will be added to the Salem Historical Commission. Since the Commission already has the maximum seven members allowed it under both Chapter 40 C and Chapter 40, Section 8 D, appointment of two additional members will not be valid. We suggest, there- fore, that the Salem Commission consider some alternative means of providing representation for the Salem Common and Custom House Districts. 2) The report gives the impression that the boundaries for both the proposed districts follow back lot lines. On the map accompanying the report, the boundaries for the Custom House District do appear to follow lot lines, but those for the Salem Common District appear to follow a standard set-back. In neither case are actual property lines shown on the map. We suggest that your Commission's final report include a specific statement of how the boun- daries were set for each district and that the accompanying map be redrawn, preferably on a larger scale, to indicate both individual property lines and district boundaries which coincide with those described in the report. We are not recommending any change in the district boundaries but rather a clarification of the boundaries which the Salem Historical Commission has already set. Mr. Robert G. Scagliotti - 2 March 28, 1973 3) We have been informed by representatives of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Commerce and Development that they have re ceived copies of your Commission's preliminary report. Under the amended version of Chapter 40 C, you are required to send the report only to the Salem Planning Board and to the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Our office may consult with the Department of Natural Resources and the Depart- ment of Commerce and Development before making recommendations on preliminary reports submitted to us but neither of those departments is now authorized to comment directly on such reports. We hope that these comments will be of value to your Commission and that you will succeed in establishing both the Salem Common and Custom House His- toric Districts. If our office can be of further assistance to you at any time, please call on us. Sincerely, Robert B. Rettig _ Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Commission E RBR:pm I i i 1 1 1 i i a eq R �O1MMB fig!• Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 H MAN GEORGE A. AHMED, VICE-CHAIRMAN ELLEN C. WELCH. SECRETARY ERWIN BISHOP RAYMOND L. CHALIFOUR - ACS I NoOI CAAIQ.MpIJ THOMAS MACLEAN GRIFFIN Eaw*RtI-J�RYarem 7AVCF_,5 P. 0ALLAt-) The Salem Historical Commission would like to invite you to meet with the members of that Commission and with City Council President, George A. Nowak, to go over the proposal for an historic district on Derby Street. Mr. Nowak has asked that you be invited to this meeting as you are a member of the City Council Committee on Historical and Tourist Development. The Commission will meet on Monday, January 21, 1974, at 7 :30 p.m. at the North Branch Library, 2 Liberty Hill ,Avenue, Salem. If you are unable to attend this meeting will you please notify me. Sjji��pppn'''c�'�erely yours,', y� Eliyyzabeth S. Hunt, Clerk 744-5967 SQ-1(-j 40 C rzl ,e L airy Pali- i tr• � t" : r tu'ti f 1 '9,. .: ( .u' ,..,1:. _ .ua,...b..x... .mak ..1,• R of - . : .e r - A t' +� } 97 W e 2 b :7 t r e e t 1 a r,}w 't M F. 7 •� 'r' g^R Ott„Via is � � Salem. 1u12.5Sc'1.CIlUSP.Tits $CPN p,. r a t October 27. 1973 n uPru Nowak fit t ' Salem, MapsU Husetts < , !)ear -Gunci.ilcr 'boar-k: ., c. "P Lei, historical omm S ion. held a OUblic hearing on WednesdayOccooer - '! . 197i - C P .M. at thectSt nra .Chf r.le'1 Public library 50i Essex Street . VIA,Fr , -ass lchusetts for the residents of ; 111A �r,by Street to discuss The proposal of Creating; the Jarby etreen •, t ' tio. ic ✓J.srrict . :J ': residents Ci E Y`! vt eE t'f!aV„ ' NC titl Gri2d tyle 'ti ?le'n l St CnJ.cal _� �ommission ; ;(, include the lower end of ✓erb,V Street to the already y' Jruncsed Custom House IiiSt r ict and t tis would in Cl UHe all the land J and buildings comprising the parcels numbered , facing Cr abutting * qrrb`J Street a dthe PCPtr' est rl side of Kosciusko sko Stree . beginnIng I ? t t ^ cnd inc ud' ng f %'t the northwesterly extreme of the hi G f} ? - 1 =27 H e. ert Strest(at the intersection of Herbert Street ar r 1.J rbJ -Street) 4nd extending 1 , a SJuA 'easter.V direction along herby k ` - - e-t 1 cludingi `ieverthelL S the Crt,l e terlySide GL Kosciusko °x£" ` J ET as afores idf na continuing `ca Ule ;.Sterly and easteriV Ilona -:!B enc G_ De l'bf Street, excludingthe 18nc, and buildings o.,. .,u - `+ he New .0 p laind ower jam-any y the easterly extreme of sprby J ettthe southerly side thereof , .,, .. -hearing held there was no L t .,9 t on from the herby ` -7 ee IEresioents to thlA, U oposal and ne .reqnans That the aouncilior sibmit R hieeel ion of r Ltle residents - Saiem City J . ouncil for GDro 2.i. ,I �x ..^E treatfG'1 of the Derby Street t:l Si_ c Aistricl , T add a. note here ahout the , " ._._ many r sirents registerid - 4 s r �G L- PE -Ou 1J� t't 1S.T LC On PerUY Per) Street from the trucks tnt service r f 'C ' VIE vowel piano and The Awerave lonsiruction1project . a 7ere - > ' �. gross aest_ll lio'1 J our propsrties by '.is careless abuse of Traffic lilt ' ct -•. ' � r, 1rr,'fr t I ot � a x y z �7s.` `. '311 ..t %,/q f �.,7 f A n y e ' � rM{ t� i r. ".0,r I.'04VaiC I xSalm,, P�!assacivasetts i II � � Y 1'etlti0"1 icr ;he creation of the Derby Utreet historic District. ! °# 2A /✓�`/:, ZIA lk Y ` titb, , -ti's"' L �!� /1 1 L+'Y: �,� `n�:/ a,.,...�i�\✓ /�j/ a � �:. . e . f �4� l�r \. ��1, I yl ' IJ' !l./�.(_ 4i .,-�' 1.�L��I✓� AJ i3 S �ag art , I ' October 22, 1974 Mr. William J. Tinti City Solicitor 70 'fashington Street Salem, Mass. 011970 Pear Mr. Tinti. At ' the October`meeting of the historical Commission, we voted to write to you to ask your advice on how to proceed with getting the proposal for the ?)erby` Street Historic District out of Committee ane onto the floor of the..City Council. On January 21, 1974, having completed-all requirements pre— paratory to the presentation'of the propose iistrict to the City Council, the Commission met with r. George " owak, President of the City Council and Ward OneJ Councillor, and members of the City Council Committee on historic and Tourist Developtent to review the proposal. The proposal was presented to the City Council on January 240 1974, 'and was referred to committee for farther study. As of this date, the co ittee has not yetimet, despite the fact that the Comimission, Mr1 Nowak and Mr. -Richard Swiniuch, Committee Chairman, have had many requests about the status of the proposed district. The Commission has endevvorea to meet every request of the committee and answer any questions that have arisen. We believ that the utter has been in committee an. unreasonable length of time. Any advice or assistance you, can give us in t1is matter will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely fours, v RLC:esh copies to: 'Mayor Levesque City Councillors:. Auymond L. Chalifour..: Nowak, Swiniuc*h Chairman Plante and hoey M ��?�►�i � � E s� r s . COMMON All 10 tot 1 . . y r�o<< 4 s SALEM r= 97 Derbv Street Salem, Massachusetts January 26 , 1974• 5alem 'Historic Com^ission Salem,- Massachusetts i)e ar Mrs . Hunt : .On behalf of the . residents of Derby Street and. all interested citizens in historic preservation we sincerely appreciate and applaud the labour and dedication of the members of the .Salem Historic Commission in' its` preparation of the Derby Rtreet, Historic proposal fbr' acceptanc,e by the Salem `City Council . You, have worked diligently for two years educating- and enlightening the community. to the ne-ds of historic. preservation. The challenge of changing established attitudes, behavior patterns and em tional. feelings. of the citizens was a monumental task but by your interes.t,. and 'persever once. you have helped us ;rasp the essence of the historic wealth we have here in our city.. We ,_ in Salem, .are indeed fortunate that the Historic Commission is comprised of knowledgeable , diligent , and responsive citizens who wish to protect and zealously guard our unique historic environment .. You have completed your job superbly and now it will .. be a compliment -to vour dedication for the Derby Street .Historic District proposal to -become a reality by its adoption by the Salem City Council not only for the residents of Salem but for all who love history. and will , come to visit our historic city. heartilycongratulate you on a job ,well .done- pnd may you persevere . under the able. and capable direction of., Mr.-:Chalifour. Hopefully, you too, can enjoy a' measure` of -succe"s and reward by completing, the many tasks you have researched and completed. Iincer yam, Alice J ortlan Dolores Jordan Mayor Dean Levesque' City Manner Gregory Sehko. Counpil President Nowak Councillor ntkins- : - Uouncillors: Bouley, Piante ,".Swinuich ' ads ' March 140 1974 Mr. Richard E. .Swiniuch 35 Forrester' Street Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Mr. Swiniuch: Enclosed is a copy of the original petition circulated in February of 1972 in the Derby Street area by the Misses Alice and Dolores Jordan, just prior to the .establishment of the Historical Commission. Early last summer the Commission, because of requests from residents in the area decided to expand the district` all 'the way down Derby Street to Block House Sqa are. The Misses Jordan gather"ed additional signatures at that time from the lower end of herby Street from Becket Street to Block House Square. Unfortunately in the transferal of chairmanship of the Commission, this petition has somehow been misplaced. . The Misses Jordan will be glad to furnish you with the names of the persons who signed the• petition. You may contact them at 97 Derby Street; 744-5967. Sincerely yours, Elizabeth S. 'Fun t Clerk June 6, 1974 Mr. Richard E. Swiniuch 35 Forrester Street`•. Salem, mass. 01970 Dear Mr. Swiniuch: The Commission has asked me to write to you as we understand your committee will be meeting soon regarding ' the Derby Street Historic District. If you are still entertaining the thought of the City Council having a public hearing on the creation of the district, the Commission would like you to know that it has no objections. The Commission would like to request, however, that should the Council decide to hold, a public hearing on the matter, that we be notified in advance--particularly if the hearing is to be held during the summer--so that Commission members can pian .to attend. Sincerely yours, Elizabeth S. Hunt . Clerk v p ^T William J. Tinti XXXnXXcxxxxxxxx November 14, 1974 745-3030- Mr. Richard E. Swiniuch City Councillor, Chairman Historic & Tourist Development Committee 93 'dashington Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Councillor Swiniuch: This is in regard to your request for an opinion regarding the proposed Derby Street Historic District Ordinance. I have studied the Ordinance as proposed and would suggest some minor changes in order to clarify. the wording. Where the proposed Ordinance reads "Salem Historic Commis- sion Ordinance" I would suggest it be changed to the legal term of "Historic District Ordinance" . Under Section 2. of the proposed Ordinance I would suggest that it clearly be stated that the Derby Street Historic District is created under the Historic Districts Act, Massachusetts Gener- al Laws, Chapter 1+OC, and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. In Section 4. of the proposed Ordinance in order to dove- j .' tail with -the existing Historic District Ordinance, the wording should be "All powers and duties set forth in the Historic Dist- ricts Ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 24, 19719 shall be incorporated in this Derby Street Historic District Ordinance" . Furthermore, at the end of Section 2. words should be added that incorporate as a part of the Ordinance the Assessors Map showing the boundaries of the District by lot line. My suggestion would be the following: The boundaries of said District are established as shown on the attached map entitled "Derby Street Historic District Map" which map is made a part of this Ordinance. In terms of the proper procedure for the adopting of said Ordinance Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C, Section 3 sets out a clear and well defined procedure. Prior to the establish- ment of any Historic District a report must be made by the His- toric District Commission and the report must be submitted to r ,Jot. t November 149 1974 Councillor Swiniuch Page 2 Re: Derby Street Historic District Ordinance The planning Board of the City of Salem as well as the Massa- chusetts Historic Dommission. It is my understanding that such a report was prepared and completed on February 7, 1973. Furthermore, I understand the report was submitted to the Planning Board the the Massachusetts Historic Commission on March 1, 1973• The statute further pro- vides not less than 60 days after the report has been submitted the Historic District Commission shall hold a hearing and give notice 14 days prior to the hearing, including written notice to owners of all properties included in the District. I am informed such a hearing took place on October 24, 1973 and the proper notice was given in accordance with the statute. Finally, the statute requires the Historic District Commission to present the report its recommendations, a map of. the proposed district, and a draft of the proposed Ordinance to the City Council. Again I am informed this was. done on January 247 1974. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C, Section 3 states that an Historic District Ordinance must be adopted by a two- thirds vote of the City Council and this requirement would apply to the Derby Street Historic District. The proposed changes that I have suggested in the Derby Street Historic District Ordinance since they relate to the form of the Ordinance rather than its substance do not require an additional hearing by the Historic District Commission or further notice. There is no requirement in Chapter 40C for additional public hearings to be held either by the Commission or the City Council prior to the adoption of the Ordinance. Once the Ordinance is passed, the P=ap, outlining the District ' boundaries must be filed with the Registry of Deeds and the City Clerk before the Ordinance is effective. Respectfully yours, William J. Tinti City Solicitor r WJT:eh a� � J (ri#V of c aIrm, , tt chose##s Offite Df the CHC (ltlerk Ni�CM� ap . Vag LII - November 22, 1974 Dear Councillor: The Committee on Historic and Tourist Development will meet in the Council Chambers on Monday, November 25, 1974 at . 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing an ordinance establishing the Derby Street Historic District. ALL COUNCILLORS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. ATTEST: 4UGNE J. 0 ERK t . This notice posted on "C^ficial Bulletin Board" City Hall Ave. , Izalcn, yr,r, , 0n // ,A �/71L at 3. o q P M . . . ec _ F/ith C�:an. 628 Of the Acts of lDS3. k .,. . City Clerk Dec . 1, 197+ Salem Historic Commission c/o Mr. Raymond Chalifour, Chairman 15 Bufftam St . Salem, Mass . 01970 Dear Mr. Chalifour and members of the Commission : Enclosed is a copy of a letter sent tc the Salem City Council with regard to the proposed historic district on Derby St . , the corner of Herbert St . , and the westerly side of Kosciusko St. This letter is an attempt to answer a question which has been raised about whether residents of the westerly side of Kosciusko St , are in favor of being included in the district . Those who have signed the letter or said they will write their own letter to the City Council favoring the district include all resident property-owners ( or, in the case of Mr. and Mrs . Zlelski , resident family mm represent- atives of the property owner) on the westerly side of Kosciusko St. We hope this answers the question of whether there is neighborhood resident interest in belonging to the proposed district . Thank you for your efforts . r' s. November 27, 1974 The Salem City Council. City "all Salem, Mass . c/o Council President George A. Nowak Gentlemen: There has been some question as to whether the residents of the Kosciusko St . area of the proposed Derby Street Historic District favor the Inclusion of the westerly side, of the street, bordering; the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, At different times , a number of us have expressed our opinions on this subject , favoring the district for its benefit to the neighborhood as a whole. In order that there should be no further question when you decide on this important matter, we are here, recording ourselves once again as RESIDENTS IN FAVCR OF THE DIS'T'RICT AS PROPOSED. Further, we feel that the benefit to the neighborhood of this district depends on the inclusion of the entire westerly side of the street. The logical necessity of this boundary has been pointed out by members of the City Council, members of the Historic Commission, and the United States National Park Service. We oppose any last-minute request by these who do not live here to withdraw their properties , slnce this would break up the district and deprive the residents of the benefits; We also note that withdrawal is being sought only for one occvnied building. The only other possible properties in question at this time are a vacant lot and a building condemned by the Fon rd of Health , This leads to further questions as to why non-reeldent property owners ( if, indeed , there is morA then one owner Involved ) feel threatened by a proposal that is of general benefit to the neighborhood. If, as we hope , you see fit to pass the district: intact , we feel that eventually these one or two owners will recognize that they, too, are receiving benefits from the Derby Street Historic District .., Y Thank you, "L.✓ ( -x,-�,, z�_, V A �,✓ a' GC � '✓L ���LJ'L Z.�_ Mr. Murray Klickstein, owner o f property at 6 Kosciusko St . , has -seen this letter and said he will write his own letter to the City Council in favor of the Derby Str.ept .Historic .DYotr,lct . '1 rl December 10, 1974- City 974City Council Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen The Salem His tonic al Commission wishes to report -that at its regular meeting held at the North Branch Library on necember 4, 1974_,• the matter of objectors to the Derby Street Historic listrict e was discussed. Present at this meeting, besides the Commission members, were City. Councillors Richard E. Swinivah and Peter P. 'r. jl�'illiam F. McKinnon, owner of property at Nos Bou ley, and & 14 and 18-20 Kosciusko Street. At that meeting Mr. McKinnon stated that he was willing to withdraw his. objections to having his ' property at No. 14 Kosciusko Street included in .the district. The Commission subsequently met with Yr. and Mrs. McKinnon on necember 9, 1974, and went over l.r. McKinnon's proposal for 3 townhouse units for his property at Nos. 18-20 Kosciusko Street. The Commission members agreed that they would have no objection to the type of design the IvIcKinnons were proposing for their property, so Mir: and Yrs McKinnon agreed to withdraw their objec- tions to having Nos. 18-20 Kosciusko Street included in the District. A. member of the Historical Commission, Iain. George Ahmed attempted on two occasions to call on Mrs. Gra.bas at her home, since she did not wish to attend the public meeting on necember 4. He has been unable to find her at home, and will try to contact her before the necember 12 Council meeting. The Historical Commission strongly urges.-second passage of the herby Street Historic District ordinance as originally pro- posed at the November. 26th City Council meeting with no altera- •tion to the boundaries of the district. Respectfully, Elizabeth S. Hunt, Clerk Gp�tE Salem Historical C®mmissi®n CITY HALL, SALEM. MASS. 01970 July 30, 1975 To the Editors The Derby Street Historic District, extending from Herbert Street to Block House Square and including the westerly side of Kosciusko Street, has been in effect for four months . Perhaps due to this there is evidence of greater pride and interest in improvement of property in this neighborhood. The Historical Commission is encouraged by the willingness of resi- dents and property owners to cooperate and abide by the new ordinance governing the requirements regarding our approval of exterior changes or additions to buildings in the district. However, in order to clarify one misunderstanding and avoid future delays in obtaining our approval, we would like to emphasize that property owners should file the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for any exterior change, be it paint, restoration, demolition or additions that can be viewed from Derby Street or the west side of Kosciusko Street. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability is filed only for these same changes not visible from the street. Such application forms are available at the City Clerk's office, City Hall; the House of Seven Gables Settlement office, Emmerton Hall, 114 Derby Street; and the Building Inspector's office at 5 Broad Street. Upon completion of the proper form it is then mailed to the Historical Commission, City Hall, Salem, Mass. An immediate response will be returned to the applicant, which will be the necessary evidence to obtain a permit for scaffolding, alterations , etc. from the Building Inspector, should it be required. The Commission is always available to aid Historic District residents and property owners not only in understanding the ordinance but also to give qualified assistance or guidelines for appropriate architectural remodeling. Sra e 1 yours , man Salem Historical Commission ccs John B. Powers Inspector of Buildings t C Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 February 5, 1975 Gentlemens The Derby Street Historic District has been established under the provisions of the Historic District Act, General Laws , Chapter 40 C by vote of the Salem City Council on December 12, 1974. s The purpose of the Salem Historical Commission is to pro- mote the cultural, economic, educational and general welfare of the public by protecting, preserving and maintaining groups of buildings, structures, and sites, and their settings which are of historical and architectural significance . Enclosed is a copy of the letter sent to each Derby Street District resident and/or owner explaining the Salem Historical Commission' s responsibility to act as a design review board for the district. Also enclosed is a copy of the Derby Street Historic Dis- trict ordinance which becomes effective on ,March 12, 1975. 4 We respectfully request your department to notify the His- torical Commission whenever a change is anticipated in the Derby Street Historic District or in the Chestnut Street Historic district. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, Non- Applicability on- Applicability and Hardship are available at the City Clerk's office, t and also, for the convenienge of Derby Street residents, at the t House of Seven Gables settlement house office , Emmerton Hall , 114 Derby Street. Your cooperation is gratefully appreciated. I Thank you. Respectfully yours, Ra on L. Chalifol. Chairman t i Copies to Mayor Jean A. Levesque , City Hall, Salem, Mass. City Councillors: George W. Atkins, III, 7 Beach Ave . , Salem Peter P. Bouley, 312 Meadow St. , Salem John H. Burke , 16 Cloutman St. , Salem Robert J. Field, 4 Porter St. , Salem Joseph R. Ingemi, Jr. , 48 Jefferson Avenue , Salem George F. McCabe , 227 North St. , Salem George A. Nowak, 114 Columbus Ave . , Salem Michael E. O'Brien, -91 Ord St. , Salem Ronald G. Plante , 68 Barstow St. , Salem J. Michael Ruane, 19 Nursery St. , Salem Richard E. Swiniuch, 35 Forrester St. , Salem Board of Appeal: John M..Gray, Sr. , Chr. , 3 Larchmont Rd. , Salem Board of Assessors: Walter S. Groszyk, 16 Gallows Hill P.d. , Salem City Clerk (Acting) : Helen Coughlin, City Hall, Salem City Electrician: John Condon, 48 Lafayette St. , Salem City Solicitor: William J. Tinti, 70 Washington St. , Salem Agent, Board of Health: John J. Toomey, 5 Broad St. , Salem i Inspector of .Buildings : John Powers, 5 Broad St. , Salem Superintendent of Streets and Sewers: 9 North St. , Salem jInspector of Gas: Erle Soper, 34 Church St. , Salem F Inspector of Plumbing: George E. O'Connell, 34 Church St. , Salem Senior Sanitarian: Colin Cameron, 5 Broad St. , Salem Superintendent of Parks and Shade Trees: James L. Foley, 9 North St. Salem City Planner: Gregory Senko, 32 Derby Sq. , Salem Planning Board, Gerald T. McCarthy, Chr. , 5 Broad St . , Salem i i i i v S g p`��VIM6 Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL, SALEM. MASS. 01970 GEORGE A. AHMED, VICE-CHAIRMAN ELLEN C. WELCH. SECRETARY ERWIN BISHOP RAYMOND L. CHALIFOUR -ACTIuy CN HI2MAN THOMAS MACLEAN GRIFFIN a/{M ES F. CHLLANAN Dear Property Owner= The Salem Historical Commission wishes to notify you of a public hearing to be held on Wednesday, October 24, 1973, at 8 p.m, at the East Branch, Salem Public Library, 502 Essex Street, Salem, Mass. The purpose of this hearing is to provide you with infor- mation and an opportunity for discussion concerning a proposed historic district in your area. At a public hearing on May 2 , 1973, the Commission proposed an historic district encompassing the Custom House and houses adjacent to Derby Wharf. Many residents of Derby Street petitioned the Commission to enlarge the district, so the Commission has now surveyed Derby Street from Herbert Street to Block House Square and also the northwesterly side of Kosciusko Street. Enclosed Is a proposed ordinance which will be submitted to the City Council at a later date if there is strong interest in favor of a district. On the reverse side of the proposed ordinance is a map showing the proposed boundaries. A copy of the original Salem Historical Commission Ordinance is also enclosed outlining the powers and duties of the Commission. If the interest is sufficient in favor of a district, the Commission will encourage you to petition the City Council to create a Derby Street Historic District. Sincerely yours, &ay;;?d7�L,4�h if our Acting Chairman NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Salem Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 24, 1973, at 8 p.m. at the East Branch, Salem Public Library, 501/z Essex Street, Salem, Mass. for the purpose of reviewing a proposal of the Salem Historical Commission recommending the creation of an additional historic, district for the City of Salem: The Derby Street Hitoric District, hereinafter described. The Derby Street Historic District shall include all the land and buildings comprising the parcels numbered, facing or abutting on Derby Street and the northwesterly side of Kosciusko Street, beginning with and including, at the northwesterly extreme of the historic district, No. 27 Herbert Street (at the intersection of Herbert Street and Derby Street)and extending in a southeasterly direction along Derby Street, including nevertheless the northwesterly side of Kosciusko Street as aforesaid, and continuing southeasterly and easterly along to the end of Derby Street, excluding the land and buildings owned by the New England Power Company at the easterly extreme of Derby Street and the southerly side thereof. Elizabeth S. Hunt Clerk for the Salem Historical Commission Oct. 10, 1973 ScxPe�► �ve��, (le{vs • � to /io/73 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Salem Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 24 1973, at 8 p.m, at the East Branch, Salem Public Library, 502 Essex Street, Salem, Vass, for the purpose of reviewing a - ----proposal of the Salem Historical Commission recommending the -- creation of an additional historic district for the City of Salem: The Derby Street Historic District, herein after described . The Derby Street Historic District shall include all the land and buildings comprising the parcels numbered, facing or abutting on Derby Street and the northwesterly side of Kosciusko Street, beginning with and including, at the northwesterly extreme of the historic District, :1r'27 Herbert Street (at the intersection of Herbert Street and Derby Street) and extending in a southeasterly direction along Derby Street, including nevertheless the northwesterly side of Kosciusko Street as aforesaid , and continuing southeasterly and easterly along to, the end. of Derby Street, excluding the land and buildings owned by the New England Power Company at the easterly extreme of Derby Street and the southerly side thereof, Elizabeth S. Hunt Clerk for the Salem Historical Commission � i/a,3 /7 , Council acts Tuesday on historic district By ROLAND CORNEAU Councilman Richard A. Swiniuch, mission for its "time and effort in News Staff who represents Ward 2 and whose drafting the legislation". SALEM—The Derby St.area of the late father represented Ward 1 for He also stated, "The key is city will become an historic district. many years, asked commission reasonability on the part of the com- The City Council Tuesday night is member Raymond Chalifour if any mission itself." expected to unanimously approve the properties could be carved out of the He further said, "Despite the bliz- creation of the district as proposed by district. zard of coal:dust and the rumbling of the Historic Commission. Chalif our explained that,it would be 21/2-ton trucks the people of Derby St. Overwhelming support for the dis- easier to do if the property were . have survived and survived ad- trict was voiced during a public hear- located on the boundary lines, but felt mirably." ing this week and the main theme was it was almost impossible to exclude a the preservation of not only the parcel in the heart of the district. history of the city but also of the "Why should 99 have it and not the . character of Old Salem. one?" he asked Swiniuch who is The district would cover the area chairman of the council committee on justbeyond Herbert St. to the historic affairs. intersection of Fort Ave. and There were representatives from Memorial Dr. I I the Sea Witch Gift 'Shop, Salem Mrs. Stanley Grabas, whose Historic Inc., the House of Seven husband owns the Grabas The Caterer Gables, the Salem Common and business,was the most vocal opponent Custom House Association—all in to the plan. favor of the district. "I'm not going to like people telling Stanley Smith, a member of me how to paint my house," she said, Historic Salem, read into the record a referring to a district regulation lengthy letter supporting the district. governing the exterior of homes. About the only parcels excluded "I don't even want them telling me from the district have been the park- what kind of doors I can or cannot put ing areas operated by the House of on," she exclaimed. Seven Gables. The only other objection came from Councilman-at-Large George W. Albert McKinnon who says he owns Atkins III expressed his support for property at 14, 18 and 20 Derby St. the plan and congratulated the com- (Continued from page 1) He was employed as a mason Funeral services will be held Office for education geared towards vocational tender for the City of Peabody in the Clarence R. Lyons&Sons "They ap- goals. The residential component will and was a veteran of World War Funeral Home Monday at 10 ssibility of rely heavily on one-to-one interaction Il,serving in'the United States a.m. . ildings for between youth and child care staff. Army. emotional- Psychiatric backup services will be He was a member of the American Legion,Peabody Post especially provided and the staff will be respon- . 153; past president of the Deat11S facilities. sible for conducting on-going family Municipal Employees Workers cilities has and community case work. Union and a member of Division blems.The The only link between the new- It AOH. MALCOMBE—in Danvers, Nov. 21, He is survived b his wife ' suddenly. Georga Malcombe of 1s rvices has juvenile intensive care unit and y Lafayette Ave., Danvers, sen of Janet ressure to Danvers State Hos rtal will be the Cecile (Hebert), and 4 sons; (Rodger) Kuell and the late Geo P Phillip CUdm OCe, Nell Malcombe.Funeral se ices will be eel d• lly disturb- physical proximity. There will be no in the Clarence R. Lyons and Sons M.O'DOnnell, Martin F. Funeral Nome, 28 Elm St., Danvers angerous to administrative ties and Danvers State d'Donnell, R9bert J. O'Donnell, Donee at ill .Visiting hours Suntlay doctors will not be working with the all of Peabody; 2 daughters, 2 to 9 p.m. Burial in Greenlawn youngsters staff at the new unit. Mrs. John (Patricia) Waron of Cemetery in Salem. Peabody, Mrs. David (Ellen) MARTIN—In Greenville General Hospital, gerous, Dr. Still, Dr. Khan said, "we do have a y, Greenville,S.C.,Nov.19,Paul E.Martin eservations great deal of interest in the kinds of Santos, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; s S.C. i�f Laurens Rd.,WallGreece nville, and where the 2 brothers, Philip and Joseph Cet9erine Agnes(Buckley)Martin. His He said the programs potential O'Donnell of Peabody; a sister, funeral will be held from the John F. clients will be comm from. We have Greene Funeral Home,49 Federal St., de following g Mrs.Margeret Boulay of Salem; Salem,Monday at s a.m.,followed by a l requested the patients be confined to 2 grandsons and several nieces Funeral Mass in Immaculate concep- tion by the 9 P g tion Church at 9. Burial in Pine Grave t. . youngsters from the North Shore and nephews. cemetery,Lynn.visiting hours Sunday the Action area. ' Funeral Monday from the 2 to 4 and 2 to 9 p.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Funeral P.M. Cahill and Son Funeral arrangements under the personal direr rtment of Youth Home followed by a Mass in St. tion of John F.Greene. eying for the John's Church at 9 a.m. Mc22, Fralnceslnm. (Farnsworth) ets underway, McLaughlin, of 72 Buffum St., Salem, rat government formerly of Danvers, wife of the late g Charles P,McLaughlin and daughter of nth "start up" the late John and Sadie (Atkinson) P Farnsworth. Funeral services will be EAA, to cover Paul E. Martin held In the First Church of Danvers, _ Congregational, Monday at 11 a.m. the programs, Relatives and frientls invited to attend GREENVILLE, S.C.—Paul E. and may pay their respects at the ies and training Martin of Orvin Ct., Laurens Clarence Elm LySt.ons &Sons even e Rd., formerly of Lynn, died from]to9and on Sunday from 2 104and A YAGERMAN Tuesday in Greenville General 7to 9 Cemetery,Dae era )riin walnut Grove Hospital after a short illness. o'DONNELL—In Peabody,Nov.23.Nen J., Born in Lynn, he was the son husband of Cecile(Hebert),44 Lowell of the late Wallace H. and Funeral Meme i0ChuchSt`.,aMo�avat Catherine Agnes(Buckley)Mar- a a.m,followed by a funeral Mass in St. John's Church at 9 a.m. Relatives and tin. friends Invited.Visiting hours Sunday 2 Mr. Martin was operating to 4 and 21u 9 p.m. supervisor for the Burger King are losing their restaurant chain in South Card.n/Thanks actions of a few Carolina, we wish to acknowledge with appreciation and deep gratitude, se responsible. An Army veteran of World Ilse generosity and utmost ood kids. I have War II,he served as a technician kindness e.tended to us by so 4th class In the Pacific Theatre. many dear friends,at the time of d the chief. He ear recent bereavement. Surviving him are a sister, The Nocur Famil uthorities have Mrs. Frederick (Frances) y �csu Shc �S , /2.0 /-7q– Derby ,7qDerby St. getting there To the Editor: I was pleased to read recently that Derby St. had passed another "hurdle" on its way to, hopefully, becoming an. historic district. However, I was somewhat amused and sur- prised by the view of Derby St. that your photographer used to illustrate this point. The tall brick and wooden buildings shown have no historical value whatever. Indeed, one might wonder what the reaction of 'outsiders', say, visiting tourists, would be, seeing these struc- tures in a `historic' district. Of the 8 or 9 of this building type—the typical graceless,flat- roofed, "3-deckers,' that stand on this street — I can only remark that they are a blight on it, "thrown up" by sharp speculators at the turn of the century, people who generally did not"give a hoot"about aesthetic qualities and definitely did not "plan for the future," (i. e., in relation to the present historic district proposal.) They the builders, were like "bulls in a china shop," quite oblivious to the historic neighborhood around them. Old photographs usually show them, grinning like apes. They participated in the destruction or "mongrelization" of some old building. Their mistakes and other "modernization" projects afterwards had a marginal effect on the Derby St. scene. The old Waters Mansion on the corner of Turner St. (now the settlement house for the House of Seven Gables) and more to the point, Gen. Frederick Townshend Ward's brick birthplace on the Carleton St. corner, have suffered from this destructive process. Thus, a walk through this neighborhood is a study of "history in the rough" in one of its truest senses. In fact, in comparison to Federal and Chestnut Sts., the Derby St. area in general might seem less likely; and less promising, as regards the possibility of establishing an historic district. Yet, this section does illustrate a functional historic area with little adornment. "Three- deckers" and worse share the street, in- congruously and often unfortunately, with very early and important examples of 18th century domestic architecture, giving it a kind of variety, albeit often of a rather bizaare nature. Of course, with the promise and (presumably) the eventual enactment of the Derby St. Historic District, things, I op- timistically believe, will improve. The older structures will be restored, the outstanding 'eyesores' (of which there are a number) will either be removed or modified, and, closer to my interests, the Historic District Survey (begun in 1968) for Derby St. and adjacent areas, will be completed from Carleton St. to the Fort Ave. crossing. A difference will be effected once these projects go into action. EDWARD WINDSOR CARBERG — 6 Park St., Salem A rda n,595-0043.TYLE 4 dr,refrigeration DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD style.Ca 11 4 68-2 214. Aluminum—Brats—Coppar— ING BOOTS, 510. Hand L!!d—�i8f a141alOri a aifllf183 vinyl by yard or roll. WN THEM TO OS AND UT USRs, school protects, etc.dustrial Surplus,Bldg.1, UNIVERSAL STEEL& Sweater Mill, SaturdaysTRADING CORP. ll 532-2225 nights.FOR SALE 299 R^dge St, Salem 744.0124 livered.Call 664-5613.ofa bad. Good condition.Colonial living room set. USED O.call]455081.6 months old excellentTRAVEL TRAILERS ueen s'Re mattress, box L pr$50.Call after 6 p.mJ77 Bought '8! Soldque Oriental rug 10 x 14. pwornFIREWOOD8 Tnil. 233-5530DED LOT AVAILABLEes to be cut.You must cutUSED FURNITURE—Antit your expense antl risk, quer, rmation call 5317579after refrigerators or entire household contents. Olde Treasure Shoppe, Beverly. Days 922 KS on heavy casters. 10 3236,evenings 535,996.x $1 x 2 edged with -- el. Good for donut shop TO Let O1fiCeU .Ca it]748131.Between 5 RTS...complete carburetors SALEM—Excellent location.3 room office (AUC 1302). RebuIIL highly completely remodeled with wall to wall I be seen. Also, rear shocks, carpeting:air conditioning,heat.$235.Also speedometer, etc. 4 speed 2 room office completely remodeled with and 1800 CC engine.631-7122 wall towall carpeting,air conditioning and heat.$200.References and security deposit Like new.Reducing machine required.Call 745-8712. table offer. Call 7447183 10 MARBLEHEAD: OLD TOWN. Large 5 office suitewith reception area.Attractive SALE! 12 Place Setting of Professional building. Parking Heat. Air condition and all utilities. $500 monthly. room,dining room,furniture. Lease.For more'mforimtion call 748112. machine(S65),mixer,juicer. OAte VE RS: NEAR TOWN HALL. Office 15 SEARS best steel belted suite In modern professional b g, ori Wall tree. Mounted on Porcine 914 en wall carpeting, parking, private months. Best offer.7147520 entrance. All utilities. $315 monthly. For information call],58712. IVORCE SALE VI N NIN SQUARE RIGERATOR, $100. White. PROFESSIONAL OFF ICES.SOOor 1000 sq. oppe Hone. Sears, 6 months feet Call 7458575 anytime, 5924945. PEABODY—Approx.1000 sq.R,office and IVORCE SALE storage space available. Heated building, TOR. Norge, white. 5100. Parking, Private entrance.532-0222. Insist, typwrlter, Colonial LYNN—Physician's suite, large office,all eller,other household items, modern, prime location.5953738. ell.Call 5924945. NEW ENGLAND OFFICE PARK EAUS,Headboards,kitchen U.S. ROUTE I, TOPSFIELD, MA. New! 15. Sofas, sofa beds, Maple Available immediately.4 roomofflce suite hogany bedroom sets, large Over 1000 sq. It, consisting of 2 private d furniture. Lerman's — offices, large recetpion room and large ion Lynn.5959371. conference room. Richly panelled, air DITERRANEANatyle cut conditioned, FHW baseboard heat (your sectional sofas, Including thermostat). Wall to wall carpeting [tt e seen to be appreciated. throughout.Ample employee and customer a steal at $8]5. Jellery 81Yt368. Lease for 5,75.00 monthly.Phone Canal Street, Salem, AHRIAGE, crib, dressing NEW ENGLAND OFFICE PARK condition. Call 921-21]4, U.5. ROUTE 1, TOPSFIELD, MA:' Available immediately 1 room office suite. 350 sq.ft.Air conditioned,panelled,wall to DINING table,6 chairs antl wall carpeting. FHW baseboartl heat. Small couch, best offer.Call Ample parking.Lease for$135.00 monthly. Phone 881-2368. IER, paper dispenser, and NEW ENGLAND OFFICE PARK 6318410,9-5. U.S. ROUTE 1, TOPSFIELD, MA. L DESK and chair.$35.Call Available immedlately.2 room officesulte. 7764480 325 sq. ft. Reception room and private office. Air conditioned, panelled, wall to IME FOR Xmas", Thomas wall carpeting. FHW baseboard haat. 2 manuels, rythum section, Ample parking.Lease for 1150.00 monthly. '1z years old,Also,lighted!key Phone 887-2368. gi r's course. Cost 11900, 5 yeaear warrant' very. Used very conditjpt. 283-7378. 281-1769 Lost and Found a GE RATOR, 15 cu.It.550,Call LOST; TUESDAY MORNING, November 6' 12th,vicinity North St.or Derby St.,man's ALE: Saturday, November black wallet containing important papers. ppertone G.E. refrigerator 8 Please call 745444,5 to 7 P.M. s range, 3 piece blonde DOG LOST—Jack. Mongrel. sales, bookcase, sunburst Collie—Shepherd. Black and brown. ets, chairs, lawn furniture, Semi—long haired. 45 lbs. 11 years old. V.8 stand desk,trunk,pots, Please call 3346596 or 22}]291. lamps, books, all broom, h more. Approx. 200 places NOTICE Is given that Book Nos.01-18588, re.25 Wilson Street, Beverly. 0181782, 04200000,0430,1323,04-208958,01 lion 3123%,0131346,01.317846,02-507139 Salem mi iDb Five Cents Savings Bank are lost. Application for payment made under Ustrial Chapter 167, Sec 20,Laws 1922. RTH ST.— Two 2 familyLOST—Subday night.Inlured Tiger kitten, While markings.Ocean Ave„Salem,Petto store with 7 roam modern three children. Please call 745 7941. ve,second sl ore(or offices I apartment above and 2 car LOST: Black Female Cal with red collar, onal lotof7500sq.ft.Will sell From 6 Fairview Avenue,South Peabody. or separately, Excellent Call 595-6141. all Soucy Agency, 7447110, LOST: MOTORCYCLE BAG. $20 Reward. 553. For bag and contents.Call 9272795. ARBLEHEAD LOST: WHITE CAT with black he .d E FEET unrisirmted zoning, tail. Answers to Kim. Near Forest St, roht hilly home. Asking $90,000. Peabody. Please call 532,0996 nig y,please.R.M.Allen Assoc., LOST Golden Retriever , 1 y art, ---- female.Very hientlP 'arced"au $Y.� 1 I I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pdotice is hereby given that the Salem Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October .._ . _ _ 24, 1973 , at 8 p,m, at the 'East Branch, Salem Public Library, SOz Essex Street, Salem, Mass, for the purpose of reviewing a proposal of the Salem Historical Commission recommending the . creation of an additional historic district for the City of Salem; The Derby Street Historic District, herein after described, The Derby Street Historic District shall include all the land and buildings comprising the ^arcels numbered, facing or abutting on Derby Street and the northwesterly side of Kosciusko Street, beginning with and including, at the northwesterly extreme of the historic District, ;427 Herbert Street (at the intersection of Herbert Street and Derby Street) and extending In a southeasterly direction along Derby Street, including nevertheless the northwesterly side of Kosciusko Street as aforesaid , and continuing southeasterly and easterly along to the end of Derby Street, excluding the land and buildings owned by the New England- Power Company at the easterly extreme of Derby Street and the southerly side thereof, Elizabeth S. Hunt Clerk for the Salem Historical Commission CLARK • CHAIN FOUR ASSOCIATES INC. July 6, 1972 Mr James Baldwin 47 Warren Street Salem, Mass. Dear Mr. Baldwin: Thankyou for your thoughtful letter of June 23rd. We, the members of the Salem Historic Commission, have also been aware of the importance of creating a Historic District that would include the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. However, after considerable thought and deliberation, the Commission had voted to concentrate in the area of Salem's historic Common as the next district. Prompted by your letter and a reconsideration, we are now pleased to inform you that we have approved a motion thatelthe �Tustom House?'' area be included in a study for the purpose of forming a new Historic Districtl • We propose to take on this work at the same time as the Common area, and although boundaries are yet to be established, we plan to restrict our study to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, designating it as the Custom House District. At a later time we would expand the District to include more of Derby Street, House of Seven Gables etc. Your offer of assistance is reassuring, and will undoubtedly prove invaluable as we realize common goals for the future of a Salem. Sincerely, INTERIORS ANTIQUES 81 NEW18URY STREET, BOSTON, AMASS. 02116 - (617) Congress 2_1600