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FEDERAL ST AREA LOCAL HISTORIC DIST �:r .�`fi� C1,U�Gc- }T "�. ��. M1Y-._�..A.r.wwr v�..r.o. .. Os'�...s.r�av�.�� / 'I \ • � �phD11� S �ti ��CIrvE Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 FEDMU STREET ARRA HISTORIC DISTRICT Final Report by Salem Historical Commission January 1976 Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Method of Inventory and Reasons for Choices III. Justification of the Historic District A. Description of Proposed District as a Whole r B. Boundaries of the District IV. Options and Recommendations A. Research B. Map I INTRODUCTPION One of the duties of an Historical Commission as provided for under Chapter 40C, General Laws, and amended by Chapter 359 of the Acts of 1971, is not only to implement an approved ordinance as it relates to existing Historic Districts but also to work as a study Committee in the creation of new districts. Thus, at its regular meeting on September 3, 1975, the Commission offered support and assistance to residents of the Federal Street area who came before the Commission to suggest the creation of a new district in their neighborhood. 'These residents expressed concern regarding the historic preservation of their neighborhood of mostly pre-Federal and Federal period structures and suggested boundaries for the district running from North to Flint Streets on Federal Street and including the adjacent streets, Federal Court, Beckford, Lynn, Andover, River, Monroe:, and Carpenter Streets, Residents later suggested extending these boundaries to include 52-56 Flint Street and Gifford and Harrington Courts. II. MM, OD OF INVENTORY AND REASONS FOR CHOICES Following the September meeting, Federal Street residents with the assistance of the Commission expanded the preliminary survey of the structures in the area that they had begun during August. Following the inventoryguide- lines set forth by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, they have completed the "Form A—Area Survey" and 118 "Form B--Building" sheets for the properties inventoried in the proposed district. In response to the interest by the residents and in consideration of the number and concentration of buildings in the area of architectural interest, the Commission decided that the Federal Street Area would be an appropriate area to be designated as an Historic District. L 2/ JUSTIFICATION OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT A. Description of Proposed District as a `chole The proposed Federal Street Area Historic District encompasses a group of streets laid out by or about 1800 on what was once the south side of the North River. Much of the early history and development of this area relates to the river, once called "The Slue Danube" and its banks "Paradise." The North River has Eng since vanished here, the unhappy result of railway and industrial expansion. 1'he Federal Street area, however, has retained a vitality across the centuries as a residential neighborhood of primarily pre- Federal and Federal houses despite the absence of the river which originally shaped it. Beckford Street, probably the earliest local way to the North River, was known as a lane prior to 1675 and, despite various aberrations of its name after 1752, as Beckford's Lane by then. The banks of the North River once reached to River Street, known as a way as early as 1739 and called River Street by 1796. The retaining walls in the yards of some of the buildings at the northern and of Lynn Street, laid out before 1796, suggest that the land here once sloped off sharply to the banks of the North River. Federal Street itself reflects its early relation to the river in the diagonal rear lot lines in areas once abutting the banks of the river. Both Captain Samuel Cook and shipping merchant Jerethmiel Peirce, owners of two of Federal Street's finest houses, had long sloping gardens down to the river where Mr. Peirce kept ships tied. Today the Federal Street area still retains the charm and scale of earlier centuries drawing its vitality from the patterns and movements of the residential life within it. The predominance of houses built during the pre-Federal and Federal periods (see map) creates a streetscape reminiscent in scale of the 3/ late eighteenth and'.early nineteenth centuries. And, while many of these structures await restoration, others have either escaped extensive alteration over the years or have been carefully restored. Federal Street itself boasts four structures in which the noted Salem architect and woodcarver Samuel McIntire had a hand. The Assembly House, the Peirce-Nichols House, the Cook Oliver House, and the house at 135 Federal were all either originally designed by Mr. McIntire or remodeled by him to reflect the new tastes of the Federal period of architecture. Mese houses are outstanding examples of the pre- Federal (Peirce-Nichols) and Federal styles and handsome additions to the area at the same time that their location amidst other period structures adds to their own credibility and integrity. Interestingly enough, the name of Federal Street itself stems not from architectural or political ideas of Federal America but its adoption in 1766 was made after disagreements regarding the laying out of this new way were amicably resolved. It is this same sense of unity and continuity, today in the architecture of the area, which is its most valuable asset. B. Boundaries of the District The district we proposed to be identified as the Federal Street Area Historic District is to include all of the land and buildings with street addresses on Federal Street as follows: Beginning with and including, at the easterly extreme, # 76-762 Federal Street (at the intersection of Federal and North Streets) and extending west alon3 Federal Street ending with and including #I s 144-146 and 145 Federal Street (at the intersection of Federal and Flint Streets).. The proposed district is also to include the adjacent streets, on the south; of all street addresses on Federal Court, numbers 3 through 61 Beckford Street, numbers 3 through 22; and Monroe Street, numbers 5 through 10; and, on the north: of all the street addresses on 4/ Beckford Street, numbers 26 through 30-32; Andover Street, numbers 2 through 12; River Street, numbers 2 through 18; Lynn Street, numbers 1 through 13; Carpenter Street, numbers 3 through 12; Gifford Court, numbers 2-4 through 12; Flint Street, number 52-56; and Harrington Court, numbers 1-through 6. IV. OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Historical Commission recommends that the Federal Street Area Historic District be subject to the same conditions as outlined in the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance approved by the Mayor on November 30, 1971, as it now applies to the Chestnut Street Historic District and the Derby Street Historic District. V. BIBLIOGRAPHY A. Research The Salem Historical Commission wishes to acknowledge its great debt to the original Salem Historic District Study Committee, chaired under Sumner Low Raymond, and the valuable research of Mss. Elizabeth Reardon (Mrs. Theodore Frothingham III) as submitted to the Mayor in 1968. Much of the historical and architectural information contained in this report is drawn from the Salem historic District Study Committee Investigation. (S.H.D.S.C.I.), the full bibliography for which is listed in Volume III of said study. Research by Historic Salem, Inc. has also been helpful as has information in the Essex Institute Historical Collections.. and Salem deeds and assessor's records. B. Map See attached map. 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'.y ..s. �zf `;' M��i > �,.) � a,'rRS�.x' K•s-.5,r;y�`"^x�ti Bookford Sita 1 4 1 i A IMnA.i,.l 45 ev / �twvU_ ofSIYnI, �A�IMaMc�nse## Vrctttltitt$ �gDarl (One O Falr tt (green November 7, 1975 Salem Historical Commission City Hall Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Gentlemen: The Planning Board finds the proposed historic district in the Federal Street area to be highly compatible with the broad planning objective of enhancing the historic character of the city. Given public support, the Board encourages the City Council to approve the proposed district. Ver truly yours, adius Saosk Chairman TS/pw i ' -i,FORAT A - AREA SURVEY Form numbers in this area Area no. MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1-108 :Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Town Salem E ` Name of area (if any) f Federal Street Area I Photo (3x3" or 3x5, Staple to left side of form i p , 3. General date' or period � Photo number Eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries ' 4. Is area uniform (explain): in style? yes--preFederal and Federal in condition? mixed i mixed owner occupied in type of ownership? and rented properties - - - - - - - - - - in use? Yes--residential Map. Use space below to draw a general map of the area involved. Indicate any historic properties for which individual reports are completed on Forms B thru F, using corres- ponding numbers. Show street names (including route numbers, if any) and indicate north. Indicate with an "x" existing houses not inventoried on Form B. isee attached map r 4 r i e DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by Fl,•izabeth B. Wheaton USGS Quadrant MHC Photo no. Organization Salem Historiw�Commission (S H.0 � Date September 1975 r (over) -5-73-075074 -7. Historical data. Explain-the historical/architectural importance of this area. The proposed Federal Street Area Historic District encompasses a group of streets laid out by or about 1800 on what was once the south side of the North River. Much of the early history and development of this area relates to the river, once called "The Blue Danube" and its banks "Paradise." The North River has long since vanished here, the EE unhappy result of railway and industrial expansion. The Federal Street F area, however, has retained a vitality across the centuries as a residential neighborhood of primarily pre-Federal and Federal houses despite the absence of the river which originally shaped it. Beckford Street, probably the earliest local way to the North River, was known as a lane prior to 1675 and, despite various aberrations of its name after 1752, as Beckford's Lane by then. The banks of the North River once reached to River Street, known as a way as early as 1739 and called River Street by 1796. The retaining walls in the yards of some of the buildings at the northern end of Lynn Street, laid out before 1796, suggest that the land here once sloped off sharply to the banks of the North River. Federal Street itself reflects its early relation to the river in the diagonal rear lot lines in areas once abutting the banks of the river. Both Captain Samuel Cook and shipping merchant Jerethmiel Peirce, owners of two of Federal Street's finest houses, had long sloping gardens down to the river where Mr. Peirce kept ships tied. Today the Federal Street area still retains the charm and scale of earlier centuries drawing its vitality from the patterns and movements of the residential life within it. The predominance of houses built during the pre-Federal and Federal periods (see map) creates a streetscape reminiscent in scale of 'the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. And, while many of these structures await restoration, others have either escaped extensive alteration over the years or have been carefully restored. Federal Street itself boasts four structures in which the noted Salem J i architect and woodcarver Samuel McIntire had a hand. The Assembly House, the Peirce-Nichols House, the Cook-Oliver House, and the house at 135 Federal were all either originally designed by Mr. McIntire or remodeled by him to reflect the new tastes of the Federal period of architecture. These houses are outstanding examples of the pre-Federal (Peirce-Nichols) and Federal styles and handsome additions to the area at the same time that their location amidst other period structures adds to their own credibility and integrity. Interestingly enough, the name of Federal Street itself stems not from architectural or political ideas of Federal America but its adoption in 1766 was made after disagreements regarding the laying out of 8. Bibliography and/or references such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records, early maps, etc. this new way were amicably resolved. It is this same sense of unity and continuity, today in the architecture of the area, which is its most valuable asset. 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" p d��`�-¢.v - SOU a�ta'e, � � ,�- � a ��' �•k7" , 100k6n5 SHQ T, 19 9 ' 1* 3 Al h FecQercc➢ st. - Ana &L/JT 2Qps -zm E 1t IT Y 44 ��YYY �nnu �nuilrulNllP� �1 � 1 lee 64 Yfflre&7 ', �: �aooac�u�etb �lbtoxicaL �occzmi�aion Paul Guzzi Shing n Street, fin, �Lae9acliideft6 021 08 Jriklns�v e��iri Vm�nen �e 717::-ff 1I81s70 10 November 1975 Mr. Raymond Chalifour, Chairman Salem Historical Commission Salem City Hall Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr. Chalifour: The Massachusetts Historical Commission reviewed the Federal Street Area preliminary report, as submitted' by the Salem Historical Comm- ission at its November 4, 1975 meeting. The proposed Federal Street Area Historic District would be established under the provisions of Chapter 40C (Historic Districts Act) and administered by the existing Salem Historical Commission' . Almost entirely included, in the Chest- nut Street National Register .,Almost on 8/28/73) , the Federal Street area is a compact residential area;.of 108 properties, the majority of which are pre-Federal or Federal houses built by or about 1800. The area is unquestionably justified for historic district protections by virtue of its inclusion in the National Register district which was reviewed by the Massachusetts Historical Commission in 1973 and determined eligible for nomination to the National Register and subsequently accepted for listing by the National Park Service. The Commission voted unanimous approval for the Federal Street Area proposal with the recommendation that future consideration be given to an Essex Street Historic District. Essex Street lies parallel to and between Chestnut and Federal Streets and is also included in the Chestnut ` Street National Register District. Essex Street is certainly of similar scale and importance and should be equally protected. Your commission o 4 might consider the consolidation of districts in this general area into one major district whose boundaries could conform to those of the Chest- nut Street National Register District and which might in addition include the area south of Warren Street to Broad Street. inclusion of these properties in either one major district or an expanded Chestnut Street district (local) would maximize protection for the setting of properties along Chestnut Street. Page 2 J 10 November 1975 Mr. Chalifour Again, the Commission endorses the Federal Street Area proposal and hopes that its comments will prove useful to your commission at both the public hearing and before City Council. If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to call on us at any time. Sincerely yours, �jazz, rn� C4l,ackar Elizabeth Reed Amadon Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Commission ERA/PI.W/mw SALEM HISTORICAL COP,ii,:ISSION Public Hearing December 8, 1975 =Y The Salem Historical Commission held a public hearing on the proposal for a local historic district for the Federal Street area on ;'.1onday, December 8, 1975, at 8 p, m. at the Amvets Hall, 13 Beck- ford St . , Salem. The meeting waS called to order by Commission Chairman Raymond L. Chalifour. Other Commission members present were Mr. Callahan, Mesdames LeBlanc and Belch and Clerk, Mrs . Hunt. About 25 people attended the hearing, most of whom were residents and owners of property in the district. Also present was Ward Four City Councillor-Elect, Mrs . Frances Grace. Mr. Chalifour explained that at the neighborhood meeting, held on October 6, it was explained why the area had been chosen as a prospective historic district . The present meeting, a legal public hearing, is required by law. He expressed the feeling that perhaps. many people who had attended the previous meetingdid not feel i t was necessary to come out for a second meeting. Mr. Chalifour read letters from the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the Salem Planning Board in support of the proposed district. He also read portions of the Salem Ordinance outlining items that are excluded from control of the Commission. He then explained the application procedure . Discussion: Those in attendance were invited to ask questions . It was Pointed out that the commission has not had problems in other districts . The commission has helped neighbors and has seen the development of greater pride and evidence of what a neighborhood means . Mr. Chalifour stated that each neighborhood is treated on an individual basis--what would not be acceptable on Chestnut St. might be on Derby St. The Commission is available to help and advise The boundaries of the district were explained. Byron Getchell, 5 .Carnenter St. , . asked why Gifford Court was not included . It was because the people doing the research followed the outlines of the original study committee's report for that area, according to the Clerk. Mr. Chalifour said that it was not too difficult to add that portion to the district if the owners of property in that area so desire . Captain Henry Nichols , 93 Federal St. , said that if the Commis- sion added Gifford Court, they should also add Harrington Court and the brick house on Flint St, which is an important area histor- ically because the brick building was originally a school which was attended by Capt. William Driver. He spoke of the benefits to residents and the community of protecting our historic areas. John Carr, 7 River St. , spoke of the protective benefits . Mrs . Leblanc said the Historic Commission wants to keep going and encourage residents in their efforts . Mrs . Jerry Mario, 140 Federal St. , asked what a person could do if they did not want to be included . Mr. Chalifour said she would have to communicate this to the City Council. The Commission will Y SHC - Hearing 128/75 P. 2 . submit the final report to the City Council after the first of the ,year. The Council sub-committee will study the matter. Mrs . Newstetter, 89 Federal St. asked Mrs . Mario why she did not wish to be included . She replied that she did not, for personal reasons . It was pointed out that it was up to the city council to decide whether they wished to accept the district in its entirety. It would be difficult to eliminate someone in the middle of a district and such a process would weaken the district. John Carr pointed out that soot zoning is illegal. Mrs . Donald Hunt, 138 Federal St. , spoke in favor of the dis- trict as did Mrs . Roy Gelin, 882 Federal St . Mr. Roger Nicholson, owner of property at 3 Lyhn St. , asked if the commission would like a letter of support . He came from Hartford, Conn. to attend the meeting. Another gentleman (unidentified) asked if this proposal came under federal jurisdiction. Mr. Chalifour told him this was a local district . The Federal Street area is already part of a national historic district. He explained the difference briefly and told the gentleman there would be a meeting regarding the national grant program in January (January 21 at Emmerton Hall, 114 Derby St. , Salem, at 8 p, m. ) . The hearing was adjourned at 9:05 P. m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth S . Hunt, Clerk N b' In the year one thousand nine hundred and seventy-six Am (Dribinann.> relative to the Establishment of the Federal Street Area Historic District. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem., as follows:- WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Salem has determined that the Salem Historical Co=rd_—sion, constituted pursuant to the Historic Districts Ordinance of the City of Salem adopted by the City Council, November 24, 1971, and approved by the Mayor. of the City of Salem November_.30, 1971, under the pro- visions of Massachusetts General Laws, -Chapter 40C, has conducted an investigation and reported to the Planning Board of the City of Salem and the Massachusetts Historical Commission on the . Historical and architectural significance of the buildings, struc- tures or sites to be included inthe proposed Federal Street Area Historic District as provided in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C; and WHEREAS the City Council of the City Of Salem has determined that the Salem Historical Commission has held a public hearing sixty days after transmitting its report on the proposed Federal Street Area Historic District to the Planning Board of the City of Salem and to the Massachusetts Historical Commission, pursuant to due notice, all as provided in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C; and WEEREAS the City Council of the City of Salem has determined ' that the Salem Historical Commission has submitted a final report W; its recommendations, a map of the proposed Federal Street th Area Historic District and a draft of a proposed ordinance to the City Council; NOW THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem as follows: Section I This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as The Federal Street Area Historic District Ordinance under the authority of the Historic Districts Act, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C and under the authority of the Historic Districts Ordinance of Salem. Section IT ~' Thema i.^ hereby established under the provisions of the Historic Districts Act, Massachusetts Ceneral Laws, Chapter 40C and under the provisions of the Historic `I)i3tricts Ordi.nance of Salem, an Historic District to be known as The Federal Street Area Historic District which District shall include all the land and buildings comprising the parcels facing or abutting on Federal Street and other streets as set forth herein with street addresses on Federal Street beginning with and including at the Easterly extreme, 76-76� Federal Street and 87 Federal Street (near the intersection of Federal and North Streets) and extending West along Federal Street ending with and including 144-146 Federal Street and 145 Federal Street (at the intersection of Federal Street and Flint Street). The proposed District is also to include the adjacent streets as follows: South of Federal Street including: street addresses 3 Federal Court through 6 Federal Court, 3 Beckford Street through 22 Beckford Street and 5 Monroe Street _through 10 Monroe Street; North of Federal Street including street addresses 26 Beckford Street through 30-32 Beckford Street, 2 Andover Street through 12 Andover Street, 2 River Street through 18 River Street, 1 Lynn Street through 13 Lynn Street; 3 Carpenter Street through 13 Carpenter Street, 2 Gifford Court through 12 Gifford Court, 52 Flint Street through 56 Flint Street and 1 Harrington Court through 6 Harrington Court. The boundaries of said District are established as shown on the attached map entitled "Federal Street Area Historic District Map" which map is made a part of this Ordinance. Section III The establishment of the Federal Street area Historic District under Section II of this ordinance shall not become effective until the first day of the third month after the effective date of this Ordinance. l _ Section IV All powers and duties set forth in the Historic Districts Ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 24, 1971, shall be incorporated in this Federal Street Area Historic District Ordinance, with the exception that the authority of the Commission shall be limited to exterior architectural features within the Federal Street Area Historic District which are subject to view from Federal Street and all other streets named and included within the boundaries of the District. Section V This Ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City Charter. In City Council January 22, 1976; Ref. to Committee on Community Development Public Hearing held February 17, 1976 In City Council February 26, 1976; laid on table . In City Council March 11, 1976; Amendment to strike out in Section II, "85 Federal Street" and insert "87 Federal Street" and strike out the word "at" and insert the word("near" the intersection of Federal and North Street) , was voted. Ordinance as amended pias adopted ,for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 yeas 0 nays and 1 absent. In City Council March 25, 1976 Adopted for second and final passage. Approved by the Mayor on March 29, 1976 ATTEST: Helen M. Coughlin, Acting City Clerk Data for Historic District - Federal St. Area - Jan. 1976 Composite Address Owner(s) Style Rating # stories 2-4 Gifford Court Ida M. Callahan Victorian B 2.5 6 Gifford Court Ray E. Nutting & (asbestos) Mildred L. Russell Victorian C 1.5 (clapboard) 8 Gifford Court John Neary Victorian B 2.5 (asbestos) 10 Gifford Court Delvina Brousseau Federal B 2.5 (shingle) 12 Gifford Court Ann Byrne Walker Federal , C 2.5 (vinyl) 52-56 Flint St. Ralph & Rita M. Greek Revival B 3.5 Cimon (brick) 1 S Harrington Court Rose White McCue C 2 (shingle) 3 Harrington Court Peter & Martha Sarbanis (vinyl) C 2 5 Harrington Court George A. & Ofemia M. Lussier (asbestos) C 2 6 Harrington Court Alphonsine Pelletier (asbestos) C 2 Composite rating B = should be retained c = retain if possible � m Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL, SALEM. MASS. 01970 December 31, 1975 Dear Property Owner: On December 8, 1975, the Salem Historical Commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed local historic district for the Federal Street area. Several of your neighbors at that time recommended that the area be en- larged to include Gifford Court, Harrington Court and 52-54 Flint Street. The Commission was agreeable to this proposal, provided that the majority of property owners in that area are in favor of being included. It is expected that the proposed Federal Street Historic District will be presented to the City Council about mid-January, 1976. If you would like further informa- tion regarding historic districts , you are invited to attend the Commission's regular meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 1976, at 7:30 P. m. at City Hall ( in the first floor conference room) . Within the next two weeks one of your neighbors will contact you to see if you would like to add your name to the petition signed by Federal Street area residents in favor of establishing the local historic district. Sincerely yours , Elizabeth S . Hunt Clerk Salem Historical Commission Federal Street Area Historic Distriett One of the duties of an Historical Commission as provided for under Chapter 40C, General Laws, and amended by Chapter 359 of the Acts of 1971, is not only to implement an approved ordinance as it relates to existing Historic Districts but also to work as a study committee in the creation of new districts. Thus. at its regular meeting on September 3, 1975, the Commission offered support and assistance to residents of the Federal Street area who came before the Commission to suggest the creation of a new district in their neighborhood. These residents expressed concern regarding the historic preservation of their neighborhood of mostly pre-Federal and Federal period structures and suggested boundaries for the district running from North to Flint Streets on Federal Street and including the adja- cent streets, Federal Court, Beckford, Lynn, Andover, River, Monroe and Carpenter Streets. Following the September meeting, Federal Street Area residents with the assistance of the Commission expanded the preliminary survey of the structures in the area that they had begun during August. Following the inventory guidelines set forth by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, they have completed the "Form A--Area Survey" and 118 "Form B--Building" sheets for the properties inventoried in the proposed district, and a large scale map of the district. In response to the interest shown by the residents and in consideration of the number and concentration of buildings in the area of architectural interest, the Commission decided that the Federal Street Area would be an appropriate area to be designated as an Historic District. On October 6, 1975, a meeting was held for Federal Street Area residents to provide information about the proposal. Petitions were circulated throughout the area by residents and were signed by a majority of property owners favoring the establishment of an historic district. On October 7, 19759 the preliminary report was filed with the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the Salem Planning Board. The Commission received letters from both these agencies approving the proposal for the creation of an historic district in the Federal Street Area. Z. On December B. 1975, a public hearing on the proposed Federal Street Area Historic District was held at the Amvets Hall on Beckford Street. At this hearing it was requested by residents of the area that the district be expanded to include 10 additional buildings on Gifford Court., Flint Street and Harrington Court. Property owners of these buildings were sub- sequently contacted and since the majority were in fervor of being included, the Commission decided to expand the district. In January,. 1976, the Commission prepared the final report on the proposed Federal Street Area Historic District and asked the City Solicitor, William J. Tinti, to assist in the drafting ofi an ordinance.. I would like to submit the following motione ,Resolved, that the City Council adopt the following ordinance establishing an Historic District ikd to be known as the Federal Street Area Historic District, under the provisions of Chapter 40C, General Laws., as amended by Chapter 359 of the Acts of 1971. WE, Tie Indersigned , Residents and Property Owners, do hereby state that we re in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in t F'4deral Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City . Coon it to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above . SIGNEDi� � Date / Name Address C� 'i. A 7 def- o f .. 11 4t' SUL" Alk / o -Z3Cuj a 5-- 73- /li�c-C�y �✓ � � , � �G,-�L'�uc-cam �� . LLs'Yt.- A I n 7 � � WE, The Ungersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we a.re in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council -to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above . SIGNED: j Date Name Address i6/6U/ � � 64, 2& r � el-6kil C '1112 71�7 57 711 // !3 7s- "J" V- -4�_ Z f VIE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above. SIGNED: Date Name Address t Oft! 1 � L,YNiJ WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above . SIGNED: Date Name Address 7121 r�1 , � �s J c- �• P �� M e H o r r WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above . SIGNED: Date Name Address ' 7 5r2 f n a J c � f I J?4 1 o l Ills - _ G � t tet- �6 ec k�Or'j St- � � � � � -7a . WE, The Undersigned , Residents and Property Owners, do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above . SIGNED: Date Name Address CL D 1 101b.1'76— WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above , SIGNED: Date Name Address k7rc£�?; f ih Z J ,�� .�.�� iii . %��--�� =r-�• .�� WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above. SIGNED: Date Name Address Old Salem Realty Trust 12 Carpenter St. Seventeen Seventy-Seven 11 Andover St. Realty Trust Old Salem Realty Trust 12 Lynn St. 17 - 172 River St. Koleman Realty Trust 11 River 5t. Charlotte Realty Trust 4 River WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition .the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above . SIGNED: Date Name Address �,/ .3'! �' �s2j CSS�� (� .� �� Y✓ h J l �J WE, The Undersigned , Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above. SIGNED: Date Name Address o GJ-�k&e,m c Wtect� /�6�1III 715 v fir. i WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property owners , do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt- an ordinance pertaining to the above . SIGNEDs Date Name Address ► �y� �� as ,eco c+- 113 A®3 490-Q i► s a WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state _ that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area .and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above , SIGNED: Date Name�J Address 7f- idwnef.- 13y Fecieroj SY., WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above . SIGNED: Date Name Address �1�1� � �./ .-✓�'""yam`( 'l IJcC��./��'2 �� (YZ ��t .:c.� .T7`, ..�G��tc�. v �t� ��L ✓ ✓ / J j L� � 1 J S all C � . 4Y hx WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners , do hereby state that we fret in favor of the establishment of a local historic district in the Federal Street area and do hereby petition the Salem City i Council jo adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above . SIGNED: Date Name f D ' � Address(/ �/�" 611 175 i L4 Of{ICE of #ISE fffitu Cxrk ��U11NF.� March 15, 1976 Mr. Raymond L. Chalifour 15, Buffum Street Salem, Mass. Dear Mr. Chalifour: At the meeting of March 11th the City Council adopted for first passage the Historic District for Federal Street with an amendment to delete #85 Federal Street. In order to record this after the second passage it will be necessary to file a linen map as the Registry of Deeds will not accept any other kind. Would you please have this linen map prepared and sent to the City Clerk's Office. Very truly yo H len M en. Cough Acting City Clerk 14 (r)(o J � w..r?n C Ea.�vr��en ou', wUt1 , do ro0.., & too �.In cvi�- • ��H !„U.mv 1i lee CITY HALL. SALEM MASS. 01970 March 8, 1976 The City Council Salem, Massachusetts Dear Councillors = It has recently been brought to our attention that in the proposed Federal Street Area Historic District, an area comprised Of 118 properties , there is one property owner who, although he does not object to conducting his business within a district, does , however, object to having his property subject to the regulatory powers of the Salem Historical. Commission as set forth in Chapter 40C , Massachusetts General Laws . Due to the strategic Location of this imposing site and business , which is located at the beginning of the proposed historic district and at the crossroads of a major entrance to downtown Salem, the Salem Historical Commission has unanimously agreed to urge the City Council to vote for the establishment of the "Federal Street Area Historic District” in its entirety, as originally proposed. The two previous local historic district proposals were passed by the City Council without any amendments or chane in boundaries, making for greater unification of these areas , Stronger bonds for neighborhood cooperation towards achieving the goals and purpose for which these districts were originally created have thereby been established. Please understand and appreciate that; it is the desire for preservation and protection sought by residents of these areas that has encouraged the Commission to initiate local historic districts rather than the Commi.ssiorl wishing to create an ordi- nance which would impose restrictions . it has been our expel-lence , and the resul"',s ara •aute e-viderl ill, that historic dis trios in Ja]em are working; success- fully. We hope that ,you agree , and will support us in our efforts to now give the residents of the "Federal Street Area" a new Historic District of their own, complete as proposed. Sincere y yours ,, / Raymota L. Chalifour, Chairman � v v/rte/ (l�rn �i �iG'Cadd'�ZC��a!d�rt� � ` O,r PAUL GUzzI c ,1.11LG��/��CL.�ie��.1V,,,,/�/JZ/YLL6.1Lo/L .lecretrcr o t/e z� JlIeef0��02 r//�GGL.s�ac�LLLse�� 0,2700 - C�O,rzoaL..u.eal/� January 26, 1976 Mrs. Elizabeth S. Huntr Clerk Salem Historical Commission - City Hall Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mrs. Hunt: - Mrs. Amadon has asked me to thank you for the copy of the Final Report as it was submitted to the Salem City Council. We have added the forms for the ten additional properties included in the proposal to those already on file as part of the original preliminary report. Again, we wish you success in your efforts to create the Federal Street Area Historic District. Sincerely yours, r Patricia L. weslowski Survey Director Massachusetts Historical Commission PLW/mw Enclosure i i i i Ctv Df c�IEiii, �t55MC ii�aP S A Office of tfir (�litu (foixli if Titg X2111 \ GEORGE W. ATKIN5111 ^:ARD COUNCILLORS COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE PRESIDENT 187E 1976 GEORGE A. NOWAK RICHARD E. SWINIUCH GEORGE W. ATKINS 1I1 !OSEPH G. SARACENO LEONARD A. CAWLEY. JR. FRANCES J. GRACE RONALD G. PLANTE JEAN-GUY MARTINEAU . !EAN-MARIE ROCHNA GEORGE FMCCABE =ETEF P. BOULEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1976 AT 7:30 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING FEDERAL STREET AS AN HISTORIC DISTRICT. LEONARD A. CAWLEY,Jr. Councillor at Large PRINTED AT PRIVATE EXPENSE i S �LNCiEOd� Salem Historical Commi.ssi®n CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01910 NOTICE OF b4EETING FOR AREA RESIDENTS Preliminary work is underway to establish the Federal Street neighborhood as a local historic district. This proposed district will include Andover, Beckford, Carpenter, Federal Court, Federal, Lynn, Monroe and River Streets . A meeting will be held at '8 p, m. on Monday, October 6, 1975 at the Amvets Hall, 13 Beckford Street, to discuss this proposal and provide you with information concerning this project. An opportunity to ask questions of the Salem Historical Commission as well as an informative talk will be part of the program. Please plan to be there so that you can acquaint yourself first-hand with the details of this proposal. Elizabeth S . Hunt Clerk Salem Historical Commission September 22, 1975 Salem Historical Commission Federal St. October 6, 1975 Meeting A meeting was held for residents of the Federal Street area to explain a proposal for a local historic district in that area. The meeting, which was held at the Amvets Hall, 13 Beckford St . , was attended by over 65 residents and property owners in the area. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 by Joyce Cook of 113 Federal St . She stated the reason for the meeting. Interest had been shown by various neighbors in establishing an historic district in the Federal St , neighborhood . She became interested and went to the library and read the Historic District Study Committee Report, compiled by the original Salem H. D. Study Committee . She said Salem is original -- our concern is how to keep this historic neighborhood in its present state . Neighborhood is part of a National Historic District, but that does not give us any local control. The City has to pass an ordinance. She then introduced Raymond Chalifour, -Chairman of the Salem Historical Commission. Mr. Chalifour thanked the neighborhood members present for their assistance. He explained that there has to be a public hearing at a later date- first the Commission has to submit the material to the state. There is then a 60 days waiting period before the hearing can be held. After the hearing, changes may be made to the proposal and a final report drawn up. He explained the history of historic districts legislation. Read from the state manual. He also explained the process of notifying the residents after a district is established and the procedure for applying for various certificates if residents wish to make exterior changes .to their property. He read portions of the ordinance and explained the various processes the Commission must follow as set forth in Chapter 40C of Massachusetts General Laws--laws governing the time period in which the Commission must act, public hearings , rights of appeal, etc. To date, the Commission has not had to hold any public hearings to review applications for certificates of appropriateness. Most changes made in the established districts have not been of the magnitude to effect significant changes in the district, and with the approval of abutters , hearings in these cases have been waived. Mr. Chalifour was thanked and Commission members were introduced ; Mr. Bishop and Mr. Callahan present, as was the Clerk. tars . Wheaton who did much of the work on the survey forms and map and report was intruduced. Questions : What is the advantage of a district? (Mr. Rasmussen) It affords protection. The Commission also serves as an advisory board and offers suggestions to property owners contemplating changes on. their property. Bill Wheaton, an economist and Federal St. resident, also pointed out the economic benefits--being in a historic district improves the value of property so included . Does being a historic district keep the neighborhood residential? The Commission does not have zoning control. That is governed by the Planning Board. Boundaries ; why does the district stop at flint St. -- why not go all the way down Federal. St , to Boston St .? (Mr. John Connolly) S . H. C. 10/6/75 2, He thinks the oldest houses on Federal St. are between Boston and Federal Sts . Boundaries were established because you have to begin somewhere . District can always be added to at a later date. Joyce Cook said any people who wanted to work on that area would be encouraged to do so. Taxes-- won' t being in a district increase taxes . (Mr. Connolly) Not unless property is sold. (Bill 14heaton) Use of property: Commission has no control over what goes on in- side a property. If residents have a concern about a problem, they should go to the appropriate city agency. N:r. Chalifour said that people in other districts seem pleased. There have been no major problems . Does being in a local district affect the grant program -- no. Residents told they were eligible to apply for Grant-In-Aid program for next year -- a meeting will be held next winter. The meeting was adjourned at 9: 30 and all who attended thanked for coming. Petitions were available for all those wishing. to sign in favor of being included in an historic district. , Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth S . Hunt, Clerk �` Salem Historical Commission 1 1 THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH SEWANEE, TENNESSEE 97975 November 7, 1975 Mrs. Donald Hunt 138 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Liz: I am writing to you to express my approval and support of the proposed Historic District for the Federal Street area. I be- lieve that the approval of this proposal by the City Council will mean the preservation of an area of Salem which has unique historical and architectural interest, and an encouragement to property owners to achieve a level of maintenance appropriate to such an area. As a property owner in the proposed area, I pledge in advance my cooperation, as well as that of my colleague and co-owner, William Merrill, of Lawton, Oklahoma. If there is anything further I can do in support of this proposal, kindly let me know. In the meantime, my very best wishes to you and Don, Sincerely yours, 69ohn M. Gessell JMG/s 6 Bicentennial Commission r Old Town Hall,Derby Square,Salem,Massachusetts 01970 617-744-0798 SALEM December 10, 1975 Mr. Raymond Chalifour Chairman Historic District Commission Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Ray & Members of the Commission: This is to advise that the Salem Bicentennial Commission heartily endorses the Federal Street area as an historic district. The efforts of the Bicentennial Commission throughout the city support historic districting and we have found that we have been able to raise funds most readily for those areas within the city which have been districted. FOR THE SALEM BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION Sincerely, R bert Murray Coordinator VUFi4A T!/ fiflEfVilO Communications Center Dallas,Texas 75202 (214)748-9631 ELIZABETH S . HUNT CLERK SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL SALEM, MASS , 01970 DEAR MS . HUNT, WE STILL OWN, BUT NO LONGER LIVE AT Z RIVER STREET, IT IS NOW OCCUPIED BY TENANTS , BUT, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR TOTAL SUPPORT FOR ANY EFFORT TO INCLUDE RIVER STREET AS A LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, THANK YOU. � 477,&4 HOMER R , CILLEY, STEPHANIE R . CILLEY 9 Prasser Drive East Hartford, Connecticut 06118 Dec. 26, 19%5 t Salem Historical Commission Elizabeth S. Hunt Cleric City Hall, Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Nembers of the Commission: NY brother and I wish to be recorded as being in favor of the establishment of an Historic District to be known as the Federal Street Historic District of Salem. We are pleased that the house we own at 3 Lynn Street will be within the boundaries of the proposed District. ?laving groan up in Salem we have a deep appreciation of the rich historic value of much of the City's architecture and we share in y,ur concern that this heritage be protected against undesirable changes which would adversely ef 'ect the area. We (rave studied the details pertaining to the proposal and find ourselves in agreement with the limitations which have been advanced. In our opinion the value of the general neighborhood, as well of the City as whole, will be enhanced and furthered by this action. Please record us as being in agreement with the proposal. Sincerely yours, -j Rosemarie Rosemarie K. Nicholson FEDERAL STREET AREA FIISTORIC DISTRICT (LOCAL): Listing of street z addresses nover Street Andover Str et 4 Andover 6 Andover 10 Andover 11 Andover dower 12 cord Street 3 Beckford Street 5 Beckford 8 Beckford 13 Beckford 14 Beckford 15 Beckford 16 Beckford 17 Beckford 20 Beckford 21 Backford 22 Beckford 26 Beckford 28 ckford 30 32 Beckford amenter Street Carpenter treat 4 Carpenter 5 Carpenter 6 Carpenter 7 Carpenter 8 Carpenter 10 Carpenter 1 Carpenter ederal Court 3 Federal Court 4 Federal Court 6 Federal Court 76-76,'-,Federal Street 78 Federal 80 Federal 82 Federal 84 Federal 85 Federal NOT IN DISTRICT 86 Federal 87 Federal 88 Federal 882'-90 Federal 89 Federal 91-93 Federal 92 Federal 94 Federal 95-97 Federal 98-100 Federal continued on next page FEDERAL STPFST HISTORIC DISTRICT Listing continued Federal Street continued 101-103 Federal 102 Federal 104 Federal 105 Federal 106 Federal 107 Federal 110 Federal 111 Federal 112-114 Federal 113 Federal 115 Federal 116-118 Federal 117-119 Federal 120 Federal 121 Federal 122 Federal 123 Federal 124 Federal 126 Federal 1262 Federal 128-130 Federal 131 Federal 134 Federal 135 Federal 136 Federal 138 Federal 139 Federal 140 Federal 141 Federal 142 Federal 143 Federal 144 Federal 145 Federal Flint Street =- int S treet fford t 2- Gifford Court 6 Gifford Court 8 Gifford Court 10 Gif ord Court 12 G fford Court rrin�ton Court 1 Harx�.ng n ourt 3 Harrington Court 5 Harrington Court 6 Harrington Court continued on next page FEDER- TREET HISTORIC DISTRICT Listing continued Street ynn rest 3 Lynn .; . 7 Lynn 8 Lynn 9 Lynn 10 Lynn 11 Lynn 12 L 13 n, includes property numbered 23 River Street onroe Street Zne st t 3 River 4 River 6River 7 River 8 River 11 River 12 River 13 River 14 River 15 River 151, River 16 River 17-17z River 18 River (23 River is included in district, inventoried with 13 Lynn) 01 Bsi�`. mm�'m� ❑ � � 9pY.� Lr. ^Ly � m n\ \ I I A d r LL' ta n 9 `✓'h.. a �.hR°,r"' �/ // O e � O O LI) 41 00 470 �' A � \ _ � L.Y Nrc l�. 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I I 12500 LnI N 4(. 0 i -- -- - L- 5840 4� a 400 500 FEET 9 478 38 CITY OF SALE14 13/92 / 4 39 a8 °44 ASS."S.,SOR'S I;APS 5 6 nventory P Lh ct +.ct ,% 6 c c a' i `Another historic district in Salem has more relation to theatrics than fact. To the Editor: tial difficulty keeping up with the Joneses,the historic district the speculation in that area I am enclosing a copy of a statement I made Shreves, the Burnses, or the Butlers. It does has already begun. But,it doesn't have official Tuesday (2/17/76) at a public hearing before occur to me, however, that simply because of sanction yet, thank God. the city council committee on community that, it was probably least necessary, to es- "I have recently heard complaints that the development on the establishment of an tablish that area as'a district. Federal Street area is 'wooing down'...and of historic district in the Federal Street area. "However, it is this attempt to create an ar- course, the historic District Commission is tificial climate of social elitism in Salem that going to ride in on a white horse and save it. My remarks were termed "romantic" by a supporter of the district. I challenge anyone to has me most disturbed. Many of the same pea- Baloney! find the realities of,what is happening in some pie who I know personally are so hell bent on "For over half my 34 years I have lived in of Salem's neighborhoods "romantic." If creating their,own high class historic ghettos, Salem. I grew up on Beckford and Federal anyone doubts my claims about land specula- are utterly appalled at the creation of high Streets. And I have seen and heard residents tion in the city's historic areas,just check the rise housing for low and middle income there...including my own family...complain real estate and apartment rental 'adver-, families, housing, which, in itself constitutes that the neighborhood was going to rack and tisements in this very newspaper. Supporters another kind of artificially created ghetto. ruin. I saw an Italian family move into what of historic districting are fond of quoting from "And so, to the facts...the creation of the was once a Protestant parsonage, and you the romantic rhetoric of city planners when Derby Street Historic District was Step No. 2 should have heard the howls! The they speak of "preserving the historic in the plan of Salem's social engineers to neighborhood was going to the dogs! Well, to integrity" of neighborhoods. Districting is create a "New Salem but what in effect will this day, and I believe the family still lives toted a s being ''good for the be another hotbed of land speculation and there...I can't tell the difference who lives neighborhoods"...and I would like to know,by profit-taking by this city's real estate there. All that was 25 years ago, when it was whose standards. dabblers. fashionable to want your neighborhood The following is my statement: "The establishment of the Derby Street 'ethnically pure.' I'm not so sure that things "I would like to speak in opposition to the Historic District has already elicited attempts have changed so very much. creation' of the Federal Street Historic by some to begin buying up,property...hastily "The natural evolution of the neighborhood District, and to the creation of any further converting it...and charging exorbitant rental that I've watched has seen many changes.Old, historic districts in the City of Salem. rates that force the low and middle ineome large single-family homes have been turned "Today I took a look to see what Webster families out of the area...families that this into apartments, and then, in some cases, had to say about "historic" and discovered a city relies on for its services. reconverted to single-family homes again.But reference to history which Webster, defines as "I would like to know when all these historic what has occurred here is...natural evolution. "knowledge of facts". . districts are created, and all.the rents have The neighborhood has remained essentially "Curiously .enough, the next' word in gone out of sight, where will all the unchanged for 34 years. Webster's version is "histrionic"...meaning. waitresses, gas station attendants and other "And I submit to you that if the Historic employees on the low end of the pay scale find District Commission is'so anxious to be of ser- theatrical. I can only say that the creation of housing. Housing that is central enough to. vice to the homeowners who wish to have the another historic district in Salem has more relation hi theatrics than facts., jobs so they don't have to rely on non-existent expert architectural guidance they hive to "The creation of historic districts in Salem, public transportation. offer, it can be done on a voluntary basis. is in my mind the staging of a grand produc- "And what happens then,when the market "I doubt if there has ever been a tion that welt could be called, "Who's Afraid for. high-rent, chic historic apartments is constitutional test for historic districting, but of Historic Salem, Inc." saturated, and the dabblers move on because I find a challenge there. It does seem to me to "Historic Districting is a blatant attempt at they can no longer make a profit in Salem? be unconstitutional for appointed members of social engineering. The city has' already The owners, of course, can always write off a,city board to establish arbitrary boundaries, . created two ghettos for the elite. One on the losses of rental income against their taxes, and guidelines from what a private individual Chestnut Street and one in the Derby Street dealing a double blow to the city's tax rate, can do with his or her own property in terms of Area..Chestnut Street bothers me very little., "I have never spoken publicly before color selection or exterior architectural There is no question in my mind that the against historic districting, but I come to you design. majority of the residents there have no Finan- now because the Federal Street area is where "It also seems to me that rows of sea-green I grew up. Even without the creation of an . Federal houses;historic barn red,and colonial brown can get a little monotonous. After all,it the Sm®II SQCI@t b 6rlCkman was some of this nation's oddballs who made Y Y the country the democratic (with a small"d") P(1G�I DF�1T society that it is." I would also like to add that my remarks FOfLD.•• \ were termed misleading and erroneous. I'm Da ,, WiTN sure the statement was directed at my remark DO a0 /At4 I about color selection. I would be more than ® EXPLAriATiON— happy to apologize'for that, if it in fact is ' Q erroneous. However, during the last public hearing on the Derby Street district, sup- porters of the proposal told some people atten. c ding that color selection did indeed come un- der the purview of the Historic District Com- (Z .O �� I iJ, mission. I ask you, who is making misleading In statement? ,� ,vrew�sm.sw s,.wcw.e,s. 3-5 �lt�µ•�►J RUTH M. TAYLOR t• f t t 19 Lemon St., Salem y uppIlUncen KITCnCn, aur- THE BUYER FINDERS dry area, ij balls, wall to wall r TODAY'S BEST BUY carpeting some lay-out each side. ALAN _FO�HllljjlitON x S = Large lot ... $52,900.BEVERLY FARMS DANVERS-6 roam Ranch,custom built for -6 r owner, fireplaced ti - living room,formal dining room, 1,baths, walk out basement. Count Very near prlVaf@ I7eaeh; setting. Asking:Mid $40's. dPAPOh \f / handy to transportation, SAUGUS- Multi-level that has to 107 Dodge St., Beverly �t / shopping, f e h a a l4. be seen because there aren't enough Tel. 927-2800 REALTY WORLD Excellent neighborhood for adjectives to describe it: 3-4 REALTY-WORLD the whole family and bedrooms,living room dining room, William D. Little,Realtor t groat neighbors. Please do fi family rooms, , ret. room,ge INVESTMENT PROPERTY BEVERLY William D. little Realtor s g fireplaces. Madera kitchen, garage WATERFRONT PROPERTIES not miss this opportunity. and inground pool - all this and 145,000 8 rooms, I! baths. almost more for only ... $67,900. This property consists of 2 THAXTON AREA BEVERLY - Lovely Ca e:with BEVERLY LAND-Building 75x85, C e Y p acre, eft. $63,500 _ family 5-5 plus a possibility, OPEN HOUSE applianced kitchen, gracious sty.sewer and water. Nice resider. boomed livingroom with tial location. Asking 510,000 of 3rd floor apartment. Also fireplace, den, 4 bedrooms, 2 a777-2784 a included separate building Saturday&Sunday 11.4 FIX baths, and large heated gar. ALAN F. containing store and apart- March 6th&7th age. $49,900. - COMFORT WITH ECONOMY ment.An excellent investment NORTH SALEM - Newly OHNSON AMCOMMBUTOO inthis selid61room that will produce good in- Constructed Split Entry with (� (� house. Youll really like the room stud p g Three .year aid, 10-room two oar garage on 12,500 SF `KQQYf Qts foyer with plush will to wall that flows into come. - Garrison Colonial featuring a ' lot. 3 bedrooms, fireplaced the living room with H's wall of storage and spacious.fireplaced livingrm, &splayr-sebitlets. 3-bedrooms and small g formal diningrm, elegant living room, dining area 107 Dodge SH.,Beverly den,ll modern baths,2-car garage.Meat 1 library, 4 huge bedrooms, overlooking water, fully luau mtd Sepia High Schools. Happy applianced kitchen, and Td. 937.1880 family tiring awaits you here.532,900 enormous fomilyrm;. large Im- fireplaced unfinished family r 1 $ family kitchen with 2T baths. e in room. All this with wall to wall YOU'LL LINE IT . Oversized double garage an a B carpeting, y OVERLOOKING OCEAN BECAUSE R'S spaciousaMguciousinan ; acre plus corner lot. Kin car etin fire detection system, established area and has a serlain dignity Executive area. Short drive to our, and many other extras. $73,- BEVERLY about it Huge ted Intog room and Somebody Good - ase. 500 C°rP1 trains, stores and file. 128. 6 bedroom beautifully decorated doing room canbmation w!M fireplace. To Have.Wo:king For You'., priced right, SALEM - Executive Over- home. Large fireploced livingrm - Modem Michell with matching stove and 77'4.6608 with beamed cathedral ceilings, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal, 4 R.:�d.nlml.�d e.mm.rrmrnvnr.�..i. DIRECr1ONS; rake D.da. sn..r, Nona sized Ranch with Indoor Pool, 'diningrm, applianced kitchen, bedrooms and vanity bath.Etldosed purdl. a.r.rly loll Rm. IAl. Io Or.... slr.m. 4 bedrooms, sunken livingroom. su mo and open porch. Large Hear elementary school and playground. r=il ,.en:w., rhV.IOn R..a. Too many outstanding features master bedroom suite, opens to put your family in a him you 11 be proud BAST LYNN 937.5212 to mention. Must sea! sundeck. 3 full baths,.familyrm. to own. $34,500 2 family 5.5.1, Owner's apartment III, 7d5s�",T Beautifully landscaped lot. 2 tar' beautifully decorated.large modern JOSEPH P. MELLO,REALTOR 676 garage. can: CLEMENT Cr ARCHER,Real,or kitchen,alum.siding,2 car garage. DANVERS-Enjoy low cost living in this SPARTAN REALTY 922.4600 Separate utilities. Off Western Ave, cozy 6 room riverside Cottage. Asking $31,900. Pleasantly Margaret E.Davey,927.1961 y otters a nice cal-in kitchen. PANYts$ REALTORS THR 0181tIME� den. 3 bedrooms. modern bath and. Ideal for family on a budget!! 6 777.0222,774.0217,774.8937 BEVERLY PROSPECT HILL.Gracious 765.3666 shower. family loom: screened porch. rnson. room home with 2 attached opts. 60 Maple Street, Donve7s 5 bedroom Victorian.2 baths,fireplace,2- aroge,hot to boat ramp,and a huge'5 s, wall Excellent location,condition and in. _ car garage. $49,900. William M. Simon, acre lot.Ideal or small-family that likes family coma. Large barn. Many, many Realtor.922.0096, 827.5671. VALUE PACKED.This 8th room home has boating. gardening, .animals or ust ,900, extras. B owner. 569,900. BEVERLY FARMS COLONIAL privacy, Reduced to $29,900. �a11 By OCEAN VIEW-Charming 7 room BEVERLY, 2 FAMILY - 5 & 6 room been loved. It has a new kitchen, new Travelers Realty.774-7055;eves.987-5393. 777.2517 Colonial in prime location. Beautifully a artments. Two heaters. $28,900. bathroom and many nice features. wooded site, modern kitchen, dining -William M.Simon.Realtor,922-0086.927• Fenced yard. Taxes$900. New low$30'5 SALEM- Nice 3 bedroom Cottage near room, living room, enclosed porch, 1'h 5671. Lynn exclusive. deAn Assoc.5312800. • the Peabody. Salem line. Some wall to JOSEPH F.MELLO,REALTOR baths: 2 car garage.Short walk to West DANVERS - 5 room Cape on near) an DIAL deAN wall carpeting, modern kitchen.2 Doors TOR DANVERS - Cozy and nice 6 romp, 3 Beach, railroad station and village acre. Full basement. Gamage. $35500. GRAND VIEW FROM THIS 3 bedroom with full basement and storage spate in ediately. kitchen. (room Colon al with room,modrn ieht & center.$51,900. Ardmore,MLS,Realtors, William M.Simon,Realtor,922-0096,927- Ranch-Ca e: Large fireplaced living system.Offered c.Small ed-in yard. agate 4 or 5922-4934. 5671. room, (ul�basement. Expansion attic. 1 rand new cherry living room,encored porch, tend room already started. Fine, quiet Main St.,.Peabody,531-2777. g room, new 220 wiring, and nice child safe DANVERS RANCH,NEW LISTING HAMILTON - 3 bedroom Ranch. Full neighborhood..-New Peabody $34,900. THE KING DAVIS AGENCY,INC. d room, fenced-in yard. Asking $34,900. Cal! BY OWNER. THIS 91/z ROOM beautiful basement.Fireplace.Deeded lake rights. exclusive.deAn Assoc.,531-2800. REALTORS,352-2404 y Travelers Realty 774-7405:eves.774.8828. Ranch is)'oat like something you see in $36,000. William M. Simon,Realtor,922- ideal for Beverly Hills. Huge finished playroom, 0086,927-5671. DIAL deAN - GEORGETOWN-Drastically.reduced to a 2 Fami- $1480 DOWN lower level. 3 or 4 bedrooms, eat-in CONVENIENT LIVING AND location+. $49.900. Owner relocating, immediate buyers SALEM•Yes!Yes!Only$1480 down and kitchen, sunroom, family romp off RELIANCE REALTY 922.5900 Immaculate 6 room ranch,plus enclosed occupancy. 4. bedroom Garrison with ,774'70551 yoar can move right into this2 family.3 kitchen, lvz baths, wall to wall SOUTH SALEM - Spacious 4 plus porch.Short walk to neighborhood market woods all around. Formal dining.room, -. Mr eachyyapartppment. Alum. siding thrfirepopughout, formal dipping room, bedroom home featuring f¢eplaced liviendg and Hbrary. King sized bedroom, extra large fireplaced living room,.full .$25,900 y750 nd windows, ctleallt mking. Taxes not needed. Cal! larilcaped laced living beautiful)rafus4a+laie at c' fit This home has room to roen andnfiiishand is peabodbasemenexclus family .deAn Ass37 Nil ac `031-7.e00t Terms can bent for arrangedof you terse ling ¢drone now if you want the steal on this bank decorated. New above ground pool with reasonably priced at only,$39,900. Eves., y your home.Call now! g, prim¢ repossession.Robert Talbot Realty Corp., deck and patio Half acre lot. 1 car 7'40-6172.062-1'409. - MANCHESTER BY THE SEA GEORGETOWN--Co-Country.4 bedroom n,wall to 745-1325 anytime. garage Easy living. Access to highway RELIANCERREALTY 922-5900 "SPARKLING BRIGHT"6roomapndern Cape with breezeway and gars e,.full ansferrRealtors, MERHIMAC;MASS. Fantastic buy.Just schools, and shopping centers. hfin BEVERLY, ANTIQUE 2 family, 4 - 4. ranch,great location, beautiful grounds, basement and great location. Its what reduced $4000. 4 bedroom Ranch set on move-in condition and location. Much, will win the Linty of any young couple or Lang¢ fireplaced living room, 3 spacious you have been looking.for and haven't ui¢t count hal acre lot. Commutin much more. Low$70'5. By appointment retiring family. See this near town bedrooms,inground pool,2 car garage,5 found.Won't last at$37.000. ,500. q only.7774686 atter 5 m.,weekends atter location on a ggood sized lot with modern rare find at $52,500. Ardmors=. MM 9 room stance to niton.Won't last at$25,900. 1 p.m.Principals only. conveniences(or only$42,500.Eves.,744- Realtors,922-4934. GEORGETOWN-In-New custom cabinet kitchen, Call 352-6612 anytime, MLS Realtor, g rt walk to Georgetown Office. SALEM,CHARMING 10 ROOM Colonial 6172,922-5940. MARBLEHEAD COLONIAL$30,OW. new bath, cozy dining area and living afore$3 VERNON A.MARTIN,INC. ' Centrally located.Eat-in kitchen,butler's RELIANCE REALTY 922.5900 A RARE OPPORTUNITY to restore a 6 room..2 bedrooms up.$17.900. kitchenit do- pantry,pantry.6 bedrooms,lac baths.Fireplaces BE AMAZED how a 2 family can reduce room harbor veiew Colonial that needs it, THE KING DAVIS AGENCY,INC. 934. GROVELAND, JUST LISTED. 0 room galore. Decorate to your taste. $59,900. your monthly payments. Beverly, 5 .5. has great potential,a few steps away to REALTORS,On the Square,Georgetown, family home. Large enclosed sunporch, ,Leo M. Flynn, Real Estate,927-3406. onlyl$16,900; Peabody,4-6,only 2 years beach and possible boat mooring.Owner 352-2404.Evenings 3522404,352-8967,352- EA small nam,b lien ul land for animals or NEW HAMPSHIRE PROPERTY. On old, $53,900,- and many more heart must sell.Ardmore M.L.S.Realtors,922. 8973. r 9 room garden. Excellent rnMil3on. Call now. water.Consisting of chalet type 5 rooms, stoppers. Eves.,744-6172,922-1409. 4934. I. on a Only $45,900.Call 352-6612 anytime,6fLS also wttage and on 5 acres of land.593- RELIANCE REALTY 922;5900 SELLING?BUYING? PUBLISHER'S NOTE i ordinary Realtors,Georgetown Office. _ All real estate advertised to.this of glass. VERNON.A.MARTIN,INC. 07$' home n excellent location boastsoA�Ip Iwme CAN an who here YOU North and yor newspaper is sub)ect to the Federal Fair Ener must POTTER&THOMSON R.E. INC. p Ilousmg Act of 1868 which makes it illegal Amours, fireplaced lutas room and. Southern row Iiampshire through our 5 22-4934. GEORGETOWN, JUST REDUCED. DANVERS, CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS. T toadverlise any reference,limitation or dein room,den and office. hie home is offices,and an where in the United$talcs Adorable 3 bedroom Ranch. Den, A beautiful ranch in St.John's Prep Area. discrimination ased on race, color, nit house. a rea� surprise ppackage to see. Asking tbrough REL our Ntional "'ore no " cabod -3 fireplace, large modem kitchen, all Sitting on a pine treed lot overlooking the E5J,500. Eves.,7441D2,022-1909. Service.777-1090 for further lnfo f erral n, religion or national oriRln or an intention 1. Call 922- appliances stay.What a buy!$32,900.Call countryside.Featuring a huge applianced to mak¢any such pre erevice,limitation 2 V¢rnen A.Marin, Inc.,MLS Realtors. 35 -6612 anytime, MLS Realtors, kitchen, formal dining room, large RELIANCE REALTY 922.59M or dlser!minatim This newspaper will Georgetown Office. fireplaced living room.Fireplaced faml_y BEVERLY - Real special 6 room, 3 IPSWICH WATER VIEW,$34,900 not knowlingly acceppt any advertising for ear old,7 VERNON A.MARTIN,INC, room,24X30'.Immense master bedroom bedroom Garrison Colonial on a large lot SPECTACULAR WATER VIEW-From real estate which is in violation of the I sq.ft.of with bath. 2 other large bedrooms and is offered at a now reduced price of only this outstanding 3 bedroom home. law, Our readers are hereby informed cors,w.w, DANVERS•3 bedroom home with Wrge sliding glass doors to yard that has 20X 40' $50,900. Extras include large mground Private beach, boat mooring available, that all dweg4ngs advertised-m this oom. Mid barn. Move-in condition. $34,600. By inground pool. Asking $85,000. MLS pool, large master bedroom, 2po robes now garage.Owner must self. Ardmore, newspaper are available' on. an.cqual owner,7741393. Realtors, 774-226 j,eves.,Jan, 774-9231. and much more.Eves.,9221409,7951172. MLS Ftcalmrs,922.4934. oppol]Wnily basis. :,sr . ..kA+iws..,,sr».wv-...«- -- _..w-,.�.. ,• _- --• aY'liley!