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LAFAYETTE STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT ORDINANCE AND STUDY REPORT j,�' Ln-F'e-�ct{e Siv�et f �s-ra�� G P� snu� r F PLAN f� RM PL. B. �9 O BOU7902 PAGE 575 PL. R ( ity of IOUIPM R I , OCT 2 566b U--he year one thousand nine bundred and eighty-five. SALEM PLANNING DEPT. An (�rditlanrr relative to the Establishment of the Lafayette Street 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 Commission, 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 investiga- tion 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, structures, or sites to be included in the O proposed Lafayette Street Historic District as provided in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C; and n� w WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Salem has determined that the Salem _ Historical Commission has held a public hearing at least sixty days after transmitting its report on the proposed Lafayette Street 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 Zk Laws, Chapter 40C; and WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Salem has determined that the Salem co Historical Commission has submitted a final report with its recommendations, N a map of the proposed Lafayette Street 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 4 This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Lafayette Street 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 II There is hereby established under the provisions of the Historic Districts Act, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C and under the provisions of the Historic Districts Ordinance of Salem, an Historic District to be known as the Lafayette Street Historic District, which district shall include all the land and buildings bounded and described as follows: BOOK790',� PAGE 576 -2- Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of Lafayette and Leach Streets; , Thence running easterly by said centerline of Leach Street to the intersection of the northerly projection of the easterly lot line of 241 Lafayette Street; _ Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 241 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 245-247 Lafayette Street; P Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 245-247 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 245-247 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by the easterly lot lines of 245-259 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 255-259 Lafayette Street; A Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 255-259 Lafayette Street 3 to the easterly lot line of 261-263 Lafayette Street; j A Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 261-263 Lafayette Street ' to the centerline of Willow Avenue; Thence running easterly by said centerline of Willow Avenue to the northerly projection of the easterly lot line of 265-267 Lafayette Street; r Thence running southerly by the easterly lot lines of 265-271 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue; Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue to the westerly' side line of Summit Avenue; Thence running southerly by said westerly side line of Summit Avenue to the southerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue to the easterly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street to _ the southerly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street to 3 the eastern lot line of 281 Lafayette Street; A 1 Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 281 Lafayette Street to j the southerly lot line of 281 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 281 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 285 Lafayette Street; M Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 285 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Ocean Avenue; Thence running easterly by said centerline of Ocean Avenue to the northerly projection of the easterly lot line of 287-291 Lafayette Street; Y B00 X7004 —PAG E 577 -3- Thence running generally southerly by the rear lot lines of 287-291 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 293 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by the easterly lot lines of 293-301 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 303 Lafayette Street; Thence running generally southerly by the rear lot lines of 303 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 1 Clifton Avenue; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 1 Clifton Avenue to the centerline of Clifton Avenue; i Thence running westerly by said centerline of Clifton Avenue, crossing Lafayette Street, to the intersection of the centerline of Forest Avenue and the southerly projection of the western lot line of 310 Lafayette Street; i Thence running northerly by the westerly lot line of 310 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 302 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 302 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 302 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot lines of 302, 300 and 292-296 Lafayette Street and 47 Ocean Avenue to the centerline of Ocean Avenue; Thence running westerly by said centerline of Ocean Avenue to the southerly projection of the westerly lot line of 284 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by said westerly lot line of 284 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 278 Lafayette Street; Thence running generally northerly by the rear lot lines of 278 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 274 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot lines of 274, 270, 266-268 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 266 Lafayette Street; t i Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 266 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 262 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by said westerly lot line of 262 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Laurel Street; Thence running westerly by said centerline of Laurel Street to the southerly projection of the westerly lot line of 256 Lafayette Street; Thence running generally northerly by the rear lot lines of 256 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 248 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot lines of 248, 244, and 242 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 242 Lafayette Street; t 1 r -4- BOOK7902 PAGE 578 Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 242 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 238 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by said westerly lot line of 238 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Holly Street; Thence running easterly by said centerline of Holly Street to the point of beginning. The boundaries of said district are established as shown on the attached map entitled "Lafayette Street Historic District" which map is made a part of this Ordinance. Section III The establishment of the Lafayette Street 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. Section IV BOOK79O2 PAGE 579 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 Lafayette Street Historic District Ordinance, with the exception that the authority of the Commission shall be limited to exterior architectural features within the Lafayette Street Historic District which are subject to view from all 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 June 13, 1985 Motion to table defeated Referred to the Committee on Ccumunity Develowient In City Council July 18, 1985 Adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 1 nay, 0 absent. In City Council August 8, 1985 Adopted for second and final passage by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 1 nav, 0 absent i�37 r4f r:, m. diate reconsideration in the hones it would not prevail was denied. ,h•A roved the Mayor on August 12, 1985 t� 1\ r T!';+a 101Yi - JOSEPHINE EZ. FUSCO tiyrl �+$T Q CITY CLFBK F � � s —ILE Masc!SrJ-iyb' rc s. 711 3 F ATjrES T, /� J h EDc=-, A r F � � �� OFFICE .4T OLD TOWN HALL � , - sto incorporated POST OFFICE BOX 865 SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 / PHONE (617) 745-0799 July 15 , 1985 Salem City Council City Hall — 1st floor 93 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Re : Proposal for Lafayette Street Historic District Dear City Council Members : Historic Salem heartily supports the proposal to make a new Historic District in the Lafayette Street area . History has clearly shown that the creation of such districts has been a very effective tool for preserving and improving an area ' s architectural stock and for improving a community ' s image . . We feel that such action is particularly appropriate for this area because it is a major entrance to the city and because of the need to protect the area ' s few remaining significant , pre—,fire houses . Re pectfully i C74 James L. Kearney V President Historic Salem , Inc . /sab "lo preserrvc Historic Sites,Buildings and objects, and to work for the education of the community in the true value of the same." STALEY WDERMET ASSOCIATES RESTORATION 8 REUSE ARCHITECTURE RE C E`-' 175 ESSEX STREET LL SALEM,M SSACHUSETTSA01970 LSILEM'PLA 16171 7054959dI IwG DEPT. July 12 , 1985 Salem City Council '. City Hall Salem, MA 01970 i° f 1 ,. Proposed Lafayette Street Historic District Dear Councillors: I am writing in support of the proposed designation of a por- tion of Lafayette Street as an historic district. Lafayette street contains the greatest concentration of Vic- torian houses in Salem, each home complimenting the other, and designation as a district will help insure their preser- 00 vation, as well as the preservation of a very attractive area of Salem. Designation as a district protects owners ' invest- ments in their homes from detrimental work in the district. Homeowners ' support for the City' s present historic districts has been well illustrated by the numerous requests for expan- sion of the existing districts . Lafayette street is also one of the main entrances into the City, and is by far the most attractive entrance. Designa- tion as an historic district will help to preserve the at- tractiveness of this entrance as Salem tries to present its best face to visitors. Historic districts have many benefits, not only to those res- idents fortunate enough to be living within the districts, but also to all other residents of the City. For these rea- sons I strongly support the creation of the Lafayette His- toric District. Very Truly Yourje, ^ I Staley cDermet, AIA SM/sb [iSbcc: Debbie Hilbert, Salem Planning Department +Y fr J r tL, fr .�^rt , a +, �Suly. 16,b 1985 µk�ji .u.' " To The 'Salem City Council My name is Mrs. Marilyn Mysliwy: I reside at 232 Lafayette Street. ,Although my home is not-located in the area designated for`the Historical District, I have strong feelings regarding theestablishment of this , objective. Y It would behoove you to work in a positive direction and to support .the establishment of this Historical District along Lafayette Street. We can ill afford to wait -to let outside developers move in and destroy , this beautiful' street, its stately homes and our heritage.. By inter= vening now, we can -still look to our city with pride. , • t , While going, from door-to door with a petition, I personally spoke with homeowners in this 'district and.I heard no adverse 'remarks or noted no strong .feelings 'against this project. ' To the contrary, the people who now own homes that would be affected are terrib_ly .pro*ud and would seemingly have no objections to the few restraints that would arise. - So much of our city has slid••downhill ~and I hear complaints about this destruction -. why then should we not bind together and preserve as much as we can.now? Don' t wait until it'.s too _late and we see . -condominiums replacing our heritage and- student dormitories taking over our once beautiful Lafayette Street. F Sincerely, (Mrs. ) Marilyn Mysliwy 232 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970 1. .. • , F 17 Andrew Street Salem, Massachusetts July 15, 1985 City council City of Salem Salem, Massachusetts Councillors: I would like to express strong support for the Lafayette Street Historic District. This district is very important because it will help to insure the preservation of some excellent examples of Salem's Victorian architecture. The significance of the district, however, extends beyond the limited boundaries of the district itself. Designation of this area as a local historic district will bring attention to other buildings and neighborhoods of comparable age and gAality. It will increase the awareness and appreciation of many fine ,buildings built in Salem during the late nineteenth century. Preservation is part of Salem's past. It must be a force in creating Salem's fixture. Please give your support to the designation of the Lafayette Street :'.istoric District. Thank you very much. �-e P;ary Jantirgaol* RECE lyEb J U L 1711985 6alem Chamber of Commerc 2ALEM PLANNING DEPT, OLD TOWN HALL — 32 DERBY SQ., SALEM, MA 01970 — (617)744-0004 July 15, 1985 Dear Council Member: As a resident and homeowner at 236 Lafayette Street, Salem, I would like to be recorded as in favor of the proposed Lafayette Street Historic District. Having lived at this address since 1950, I have seen many owners come and go on Lafayette Street, some caring for their property, others not. While my home is one house away from the district, I feel strongly that this would be beneficial to both my own property as well as to the entire area, because there is some regulation to proposed changes and additions which take place. I urge you, for the sake of maintaining a beautiful area of our city to support the Lafayette Street Historic District. Sincerely, Joan P. 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TO 1 yst . < oos •v[A C w . ,rse TH Y fa F m TTu w • ••' r 49 r r1 °A° 1 . • sr 427 ' ram .. �1 T=C .° wT 9Y61 Al {�'}1 46 1� 3 s.rro 1 rpv - •we 404 $ ' 1 t' TY 1 TOo • Nu s w h� r09 405 1 ®® =T • !! 1 Ys t4 v"• ` .. �T�' w- to h o f 1 « i p T2s C n p� 40 'n s 1� '«: .; i1' ' r ' rlael D 400 w \ p 'ti •[St f' I 410 41M1 - N Proposed Lafayette Historic District Bo\mdaries May, 1985 IX FACT SHEET - LAFAYETTE STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT -District includes 36 buildings with Lafayette Street frontages plus carriage house at 4 Laurel Street and a few garages and subsidiary structures. -The 36 buildings mentioned above break down as follows : 24 residential 1 chapel 5 office 1 synogogue 2 inns 1 library building (now closed) 1 church 1. unoccupied (Ives Greenhouse) -Of the 33 residential buildings or units in the district, 22 are owner occupied while 11 have absentee owners. -Dates of buildings range from 1845 to 1969. -District includes Salem' s finest collection of late Victorian architecture. Summary of Ordinance 1. Ordinance states that the procedures set forth in Chapter 40C have been followed for the establishment of the district. 2. Boundaries: District includes three block along Lafayette Street from Holly and Leach Streets to Forest and Clifton Avenues. Other streets named in the ordinance are Laurel Street, Willow Avenue, and Ocean Avenue. 3. Ordinance would become effective on the 1st day of the 3rd month after the effective date of the ordinance. 4. Review Powers of the Historical Commission : Powers would be the same as those which apply to the McIntire Historic District. These include review jof changes to exterior features visible from a street or public way named and included wihtin the district with the exception of: -temporary signs and structures -terraces, walks, driveways, and sidewalks -landscaping -storm doors and windows, screens, air conditioners, antennae, and similar appurtenances -reconstruction of substantially similar features Of those items which are optional for review under Chapter 40C, the Historical Commission would review: -paint colors -roof colors -permanent signs -walls and fences t Ll cc,c,a CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS ANTHONY V. SALVO .....on June 10, 1985 To The City Council City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council: Enclosed herewith is a proposed Ordinance regarding the establishment of a local historic district on Lafayette Street. The district would encompass three blocks — with Holly and Leach Streets as the northern boundary and Forest and Clifton Avenues as the southern boundary. City Planner Gerry Kavanaugh has been working with the Planning Board and the Historical Commission on this proposal to protect the properties and structures located within the proposed district. Many of these buildings are architecturally and historically significant Victorian homes. In fact, these properties are the City' s finest collection of late Victorian architecture. In addition, Lafayette Street is one of our major entranceways into the City. As a result, its quality and architecture merit our attention. An informal neighborhood meeting was held over the past several months to solicit input from property owners. In addition, the Historical Commission recently held a public hearing to discuss the proposed district. From the responses of property owners, it appears that there is substantial support for the district. Attached, in addition to the proposed Ordinance, are a map of the proposed district , and a report prepared by the Planning Department and Historical Commission regarding the proposed district and its history for your review. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Anthony V. Salvo Mayor Ti#g of �alrm In the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty-five. An (Orbinana relative to the Establishment of the Lafayette Street 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 Commission, 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 investiga- tion 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, structures, or sites to be included in the proposed Lafayette Street 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 at least sixty days after transmitting its report on the proposed Lafayette Street 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 WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Salem has determined that the Salem Historical Commission has submitted a final report with its recommendations, a -map of the proposed Lafayette Street 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 Lafayette Street 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 II There is hereby established under the provisions of the Historic Districts Act, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C and under the provisions of the Historic Districts Ordinance of Salem, an Historic District to be known as the Lafayette Street Historic District, which district shall include all the land and buildings bounded and described as follows: -2- Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of Lafayette and Leach Streets; Thence running easterly by said centerline of Leach Street to the intersection of the northerly projection of the easterly lot line of 241 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 241 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 245-247 Lafayette Street; Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 245-247 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 245-247 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by the easterly lot lines of 245-259 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 255-259 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 255-259 Lafayette Street = to the easterly, lot line of 261-263 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 261-263 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Willow Avenue; Thence running easterly by said centerline of Willow Avenue to the northerly projection of the easterly lot line of 265-267 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by the easterly lot lines of 265-271 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue; Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue to the westerly side line of Summit Avenue ; Thence running southerly by said westerly side line of Summit Avenue to the southerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue to the easterly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot- line of 277 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street to the eastern lot line of 281 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 281 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 281 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 281 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 285 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 285 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Ocean Avenue; Thence running easterly by said centerline of Ocean Avenue to the northerly projection of the easterly lot line of 287-291 Lafayette Street; -3- Thence running generally southerly by the rear lot lines of 287-291 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 293 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by the easterly lot lines of 293-301 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of '303 Lafayette Street; Thence run-ling generally southerly by the rear lot lines of 303 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 1 Clifton Avenue ; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 1 Clifton Avenue to 1.the centerline of Clifton Avenue; Thence running westerly by said centerline of Clifton Avenue, crossing Lafayette Street, to the intersection of the centerline of Forest Avenue and the southerly projection of the western lot line of 310 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot line of 310 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 302 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 302 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 302 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot lines of 302, 300 and 292-296 Lafayette Street and 47 Ocean Avenue to the centerline of Ocean Avenue; Thence running westerly by said centerline of Ocean Avenue to the southerly projection of the westerly lot line of 284 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by said westerly lot line of 284 Lafayette Street to . the westerly lot line of 278 Lafayette Street; Thence running generally northerly by the rear lot lines of 278 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 274 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot lines of 274, 270, 266-268 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 266 Lafayette Street; Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 266 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 262 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by said westerly lot line of 262 Lafayette Street tZ the centerline of Laurel Street; Thence running westerly by said centerline of Laurel Street to the southerly projection of the westerly lot line of 256 Lafayette Street; Thence running generally northerly by the rear lot lines of 256 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 248 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot lines of 248, 244, and 242 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 242 Lafayette Street; -4- Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 242 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 238 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by said westerly lot line of 238 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Holly Street; '' Thence running easterly by said centerline of Holly Street to the point of beginning. The boundaries of said district are established as shown on the attached map entitled "Lafayette Street Historic District" which map is made a part of this Ordinance. Section III The establishment of the Lafayette Street 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. 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 Lafayette Street Historic District Ordinance, with the exception that the authority of the Commission shall be limited to exterior architectural features within the Lafayette Street Historic District which are subject to view from all streets named and included within the boundaries of the district. Section V This Ordinance shall take effect as provided in the City Charter. SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION ORDINANCE i In the year One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-One. i I AN ORDINANCE relative to the ESTABLISHMENT Or HISTORIC DISTRICTS . i Beit Ordained by the City Council of the City of SALEM, as follows: SECTION 1 . This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Historic Districts Ordinance under authority of Massachusetts Goneral Laws, Chapter 40C, as amended . SECTION 2 . The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the educa- tional , cultural , economic and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of b�iildings, sites and districts of historic inures:; through the maintenance of such as landmarks in the history of architecture of the City of Salem, of the Commonwealth and of the Nation, and through the develop- ment of appropriate settings for such buildings, places and districts . SECTION 3 . There is hereby established under the Historic Districts Act, Gcneral Laws Chapter 40C, with all the poviers and duties of at,. historic district commission, a Salem historical Commission, consisting of seven members to be appoinud in accordance v✓ith the provisions of General Daws , Chapter 40C as amended to date . SECTION 4 . There is hereby established under the provisions of the Historic District Act, a historic district, to be known as: THE CHESTNUT STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, which District shall include the land and buildings comprising the parcels on Chestnut Street commonly numbered 1-48 Chestnut Street. SECTION 5 . The Commission shall have in addition to the powers and duties of an historic district Commission the following further powers and duties subject to appropriation or receipt of money gifts, and may in exercise of any of its powers or duties accept and expend such gifts and employ clerical and technical assistants or consultants: (a) To conduct a survey of Salem buildings and owners for the . purpose of determining those of historic significance architecturally or otherwise, and, pertinent facts about them, acting in collaboration with the Planning Board and the Redevelopment Authority to the extent that either may from time to time be able to undertake such work, and to maintain and from time to time revise detailed li,:rings of historic sites and buildings in Salem, and data about thern, appropriately Iassified' with respect to national, state or local significance, to period or field of interest, or otherwise; (b) To propose from time to time to the City .Council as they deem appropriate , the establishment in accordance with the provisions of the Historic Districts Act of additional historic districts and changes in historic districts; (c) To determine an appropriate system of markers for selected historic sites and buildings not already sufficiently marked , to arrange for preparation and installation of such markers, and to arrange for care of historic markers; (d) To arrange for preparation and publication of maps and brochures and descriptive material about Salem Historic sites and buildings, arranged for convenient walks or tours , or otherwise; (e) To cooperate with and advise the Planning Board, the Redevelopment Authority, the Public Works Department, and other City agencies in matters involving historic sites and buildings; (f) To cooperate with and enlist assistance for Salem from the National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, other agencies, public and private from time to time concerned with historic sites and buildings; (g) To advise owners of historic buildings in Salem on probems of preservation. SECTION 6 . The authority of the Commission is not extended to the review of the following: (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 structures or any one or more of them, provided , that any stricture is substantially at grade level. (3) Storm doors, and windows, screens, window air conditioners , ,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 diligence. L i SECTION 7 . The Commission may recommend to the Mayor from time to time as needed appointment of advisory committees of historians and persons ex- perienced in architecture or other arts or in historic restoration or preservation, to assist in manner comparable to the National Park Service Advisory Board or consulting Committee. SECTION 8 . The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the con- . duct of its business , not inconsistent with the provisions of the Historic Districts Act or this Ordinance . SECTION 9 . In case any section, paragraph or part of this ordinance be for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of last resort, every other section, paragraph or part shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION 10. The establishment of the Historic Districts established under Section 4 of this Ordinance and the establishment of any historic district here- after as authorized by G. L. 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TOO i 3p4uw � �y 11.6 `^b ^YT <o3 �' � ' l •'+ is- �� . +�I.,srr ..•x�"OC�<sx� Ip � r� � �" �t�� Y 1 t�� .sT1b,Y IG v [ O j •.f9 rn _ N ProposedLafayetteStreet Historic District Boundaries May, 1985 THE SALEM, MASS., EVENING NEWS —FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1985 9 Council OKS Ladayette Street historc diiclstr By JOHN LAIDLER historic restoration.. News Staff Centorino'said `the proposed SALEM — Calling it "a sin in district 'U a relatively small i. :A the guise of good government," area, but very significant ;in Ward 5 Councilor Jean-Guy J. terms of the Victorian architec- Martineau made -a final effort ture.on Lafayette. Street. It was Thursday to set a roadblock in an area not destroyed in the + � the way of a proposed new his- 1914 fire. The feeling was that " torical district on Lafayette it's so significant it deserves Street. special protection under the his- (� '=� a But Martineau's words failed toric district." to sway his fellow councilors, He added that the area is part who voted 10.1 to give first pas- of a "major entranceway" into sage to the plan which had been the city. "One of the things the developed jointly by the Plan- city has not done particularly ning Board and Historical Com- well is to make the entranceway mission. attractive to those who cometo "I look forward to expanding the city," Centorino said, add- my historical district," said ing the district would help cor. Ward 1 Councilor George A. No. rect that. i wak, speaking for the other Martineau said he could not councilors. "I think we should understand the lack of concern protect history for future gera- from Ward 5 residents about the tions." proposal. The new district would run "I can count on three fingers itf along three blocks on Lafayette the amount of calls I've got tell- y f Street, from Holly and Leach ing me I'm right to (oppose) the p " Streets to Forest and Clifton plan, or wrong. I just don't un- Avenues. derstand the people not being - The district would include36that concerned about it." - city are finding life Increasingly buildings with Lafayette Street "I think it's a sin," he said of ,e Police Department's new "se frontage, in addition to a car- the plan. "This very briefly. is Patrolman Conrad Prosnie"s - riage house at 4 Laurel St. and (something) under the guise,of a few .garages and subsidiary good government, under the ment's new radar units at.a re- structures.'Most of the buildings guise of protecting people;: the adar units can instantly "clock" are of Victorian.era vintage, a neighborhood. It's,going to take a quarter-mile away. factor which prompted officials the constitutional':rights from to propose the district. people to 'do what they;want In voting to approve the dis- with their property " trict; .the council took the..rec- ;."People working for_faar ._ ommendations of .its Commu- .,_.wages to:pay„ their 'mortgage ` nity .Development Committee, are not going to be allowed to ® C which. discussed the plan at .a do what they want with their, )sedmeeting last week. property. They'.re taking away , Committee Chairman-Joseph = a God given .right,'.'.Martineau compromise on our part to con- M. Centorino said the:proposal said. 111,wailt to be. able to sider housing on this property. has the support of neighbors, pmt my Property, change,.8 At the same time, Kielty-said many of whom signed a petition -structure, cut a tree,",he,said, the lawsuit relieves his project recently to that effect. The he'd have to go,to the Historical from the Planning Depart- council also.received letters. . Common merit's site plan review process, suppo=rting the plan from His "Now the historical flishiet and they could go right to the toric Salem Inc., Chamber of doesn't .stop`outside.the house Appeals Board to ask for any Commerce Director;Joan P. They're going-inside This 3s a necessary variances. But be Gormalley and Staley- McDer- sin It's not only a sin it's a said' they would compromise, met, an architect specializing in joke " t ...)r 4 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1985 The Salem Evening News James R. Stommen, -ur view More pluses than minuses Ward 5 Councilor Jean-Guy Martineau never has been one to mince words. He says what he thinks, even if his words stir con. troversy and his thinking muddies the waters. Th"us,it was no surprise to hear of his recent attack on the concept of historic districts in Salem neighborhoods.Martineau's comments camp .during council discussion of a proposed Lafayette Street Historic District, and included his charge that such designations are .,a terrible imposition" on the residents of those neighborhoods. He used.such words as "wrong" and "evil" to add emphasis to his arguments that the so-called "gentrification" of Salem has had a negative impact on some longtime residents of the city. The argument is an old one. In its most popular form,it is seen as an".us versus them" situation pitting those who have lived in a city through good times and bad against newcomers with money who are attracted to a community because of its actual or potential revitalization into something special. Some feel it is a matter of the havescoming in, seeking to take advantage of the have-nots. Mar. tineau's argument is that members of the historical commission, many of them relative newcomers themselves, are responsible for decisions which in the most extreme result see"people who've lived here all their lives squeezed out." Martineau's outburst aside, this is obviously a question to which there are many answers.Chief among the arguments in favor of the kind of protection a designation as an historic district makes possi. ble is-preservation — and restoration — of the historic structures therein. In a city richly steeped in history, as Salem undeniably is, such protection is important. Councilor Joseph Centorino's observa- tion that Salem "has no greater asset" than its architectural heritage is right to the point. The neighborhood which would be included in the Lafayette Street Historic District includes what Mayor Anthony Salvo has described as some of the city's most architecturally and historically signifi. cant Victorian homes. That fact alone would justify serious con. sideration of the historic district proposal.Add to that the position of Lafayette Street as one of the major entryways to the city, and you have further good reason for such consideration. We have not always agreed with some of the restrictions the historical commission has placed in its zeal to preserve the past, and the.conception that those involved are at or near snob level is not entirely without basis. There is, however, overwhelming evidence of worthwhile accomplishment through establishment and restoration of historic districts in Salem. Enough so that considera. tion of expanding them should weather such storms as that stirred up by Councilor Martineau. Jim Stommen, editor cream and other snacks. picnic at a time when manage _- This year, in an effort to pro- meat of the overall trusts was vide a more nutritious lunch, being investigated. The former commissioners have made ar treasurer of the commission, i 3v rangements with five local Donald W.Engelhardt,was con- ? Willows merchants who will par- 'victed ' in March, 1985,' of ticipate in.feeding the children. embezzling $164,000 from. the ' Each child will be able to use trust and sentenced to jail. his or her ticket at the Willows , Mary Lou Tuttle,chairwoman :businesses to pick up a choice of: -' of the commission, said despite -a hot dog, hamburger,:slice of the questions, there I had never pizza or chop suey sandwich, as beeatany`problem with the fun `' ' i well as chips and it drink ding of the picnic: ' ., Children will also be able to Salvo; who.noted the picnic use their tickets for any ride atwill beheld before school closes + the Willows and for the drawing said it will be "good for the for.a girl's,and boy's bike at.3,.'- parents;children and the whole „ ; - t" P.M. $c,ICrh Ey-en/n �!(vJ city istorical district 4k proposed for part ' � ' �4 Of LafaYe#te: Street . �;� , SALEM —' The .Historical The t-Lafayette -Street propery Commission is inviting residents-: .ties include Victorian homes an. o f L a f aye tte. S t r e e t other structures of historic and.. 1 J neighborhood to attend a public 'architectural aignificaace:-The `, meeting to discuss a proposal to district begins at Holly and create.a new historical district -' Leach.streets, because that isA. The district would include all the point where the Great Fire of George Higley;jidi' swim teach coach presents trs lands and buildings facing`or`'' 1914 ended: . members of the undefeated team during the Sale abutting Lafayette Street from City Planner Gerard, Eighth annual family night awards banquet. More than Holly and Leach.streets in the - Kavanaugh said residents of the pie attended as awards were given to members of north to Clifton and Forest, =Lafayette Street neighborhood swim-team and winners of floor hockey, basketball ar avenges in the south. would benefit from being added Intramural programs. _-.. Th.Saf.:n N�.IM i, About 35 buildings would be in., to the district because their Pro- cluded in the district; among .perty- values could not be en- them numbered parcels 238.310 dangered by changes to abutting , Lafayette St., 241-303 Lafayette, . structures. Ocean Ave.4 Laurel 'a d1CliftonAv24 Summit e.47 by$havinge said�somey control e citwouldofnthe Finefit � —�j�j b®� The proposed district has been appearance of the buildings. defined by the commission. in "Lafayette Street is a major en- . conjunction with the Planning " tranceway into the city from the moves with prent. The two operty important important to trroups south," said y to Protect the moves to cut owners recently to discuss the historical character :of the matter. street." . The' city's historical district . The city is studying a plan to presently includes Derby Street; rezone' a portion of Lafayette the Salem Common and the :Street to address uses..of the bud et . $150- McIntire district .— which in-.,; historic homes.Kavanaugh said g eludes Essex, Federal :and the changes are still some ways Chestnut streets. Under law, all away: By JOHN LAIDLER changes to the exterior of strut- _. The: meeting' will be 'held News Staff. l tures in the district must be ap-. - Wednesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. SALEM-The 1986 budget that Mayor Anthony V. Salvc proved by the commission at One Salem Green ed as fiscally sound may be in for even more trimming.. After fseveral weeks of deliberations the City Council's Committee Thursday,voted to slash $150,000 from,the Ca-m • overall$49.76 million budget ire makes` second The committee's recommendations will be passed along council at a special budget meeting June 6. • news to ,y+ The committee's action could come as good prof un f or. Co urge tl seat increased aid for schooling,who have been told by Salvo t extra money in the budget to fund their higher school figs SALEM — Robert H.Camire,,. relating to Bridge-_ Street,!the. But even if it chooses to,the council does not have the po, of 160 Bridge St., is making his North' River: and the power ply the savings to other areas of the budget, including sc second bid for the seat of Ward 2 plant He said he was particular- sole power is to vote on the budgets presented by the mayo. Councilor. ly.: concerned with safety on chooses, to make cuts. Camire, 24, is one of five can. Bridge Street from trucks com• Of.th✓: $150,048 in cuts recommended by the committee _ didates in the race to succeed' ing out of the plant,noting many' would come from the budget of Shaughnessy Hospital.Thi Stanley J. Usovicz, who is leay. kids cross the street to get to tee voted to slash a nonpersonnel account marked"other i ins his me..d ....e� �.. �....,s... V anal,.Clwun� ne,•} -. _ _. �m inn �..�....:.... 46 b.__ eW M M Ma fY10_ ------------------- 4 WEDNESDAY,JULY 24, 1985 The Salem Evening News James R. Stommen, :. Our view Lafayette Street needs historic district Not too many years ago Lafayette Street was the most aestheti. cally pleasing entrance to downtown Salem. A, generationago American elm trees lined the roadway, rising 50 feet or more and creating a continuous leafy arch from Cedar Street to Holly. And along the length of the street large, almost palatial, homes stood as sentinels at the entrance to a better life: Today only two stately elms remain. And one of them is nearly dead of the Dutch elm disease that wiped out the others. The equally stately homes, once the objects of envy, have suffered through two transitions: First, the subdivision into apartments; then the change in occupancy from "traditional" families to groups of young, single people, mostly students. That said, we come to the current Lafayette Street issue: the historic district voted last week by the Salem City Council, and the objections of Ward 5 Councilor Jean-Guy J. Martineau to that dis- trict. Martineau called the district "a sin in the guise of good govern- ment" and "a joke." He pointed out correctly the ordinance cre- ating the district will impinge on that most basic of American rights those pertaining to private property. As Martineau pointed out, the owners of buildings fronting La- fayette Street between Holly Street and Forest Avenue will need the permission of the Historical Commission in order to make changes to the exterior of their buildings. Any restriction of individual freedoms should be carefully weighed and minimally imposed. Historic districts should not be created willy-nilly. By objecting to the historic district, Martineau at least served to require reflection by his,City Council colleagues. But he'was wrong. In this instance, the preservation of architec- tural integrity - and by extension the values of properties on the street - outweigh the limited loss of personal freedom. Most importantly, adoption of the historic district ordinance marks the first time city government has recognized the need to preserve the beauty of the street. Over the years, city agencies have variously ignored the changes wrought by property owners, been powerless to control those changes or actively participated in them. Recently, a carriage house 'at the rear of one large home was converted to a bridal shop and an accounting firm has located in the first floor of a previously three-family home. Though neither use would have been prevented by the historic district, the City Council's action could send a message to ,the Appeals Board to block further commercialization of the residential zone. j Peter Homan, staff writer ALEM, MASS.,EVENING NEWS —WEDNESDAY,JULY 24, 1985 3 State Stadium files for one Springsteen date FOXBORO (-AP) — A million dollars rides on a forthcoming de- cision by the town selectmen to permit singer Bruce Springsteen to perform next month at 60,000-seat Sullivan Stadium. After the se- lectmen denied an application for a two-day Springsteen appear- ance next month, Stadium Management Corp., operator of the sta- dium, re-applied Tuesday for one concert Aug. 29. Michael Chamberlain, firm president, said an informal hearing on the ap. plication will be held Aug. 13. A full house, at $18 a ticket, would gross$1,080,000. Home insurance rates reduced BOSTON (AP) — Insurance rates for 30,000 Massachusetts homeowners will be cut by an average 25 percent and thousands of additional homeowners will receive smaller reductions due to a settlement with an insurance rating bureau, state officials said. In- surance Commissioner Peter Hiam said Tuesday his agency and the Insurance Services Office, which represents 40 percent of the companies doing business in the commonwealth, had reached agreement on a rate reduction plan after state officials concluded that a proposed 9 percent ISO decrease was inadequate. Compa- nies that base their premium costs on the ISO rates will also offer lower prices to customers, he said. Worker impaled on steel rod survives HOPKINTON (AP) — Impaled after a fall on a 17-inch steel rod, Felisberto Pires, 39, is listed both in good condition and lucky at Milford-Whitinsville Hospital. The Milford construction worker pulled himself free after being pierced through the rib cage and shoulder Monday when he fell on the rod. Hopkinton Police Chief Francis Bowker, who described Pires' survival as a "miracle," said an ambulance crew found Pires, covered with his own blood and being aided by co-workers, seated on a boulder in shock. Bowker said Pires was on a wall holding a surveyor's rod when he fell 4% feet into a trench on Monday and on a half-inch thick steel rod imbedded in concrete. City fights benefits for guilty cops SPRINGFIELD (AP) — City officials will be back in court next Wednesday to continue their battle against a state order to pay un- employment benefits to five former police officers who pleaded guilty to drug charges. The preliminary hearing in Springfield Dis- trict Court is to decide whether the state conflict of interest law prohibits the payment of employee benefits because the officers had been indicted for misconduct in office. The five former officers resigned after the misdemeanor drug charges were brought against them. Search called off for entangled whale PROVINCETOWN (AP) — Marine experts say they are hoping a whale-watching boat will stumble across a 40-foot humpback whale last seen over the weekend struggling in,fishing lines four miles off the coast. Susan Mackreth, an administrative assistant at the Cen. ter for Coastal Studies, said an airplane search for the whale was called off Tuesday. The entangled whale, a 40-ton humpback be- lieved to be less than 10 years old, was spotted in Stellwagen Bank tangled in synthetic rope. u„ THE SALEM, MASS., EVENING NEWS—THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1985 1'I Lafayette Street historic district proposal draws little opposition, SALEM — The proposal fpr aconstructed in a period after changes, as well as vinyl or Brigadier General and a lawyer, new historic district encompass. '1805 and before the Salem fire of aluminum siding. The commis- opposed the district on behalf of Ing a three-block section of 1914, which destroyed sion can also reject any design his sister,Mrs.Harold Edelstein Lafayette Street drew barely a everything north of Holly and changes made to parts of the of 281 Lafayette St., saying such protest at a public hearing Leach streets. buildings that are visible from districts have a way of growing Wednesday night and heads now "Lafayette Street is fairly in- the street. beyond their original for the City Council. tact and we want to preserve it The commission makes its boundaries. Only one person came out in as an entrance to the city," she recommendations from a .The City Council must now opposition to the district, plann- said. booklet of guidelines,but"there vote twice on the district before ed for about 35 buildings facing Nutting and Salem Chamber is nothing that is expressly for. it becomes a city ordinance.If it or abutting Lafayette Street of Commerce Director Joan P. bidden," she said. "Each in- is passed, it will join districts from Holly and Leach streets on G o r m a 1 l e y said they dividual request is evaluated on already created on Derby the north, to Clifton and Forest remembered when stately trees its own merits and the history of Street, Salem Common, and the avenues on the south, lining the street complemented the building and its setting." McIntyre district, which in- About 10 people at the meeting the stately architecture. Gor- Arnold S . Dane of cludes Essex, Federal and supported the district, including malley also said absentee Marblehead, a former Marine Chestnut streets. Ward 7 Councilor John B. Nut. landlords could take better care ting and Planning Board Chair- of their properties on the street. man Walter B. Power. Many "It is not as beautiful as it us- others, though, had questions ed to be, and that deterioration M about enforcement powers the could be stopped by the Make DIAMOND Graduation Historical Commission would district," Gormalley said. have over their homes in the Many people who supported It A proposed district. the district noted it would be the Elizabeth Wheaton, chair. fourth historical district in the woman of the Historical Com- city, and said the commission mission, said the board would has had a good record of being have power to review most out. fair with homeowners. ward changes planned for "I don't think it could do any homes in the district, and could harm. I don't think the reject or suggest changes to Historical Commission has been some plans. that strict in its regulations," However, she said, "we have said George Belisle,who lives in Diamond Pendants & 79�� no power to force anybody to do the center of the district at 252 Ein s startin from . . . .10et. arr 41 W7 anything on their house that Lafayette St. and is attempting g g they don't want to do. We can't to develop two buildings at clean up anything." Lafayette and Laurel streets. See Our Complete 20-50%Deborah Hilbert of the Plann- Wheaton said the commission Selection of Rings, ing Department said the district can reject some paint color was chosen after a six-month Pendants, Chains,. Earrin s study, including an architec- Bracelets and Charms . . .B. .OFF ! tural survey of the area. She Estate Jewelry Sale said the borders were chosen Friday,June 7 and because all the buildings were Saturday, June 8 (� m• ` x Where the Finest is Affardahie Salem , City ofces will have. direct acc By JOHN LAIDLER About $265,000 of the total in. ment has two processors. A ing. The processor itself also News Staff itial costs (they don't include small one is hooked up to two serves as a terminal. SALEM — The city's , new yearly maintenance) are being terminals in the department and A third processor will be in the computer system has arrived. funded through two bonds the ci- to two terminals in the next door Assessor's office, along with a Most of the necessary equip- ty took out last year. About Treasurer's Department. Even- terminal. The processor will be ment for the $347,000 system is $75,000 of the costs came from tually, it will be linked to the of- hooked up to two terminals in in place, according to Data Pro- leftover funds the city had from fice of the parking clerk, behind the next door Collector's office cessing Director Joanne H. another matter. the police station. and a terminal in Personnel. Jiadosz. She said the electrical The major electrical work A second processor is located The same processor will be work now must be done in order that must now be done is the lay- in the Planning Department. It connected to a processor in the to place the system on line. ing of hard wire between One will connect to terminals in the mayor's office. The mayor will City officials last fall approv- Salem Green and City, Hall,, Purchasing and Water Depart- also have a smaller wordpro- ed agreements to acquire a new Jiadosz said. The hard wire ments and to a printer in plann- cessor. The mayor's processor system that will replace the pre- hook-up will provide direct links sent Sperry Univac 90.30 between the different depart- Briefly system, which is considered ments and the data processing obsolete. center, which is at One Salem ofhenc city's departmew system willent heads Green.ive most Wiring will also be installed Baker's Island tour Diabetes Association "on line capability," meaning within the two buildings,connec- SALEM—The Essex Institute SALEM — Nancy Fennessey they will be supplied with their ting the terminals in the dif- and Friends of Salem Maritime R.N., will speak to the North own terminals to enter informa- ferent departments with localiz- invite the public to join them on Shore Diabetes Association tion. Presently, the Data Pro- ed processors. The processors, an excursion to Baker's Island meeting today on "Asser- cessing Department enters all central information units, are Saturday, June 22, departing at tiveness — How to talk to your the information. being used rather than having 9 a.m. from Central Wharf in doctor," at Salem Hospital. The city selected Ecco Con- one main computer frame, as is Salem and returning at 3 p.m. In addition to-a 2 p.m. session sulting of Pittsburgh to provide the case now. Individuals should bring a Pic- in the M-4 conference room, the the software for the system. Ec- The processors form a 'net- nic lunch to the family outing. association will meet at 7:30 co is providing the software work, all linked to the computer The institute will provide p.m. in the M-4 Auditorium. The (programs), training city room at the Data Processing dessert and beverages.A guided Diabetes Association meetings, employees and converting data Department, which Jiadosz tour of the island is included. held on the first Thursday of from the old system to the new calls the "guts of the system." Charge for members is $10; every month, are open all one for a cost of $165,000. In the computer room are a $12 for non-members. Early diabetics and their families and The city is acquiring the hard- large processor, a console, two re istration is advised. Space is friends. ware, or equipment, from Data disk drives, a tape drive,printer limited. Point of San Antonio,Texas,at a and card reader. price of$181,750. The Data Processing Depart- GS leaders' banquet Richelieu opens camp SALEM — The Girl Scout SALEM '— The Sa'lem leaders from Salem are plan- Richelieu Club will spend its V Fr-ch.min, ONTREAL MAGIC—3 DAYS ing an end-of-the-year banquet June meeting this year,as every Nntown Queen Elizabeth Note;sight"wing In rural Quebec Province;an for 6 p.m:June 12 at Roosevelt's Year, preparing the Handicap- Downtown ntaantain i., ,e,near and nave.3 meal.. ,ane Yi.`119 p,. Restaurant. Any leader in- Ped Children s Camp for the W terested in attending should con- summer season. REFREE CATSKILLS On Wednesday, June 19, from tact Joan Rogers forDAYS reservations. early afternoon until dark, Z4-999 l-,t twin...The poke end glitter of Grossinger's Richelieu members will be Res+s_rt t meln�stn==ei;iti<s and entertainment, tour Westt.six meals. veuewse 4 nwve r i ...-� _.:.�. ._ _ . ...:-._ ...;.�-_. ,., -._.,.. , _Irv-:-yr •^crt-4n<..; `aw- - .. '� .,• *r sd%l ' ' More Salem ,news on Pag a 31 -' •�•^ . ' �� THE SALEM MASS., EVENING NEWSPHURSDAY MAY Is• 1985 � ' 13 Appeal Board `disapproves Based on `densityFy ' L�fa ����� S�X}�� a,t� y Lceet concdolen defeatedYaiL n By JOHN O CONNELL ale ;and, David Jacobaonofa kl About 30 neighbors from Appeals Board Chairman with the project. The outward ., that any alternative was better News Staff Salem planned to move the car Lafayette and,ILaurel"streets James B. Hacker also said the ',.' appearances SALEM — For the second ., riage house into the'sRaceroc came o the public hearing; and of the carriage than the empty house:- time in two years, neighborhood '.' ;cupled now::by a e'sp W oc-` o Plan g, developers hadn't presented a house and the Victorian mansion --- I., P PPonents :of `aha ' out- legitimate . hardship for the would not be changed when the ;' ••; I m very Impressed with the opposition has killed a,plan"to ,greenhouse,' to the large, . 'numbered supporters by about a- variances they requested on lot',; buildings were converted, he stepsahe developer has taken to turn a large,decaying Lafayette Victorian home at the.corner of 3.2,,margin::,Two years ago,, width, sideyard requirements. said. . pacify the neighbors,"said Scott Street home and its•carriage ;Lafayette, and Laurel',:streets„ar;`inother developer was forced to and a buffer zone. The Historical Commission Y Charnas, a board.member sup- house into a multiunit con ' •and .also build a new:structure +'#{>.withdraw a similar plan because .. !!Maytie they could meet some sent a letter saying the project porting the proposal."If we wait dominium project. containing,10:townhouse' con ;:`. o t h e a v y n e t g h b o r h o o d.; ''of:these requirements with a `would be included in the:propos ; for someone to come along with The developers promised ;to , dominiums in the back yard , opposition -, smaller development,” he said. ed Heritage Troll if it was '','a(plan for)athree-family house clean up what has become he The .of Cit,_whlch had the ap «�' Belisle's .plan managed to ''The petition itself,the concept, approved.. there, we're going to be waiting eyesore" : and highlighte the g iproval of City Planner'Gerard 4 allay most of the neighborhood I have no problem with." The neighbors who supported a long time." historical value of the .Kavanaugh, :Plinning;k Board , ; concerns about"'parking ' and .r Belisle whose contracting ' the,plan for the most part said .,' Belisle said his purchase of neighborhood by fixing'up the ' Chairman Walter B.:Power and ai;traffic.by moving.the entrance company restored the steeple to they were fed up with the the property, ,now owned of home and carriage house at 260 the Historical Commission-,' fail to the 30-space parking lot from# the First Parish Church in Man deterioration of the present site.: Joseph Petraskiewiez will Lafayette St., the but the Appeals , ed to receive the Ifours.positive Laurel,,, Street= to Lafayette cheater and also did the restore-'' ;'Marie Chretien of 9 Linden St. >pend on his abilityde• of density problems thebecause- it yotea .net. 1.a 'a y for the ,y Street, but many neighbors still tion work. on Boston's Exeter •,.said young to develop, { I of density problems the 19-unit .'variances'' requested:"'Belisle ;'objected to. turnip ' another Y g people were hanging but he said after the meeting i i I project would create. said he would be back with G'home- into a condominium Street Theater, said he was hop- ,around in the back of the empty that "I don't know what the Ap• I The developers, George Bell another plan for the alta. ,' development ' mg to improve the historic house and starting fights inside peals Board wants, whether it's character of the neighborhood of it, and other neighbors said fewer units or what." � !IMC AD F �: • e 'i � city all'. roof repairs tae > ii dls ls�es � , - "`� l � SALEM — A contractor has 'ting and refurbishing of the City enough that only an inch and a E! _ been selected by the city to Council chambers and the half of its wooden beams are sit- undertake' extensive repairs to mayor's office. ting on brick supporting piers. tteacher's �' t x"�r the roof at City Hall. Munroe said Professional. The building inspector salct it 4 L Public Property Director whose bid totals S • c• p Y 9,190, will presets ne f nir eliate dans ° f ,�1 William H. Munroe said Pr`afes• need about a mnnrh fn nmm�ln« e _ ._71 t', IN LOCAL NEWS TODAV B ................12:plan sparks everly develo Beverly .. concerns in Salem raises questions Just a passing dream Danvers................14 Marblehead..........15: — Page 11 — Page 12 — Page 13 Pulse...............16,1? „ LOCAL NEWS THE SALEM, MASS.,EVENING NEWS _ FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1985 .9- Salem heats u over historic ditstrictplan p By JOHN LAIDLER Despite the objections of Mar- the strict requirements on prop. Centorino said his general im- Ward 4 Councilor Leonard F. and subsidiary structures. News Staff tineau, who is not a member of erty owners that come with be- pression was that the commis- O'Leary said he was generally , The 36 buildings include 24 the committee, the panel voted ing in an historical district. sion acted reasonably and that supportive of the plan for the SALEM — Proponents of a 2.1 to report the proposal out to „ the district functioned well. new district but would like to residential, five office, two inns new Lafayette Street historic I have a piece of property in and a church, a chapel, a syno- the full council with a favorable Salem," said McCabe, who said "There aren't too many cities see some of the side streets off the district continue to t face an recommendation. he would not want to have to in the country with the opportu- Lafayette included. of gthe Public Libraryrmer thand the_ branch uphill battle after their plan Y Thursday drew renewed fire But Martineau made clear he gain approval from the Histori nity to have an historical dis. City Planner Gerard Kava- unoccupied Ives Greenhouse. from Ward 5 Councilor Jean will wage a battle against the cal Commission just to change trict," he said. "This is some- naugh replied that "we wanted Of the 33 residential buildings Guy J. Martineau. plan when it reaches the council the color of his house, or put up thing Salem should be ,proud to concentrate on a smaller g floor and said he expects sup- a fence. of." area," and added Lafayette or units, 22 are owner-occupied. 'the9pe ple in can that seectionoof �orsrt oif heyfellow wa t his votes n HarriCommission s said that her exper e rience ence He added that "everything we by Street lot"is of people." Harris said 1845 seen 45to 1969, anthe d representfrom the Ward 5 wake up before it's too their issues. was that although many of do in government in some ways he area could be expanded at a only remaining cluster of late late, Martineau told the Coun- 6 requires a balancing of freedom cil Community Development Also voicing opposition to the those in the present Historical and tyranny." In this case, he later date. Victorian homes in the city, h Committee he remains dead set plan was Ward 6 Councilor District didn't like having to go said, "we're restraining some of The proposed district would according to Harris. against the plan, which was de. George P. McCabe, who cast before the board themselves, he rights people traditionally include 36 buildings with La. The district would include veloped jointly by the Historical the sole committee vote against he vast majority were happy to enjoy over private property" fayette Street frontage, in addi- three blocks along Lafayette, Commission and the Planning a favorable recommendation. be in the district. but with the interests of the tion to a carriage house at 4 from Holly and Leach Streets to Board. McCabe said he objected to Councilor at large Joseph M. public in mind. Laurel St. and a few garages Forest and Clifton Avenue. 10 THE SALEM,MASS.,EVENING NEWS-FRIDAY,JULY 12,1985. District Court Salem ❑Roy M.Ortins,20,of 46 Har- ris St., Peabody, admitted to SALEM—James R.Kelleher, sufficient facts to have a charge 21,of 42 Locust St., Marblehead, of driving to endangel•, vn was. found guilty Thursday of Margin Street,Salem,March 31, breaking onto several buildings continued without a finding for on the campus of Salem State one year: He was assessed $lOQ College and setting several costs and $15 for the victim fires. witness fund. Judge David T. Doyle con- ❑ A pre-trial conference is tinued disposition of the case to scheduled Aug. 8 for George_J. July 25 pending the receipt of a Queenan, 33, of 52 Rainbow Ter- ;? �s pre-sentencing investigation race, Salem, who is charged rz 'report by the probation depart- with leaving the scene of an ac- � 4 ment which is expected to in- cident, on Rainbow Terrace, elude psychiatric evaluations May 16. _ from officials at two hospitals ❑ A default warrant was • 'er5 where Kelleher has been treated issued for the arrest of James T. since his arrest. Kallelas, III, 21, of 61 Mayfair He was charged with breaks Road, Peabody, who failed to into dormitories and ad- appear in court to answer a a= ministrative offices at the col- charge of assault and battery on ' lege on March 23, April 10, and a police officer, on River Drive, April 11, and with burning items Danvers, June 18. in those buildings. ❑ Jon R. Bouchard, 17, of 117 -. In other court cases: Lafayette St., Salem, was found ❑ A pre-trial conference is guilty of breaking and entering i • iii scheduled Aug. 13 for Raymond into motor vehicles, on Apple Spurling, 59, of 129 River St., Road, Beverly, June 2. He was Haverhill, who is charged with sentenced to 18 months in the operating after revocation of his house of correction, suspended license, on Route 95, Topsfield, with probation for. two years May 19. provided he enter a residential gm ` O- A pre-trial conference is alcohol and drug rehabilitation a u b� scheduled Aug. 23 for Stephen J. program. r xy ! Scott, 19,of 75 Pine Treet Drive, ❑ A pre-trial conference is Hamilton, who is charged with scheduled Aug. 22 for Charles A. The driver of this car Ronald W. Blanchette, 19, of 230 Jef- about 9:40 p.m. Firefighters were called to wash down gasoline being a minor in possession of Paul, 27, of 7 Lindsell St., alcohol and falsifying a motor Saugus, who is charged with ferson Ave., Salem, was charged with drunk driving Thursday leaking from the parked car. Blanchette was treated at Salem e vehicle document, on Cedar assault and battery, a Folly night after his car struck a parked car on Jefferson Avenue Hospital for minor injuries. rneseiemn�,ixo-k warms eo Street, Wenham, June 9. Pond Road, Beverly, May 14. ❑ Scott A. Huber, 21, of 8 ❑ John F. Molligi, 19, of 15 Michael Road, Beverly, was Grant St., Beverly, was found dan er, (,pADl� Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL, SALEM. MASS. 01970 744-45 80 July 17, 1985 Councilor Joseph Centorino City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Joe: Attached is a set of petitions and letters from Salem residents in favor of the Lafayette Street Historic District. Each Councilor will get a copy of this package at Thursday night's Council meeting. We would appreciate any remarks you could make to draw your colleagues' attention to the fact" that there is a great deal of community support - for this proposal. (rl nlc t6u/ SUPP6,4 . Sincerely, Annie C. Harris Chairman s r WE, Thpi'Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners in the Lafayette Street area, do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district along Lafayette Street from Holly and Leach Streets to Forest and Clifton Avenues, and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above. SIGNED: Date Name Address it iy7 a4 .M 1�63 L I Q = 6Z a c -7- /5= ds 1i WE, Tlie Undersigned, Residents and property Owners in the Lafayette Street area, do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district along Lafayette Street from Holly and Leach Streets to Forest and Clifton Avenues and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above. SIGNED: Date Name Address ✓`Jan .17 32 i //JJ LL i r ; r / i 1 � -67 - 71 0" dul-- �a VE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners in the Lafayette Street area, do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district along Lafayette Street from Holly and Leach Streets to Forest and Clifton Avenues and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above. SIGNED: - Date Name Address Z 7 A �Y`1z 30 , NA1 �JA14AIV T n 4 Zzz/ Afit WE, The Undersigned, Residents and Property Owners in the Lafayette Street .area, do hereby state that we are in favor of the establishment of a local historic district along Lafayette Street from Holly and Leach Streets to Forest and Clifton Avenues, and do hereby petition the Salem City Council to adopt an ordinance pertaining to the above. SIGNED: Date Name Address lc RICHARD A. WINER, D. M. D. 249 LAFAYETTE STREET SALEM. MASS. 01970 TELEPHONE 744-5241 May 13 , 1985 Mr. Jean-Guy Martineau 89 Leach Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Martineau: I have received information on the Salem Historical Commission' s interest in preserving the historical and architectural integrity of the houses within a section of Lafayette Street. As a native of Salem and long-time property owner in this vicinity, I am very much in favor of the plan set forth by the Historical Commission. We are aware of the historical tradition of Salem and its attrac- tion to tourists . I believe that it is essential to preserve this historical tradition particularly as it applies to homes built during the late 19th century. Please lend your support to the proposal of creating an Historical District along Lafayette Street as our future depends upon main- taining the integrity of our historical past. Very truly yours , Richard A. Winer , D.M.D. RAW: jat / cc:. Salem Historical Commission l Historic OFFICE AT OLD TORT' HALL 054y(s , lem ineorporated POST' OFFICE BOX 865 SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 / PHONE (617) 745-0799 July 15 , 1985 Salem City Council City Hall — 1st floor 93 Washington Street Salem , MA 01970 Re : Proposal for Lafayette Street Historic District Dear City Council Members : Historic Salem heartily supports the proposal to make a new Historic District in the Lafayette Street area . History has clearly shown that the creation of such districts has been a very effective tool for preserving and improving an area ' s architectural stock and for improving a community ' s image . We feel that such action is particularly appropriate for this area because it is a major entrance to the city and because of the need to protect the area ' s few remaining significant , pre-fire houses . Re pectfully , . (7James L. Kearney President Historic Salem, Inc . /sab "to Preserve Historic Sites,Buildings and objects, and to work for the education of the community in the true value of the same." L If j STACEY McDERMET ASSOCIATES RESTORATION&REUSE ARCHITECTURE [SALEM L��-^i V r175 ESSEX STREET MALL p[SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 1 5 ���a5(617)7454969 1 PLANNING DEPT. July 12, 1985 Salem City Council City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Proposed Lafayette Street Historic District Dear Councillors: I am writingin support of - pp the proposed designation of a por- tion of Lafayette Street as an historic district. Lafayette street contains the greatest concentration of Vic- a torian houses in Salem, each home complimenting the other, and designation as a district will help insure theirP reser- vation, as well as the preservation of a very attractive area of Salem. Designation as a district protects owners ' invest- ments in their homes from detrimental n al work in the district. Homeowners' support for the City's present historic districts has been well illustrated by the numerous requests for expan- sion of the existing districts. Lafayette street is also one of the main entrances into the City, and is by far the most attractive entrance. Designa- tion as an historic district will help to preserve the at- tractiveness of this entrance as Salem tries to present its best face to visitors. Historic districts have many benefits, not only to those res- idents fortunate enough to be living within the districts, but also to all other residents of the City. For these rea- sons I strongly support the creation of the Lafayette His- toric District. Ver Truly You , Staley cDermet, AIA SM/sb i OFFICE AT OLD TOWN HALL fflm istofic kl:q M incorporated • POST OFFICE BOX 865 SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 / PHONE (617) 745-0799 s +jf July 15 , 1985 1 ` r Mayor Anthony Salvo City Hall— 2nd floor 93 Washington Street Salem , MA 01970 Re : Proposal for Lafayette Street Historic District Dear Mayor Salvo : Historic Salem applauds the proposal to make a new historic district in the Lafayette Street area . History has clearly shown that the creation of such districts has been a very effective tool for preserving and improving an area ' s architectural stock and for improving a community ' s image . We feel that such action is particularly appropriate for this area because it is a major entrance to the city and because of the need to protect the area ' s few remaining significant , pre—fire houses . Respectfully , J roes L . Keay es dtl��Glrr Historic Salem, nc . /sab '7o preserve Historic Sites,Buildings and objects, and to work for the education of the community in the true value of the same." 1 O' ya lY �Oly• O�� CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS ANTHONY V. SALVO .AVO. June 10, 1985 To The City Council City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council: Enclosed herewith is a proposed Ordinance regarding the establishment of a local historic district on Lafayette Street. The district would encompass three blocks - with Holly and Leach Streets as the northern boundary and Forest and Clifton Avenues as the southern -- boundary. City Planner Gerry Kavanaugh has been' working with the Planning Board and the Historical Commission on this proposal to protect the properties and structures located within the proposed district. Many of these buildings are architecturally and historically significant Victorian homes. In fact, these properties are the City' s finest collection of late Victorian architecture. In addition, Lafayette Street is one of our major entranceways into the City. As a result, its quality and architecture merit our attention. An informal neighborhood meeting was held over the past several months to solicit input from property owners. In addition, the Historical Commission recently held a public hearing to discuss the proposed district. From the responses of property owners, it appears that there is substantial support for the district. Attached, in addition to the proposed Ordinance, are a map of the proposed district, and a report prepared by the Planning Department and Historical Commission regarding the proposed district and its history for your review. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Anthony V. Salvo Mayor j, \o -31 \4�8 ,,A 61 r A65 55 'R 670 ZA C46,-, 9 !4 C3 �i:� T 64 A IA5 452 ,.4 9, t '6 P 7%4 E'A 42 94 A AV .I .., - 1� a ki 50 --w I�V' -7 Am �%9 r—k% 46 4, AV 51� 0 ZA. -%NEW 6, t AO At V 2!0 2.0 0�- "<�), January 17, 1985 S9 Possible boundaries for tc, ;00 proposed Lafayette St. �VP 2iz Historic District Note: These boundaries are 7, strictly preliminary. Y 40 At X F lb F1 CITY OF SALEM • FIRST PASSAGE In the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty-five.- An Ordinance relative to the Establishment of the Lafayette Street 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 Commission,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 provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40C,has con. ducted 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,structures,or sites to be included in the proposed Lafayette ,Street Historic District as provided in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C; and WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Salem hasdetermined that the Salem Historical Commission has held a public hearing at least sixty days after transmitting its report on the proposed Lafayette Street Historical District to the Planning Board of the City of Salem and to the Massachusetts Historical Commissioq pursuant to due notice, all 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 submitted a final report with its recom. mendations, a map of the proposed Lafayete Street 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 Lafayette Street 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 II There is hereby established under the provisions of the Historic Districts Act, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C and under the provisions of the Historic Districts Ordinance of Salem, an Historic District to be known as the Lafayette Street Historic District,which district shall include all the land and buildings bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of Lafayette and Leach Streets; , Thence running easterly by said centerline of Leach Street to the intersec- tion of thebortherly projection of the easterly lot line of 241 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 241 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 245-247 Lafayette Street; Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 245-247 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 245-247 Lafayette Street;\. Thence running southerly by the easterly lot lines of 245-259 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 255.259 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 255-259 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 261-263 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 261-263 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Willow Avenue; Thence running easterly by said centerline of Willow Aveue to the norther- ly projection of the easterly lot line of 265-267 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by the easterly lot lines of 265-271 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue; Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue to the westerly side line of Summit Avenue; Thence running southerly by said westerly side line of Summit Avenue to the southerly lotline of 26 Summit Avenue; - Thence running westerly of said southerly lot line of 26 Summit Avenue to the easterly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 277 Lafayette Street to the eastern lot line of 281 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 281 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 281 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by said southerly lot line of 281 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 285 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 285 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Ocean Avenue; Thence running easterly by said centerline of Ocean Avenue to the nor- therly projection of the easterly lot line of 287-291 Lafayette Street; Thence running generally southerly by the rear lot lines of 287.291 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 293 Lafayette Street; Thence running southerly by the easterly lot lines of 293-301 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 303 Lafayette Street; Thence running generally southerly by the rear lot lines of 303 Lafayette Street to the easterly lot line of 1 Clifton Avenue; Thence running southerly by said easterly lot line of 1 Clifton Avenue to the _ centerline of Clifton Avenue; Thence running westerly by.said centerline of Clifton Avenue, crossing Lafayette Street, to the intersection of the centerline of Forest Avenue and the southerly projection of the western lot line of 310 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot line of 310 Lafayette Street to the southerly lot line of 302 Lafayette Street; Thence running westerly by,said southerly lot line of 302 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 302 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot lines of 302,300 and 292.296 Lafayette.Street and 47 Ocean Avenue to the centerline of Ocean Avenue; Thence running westerly by said centerline of Ocean Avenue to the southerly projection of the westerly lot line of 284 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by said westerly lot line of 284 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 278 Lafayette Street; Thence running generally northerly by the rear lot lines of 278 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 274 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot lines of 274, 270, 266.268 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 266 Lafayette Street; Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 266 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 262 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by said westerly lot line of 262 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Laurel Street; Thence running westerly by said centerline of Laurel Street to the souther- ly projection of the westerly lot line of 256 Lafayette Street; Thence running generally northerly by the rear lot lines of 256 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 248 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by the westerly lot lines of 248, 244, and 242 Lafayette Street to the northerly lot line of 242 Lafayette Street; Thence running easterly by said northerly lot line of 242 Lafayette Street to the westerly lot line of 238 Lafayette Street; Thence running northerly by said westerly lot line of 238 Lafayette Street to the centerline of Holly Street; Thence running easterly by said centerline of Holly Street to the point of beginning. The boundaries of said district are established as shown on the attached map entitled"Lafayette Street Historic District'.which map is made apart of this Ordinance. Section III The establishment of the Lafayette Street 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. 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 Lafayette Street Historic District Ordinance, with the exception that the authority of the Commission shall be limited to exterior architectural features within the Lafayette Street Historic District which are subject to view from all 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 June 13, 1985 Motion to table defeated Referred to the Committee on Community Development In City Council July 18, 1985 Adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 1 nay,0 absent. ATTEST: JOSEPHINE R.FUSCO,City Clerk July 24, 1985 ?!3K/Ps' MA � ®.. TEMPORAMSEMICES.. HIM 16 Front St.,Solem,Mau.01970 Batik Second Moor 744-7060 M Egral Opponrrniry Emplayx portunity Employer. E OWINGso in business we NURSING available. . PERATOR/ ASSISTANTS r week. Mon.-Fri., 4-9, Full and Part Time or operator experience Shifts Available Hours: IER/ 3 p.m.-11 p.m.,4 p.m.-9 p.m., + ATOR 11 p.m.-7 a.m. ience preferred but will New starting rate lary commensurate with effective August I , 15.20 per hour Comprehensive benefit program including cile daily cash, bank fully paid Bay State Health Insurance with etc. Auto experience prescription coverage. patience helpful. Salary Apply in person - ass experience. Please BEVERLY NURSING.HOME 40 Heather Street TOYOTA Beverly, MA ANVERS is EOE 330 E DONE Due to our continuous growth at Eastern technologies, Ltd., we are seeking to fill TION WORK several positions in the following areas: p GENERAL MECHANICS ANDLING (experienced) GENERAL MECHANICS E WORK (willing to train) AUTOMOTIVE PAINTERS n Interview (experienced) th an assignment! WELDERS Is available for those (experienced) transportation and Apply in person at EASTERN TECHNOLOGIES LTD. license or social security '2350 Turnpike Street NDAY-FRIDAY Route 114 :222p.m�J�L/��//��• Middleton/N. Andover line POMV.-`�® M Eggal Oppom,niy Employer AM SERVICES t.,Salem,Moa.01970 r 744.7060 peMniry fmPlorrr ' rHiring MachinistsBABCO industries Inc. has ope- nings in thefollowing areas: Jig Bore Operators — Experience ERS should include close tolerance proto- type work in the aircraft component business. 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DEFRIKIN TRADING POtS Qn iT.O Foiiier Street,Peabody MA 010011: E # Opportunity Employer s'apart time opening !Cas counselor.at„our 5hi Training ptogiom _ fiunicatlon skills and " "ground requlsed.'�,. NOW �}�j- G ply in person ati •CAFETERIA,, f • SPORTING O "part time • SHOE DEPT., parttime Five' Applicationntoken daily.Apply to dept majCMS SAYINGS BANK - -Peabody, MA139 Endicott S 1yy Page 4_-NORTH SHORE:SUNDAY-F.ebruary,3, 1985 culture shock with a wen eance Continued&am Page 3 . and break up a party,and tell peo- evicted from an apartment on ple to stop having a good time, Leach Street. Six students had ¢ i c a= , says Capt. Paul Murphy of the been living in an apartment that €. Salem Police. "You don't like it,,i .,rr. .. was,by most accounts,clean and �-� 4 �` � ,. � they don't like it, no one likes it. + " But ou've.got to do it." I� well-tended. But neighbors com- „4�, "'� �`,},f � � y plained that the students staged " }" 4 '' - * It's also a tough situation be- loud parties and illegally parked their cars on the street. ,,, � r �'4 `� �` cause these parties sometimes expand to include 300 to 400 revel- e Several neighbors signed a ers,spilling out into the street,he petition urging their eviction.The t says,and that section of the city is landlord brought the case before r patrolled at night by a single,one- the Appeals Board,seeking a per- y, officer cruiser. Reinforcements mit to allow the students to stay. But a group of angry neighbors are needed to break up a party— also at the meeting argued. _ and they are often not available ' because of more important calls against the permit, saying it elsewhere in the city. Besides, ;ould set a precedent that would _. z - _ -• wwhen the police leave, the art be the first step toward "the des- - p party " often reconvenes. traction of Salem as a place for •' Noise is not the neighbors'only our families to settle and live." _o "i'-» ' s • �a gripe, however. They also com- The landlord's request was de t w " ^ C * plainaboutbroken beer bottles vied, and the students were r and other trash dumped on their forced out of the apartment, "' 3 = "It would have been opening a " " '� '� a lawns; stray partygoers-urinat- Pandora's Box, been pens ll � d ing in their yards; fights in the q y, streets. and given carte blanche for any , landlord to come in and seek a r> - Tom Berube keeps a small col- " - lection of color Polaroids chro- special permit," says Ward 5 Councilor Martineau, who alsoWieling the bottles and other re- lives on Leach Street and who SALEM STATE COLLEGE has 5,418 under- or find off-campus housing.The college estimates sidue that result from the parties graduate students and only 600 dormitory spaces. 1,700 students live in off-campus apartments. at the apartment building spoke in favor of the neighbors' As a result,students either commute from home door. Other net bots have suxt petition. g- "We weren't trying to be cru- gested gathering the trash and sadershere.Allwewantedwasto "Salem ... is only ignoring the ditioning," says Marilyn Mys- Avenue, and Lafayette Street, dumping it in the yards of the let the boys stay," says Paula problems of the college's students liwy, who lives across the street especially the apartment build- landlords who own the buildings. who must find off-campus hous- from a student apartment ings at 233 and 193-195. Marilyn Mysliwy even invited a Donaldson of Marblehead, who P p has owned the Leach Street house ing,"wrote Salem State Log edi- building. landlord to stay in her front bed- with her husband David for the for John Fitzgerald in a recent " Long-time residents of the On a recent sunny afternoon, room for a weekend—complete last six ears.The own no other editorial that deplored city resi- neighborhoods around Salem apartmentdes at 95drawnLafayette. in Two the kind of noise so e says he has y Y dents'use of"stereotypically de- g apartment at dr Lafayette. Two the kind of noise she says she has ` rental properties in Salem.- , Yp� Y State complain that they used to of the three bedrooms are nicely to live with: The Donaldson'house has two rogative language in describing- know-who lived next door; now furnished with beds and wall- large apartments; the one the S.S:C. students:" their neighbors are a faceless• hangings. The third bedroom Neighbors also complain of the I lived in has four bed- Tim McDermott, a sophomore stream of college students—who, sports a more casual decor: mat- . shortage,of parking spots on the rooms.They say they were espe- from Braintree who lives on they argue, don't much care ab- tresses and rock-star posters. A street, andbf students who leave cially careful about renting to stu- Leach Street,is worried the evic- out the neighborhood they live in:. giant American flag hangs on the their cars anywhere—in front of dents — running a credit check tion might set a precedent en- Mary Jane Vaillancourt, who living room wall. Rent for the driveways in crosswalks; in and visiting the property monthly couraging neighbors to try to lives on one of the side streets that small apartment is 600 per spots reserved for doctors and „ — and will give the evicted stu- evict him—even though he says branch off Lafayette, recalls month,.of including utilities. funeral homes. dents a ';glowing reference." he and his three roommates lead admonishing a student who had But many students resent the "It seemed that the neighbors a quiet life in their apartment. helped raise a ruckus one night. One of the three sophomore caricature they say neighbors men who lives there.admits that wanted to make an example of "It's already hard enough to "•You wouldn't do that in your the building is,often the scene of haveof them—the beer-swilling us," she says. "At the meeting . find an-apartment around here, . own home;' I said to him.' `You parties, but says no neighbors miscreants straight out of, they,were quite adamant that. especially if you're a guy and wouldn't do that to your parents. "Animal House." even if there had been three flight especially if you're an athlete,be- , have ever complained directly to g pe Y y So why do you do it to us. This is him; he does recall the police "Between studying and going . Attendants living there or three cause people think athletes are our home." visiting., "I can see where they .to classes and working to earn : other people who weren't sill-, the ones who party all the time," When college students get away might call the police at two in the enough money to live on,we don't dents they still would have pro- says McDermott, a cartography from home for the first time,they morning,"he says,"but not at ll, have much time left for par- tested,because there was no head major and member of the soccer tend to cut loose a bit. But some not when we're just getting tying," says David Barcelau, a of the household to take responsi- team. neighbors think they cut loose too started." business major from Lynn who III bility." "Our coach had to help us find much and too often; one de- lives off-campus with a room- The Donaldsons are now look- this place." scribesthe noise they make as"a Although the loudest and row- mate in Salem. ing for new tenants to rent the rumble you can hear building diest parties tend to happen at thebeginning and end of the school "No one's ever had to tell meto apartments, and are being care- `�,hile city officials may wor- through the night." be quiet,"says Jeannie Hartnett, £ul not to rent to more than two ♦♦ ry most about code viola- Certain streets and buildings year,ended s complaints police least a senior from Stoneham who unrelated people."The whole stu- tions,many neighbors have more have earned a reputation for loud, p p splits the $580 monthly rent of a dent housing situation in Salem is immediate concerns — the nui- late-night parties. In Ward 7: two student parties: on Friday Salem apartment with a room- a mess," Paula Donaldson says. sances of noise and parking. Forest Avenue, Linden Avenue, night at Roslyn Street,and Satur- mate. She also works 20 hours a The eviction on Leach Street "In the summertime the noise Wisteria Street and West Avenue. day night at 193-195 Lafayette. week. `In fact,I had to ask one of left many other off-campus stu- gets so bad, we close the storm In Ward 5: Holly Street, Leach "It's a tough situation because my neighbors to turn down the dents angered and confused. windows and turn on the air con- Street, Roslyn Street, Summit you really-don't like to go in there stereo once so I could study." 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"With man of the absentee- reports of rowdy, disturbing-the landlords, students are over- peace parties; city officials con- charged and everyone suffers, cerned about code violations and - r, « �.� ,F � says Dr. Winston Thompson7 unsafe apartments; and students ; �; sk t e t vice-president of student ser- concerned about where they're s vices. "They're paying substan- going to live,and whether they'll tial fees for substandard situa- beeWCted. 1-4 "It's the single most serious x � _ tions." problem now facing the city of But there is little, if anything, th e college can do about this. Salem," says Ward 5 Councilor " ' § <. _^ , _`'" Thep can offer advice and help Jean-Guy Martineau, whose '� � °� ��' � ° �+ ,„ `' � students find apartments, but i ward includes many student „! they cannot keep track of land- neighborhoods. He says more + • lords. They cannot provide on- than half the calls he receives ` ' site supervision.They cannot en- from constituents are complaints 4; a z x, � #1. force any curfews. about students. 4• ' �z t " t "Once a student signs'a lease, It is a problem with a simple �� a ��- there's nothing we can do," says cause—too many people and not f Peter Mazareas, vice-president enough space — but no simple of external affairs and develop- answer. .t ment. "I don't honestly know what the So the student often has little solution is,if there is any at all," �, choice. says Salem Building Inspector " Picture this scenario,one that, Richard McIntosh. according to students and offi- But the city recently took the `"' t cials alike, occurs frequently. offensive. A few weeks ago, ' Two students need a place to live several students were evicted and find atwo-bedroom apart- from their off-campus apartment ment for $600_a month, a price following complaints by neigh- iyfthat,at the time,seems manage- bors.The eviction was one results 1W�� able. of a stepped-up enforcement I� But after the first month or so, effort by city officials, who are rf i that rent seems too high; they're extra-sensitive to housing viola- having trouble keeping out of the tions in the wake of last summer's ;,!N �II red.So they take in another room- fatal rooming house fire in Be- {;{ =g mate, maybe two. Suddenly verly. they're not paying $300 a month And underlying all this debate " " each,but$150 each.And so what if is one lingering question: Can the they have to line up for the bath- city and the college learn to live room in the morning? Now they with each other? Yes, say the can afford lunch. generals on both sides. The sol- "The only way you can swing it diers in the field, however, have is to slip another kid in,"says one their doubts. student who has,unbeknownst to "You wouldn't believe what t his landlord, an extra lodger in they do in the street," says Tom .......� , his apartment. . Berube, who lives next to an This doubling and tripling up in apartment building filled with apartments may save some students and notorious for its par- ,• money for students, but it con- ties."I feel bad that the kids need ` ' f cerns city officials and neighbors. a place to live, but enough is Under Salem's zoning ordinance, enough alread g y." ¢ .� ;,�;"` . �• no more than two unrelated peo- "I resent the way some people ple are permitted to live together pigeonhole students as doing this "I RESENT THE WAY some people pigeonhole Jeannie Hartnett and David Bareeleau, agree. in one dwelling unit. or doing that," says Tara Libriz- students as doing this or that, says Tara Librizzi "No one's ever had to tell me to be quiet," says Since last July's fatal Elliott zi, a theater arts major from (holding books),who shares an off-campus apart- Hartnett. Chambers rooming house fire in Western Massachusetts who lives ment with a roommate. Her friends (at right), Beverly, city officials have been with a roommate in a Salerno j . . _ a especially concerned about hous- apartment. "It's unfair, because _ u � x. ing and fire safety code viola- a lot of"students, have lifestyles tions. Their concern was further that don't pertain to those g raised last fall, when Salem stereotypes." State's off-campus housing f - f '• office, which keeps listings of The basic problem is this: %,y ,` E t1 -available apartments, put up From 1965 to 1985,the num e posters urging landlords and her of undergraduate students at homeowners who had rooms to Salem State jumped from 1,600 tof spare to sign up with the listing 5,418; the number of availableservice and rent their rooms to apartments did not increase _ ` students. In response, city offi- proportionately. _ -• "7 ?' cials complained that such unsu- In that time,Salem State grew ; j pervised renting could'madver- from a teacher's college that _ - tently place students in substan- offered only two degrees,both in dard housing; the posters" soon education, into one of the most 3 t came down. popular state colleges in Mas- ( In November, Mayor Anthony sachusetts, offering 27 degrees. • Salvo created the new city posi- Along the way, it also became a7. -a F= tion of code enforcement officer. major cultural and educational u„ i -, And for the last few weeks, in resource for the North Shore. " °"�' spectors from the health, fire, None of this, however, helped ` electrical and building depart- its popularity with the neighbors. *' ments, as well as the code enfor- Although Salem State has 5,418 tt cer, have met regularly to coor- undergraduate students (when " dinate enforcement of safety and you include graduate school and health codes. They have already continuing education that num- a m „ staged group inspections, and ber becomes 8,654),it has only 600 " hope to .further crack down on dormitory spaces. As a result, . "- overcrowding and absentee land- students must either commutelords. from their homes or find off- LAFAYETTE STREET is one of several high- hear building through the night." And they're "Ikindofliveinfearthatsome- campus housing. According to Party neighborhoods in Salem.The neighbors de- sick of it. day there will be a serious fire, college estimates, 1,700 students scribe the constant noise as "a rumble you can and we're going to find out that 10 live off-campus — not just in limited in how much it can grow. rent situation any.The number of The houses and apartment or 12 people were living in an attic Salem, but also in surrounding Consequently,the Board of Trus- available off-campus apartments buildings in the area around with only one stairway," McIn- communities like Beverly,Marb- tees has called for a planned en- is still limited— and the student Salem State were once filled with tosh says. lehead and Swampscott. rollment decrease of one percent housing market is a case study of families and children—until the The new stringent attitude of Because there is no money in each year for the next several free-market capitalism at work. students invaded. Students,after the city was in evidence recently the immediate future for new 'years.', Su*PP' ''1y is ,limited; demand is all,will pay higher rents.Many of, When several students were. dorm construction, the college is But that doesn't:help the cur-, high'•priees-rise: `' ; ' the buildings were•bought by Continued'on rage 4% i Page 2-NORTH SHORE:SUNDAY--February 3, 1985 a . . THE SHORE LINE , a� Isor-o•Bov: DO WE HAVE a SWEIETHEART Her permanent OF A DEAL FOR YOU! A�C•O.`ITE ADJUSTABLE ABLE YOUR CHOICE n,t - was temporary YCLPLI / PERMANENT WHAT??— There was Marblehead's Barbara Anderson,the mother yo 36" Reach of Proposition 2ys,trying to be serious about taxes in a column in the Boston Herald.There 4-r 5 Colors _ was her picture,looking for all the world like $ so 3 Way Clamp herhairhadbeenthesubjectofapermnottoo VALUES TO 19 long ago:"And there was the headline,saying wi t=Wft* ' jell all of us in'Massachusetts merit a "perma- GROW intent SCISSOR '' more t.neyorwhat was she rhairsylist?ng to"OhforGthat weall a e,,Ishe,.,', he ,z LIGHT t �` more money or a trip to her hair stylist? "Oh for God's.sake,, she. , i /M ti 1 said. "I haven't had a perm in my life,except for when my mother,,r ¢ �l I �pMp forced me to in grade school, and then I went straight home and' )f, 4nspit of the fact that washed it all out." he the crew tthe Hericture,she sas,was four aldscrambled up ears old.And no, Brown...24 Reach all or several paragraphs,it had nothing to do with hair."You're barking m °" up the wrong neck on this one," she said. wall or sits on a LAZA table • • 75 Lett witn ' ' PLAZA-DABETTERBUSINESSBUREAU—NorthtlD J 75 wall sort-gro a} bwb j Shore: Sunday's Taylor Armerding has won second prize for business/economic reporting in the New England Press Association's annual newspaper contest,for his front-page.>r a` story about the demise of Michaud Tours. ( 'How cantheyget away with this?"Sunday, 1,) Oct. 16, 1083). "Hooray!" the judges wrote ,P l r: about the story,calling it"thorough,interest-jI, ing, balanced and touching." In the feature,D} SOMETIMES YOUJUST story category, "Hunting for heroin" (Sun- day, Oct. 23, 1983),by Craig D. Rose, a story about Lynn's drug task force,received honor- NEED SOMEONE TO , able mention.Like the judges said,nice work, guys .ut CAMOUFLAGED SIGNS—The discussion at last week's Salem }r TALK City Council meeting had turned to signs the kind of signs that r; point visitors in the direction of tourist stops s and shopping,areas. 10, Councilor Richard Swiniuch registered a complaint about the them ,u that was at once practical and aesthetic. "Sometimes you can't see ;g SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP. the signs that are green because of the trees,and you can't see the r ones that are white because of the snow,"he,argued. "Maybe the <t Someone who can give you the benefit of years of experience city planner could look info some other color Scheme."How about helping people deal with the crises, problems, and choices fluorescent orange? Chartreuse? Hot pink -.-? ) of modern life. 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Kitchen Call............................Page 35, Sports:.,:...;.,:.....,.....:...........:,.-,Page 36 Arts&Entertainment................Page 19 Classifieds....:..........................Page 40 X01UH SEMO Su�jL D AY Vol. 8 No. 26 Sunday, February 3, 1985 108,000 circulation weekly Newsstand price 351 k� xs Culture Shock �� f_ t* In Salem, it's town vs. gown — with a vengeance - k By KEVIN COYNE , 2 � ollege students are loud, offensive, p rude and inconsiderate. They block • driveways with their cars, throw �J . beer bottles in the street, urinate on the '.. lawns,and wake the neighborhood with their `„ z loud music and all-night parties. + Or at least that's what the neighbors think. + • � -� ,. �e�� I Neighbors are grumpy, inconsiderate, in- q ytolerant and quick on the dial to the police ` station.They hog all the parking spots on the street, glare at strangers, and are moved to rage by a small party or a single beer bottle on their lawn. Or at least that's what the students think. r; It is a long-running battle—a classic town - vs.gown debate—familiar in any commun- ity that is home to a college. And in Salem, the battle has reached a level of anger and frustration that has both sides using stereotypes to defend their positions. i The battleground in Salem is the area im= mediately surrounding the state college campus,especially Lafayette Street and the r } � side streets that branch off of it—a neigh- " borhood of sprawling old houses and red- }` brick apartment buildings where long-time residents and students coha6itate under a '� _ precarious truce. Continued on page 3 . v Fiscal fitness and a the health clubs By ANDREW MIGA hen a friend told Linda Moskow that the Gloria Stevens figure salon in Marblehead was closing last December,she 3 +vfr g2 f Via.. k - hustled across town for axefund on the$315 she had paid in membership fees. £ i. But all the 34-year-old Marblehead flight attendant found was a riote on the door promising membership refunds within two weeks. "I decided to give them the two weeks,"she says. "Besides,I never . Z_ knew the manager. I didn't know who to call. I was stuck." - Now,a month and a half later, Moskow is still stuck. & I IShe's still waiting to hear from Gloria Stevens,and she's not alone • —hundreds of club members were left out in the cold when the Village Plaza salon closed with just a week's notice on Dec.14. Continued on page 36 Phone: 744-4580 Q Salem Historical Commission a ® One Salem Green, Salem, MA 01970 A April 4, 1985 ' Ms. Julie Johnson Preservation Planner 0 Massachusetts Historical Commission 80 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116 A Dear Ms. Johnson: 0 Enclosed is our Preliminary Report for the proposed Lafayette Street Historic District submitted on this date, April 4, 1985. The .Study Committee for the purpose of preparing this report consisted of the members of the Salem Historical Commission. Elizabeth B. Wheaton, Chairman-B.A. Wheaton College; M.A. Univ. of Penn. Also served as administrative assistant to the Commission from 1976- 1983 and has prepared local district preliminary reports for three other districts in Salem. w . Annie C. Harris, Vice Chairman-B.A. Smith College; M.Arch. MIT; MBA Harvard. Real estate developer and architect. John H. Carr, Jr.-B.A. Harvard; J.D. Boston University School of Law. Attorney, Hutchins and Wheeler. Member of the Commission for 9 years and has taken several courses in architectural history. David Clarke-One year, Exeter University, U.K. Contractor specializing in renovation and restoration of historic properties. Walter Cook-B.Su Suffolk University. Property development and insurance consultant. i Andrew Lippman-B.S. MIT; M.S. MIT. . Professor, Dept. of Architecture, MIT and member of three local preservation groups. Jack Wolfson-B.A. Bentley College. Manager of Railroad Real Property for the MBTA. Previous chariman_of Historical Commission and was very active in forming Salem's present historic districts. Cl Russell Slam, Alternate Member-B.A. Penn. State. Manufacturer, President of Cheshire Co. , Inc. Board member of Historic y Salem, Inc. and founder of the Salem Common Association. •�+ Peter Zaharis, Alternate Member-Education: N.Y. Institute .of Agriculture. Owner of Essex Camera in Salem and member of Historic Salem, Inc. Oscar Padjen, Associate Member. Architect and principal partner of Padjen Associates. Firm has done a number of historic rehabs. Letterzto Julie Johnson April 4, 1985 Page 2 The Historical Commission voted on March 6, 1985 to undertake a study of the buildings facing and abutting Lafayette St. from Holly and Leach Sts. to Forest and Clifton Aves. for the purpose of forming a new district. The enclosed report is the product of that study. We look forward to your comments. Sincerely, Elizabeth B. Wheaton, Chairman ® Lafayette Street Historic District J?� Study Committee .� Encs. cc: Salem Planning Board . Y � a., Preliminary Report Lafayette St. Historic District April 4, 1985 o f PROPOSED LAFAYETTE STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT R PRELIMINARY REPORT T �LIUd INDEX APR 41965 1. Introduction 1 ` SALEM PLA � II. Summary of Inventory Method and District Boundary Choice III. Justification of Historic District 6 A. Description of District ! ! # }x ! f f�# !- ' 6 - B. Justification of Historic District Boundaries ' 9 C. Description of In�dividual'Bu'1dings j ! 'i } + +'i • ! 9: . f., IV. Options and Recommendations 15 V. Bibliography . : r !. <' .i 17 VI. Appendices A. 'Maps Rt p° y B. Photographs ' Ct Salem Historical Commission Ordinance D. Inventory Forms . , . . r ' ; I. INTRODUCTION • Salem is fortunate to have a wealth of historic architecture. Many of these important buildings and streetscapes have been protected by the creation of three local historic districts: the Derby Street District (from Herbert Street to Block House Square), the Washington Square District (including Salem Common and most e of the buildings surrounding it), and the McIntire District (roughly bounded by Broad, Summer, North, Bridge, Federal, North Pine, and Essex Streets, and Dalton Parkway). The purposes of these districts are: 1) To preserve and protect the distinctive characteristics of buildings and places significant in the history of Salem and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; 2) To maintain and improve the settings of these buildings and places; and r 3) To encourage new designs compatible with existing buildings in the district. Protection is provided by ensuring that no changes are made to the exterior architectural features of buildings, structures, and sites visible from a public way without a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Salem Historical Commission. r Through this procedure, the destruction and disintegration of buildings important both historically and architecturally can be knowledgeably controlled. Historic district controls, however, only work to guide the protection of the outer , charateristics of structures and sites without constricting their use or ownership. } .7 f Zoning is a separate entity altogether. The legislation which allows cities and towns to create historic districts was Ypassed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1960 and is called the Historic Districts Act, Chapter 40C of the General Laws. The Act was based on similar legislation passed in Charleston, SC in 1931 and New Orleans, LA in 1937 and has r • since been amended by Chapter 359 of the Acts of 1971 and Chapter 70 of the Acts of 1975. Salem has its own Historic District Ordinance (passed in 1971) which established the Salem Historical Commission to administer the City's districts. The Commission is empowered, among other things, to propose to the City Council the creation of new districts. While a great deal of Salem's architectural heritage is protected by the three existing districts, the majority of these buildings date from the mid-18th to the t mid-19th centuries. Salem's most important collection of late 19th century Victorian buildings along Lafayette Street is currently unprotected and facing development pressures that threaten the architectural integrity of this area. Thus, after careful consideration, on March 6, 1985, the Salem Historical Commission voted unanimously that the buildings facing and abutting Lafayette Street from Holly and Leach Streets to Forest and Clifton Avenues be included in • an area for study for the purpose of forming a new historic district. !4_ P y, r�;'a• ;i 2 • II. SUMMARY OF INVENTORY METHOD AND DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHOICES To determine district boundaries, the Preservation Planner on the staff of the Planning Department conducted an architectural inventory in South Salem. While large sections of the City have already been surveyed, until recently South Salem has received little attention. Only a few inventory forms were on file for .t. Lafayette Street and these contained scant information. Therefore, it was decided to inventory the area of South Salem bordered on the north by Holly and Leach Streets, on the west by the MBTA Commuter Rail and the Boston and Maine RR Marblehead Branch, on the south by Marblehead townline, and on the east by Salem Sound. The eastern, southern, and western boundaries were selected because they are natural or manmade borders. The northern boundary was set at Holly and Leach Streets because the Salem Fire of 1914 destroyed almost all of South Salem north of these streets. Since the fire area was rebuilt after 1914, it seemed best to handle it as a separate area of study. Adapting guidelines from the Massachusetts Historical Commission's Historic Properties Survey Manual, the inventory method followed the steps listed below: 1) General research into the development of South Salem. 2) Overview Survey - going street by street, the style of each building was marked on Assessor's maps. Those buildings meriting survey forms were circled. T' 'F s. 3) Geographical Research - Using historical maps and atlases, the appearance of each building was marked on the Assessor's maps. 4) Field Survey - Again going street by street, architectural descriptions and observations were written for those buildings identified as meriting survey froms in steps 2 and 3. 5) Historical Research - Using City directories, atlases, photographs, and information available at the Essex Institute, each inventoried building was { 3 • researched, examining not only who built the house, but how the property fits into the historical development of South Salem. 6) Photography of inventoried buildings. s 7) Final inventory forms were written and maps drawn identifying each building's location. The criteria used to select buildings for inventory forms were: the age of the structure, its architectural integrity, and its historical significance. Some buildings were chosen as examples of the variety of building types in the area, both vernacular and high-style. Others were selected for their associations with people important to Salem's history or as representative of the physical development of South Salem. The inventory revealed a significant cluster of Victorian structures along r Lafayette Street from Holly and Leach Streets south to Forest and Clifton 1 Avenues. This area is being proposed as the Lafayette Street Historic District. Linden Street and Summit Avenue, which run parallel to Lafayette, are important r street-scapes, but due to the number of building alterations and non-contributory structures, they would be difficult to administer as part of a local district. Instead these streets may be proposed in the future as part of a National Register district for the area. In addition, there are significant buildings further south on Lafayette Street and scattered throughout South Salem but they are too isolated to be incorporated into a local district. The primary reason for creating the Lafayette Street Historic District is to protect Salem's most intact grouping of high-style Victorian dwellings. Many of these structures were built as single family homes. Development pressures to convert buildings into apartments to satisfy the housing demand around Salem State College, poorly designed alterations to meet code requirements, and office • conversions along Lafayette Street, a major throughfare, are threatening the 4 • historic character of this area. Unless the protection available through historic districting is provided, buildings will be altered in irreversible ways and historic resources will be lost. Y ' ^ .S r - • 5 . IIl. JUSTIFICATION OF HISTORIC DISTRICT A. Description of District The proposed Lafayette Street Historic District is a largely residential, urban area with some religious and institutional uses including a Methodist Church, a synogague, and a library building recently closed and now unoccupied). The housing is a mixture of single and multiple family dwellings including two apartment blocks. A few residences have been converted to office use. d Almost all of the buildings in the district face directly onto Lafayette Street ".i with the exception of two buildings situated on corner lots and some carriage houses which face onto side streets. Since Lafayette Street north of Holly and Leach burned in the Fire of 1914 and was subsequently rebuilt, the later structures on that part of the street form a visual boundary to the district's largely Victorian architecture. South of the district, there is a mixed commercial and residential block followed by Salem State College which spans several acres between Lafayette Street and Loring Avenue. To the east and west, streets were laid out for residential purposes in the late 19th century and the housing stock dates largely from 1870-1915. With the exception of Linden Street and Summit Avenue, the structures here are mostly ordinary; they consist of some single family houses and a majority of two- or multiple-family dwellings. ,, r• The area in which this district developed was originally known as the South Fields, a peninsula bounded on the north and west by the South River, on the east by Salem Sound, and on the south by the Marblehead line. Under the system of common fields, small parcels (originally 10 acres) were allotted for individuals, but the entire area was under joint management as exercised through Town Meetings `." (Adams, "Common Fields in Salem," p. 246). The date of laying out the fields is unknown and probably occurred before town records were kept. Through deed research, historian Sidney Perley has established 45 persons who held land here with the earliest allotment dating to 1639 (History of Salem, Vol. I, p. 316). Access to the South Fields was by ferry until the milldam (now Mill Street at the south end of Riley Plaza) was built in 1665. This construction altered ' transportation routes. Previously, the only way from Salem to Marblehead was via Highland Park to Vinnin Square. After 1665, the new route ran over the milldam and down Lafayette Street and Loring Avenue to the pumping station at Forest River. Thus, the existence of Lafayette Street, originally called the South Road or the Road to Marblehead, dates to the building of this dam (Perley, History of Salem, Vol. II, pp. 342-3). 6 S7 • Until the mid-18th century, the South Fields continued as common land but as the century progressed, the fields came into private ownership and served as farms or summer homes. Ezekial Hersey Derby, third son of wealthy Salem merchant Elias Hasket Derby, was one of those to maintain a second home here. After his father's death in 1799, he acquired a gambrel-roofed house with a surrounding farm and gardens to serve as a country estate. (Little, Nina Fletcher, "Corne, McIntire and the Hersey Derby Farm," p. 227). In 1805, Derby and other South Salem property owners sponsored the construction of the South Bridge near the present intersection of New Derby and Lafayette Streets. When the bridge was completed in 1808, property owners began to erect houses on Lafayette Street at a stepped up pace. A third route to South Salem was later established via Union Bridge, built in 1847, which connected Union Wharf with the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills at Stage Point (Tolles, Architecture in Salem, p. 231). The 1851 map of Salem shows that by this date South Salem was fairly well developed down to Cedar and Leavitt Streets. There were some houses on the east side of Lafayette Street between Leavitt and Leach, but the west side between • Cedar and Holly was open land. Of the blocks in the proposed historic district, the west side of Lafayette between Holly and Laurel already had four building by 1851 ,,. (three of which still stand). The corresponding block on the other side of the street between Leach and Willow had one building, owned by S.C. Phillips; the majority of r the block was later acquired by William Messervy as part of his estate. The remaining blocks from Laurel to Forest and Willow to Clifton were part of the Derby Estate which stretched west to the Mill Pond and east to Salem Sound. In 1867, an event happened that was pivotal to the development of this district. James A. Almy, Nathaniel Wiggin, and Charles S. Clark purchased the Derby Estate and by 1868 had subdivided it into building lots. Almy was the owner of a dry goods business bearing his name that grew to become Salem's largest department store. Wiggin and Clark were partners in a wood and coal business located on Peabody Street. From 1868 until the end of the century, these developers gradually sold lots to purchasers who erected houses upon them. At the same time infill structures were also built in the northermost block of the district. Then in 1914 a disaster occurred. A fire which began at Blubber Hollow (the core of Salem's largest shoe and leather district at Boston and Bridge Streets) .-� spread over dozens of City blocks all the way down Lafayette Street to Holly and Leach. Because of this catastrophe, Lafayette Street lost most of its 19th century 7 • building stock, leaving the proposed historic district as the best grouping of high- style Victorian buildings in Salem. Even without the disaster of the fire, these buildings could stand on their own as fine examples of 19th century architecture. Among the styles represented are Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival. There are about an equal number of houses in each stylistic category exept for the Greek Revival, of which there are two examples, and the Gothic Revival represented by the Henry Brooks House (260 Lafayette Street). Although this is the only Gothic Revival house in the district, it is one of the finest examples of its type in Salem. The Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival houses (about six of each) are for the most part highly decorated representatives of their styles. While the architects of these buildings are presently unknown, it seems likely that several houses were in fact architect designed because of their individuality and the quality of their details. Although some of the buildings have been artificially sided, the majority are in near original condition. In addition to their architectural distinction, these houses are representative . of a very common development process in the 19th century, the subdivision of large estates into well-populated residential districts. As the major artery of South Salem, Lafayette Street was the choice location for a new house at the end of the 19th century. These residences served as status symbols of the middle-class �. respectability of their owners, most of whom were professional people or well-to- do merchants. In addition to single and two-family residences, there are two apartment "^ buildings in the district and some non-residential structures outlined earlier. Most of the buildings are set back from the street about 25 feet and their front yards are planted with grass and shrubs of various kinds. Both sides of the street have sidewalks and several of the house lots have granite paving at their edges. Maples and other species of trees ranging from 10-20 feet tall are planted along the street about every 50 feet. All of the land is privately owned and there are no parks, cemeteries or common areas in the district. The only open space along Lafayette Street is a parking lot a #273 which serves St. Therese's Chapel on Summit Avenue. There are some intrusions in the district. An apartment block at 245-247 Lafayette (1969) and a greenhouse at 256 Lafayette (1938) are non-contributing • structures and a few houses have lost their integrity to artificial siding materials. At the south end of the district is a three-story brick apartment building, the 8 r Pickering (Colonial Revival, c. 1930) that is somewhat out-of-character in an area . largely composed of single and double family residences, although there are several buildings of this type along Lafayette Street outside the district. B. Justification of Historic District Boundaries. The boundaries of the Lafayette Street Historic District would include all of the properties on Lafayette Street four Holly and Leach Streets south to Forest and Clifton Avenues. East and west boundaries would be drawn at the back of property lines. Only three buildings do not have street addresses along Lafayette; these are 4 Laurel Street, 47 Ocean Avenue, and 1 Clifton Avenue. Historically the boundaries of this district are justified by the fact that these three blocks represent the most intact collection of pre-1914 fire buildings along Lafayette Street. The majority of the properties are the result of subdividing the Derby and Messervy Estates and therefore represent a typical 19th century development pattern of converting open land into building lots. The district boundaries are justified architecturally because these buildings taken together form the best preserved grouping of high-style late Victorian domestic architecture in Salem. After submitting this report to the Massachusetts Historical Commissionm . and the Salem Planning Board, a mailing will be sent out to property owners explaining the consequences of historic districting. Public meetings and a hearing ` will be held to determine the sentiments of property owners and residents regarding inclusion of their buildings in this district. '... C. Description of Individual Buildings The following are brief descriptions of the architecturally and historically significant buildings in the district. More detailed information is provided in the attached inventory forms. Lafayette Street - West side Form No. 33/345 #238 - This Colonial Revival house was built in 1910 by John and Catherine McMorrill on the site of an earlier Greek Revival house. The McMorrills received this property from the Lafayette Street Methodist Church in exchange for a lot at / 296, the location of the present parish house. 9 33/344 #242 - The William Pousland House is the oldest building in the district, dating to 1845. The house still retains its Greek Revival character but has been altered with siding changes and a cross-gable wing. Pousland was a mariner and later a sea captain. 33/343 #244 - The Alonzo Smith House, built in 1877, is one of several Second Empire dwellings in the district. Smith, an iron founder, built this structure during a period of rapid growth on this part of Lafayette Street. The engaged tower which breaks through the mansard roof line shows that this house is a later example of its style. 33/342 44248 - Built in 1848, the John Clifton House is the second oldest building in the district. This transitional Greek Revival/Italianate building was built for Clifton, a merchant, and later in the century was owned by Charles Osgood, a local portrait artist and miniature painter of distinction. 33/341 #254 - This spacious, asymmetrically massed and richly textured structure is one of the finest Queen Anne dwellings in the district. The house was built in 1888 for lawyer William H. Gove who practiced law • in.Salem until 1900 when he retired to devote himself to business and political interests. 4 Laurel Street, the carriage house to this mansion, is also included in the district. 33/340 44260 - The Henry M. Brooks House is one of Salem's architectural gems. .. The source for this outstanding Gothic Revival cottage was most likely Design II of Andrew Jackson Downing's Cottage Residences (1842). In addition to his employment as treasurer of the Forest River Lead Co., Brooks was well-known antiquarian and author. Laurel Street crosses. 33/374 44'262 - Built in 1868, the William E. Bates House is one of half a dozen Italianate dwellings in the district. Bates, a dentist, was one of the early people to buy a lot from Almy, Wiggin and Clark, developers of Y the Derby Estate. Typical of Italianate houses, this one has bracketed 4 and drip cap window mouldings, segmentally arched dormers, and paired cornice brackets. 33/372-3 #266-268 - This nicely detailed Second Empire dwelling was built in 1870 as a double house by lumber dealer John P. Langmaid for his sons. Langmaid had purchased the entire lot which stretched back to Linden • Street and two years later he built his own house in back of this one. 10 33/371 #270 - Although sided, this Queen Anne structure retains many of its distinguishing characteristics including a corner tower, multiple roof • forms, and an elaborate cornice. The house was built for Francis S. Barrows in 1984 on a lot created from the subdivision of the Derby Estate. 33/370 #274 - The Edward S. Thayer House, built in 1871, is a nicely preserved Italianate example with elaborate window and porch trim. Thayer was a partner in the Boston oil dealing firm of Seccomb, Kahew and Thayer and an early purchaser of a lot from the 1868 subdivision of the Derby Estate. 33/369 7278 - With its multiple roof forms, asymmetrical massing, numerous bays and various window arrangements, the Mary A. Devine House is one of the best Queen Anne dwellings in Salem. Devine purchased this lot from descendants of Charles S. Clark, one of the 1868 subdividers of the Derby Estate. When the house was finished in 1892, its tax valuation was $15,500 for the dwelling, $2,000 for the stable, and $3,000 for the land, a valuation close to twice that for any house in the area. 33/368 #284 - One of Salem's most imposing Second Empire residences, this • house was built in 1879 for Ephraim A. Emmerton. Emmerton was one of the last Salem natives to make his living from maritime commerce. The building is finely detailed and includes a fine carriage house. Ocean Avenue crosses. 33/406 47 Ocean Ave.- The South Branch of the Salem Public Library (recently closed) was built in 1912. The building occupies the site of Ezekial Hersey Derby's farmhouse and was the first branch of Salem's public Library system to occupy its own quarters. Boston architect Clarence „A. . :. H. Blackall designed this Neoclassical structure. 33/405 #292-296 - The Lafayette Street Methodist Church, a late Gothic Revival structure with an attached parish house, is one of two houses of worship in the district. The church had previously been located at the t> corner of Lafayette and Harbor Streets. Two of its trustees were James F. Almy and Charles S. Clark, developers of the Derby Estate, which might explain how the church came to occupy its present site. 33/404 #300 - Built in 1889 for William S. Nichols, this house is an excellent example of the Queen Anne style and one of the district's most •' noteworthy residences. Among its features are the conically capped r 11 L corner tower, varied surface materials, elaborate cornices, and highly decorated entrance portico. Nichols, a bank teller who eventually became treasurer of the Salem Safe Deposit Co., was typical of the professionals and well-to-do merchants who lived along Lafayette Street at the end of the century. 33/402 #310 - The Mudgett House, built c. 1902, is a common type of single family Colonial Revival dwelling constructed in Salem. The 1903 Salem Directory lists its occupants as Sarah A. Mudgett, widow of Daniel Mudgett, a stable owner, and two boarders who were probably her children. Lafayette Street - East Side 33/463 #241 - The Willis Perry House, located at the southeast corner of Lafayette and Leach Streets, is a Colonial Revival dwelling built c. 1915. If stands on the site of an 1882 house, the only one in the district to be destroyed by the Fire of 1914. Willis Perry worked as an advertising agent. 33/465 #249 - The John F. Brooks House is the only gabble-roofed Italianate dwelling in the district, the others having been designed with hip roofs. Its detailing is typical for the period and includes features such as • paired cornice brackets and drip-cap moldings. Brooks, a merchant who worked in Boston, had moved into his new house by 1872. 33/466 #253 - Built c. 1902, the Jones F. Devlin House is similar to many Colonial Revival residences erected in South Salem at the turn of the century. Devlin was a partner of Devlin Brothers, a manufacturer of w.` shoe stock on Mill Street. The house stands on land that was part of the William Messervy Estate as late as 1893. YY' 33/467 #255-259 - These two Second Empire dwellings have been identically }z' clad with asbestos siding and, joined by a covered walkway but originally they were not even adjacent. 41255 was erected on its present site for William Messervy around 1868. Messervy owned several acres of land consisting of what is now 253-259 Lafayette Street and extending all the way east to Salem Sound. #259 dates to about 1870 and was originally located across the street at 256 Lafayette. It was the home of Jose Margati whom directories list as a clerk working in Boston. The house was moved to its present site in 1938 when the Ives q Greenhouse was built. The curved walkway is a recent addition dating • to 1980. 12 33/446 4261-263 - The James H. Andrews House, built c. 1856, is one of the older residences in the district. This Italianate double house is fairly simple and straight forward in its detail. After James died the property passed to his widow Ruth. It appears that the Andrewses lived in the left half of the building and rented out the right half to tenants, among them George F. Flint, a lawyer who lived here from 1872 until at least 1881. Willow Avenue crosses. 33/442 #265-267 - Although sided, this building is a well-preserved example of the Second Empire style which was popular along Lafayette Street. The house was built for George Harris and Joseph Webb c. 1872. Harris worked as a bookkeeper in Boston, while Webb was employed as a cashier at the National Exchange Bank of Salem. 33/443 7271 - With its full height portico, the Joseph Simon House, built c. 1910, is the only Neoclassical dwelling in the district. Although the house has been significantly altered by the third story addition, it retains much of its original detail. Simon was a partner in Fanning, • Simon and Co., realtors and builders whose office was on Essex Street in Salem. 33/444 4277 - The J. Ford Smith House is one of the districts fine Second Empire dwellings typical of many that were destroyed by the Fire of 1914. The architectural detailing, including the scalloped slate •[ r.j shingles, incised banding, segmentally arched dormers, and cornice brackets, has survived nicely over the years. Smith was a jeweller whose office was located on Essex Street in Salem. Built c. 1870, the house is one of the earlier ones to be constructed on land that was subdivided from the Derby Estate. 33/445 0281 - This typical Italianate dwelling was built c. 1873 for Philip H. Peach, a dentist who practiced on Essex Street. In spite of the application of aluminum siding, much of the architectural detail has been preserved. 33/430 #285 - The Luther D. Pettingill House is typical in size and scale to its Italianate neighbor at #281 although this house has its original clapboards. Built c. 1868, it is one of the earliest dwellings erected • after the 1867 subdivision of the eastern portion of the Derby Estate. When Pettingill, a partner in a Derby Wharf fishery, purchased the lot, 13 it extended all the way back to Summit Avenue. In 1887, Albert C. Pettingill, perhaps Luther's son, built a fine Queen Anne dwelling at the back corner of this property (36 Ocean Ave.). Ocean Avenue crosses. 33/426 #287-291 - Temple Shalom is a relatively recent building, constructed in 1951, but its scale and Neoclassical design are compatible with the surrounding buildings, must of which on this block are Colonial Revival in style. 33/429 x/303 - The Pickering, built c. 1930, is the only brick apartment block in the district. It is similar in design and scale to other buildings further north on Lafayette Street built after the Fire of 1914. This building was named for George and Ella Pickering who had lived in a house on this site (see below). 33/417 #1 Clifton Avenue - Historically, this Colonial Revival house is related to 303 Lafayette Street. It was built c. 1929 for Ella P. Pickering, the widow of George V. Pickering, a coal, wood and building materials merchant on Derby Street. When George was alive, the Pickerings lived . around the corner at 303 Lafayette Street. It seems that Ella built 1 Clifton Avenue for herself to live in after her husband died and -- replaced her former residence with "The Pickering" (see above), built for income producing purposes. , f� l� � 14 l • IV. OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Under Chapter 40C, Section 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws as amended, "no building or structure within an historic district shall be constructed or altered in any way that affects exterior architectural features unless the (Historical) Commission shall first have issued a certificate of appropriateness, a certificate of non-applicability, or a certificate of hardship with respect to such construction or alteration." Cities and towns, however, can exempt certain categories from review. In the existing historic districts in Salem, the Historical Commission does not review the following: 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 structures or any or more of them, provided that any structure is substantially at grade level. 3) Storm doors, and windows, screens, window air conditioners, 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 diligence. •��NF. - a. The Historical Commission recommends that the Lafayette Street Historic , . District be subject to the same conditions as the existing districts as outlined above and in the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance approved by the mayor on November 30, 1971. Specifically included in review beyond new construction and exterior changes to existing buildings would be: 1) Walls and fences, or either of them. 2) Paint color. 3) The color of materials used on roofs. 4) Signs, unless the following holds true: a. The sign is not more than one square foot in area in connection with the use of a residence for a customary home occupation or for 1 15 professional purposes, provided only one such sign is displayed, and if illuminated, is illuminated only indirectly; or, b. The sign is not more than 12 square feet in area in connection with the non-residential use of a building and the sign consists of letters painted on wood without symbol or trademark, and if illuminated, is illuminated only indirectly. The Commission feels that the administrative options selected will adequately protect the historic and architectural character of the Lafayette Street area and will be consistent with Salem's other historic districts. Jurisdiction over walls and fences will also ensure that there are no incompatible intrusions along the streetscape. Review of signs is particularly important in this district where some houses have been converted to office use and more conversions may take place. Since the Commission has no jurisdiction over building use, it is important to preserve the residential appearance of the area by ensuring that signs are not out of character with the architecture. • 16 II V. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Adams, Herbert. "Common Fiels in Salem.' Essex Institute Historical Collections, Vol. 19 (Oct.-Dec., 1882) pp. 241-253. 2. Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in victorian Salem: A Lafayette Street Sampling." Essex Institue Historical Collections, Vol. 115 (July, 1979), pp. 172-182. 3. Little, Nina Fletcher. "Coyne, McIntyre, and the Hersey Derby Farm." Antiques, January, 1972, pp. 226-229. 4. Perley, Sidney. History of Salem, Massachusetts, Vols. I and 11. Salem, MA: published by Sidney Perley, 1924 and 1926 respectively. 5. Tolles, Bryant F. Jr. with Carolyn K. Tolles. Architecture in Salem: An Illustrated Guide. Salem, MA: Essex Institute, 1983. ~ Maps, Atlases, and Plans Foster, Gideon. A survey of the several lots of land lying on each side of the road leading to Marblehead, 1808. McIntyre, Henry. Map of the City of Salem, Mass., 1851. Putnam, Charles A. Portion of the Derby Estate, May, 1864. Putnam, Charles A. Plan of a Portion of the Derby Estate, Aug., 1867, recorded at the Essex County Registry of Deeds, Book 726, Leaf 300. Putnam, Charles A. Plan of a Portion of the Derby Estate, Sept., 1868, recorded at the Essex County Registry of Deeds, Book 755, Leaf 300. Hopkins, G. 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F • � ro m 6 • SALB,`.i HISTORICAL CC.,I iISSIO`I C ORDI`i:�.vNF In the year One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-One. AN ORDINANCE relative to the ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS. Beit Ordained by the City Council of the City of S:;LEM, as foliov:s: SECTION- 1_ This Ordinance shall be 'known and may be cited as the Ilistoiic Districts OId IlliitlC,-� llndC'r .1111.hQrity of T`Tlassachusctts G�,Reral Laws, Chapt4'r 40C, as am? -,nckd . SECTIOi,I 2_ The purpose of this Ordinance is to prorrotctha educa- . ri —- tional , cultural, econondc and general % eifarc of the public Lillough the preser . tion and pi OteCYion Of bUllaing S, sites and districts Of historic interest; tRrOUljh the fli'?1niC'il•711Cc Of Such as landnlar%s in the history of architecture of the Gity o' Salem, of the Common'.:'calth and Of the Nation, and through the develop_ meet Of a{?prOPriate Settings Ior such Wildillgs, places arid (2istricts _ 1 `• SL'C110 N 3 , there is Hereby est9:',1 hod under the tliStO;tr [)15iiipts Act, GC'.11otal La'.:J r 400 It c 1 dutiesChapter withand of an htSin:iC P •. I d-i-strict. CUGlmission" a Salol historical C0 rl.,si')n, consisting of . —:.Vo^ mhh rs t,U' be appr,int-tl in accordance with We provisions of General 1,3l:'s, Chapter 40C . 0 `= ',as amend-d to date . SaCTM91 4. There is hereby established under the provisions of :ne :i. O . Historic i)[i Strict Act, a historic district, to be knovm an: TH: : CHESTi`lli IiISTO;.IC DIST?iCT, which District shall include the land and buildings comprising the parcels On Chestnut Strcet Commonly numbered 1-4$ Criestnu i Street. _SECTIM, The Cornmissfon shall have in addition to the co:ve:s and =-� '{i Uties Of An historic district Cornmissi,:m the following further po%, er and --uties '¢ ;�.� ,s'ubject to appropriation or receipt of money Gifts , and I^r?V in exercise Of any of its powers or duties accep7t and expend such rifts and employ clerical and technical wadi assistants orconslultants: (a) To conduct a survey Of Salbuil,' ..max. . - em lln^ys and Oi'1R"rS for the purpose of determining those of historic significance architecturdily : Jgn and. .p arUnon{ facts about Vern, acting in collaboration with ti1C FiaRr.ing !'.card and a• the Redevelopment Authority to the extent that Wither may from timr, to tirw be able tO ulldiirtaha such viorl; , and to maintain inti from time to time rk�vise detailed lir:Iilig of historic Wks alai bulldirl;Is iii ( f Cll) To propose from time to time to the City CouicO" as trley deem appropriate, the establishment in accordance with the provisions of the Historic Dis icLS Act of additional historic districts and changes in historic districts; (c) To determine an appropriate system of markers for selected historic sites and buildings..not alrr_ar;y sufficiently marked, ,to arran5e for preparation and installation of such mar}:ars, andto arrange for care of historic markers (d) To arrange for preparation and publication of maps and brochures and descriptive material about Salem Historic sites and buildings, arranged for convenient walks or tours , or. other•vise; C11 (e) To cooperate with and advise the Planning Board, the Redevelopment Authority, the Public Works Deparrment, and other City agencies in matters invOlvir•g historic sites and buildings; (f) To cooperate with and enlist assistance for Salem from the National Par}: Service, the Natioilel Trust for idistOric Iresen,,ation, other agencies, public and private from time to time concerned with historic sites and buildings; (g) To advise owners of historic buiirdings in Szlem on Wroiz�--ms.ol preservation . S:£CTIO? o . The authority of the Co-;rni.csion is not extended to the revie;v Of the following: (l) 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. (Z, , Terraces, waltis , driveways , •side::alks and similar `! _ SLIuctures Or any OTIC OC more Of tdlCrn, pCO vllde(i , that wily StruC tore is substantially at grade level. (3) Storm doors, and windows , screens , window air conditioners , lighting fii:tures , antennae and Similar appurtenances or any ,one or more of thcm. a (4) The reconstruction , Substantially similar- in exterior design , of building, StrrCtur<; or exterior architectural feature damaged ' Or desuo•y'eid by fire, storm or other disaster, }:rovidcd such recoil smiction • is begun within on^ year them.nftr r and carri^d fgnvard v;itti due diligence . i SECTIO\' 7 . - The Commis Sion may re COmalend to the Mayor from time to -1e as nee:i_,,d -:ippoiritrr.ent of advisory COMMIttees Of historians ar`.d persons eX- l peilertced in i,l "iliic^Ciu r2 Or O:l:2r arts Or in }1istOric restOra`u'on Or presez-valiQii, to assist in Com,par_ble to the NTationai Park Service Advisory Board or consulting Cam:mittee, SECTIO.I 8 . The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the con- . duct of its business, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Historic Districts Act or this Ordinance . SECTION'9 : In case any section, peragraph'or part of this Ordinance be for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of last resort, every Other section, paragraph or part shall continue in lull force and effect. . SEG'TIO?i 10. The establishment of the Historic Districts established S'?ction i Of this Ordinance and tfie establishment of any historic district he,,--- after as aut'-OrizCd by C. L. Chapter 40C, shall not become effective until the C first 69y of the third month after the effective date of this Ordinance or of the action creating any additional historic district as the case may be. City Council Novernner 11, 1971 Adopted fur first passar,o by a roll. call vote of 9 yeas , 2 nays, 0 absent. In ',City Council November 24, 1971 Adopted for second and final passa,e• Councillors O' eefe and 5=•iniuch ..zecorled opposed. elc'Jen ;!fflhnts prevent and voting. '$tion for ianediate reconsideration; doping it would not prevail, denied. APPROVED BY THE ` ',iOZ on4. --_ TYcST: / �GUSTiiiE CITY CLEF ; t u� G v a a Q • �1 FOR`1 N0 FORM B - BUILDING 33 39 5 i r'_ASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 Salem _ - dress 238 Lafayette St. - /, '- storic Name MCMOrrill House e: Present residential � 1yy Original .r"""� ,-da ,�• � ,� --+tri _ . n DESCRIPTION: tte Source EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3 S=TCH MP.P Show property' s location in relation Style . Colonial Revival to .nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate N Architect all buildings between inventoried c clapboards property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabri ndicate north. Outbuildings . I I X Major alterations (With dates) �pctY• L.EA C N Moved Date Approx. acreage less than one acre residential, on Routes 114 Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting and lA Organization Salem Planning Dept. Date December, 1984 - (Staple additional sheets here) iITrCNRaL. SICiIFICANCE (Describe portant architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the commtimity.) :his 2� story hip-roofed building is typical of the fine single family homes built along Lafayette St. from the mid-19th century until the Fire of 1914. The house has a symmetri- cal facade with`a_ triangular pediment in the roof containing a Palladian window. Other features are a center entry with sidelights, a first sotry porch supported on Doric columns with a triangular pediment containing plaster decoration, a second story three-sided bay, corner pilasters, and hip-roofed dormers. iISTORICAI. SICti1IFIc_ANCElain the role owners played in local or state ��=';, history and how the building relates to the development of the coll=mity.) Since the Fire of 1914 travelled as far south as Holly St. , this house is the first one on the west side of Lafayette St. to survive that disaster. The building is most likely a replacement of 'an earlier Greek Revival house built on the site in 1843, parts of whose foundation still exist. "The present house appears to .date from an exchange of property . between Salem resident John MtMorrill and his wife, Catherine, and the Lafayette St. Methodist Church in 1909 . The MlcMorrills conveyed to the church the land, on which the present parish house stands at 296 Lafayette St. to the McMorrils ." (EIHC, Vol.' 115 , No. 3, pp. 175-176) . BIK!0Q .APHY and/or RELMENCES (nX-r of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem," Essex Institute Historical Collection, Vol. 115 , No. 3,, July, 1979 , pp. 175-176 . lODt - 7/82 AREA FOR.'i NO. FC:--"! B - 3UILDING 33 3yy i MASSACI7JSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 2014 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, MA. 02108 wa Salem ` _ dress 242 Lafayette St. storic Name William Pousland House 'se: Present p,,jjantial I a Cy ( Original Residential II �" )11 ` DESCRIPTION: "-late 1845 Source EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3 SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Greek Revival to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate Architect allbuildings between inventoried property and nearest intersection. / Exterior wall fabricAs'cestu= suing Iadicate north. /� Outbuildings none Major alterations (with dates) S1 Front extended by addition of wing. 0 ' x Brick facing added on first floor. Moved Date L A F,"c rre ST' Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Residential, on Routes 114 Organization Salem Planning Dept. and lA Date December 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) ARCHITL=; LL, SIQUFICANCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in term of other buildings within the com=mity.) This house is one of three Greek Revival dwellings on Lafayette St. to survive the Fire of 1914. An _1878 photograph from the Essex Institute shows that 'the structure was originally a typical Greek Revival house with a pedimented gable oriented toward the street.and a 'recessed side hall entry. A pedimented gable wing was subsequently added on the north side from which a one story wing extends. The house features a one story balustraded porch across the front supported on Doric columns. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the- development of the comJmmity.) William Pouland was a mariner and later a sea captain. He was related to George Pousland who owned the house which originally stood next door at 238 Lafayette. 242 Lafayette is one of the earliest houses still standing on this street since everything north of Holly St. burned in the Fire of 1914 and the Derby estate, which ran south from Laurel St. to present-day Salem State College, was not subdivided until 1867-8. SLIb�MAPHY and/or REFERENCES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) BI Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem, Essex Inst. Historical Collection,vol. 115, No. . 3, July 1979, p. 176. 1851 Map of Salem, surveyed by Henry McIntyre. } ti •r t . 10M - 7/82 AREA FORM NO. FORM B — BUILDING MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 — —�— r own—Salem '' r> ddress 244 Lafayette St. istoric Name . Alonzo Smith House se: Present RPcldPntla� O }w T` Original a DESCRIPTION: ate 1877 Source Building Permit SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Second Empire to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried // f ush bo rding, property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric c�apboar�s Indicate north. Outbuildings None N-O&.Y L[hot Major alterations (•with dates) , X X X Moved Date L-A FAA e rfE Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Residential, on Routes 114 Organization Salem Planning Dept. and lA Date December, 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) ARCHITE:".URAL, SI2IFICANCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in term of other buildings within the commmity.) This house is one of a number of Second Empire dwellings %bUlt on Lafayette St. south of Holly St. That it is a later example of the style is indicated by the north side bay whicff breaks through the mansard roof to form a hexagonal tower. The house features flush boarding on the front, a slate-shingled roof, a center entry with transom and 'sidelights marked by a portico with shortened columns decorated with acanthus leaves, and oriels on the north and south facades. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the commmity.) This house was built by Alonzo Smith,, an iron founder who was 36 at the time he took out the building permit for this structure. The building was constructed during a period of rapid growth for Lafayette Street as the Derby estate just e,a-block to the south had been subdivided in 1867-8. 1 ' a BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES (name of publication, author, date and "publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domiestic Architecture in Victorian Salem," EIHC , Vol. 115, No. 3, July, 1979, p. 176. 1 �A 1 1 IOM - 7/82 ? OR-M h 0. rC= ? B — BUILDING 33 I 3ya Y=.SS.kCFUSETTS HISTORICAL; COMMISSION 29WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 \\ wn Salem 248 Lafayette St. ti John Clifton House storic Name cFW � Iq® � �- a� e: Present hotel/inn residential I Original DESCRIPTION: w:te 1848 Source EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3 SKETCH M.AP Show property' s location in relation Style Greek Revival/Italianate to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried Property and nearest intersection. /,/ Exterior wall faor' ladicate north. Outbuildings none ST w i -_1:2]OL alterations (",;lth dates) X D x X ''loved Date x LAU(',EL - 4iuow Approx. acreage less than one acre 5T. Lta C471r S'f A-vF. Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting residential, on Routes 114 and Organization Salem Planning .Dept. lA Date December, 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) IIii.�i[ tRAL SIGNIFICANCE (Describe ir?ortant architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) This house is one of three Greek Revival houses on Lafayette St. to survive the fire of 1914. It is a symmetrically arranged structure oriented gable end to the street with a triangular pediment in the front gable, a center-hall entry with transom and sidelights, and a one-story porch across the front supported by fluted Doric columns. The house has bracketed eaves, cornices, and window hoods'suggesting an Italianate influence. :ISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state 1istory and how the building relates to the%development of- the c ity.) John Clifton, a merchant, built this house in 1848. It is one of the earliest residences still standing on Lafayett St. since everything north of Holly Street burned in the 1914 fire and the Derby Estate, which ran south from Laurel St. to present-day Salem State College was not subdivided .until 1867-8. In 1855, the house was sold to Ripley Ropes who held it until 1872 when it was sold again to Charles Osgood ( 1809-1890) , a local portrait artist and miniature painter of distinction. 3ISLIC :aPHY and/or RE—r_Rr'-`1C_S (n`�e of puolication, author, date and p,. blisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem," EIHC, Vol. 115 , No. 3, July- 1979 , pp. 176-177. Tolles, Bryant F. Jr. Architecture in Salem. Salem, MA: Essex Institute, 1983. pp . 236-7. i S 101\1 - 7/52 AREA .ORM r'0. I _ I .0= d B — .BUILDING r_n,cc�C;1iSEr rS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 2S WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 y o Salem _ Address 254 Lafayette St. William H. Gove House Historic Name '.� .e-:.t lllllllllllli 4.'!!:°111111 lu . F 1 I '�-(4�y.5L x4 residential � MEMOS� ray � Use: Present Original t DESCRIPTION: Date 1888 �- `. "`"a"'e+.'>'"'-t" qs.. 'rte"' . .�. 'x`�':.'•�^ - 'r .,� ''1','a` EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3 Source S=ETCH HAP Queen Anne Show property' s location in relation Style —. to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate Architect . clapeoards-ist tl all buildings between inventoried 11 fabric ;aooc s'ningles a'e. rcoerty and nearest intersection. �, Exterjor wall :adicate north. Outbuildings carriage House (4 Laurel KI St. ) originally ?art of this proper=_ �( lajor alterations (with dates) WILL Ow _ I ,I Moved Date LAF�rEnr sr. Approx. acreage less than one acre Setting residential, on Routes 114 Recorded by Debra Hilbert and IA Organization Salem Planning Dept. Date December, 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) I, ?tC IiLiIJF�a! SICNIFICkNCE (Describe irnortant architectural featin•es and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) According to Bryant_ Tolles, "This spacious, irregular shaped, and richly textured residence is as forceful a statement of the Queen Anne style as may be found in Salem. Dominating the building at its southeast corner is a grandiouse, three-story cylindrical tower capped by a conical roof with a finial. Other distinctive Queen Anne features are the pedimented dormers, projecting gabled pavilions, tall step-patterned brick chimneys, multi-storied window bays, heavy roof cornices, roof balustrades, and balustraded porch (Architecture in Salem, .p. 236) . ?ISTORICAL SILIIFICANCE (Expla;n the role owners played in local or state _ .z history and how the building relates to the development of the co=nity.) 254 Lafayette St. was built for lawyer William H. Gove (1851-1920) . A native of Maine , Gove grew up in Lynn, MA. Although impossible today, Gove was admitted to the bar in 1872, before he attended Harvard College and Harvard Law School (Class of 1877) . Until 1900 , he practiced law on Washington St. in Salem after which he devoted himself to business and political interests. His house is one of the finest left standing on Lafayette St. and was built at a time when the south end of the street was developing rapidly. EIBLIl- ;iY and/or RrrE 1'CES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem," EIHC, Vol. 115 , No. 3, July, 1979 , p. 177. Tolley, Bryant F. Jr. Architecture in Salem. Salem, ALA: Essex Institute, 1983, p. 236. Manchester,. Rev. Alfred E. "Address at, the Funeral of the Honorable William H. Gove," Second Church, Salem, MA, April 18, 1920. lOM - i/S' . • . � . . :. . � • • s �— �-:_ -�+'�' � � - „ �Yq l� 5 I �Y � ".g+E. a`.v. � .� ,� I 1. ( r.pt�q'� q "`�lpp'"u� d rv.'4, rte." � y x. y, �� [ [ T �y���'� 4:�' p9j M �+ i ' 1 k T �>I1X�1� }�����,� 2 •. m �f"bryzi6.C �� .,vT t a"t F'� tv;.e� �i 1 � [� ��:i� 3& i »p;. _.a °�. £y _'lam_ r � ';-..''^_ v s i '�""�" ..� - :. 7 17�. yl �v����q�"» �.' ,� '_ r i t • > . . . . . . . . - . . . _ . . . . . . . •. . . . � • [ [ • • • • � - � > • . � - > > , [ • . 0 �- � > • [ 1- - u> - 1 _ ,1RC4J7._C=L%L SICNIFICANCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terns 'of other buildings within the community.) According to Bryant Tolles, "This is one of New England's most outstanding Gothic Revival houses. It is one of the gems of Salem's rich domestic heritage, there being no other examples of its style and type survivng in the City" (Architecture in Salem, .p. 237) . . The source for this building was most likely Design II of Andrew Jackson Downing's Cottage Residences (1842). The house is symmetrically arranged with flush clapboards, windows with drip cap moldings, corner quoins, a steep front central gable with a finial and ginger- bread bargetoards, a gable trefoil window, and an open porch with Tudor arches and miniature battlements. HISTOPUTOU SILIIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the con=nity.) Although this house was built for Timothy Brooks, by 1854 it bacame the property of his sone Henry. . Henry Brooks was later to become the treasurer of the Forest River Lead Company, located at the southernmost end of Lafayette St. on the Marblehead line. Brooks was an antiquarian who served as secretary of the:-Essex Institute, authored many institute papers, and co-published a_ book called Boston: Older Times Series==Gleanings i from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem. Brooks's house, besides its stylistic distinction, is also notable as one of the earliest houses still standing on Lafayette St. since the Fire of 1914 destroyed everything north of Holly St. , and the`Derby '.Estate, extending south from Laurel St. to present-day Salem State College, was not subdivided until 1867-8. EIBLIOMAPHY and/or REF IUNCES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem," EIHC, Vol. .115 , No. 3, July 1979, pp. 177-178. Tolles, Bryant F. Jr. Architecture in Salem, Salem, MA: Essex Institute, 1983, pp. 237-8. • 5 10M - 7/S2 AREA FOR?1 N0. FOR.^: B — BUILDING 3 3 3 MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 wn Salem rdress ' 4 Laurel Street �.storic Name `.e: Present Vacant Original Carriage House jyy+_x y DESCRIPTION: �lr s4l Y to c. 1890 1�ISHi/e09+Y ^� E/. 0 �'33i �•.0 .c _ f .,a_�y ,...G. d Source circumstantial SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Queen Anne to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoriedClapboards and pr^erty and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric ,nnd s,47 - I&s Indicate north. Outbuildings r s Major alterations (with dates) x � � WILLOW RvREi?+ �c XK-XX Ayr-. . LINDEN ST, Moved Date LAFAv(: ?-E Approx. acreage Less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Residential Organizatioa Salem Planning Department Date February, 1985 — (Staple additional sheets here) APZ-:I z,--URAL -SICiIFIC-ANCE (Describe irnportant architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) This Queen Ani}e structure is one of the more elaborately designed carriage houses in South Salem. with its hip roof, cupola, front gable, pedimented dormers, and- octa- gonal dormer on the east facade, the building presents a variety of roof shapes. Evidence of the hayloft is still intact in the front gable. .Another interesting feature is the balustraded bay next- to the carriage doors. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the community.) This carriage house was built for the William Gove House at 254 Lafayette Street and repeats some of the same decorative details including the varied wall, su;fac_es : (clapboards and shingles) , the dentiled cornice, and the prominent window molding in the gable. TSLI �A.PHY and/or REFERENCES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Richards, L.J. , Atlas of the City of Salem, 1897. 1 lODi - 7/82 AREA FORS NO. I FC-32" B - BUILDING 3 3 7 `I MA5SACH`USETTS HISTORICAL CODIMISSION 29 WASHINGTOIZ STREET, BOSTQN, MA_, 02108 _ wII Salem ' dress' - 262 Lafayette St. et a �' -- - StoriC Name William E. Bates House TIT >e: Present office Original Residential DESCRIPTION: ste 1868 Source ElHC, Vol, 115, No 3 SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Ztalianate to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried property and neatest intersectioExterior wall fabric ---- -- Cicino n. Indicate north. Outbuildings none I X Major alterations (.with dates) , V R� �I X11-OVd ^orcn T. ❑ extended Federal-stvle poor.:av added cupola and balustrade removed, after 19101- Moved Date LA"F5r' Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Residential, on Routes 114 Organization Salem Planning Dept. and lA Date December 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) :C-iIir.CiJF _%L SICiIFIGaNCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the commtimiry.) The Bates House shows that the Italianate style was still popular. in Salem well into the 1860'x.. Typical of that style the building has a symmetrical facade,. a cornice with paired brackets and console modillions, bracketed window hoods on the front, drip cap moldings .in the side windows, segmentally arched dormers, and a second. story 2-sided bay. The entrance porch has been enlarged and the front doorway altered with the addition of an elliptical fanlight and sidelights. TS?.gRIC-kL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state ''``'history and how the building relates to the development of the conmcmity.) As with many of the houses erected on Lafayette St. in the second half of the 19th century, this house was built .for a professional man, Dr. William E. Bates, a dentist It was one of the early houses to be constructed on the former Derby Ms-tAte. The estate was sold in 1867 to speculators James Almy, Nathaniel Wiggin, and Charles S. Clark who divided the land into building lots. The Bates House was the first one ' built on its block and stood alone until 187a The original lot extended all the back to Linden St. 3CaLIG ti�pIY end/or REF�rREVCES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Calire D. "Domestic Architecture -in Victorian Salem, EIHC, Vol 115, No 3 July, 1979, p 178. 3 1 t SODS - 7/82 AREA FORM xo. � FC. B BUILDING bi SSACFUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 254 WASHINGTON STREET, BOST.QN, MA 02108 wn Salem dress266-268 Lafayette St. storic Name Langmaid House i se: Present R si nt;- l c _ SrWE \� b e ,bV Y P ` Original II — DESCRIPTION: te 1870 Source EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3 SF TCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style second Empire to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried flush boarc_no an property and neatest intersection. N Exterior wall fabric clep=,oa_c. Indicate north. Outbuildings caraae WILLOW AFK Major alterations (with dates) -- X X Moved Date LA F, BES ST Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Residential, on Routes 114 Organization Salem Planning Dept. and lA Date December 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) ;RC-iI'I=CNR.kL SIT\!FICkNCE (Describe irroortant architectural features and ­.aluate in terms of other buildings within the co=Mity.) The 'Langmaid House is a highly decorated example of a popular style along Lafayette St.: Second Empire. The building is symmetricallly arranged with a concave mansard roof, a 2-story entrance bay, and corner quions. The window trim on each floor is unique: brack- eted hoods On the first floor, simple moldings on the second floor, elaborate window caps on the front pay and traingular pedimented dormers with segmentally arched lintels in the roof. Other details include flush boarding on 3 sides, and a cornice with paired brackets and dentils. ' sISiCRIGAI SIGIIFIC-MCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state - history and how the building relates to the development of the community.) This double house was built by lu_*ioer John P. Langmaid in 1870 for his 2 sons : nsr�zer _66 for Frank, A, aged 21 and number 268 for John H. , aged 22. Two years later angmaid built his own house at 17 Linder. St. on a lot which backs onto 266-68 Lafayette St. These houses were "Wo of the earliest to be developed on the Derbv 2state �-Ihich had been subdivided in 1867-8. �T L and/or REr_R.t'10ES (naTe or publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem, EIHC, Vol 115 , _.o. 3, July 1979 , pp. 178-179 . moles, Bryant F. Jr. Architecture in Salem. Salem, MA: Essex Institete, 1983 , p .234. 10M - 7/O? PrE FORM NO. I B - BUILDING 3 37 / i v=.-.0uSET=S HISTORICAL COM21ISSION 29 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 - Salem �pwn 3dress 270 Lafayette St. . y 5 otic Name Francis S. Barrows House I o- - -- r'-: t d - residential p - _ se: Present ii�yt Original DESCRIPTION: { ate 1894 Source EIHC, vol. 115, No. 3 SiETCH i't.A.P Show property' s location in relation Stvle Queen Anne to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate =architect a!--, buildings between inventoried 11 ���abraluninu-. siding property and aezrest intersection. Exterior wa__ _c Indicate north. Outbuildings Major alterations (with dates) aluminum siding X — XI `Sowed Date LA FAYF-Ti[ 57. Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting residential, on Route 114 Organization Salem Planning Dept. Date December, 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) �C�IicLiU^naL SIC`iIFICANCE (Describe irIDortant architectural features and evaluate in teras of other buildings within the co7==ty.) This house is one of several fine Queen Anne buildings for which Lafayette Street is noted. Although it is sided on the first and second floors, the house's architectural details are preserved. The structure is asymmetrically massed with a variety of roof shapes, including a main hip roof, several gables, and a pyramidal roof cap over an octagonal tower. The front gable .features floral decoration; its scale-shaped and rectangular wood shingles reflect the slate shingles of .the tower roof. Other details are the dentiled cornice, the multi-paned Syrian arched window, . the north facade oriel, and the bands of shingling over the cornice. ISi0R_ _4L SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the- development of the cc=, ity.) 270 Lafayette Street was built for Francis S. Barrows whose occupation is not listed in the street directories probably because he was in his late 60's and retired when he moved to this address. The house stands on land that was part of the 1868 subdivision .of the western portion of the Derby Estate developed by Almy, Wiggin, and Clark. SIE:` IOG?,a'Y and/or REFERENT rS (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem," EIHC, Vol. 1151 No. 3, July, 1979 , pp. 179-180. Tolles, Bryant F. Jr. , Architecture in Salem. Salem, MA: Essex Institute, 1983, p. 239. 1 101M - 7/32 'ORM NO. cCn�d B — BUILDING 70 Mi SSACITOSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 29_ WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 wa Salem dress 274 Lafayette St. ?, •storic Name Edward S. Thayer House U171 _ , i e: Present Residential YRt, \ a j � na Origil *Residential 41 i DESCRIPTION: p{ dam -.> rre � - = �r ate 1871 Source EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3 SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Italianate to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried property 'and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric7h:sh bcai-cing and Indicate north. /' cl pbcards Outbuildings Carriage "^ se WILLOW i Major alterations (with dates) �j "nnf tial �_Yr�riP ran n�Pn r , 1QRi _. - - OCEAr AvF. . Moved Date L/tf-gyleTT-ff Sj,. Approx. acreage Less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Residential, on Route 114 Organization Salem Planning Department Date December, 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) IARC-iITE�—jUP,AL SITJ FIC%NCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terns of other buildings within the community.) While this house is rather backward looking in style, reflecting the conservative tastes of some of Salem's hbmeowrers in the Victorian period, it is nevertheless, a fine Italianate . example. The building is symmetrically arranged with a hip roof, a cornice with paired brackets and console-modillions, elaborate dormers with arched windows and segmentally arched window caps, and a 3-sided bay over an enclosed entrance portico. Other decoration includes bracketed window hoods on the first floor, flush boarding on the front and a south-side porch. HIST'CRIIC,11 .CINIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the ccm=ity.) 274 Lafayette St. was built for Edward S. Thayer, a partner in th Boston firm of Seccomb, hehew, and Thayer, oil dealers. He was also the clerk of the Seccomb Oil Manufacturing Co. , located at the foot of Harbor Street in Salem. The house stands on land that was part bf the 1868 subdivision of the western portion of the Derby Estate by Almy, Wiggin, and Clark. 8I31_I0CRAPHY and/or =ER'E'CTS (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem, ELHC, Vol. 115, tio. 3, July, 1979 , p. 180. Tolles, Bryant F. Jr. Architecture in Salem. Salem, 1Lk: Essex Institute, 1983. p. 240. C 1011.1 - 7/82 S ,'323 lv � cxr�.i�Sy �a�ai�e:s EEy sq _ p s�j"x-f.r�'4k • • . ( r3i"r����y&fit '�µµ"� 'Y•i �� `mn+Fr . ! � � L��• ;$� ��.•,_qq �T � 3 1 . L.RCH_IM-70 L SICCLFICaNC.E (Describe important architectural features and etialuate in terms of other buildings within the community.) According to Bryant Tolles, "Although a subdued articulation of the Queen Anne style, the house is one of Salem's best;:examples. . .Dormers, multiple intersecting pitched roofs, bay windows , balustrades, variously sized windows, modeled chimneys, and a wide entablature (embellished with dentils and modillions) are all characteristically Queen Anne. The detail is largely classical and small in scale. Both the front gable pediment and roof dormer possess intriguingly decorated triangular panels, the former containing an ellipse and the latter a shield suggesting a coat of arms. Unlike more fully developed Queen Anne houses in which several differently textured wall surfaces appear, the Devine House is sheathed entirely in shingles, suggesting the influence of the Shingle Style, also in vogue during the late 19th... HISTORICAL SI�IIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state century" (Tolles, history and how the building relates to the-development of the com=nity.) p 241), .. Mary A. Devine, the wife of liquor dealer Thomas A. Devine, purchased the land on which this house stands from Clarence S. Clark and Charles A. Clark, probably descendants of Charles S. Clark, who along with Nathaniel Wiggin and James F. Almy, developed the Derby Farm land. The original lot was very large, consisting of 18,300 square feet. The 1892 valuation of.-the property for tax purposes was $15,500 for the .house, $2,000 for the stable, and $3,000 for the land," a valuation close to twice that for any house in the area. I BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem," EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3, July, 1979, pp. 180-181. Tolles, Bryant F. Jr. Architecture in Salem. Salem, MA: Essex Institute, 1983, p. 241. J. 10M - 7/82 AREA FORMN0. FORM B — BUILDING ? 3 3 6 �� i MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 wn Salem dress.284 Lafayette St. storiC Name Ephraim A. Eimnerton House i e: Present motor inn Original residential . DESCRIPTION: - to 1879 Source EIHC, Vol. 115. No. 3 SKETCH MAP Show property's location in relation Style . Second Empire to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried property and nearest intersection. / Exterior wall fabric clapboards Indicate north. Outbuildings carriage house Q X O(E,�rN A vFtla j or alterations (with dates) Moved Date �IrFR��`tfB 5� Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded b9 Debra Hilbert Setting largely residential, on Routes Organization Salem Planning Dept. 114 and 1A Date December, 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) ,Lrr€ITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE (Describe important architectural feat', es and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the co==ity.) The Emmerton House is one of Salem's most imposing Second Empire residences, with a substan- tial slate shingled hip-on-mansard roof crowning a classically detailed structure. The front of the house is covered by flush boarding scored to look like masonry, 'while the sides are clapboarded. Triangular pediments are used throughout in the roof dormers, the first floor windows, the front pavilion, and the enclosed entry porch. Other details include a dentiled cornice, cornerboards, and a two-story bay with southern exposure. The building features a fine carriagehousewhich repeats some of the detailing of the main structure. HISTORICAL SILTIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the community.) Ephraim A. Emmerton, for whom .this house was built, was one of the last natives of Salem to make his livlihood from maritime commerce. His father and two grandfathers had also Spent their lives at sea. At the age of 22, Emmerton brought his father's bark, Sophronia., home to Salem from Rio Grande, Brazil. In his later years he was ,a merchant and importer and a partner in the firm of Ropes, Emmerton & Company with offices in the Asiatic National Bank Building located at 125 Washington St. This house is one of the finest residences built on land developed by James F. Almy, Nathaniel Wiggin, and Charles S. Clark -from_the.'Derby.�Estate. i 1 BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFEREIICES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in.Victorian Salem, EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3, July 1979, p. . 181. Tolles, Bryant F. Jr. Architecture in Salem. Salem, MA: Essex Institute, 1983, p. 242. 1 l 10NI - 7/82 AREA iOPf NO. FORM B - BUILDING i 2rASSACiLTSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 29.4 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 b r. ' wp Salem dress 47 Ocean Ave. s , ry storic Name Salem Public Library - --South ibrary -South Branch r® '� se: Present Vacant 6 Original Library JUL m DESCRIPTION: � at late 1912-1913 -----•—�-��-----=•-- - ---�---.-- _•:-- " - Neso_aoer article ---�-,-- Source v: S't: TCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Neoclassical to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate N Architect Clarence H. Blackall all buildings between inventoried nroperty and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric stucco Indicate north. Outbuildings none I OC�aN x X Major alterations (with dates) ' L APS CTlr- S Moved Date Approx. acreage Recorded by De�,-a r?; ibert Setting_i aYael —r,'.:1:7•. " Organization Salem Planning Dept. Date January, 1985 ets hers) (Staple additional she ARZ-Li�:"NRU SICNIFICAiCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the commnity.) The Library is one of the few public buildings built in South Salem; largey a residential area. This one-story structure is asymmetrically arranged, one end being circular and the other rectangular. .At the center is a full-height pedimented entry portico on Doric Columns with a full entablature. Other details include the semi-circular fanlight over the door, the dentiled cornice and the 12/12 sash with blind transoms. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the co=ity.) This building occupies the site of Ezekiel Hersey Derby farmhouse. After the. death in 1799 of his father, Elias Hasket Derby ( Salem's foremost merchant and shipowner), Derby acquired a gambrel-roofed house that was on this- site and several acres of surrounding land to serve as his country residence . The estate remained in the Derby family until _1867 when it was purchased by developers James Almy, Nathaniel oigcia, and Charles Clark. The farmhouse was later torn down to make way for the Library was opened to the public on April 10, 1913. It was the first branch of Salem' s public library system to occupy its own cuarters. r FIK`.I:"R*hff and/or REFER'-`ICES .(nares of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem, EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3, July, 1979, p. 181• 2. Tolles, Bryant F. Jr. Architecture in Salem. Salem: Essex Institute, 1983. "New Branch Library in South Sa1em. Open Today for Public Inspection, Salem Evening News, April 10, 1913. i 10M - 7/82 FGc^? _ - PU?LDING i C JSET-T_S HISTORICAL COrYISSION 2S= WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN; MA 02108 wa Salem ' L dress 292-296 Lafayette St. 'R Lafayette St. United storic Name y - Methodist Church { se: Present church Original y � DESCRIPTION: " ate Church-1909 , Parsonage-1910 Source EIHC, Vol. 115, No. 3 , Sr—TTCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Late Gothic Revival to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried ^J � ' -xterior wail fabr4c concrete. stucco prepertp and nea.est intersec..lon. � � Indicate north. & stone Outbuildings g iOCEAN . AVE. • jor altert_cas ('Wit-1a da--es) i J X. x Moved Date Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by IIebra Hilbert Setting residential, on Routes Organizatioa Salem Planning Dept. 114 and lA Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) L;GiiiLi lUhAT STa,IFICk.NCE (Describe ir-. ortant architectural features and' evaluate in terns of other buildings within the co=maLity.) The Lafayette Street United Methodist Church has 'three distinct components. The main church building is oriented gable end to the street with a massive gothic arched stained glass window on the front facade. This window and others on the building have drip, cap mAdings. The stone used as a foundation material on the church is repeated on the square hip-roofed stair tower. This tower is buttressed at the southeast corner and has a gothic arched door- way and medieval window trim. The parish house at the south end of the complex has a Tudor feeling from its cross gable arrangement, use of stucco as a wall material, and diamond- paned casements in the gables. Other windows on this part of the building are 6/6 sash. grouped in two's and three's. iIsIORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the c 1, ity.) This is the fourth building for the Methodist Church. Although the first Methodist sermon was preached in Salem in 1790, it was not until 1822 that a church building was erected on Sewall St. The Church then moved to Union St. in 1841 and to the corner of Lafayette and . Harbor Sts. in 1851. Two of the church trustees were James F. Almy and Charles S. Clark, developers of the Derby Estate, which might explain how the church came to occupy its present site. The land on which the parish house stands was obtained fro:. a trade with John and Catherine Mc`Iorrill (see survey form for 238 Lafayette St.) in 1909 . 313LIOGR4PHT and/or R r=�NC7; (r=P of publication, author, date and publisher) Gillespie, Charles E. , comp Illustrated History of Salem and Environs . Salem: Salem Evening News, 1897. Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem," Essex Institute Historical Collections, Vol. 115 , No. 3, July, 1979. j 1OD1 - /S2 AREA FO;Z"f N0. FOR11 B - BUILDING MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL C=MISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 Y Y M1 Salem ` dress 300 Lafayette Street storiC Name William S. Nichols House se: Present Residential [ Residential erg Original DESCRIPTION: T/ � ! ate 1889 b Source EIHC Vol . 115. o. 3 SRBTCH HAP Show property' s location in relation Style Queer. Anne to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate N Architect all buildings between inventoried property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric Wood shin=les and indicate north. ciapbeares Outbuildings _gone X A-vC. j' Major alterations (with dates) First / floor circular porch enclosed before 19!.- x porch early 20th centum• alteration PoRE�i X CaIF7 " Moved Date e,AF,4Ya-r-E 5 Approx. acreage Less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Largely residential, Organization Salem Planning Department on Route 114 Date December, 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) ARC4.IItC -%L SICiIFICANCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the conammity.) "The Nichols House is altered from its original appearance but remains, nonetheless, an excellent example of its style. Characteristic features include an irregular floor plan, an asymmetrical frons! elevation, intersecting pitched roofs set at right angles to each other, a round corner tower crowned bya conical roof with finial, pedimented (cross gables) , bay . windows, an encircling porch (now enclosed) , varied wall surfaces (shingles and clapboards) , a tall molded brick chimney, thick raking cornices,. and a wide entablature with dentil moulding. Additional curved decorative motifs and stick work adorn the tower and. gable pediments of the front facade.." Tolles, p. 243. HIS0RICAL. SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the- development of the co==ity.) 300 Lafayette Street was built by William S. Nichols who was a bank teller with the Sale-: Safe Deposit Company at the time of its construction. Nichols went _on to become treasurer. The house stands on land that was part of the 1868 subdivision of the western portion of the Derby Estate by Almy, Wiggin and Clark. KBELICGIR*hf and/or REFERENCES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Johnson, Claire D. "Domestic Architecture in Victorian Salem," EIHC, Fol. 115, No. 3, pp. 181-182, Tolles, Bryant F. , Jr. Architecture in Salem, Salem, ^A Essex Institute, 1983, p. 243 a 1 z . IOM - 7/82 AREA FOR.'1 140. FORM B — BUILDING Ol i MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA. 02108 b Salem dress310 Lafayette Street storic Name Mudeett Eouse n Pse: Present Office Original Residential DESCRIPTION: Tate c. 1902 Source Directories, ?,alker Map SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Colonial Revival to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried N property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric .;,n,. _ Indicate north. Outbuildings Gara_e i Major alterations (with dates) FORES ❑ X OCIFTbN X X AVE. Front portico enclosed. .`first floor fie, windows and room altered I Moved Date LFrFAYETT-F_ 5T. Approx. acreage Less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Residential, on Routes 114 & 1 Organization Planning Department Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) ARC;ITEMMU SIGNIFIC"NCE (Describe irmortant architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) 310 Lafayette Street was typical of the single family C61onial Revival dwellings built at the turn of the centuxy. Originally it was probably symmetrical in appearance. The house has a hip roof, roof dormers, a second story bay over the entrance portico (which has been enclosed) and a balustraded .bay. to the left of the entry. hISIORICAL, SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played is local or state history and how the b,_lding relates to the development of the community.) The 1911 Saler. Atlas shows that this house was owned by Charles D. : 7o s To Date Time While You Were Out M of Phone AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION TELEPHONED I PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU I IWILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU I JURGENT RETURNED YOUR CAL Message Operator Huron Office Products A E FORM NO. FG=^i B - BUILDING i 1t^--SSAC uSETTS SISTORICAL, COI-IISSION 29L W::SiiINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 > 'own Salem —_ - _ ddress` 241 Lafayette St. b ! Willis S. Perry House istoric Name se: Present offices a residential Original DESCRIPTION: ate 1915 Source directories Sx TCH NAP Show property' s location in relation Style Colonial Revival to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate N architect all buildings between inventoried stucco property and nearest intersection. /� Exterior wall fabric Indicate north. / Outbuildings x C EACI4 sr. Jor alterations (with dates) ST. �( D Moved Date LAfA4EtTC 57 Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting residential, on Routes 114 and Organization Salem Planning Dept. lA Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) �RCa.ITEMML SICUICA.NCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the comity.) This house is typical of the single family dwellings built along Lafayette St. immediately . after the Fire of 1914. The symmetrically arranged hip-roofed structure has a full-width first story porch- supported by fluted Doric columns. Other features are the central entry with sidelights and an elliptical fanlight, the second story bay, the oriels .on the north and south facades, and the roof dormers and balustrade. HISTORICAL SIG<NIFICAN7= (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the- development of the coiT=ity.) 241 Lafayette St. was built for Willis Perry, an advertising agent. It stands on the site of an 1882 .house, the only one south of Leach St. along Lafayette to be destroyed by the Fire of 1914. I 1 BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REF— OCr ; (name of publication, author, date and publisher) 1914, 1915 Salem Directories pC U t 101M 7/S2 iOr: NO. I C ; B - BUILDING 3 _ yds =.55?.0 JSETTS HISTORICAL CODDIISSION 29- W.LISHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN; DLT 02108 } wn Salem I 249 Lafayette St. J _ dress }, storic Name John .F. Brooks House ,.. � r� r -kI_ ? -- e: Present offices - �a i - residential Original �r �E �' i DESCRIPTION: I+lre - g ate c. 1870 directories Source SV_-TCH MAPItalianate Show property' s location in relation Style to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall -fabric clapboards Inci tate north. / Outbuildings X ); ;Vajor alteraticas (:;ith dates) _ First floor sash replaced with case- ment, sash also replaced on south sic_ LAFAy�� ST. Moved Date Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting residential, on Routes 114 Organization Salem Planning Dept. and lA Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) � Ciiic'N^na? SIIIFIC%NCL' (Describe irponant architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the com aty.) This house is one of about half a dozen Italianate dwellings on Lafayette Street. The struc- ture has a gable roof oriented flank end to the street' with a center gable breaking the cornice line on the front. Details include corner quoins, paired cornice brackets, flush boarding scored to look like masonry on the front, and an enclosed balustraded entrance portico. The window trim consists of bracketed window caps on the first floor and segmentally s on the u gly, arched and square drip car moldings upper floor. . Most of the windows appear sin but there is a set of paired sash over the entrance. HIS=I'ORIC4L .SILNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the- developm-ent of the cormm mity.) 249 Lafayette St. was built for John F. Brooks, a merchant whose business address was on State St. in Boston. Brooks was typical of the professional and business people building houses on Lafavette St. during the last 30 years of the 19th century. This lot adjoined the Messervy Estate which was intact until at least 1893, but Brooks's lot was not part of a similar estate development. NISLIOC:ti*hY and/orRt�LPr�CrS (na r� of Polk'-tion, author, date and publisher) Hopkins, G. M & Co. Atlas of the City of Salem, 1874. 1869 , 1872 Salem Directories . 1011.1 - 7/S2 AREA FORM N0. FO:v^: B - BUILDING MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION l� 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 b �Wn Salem dress 253 Lafayette Street - _ istoric Name - Jones F. Devlin House se: Present Residential rn : h w , r `5i� �� r Original Residential ' toms 1gli� g` : S DESCRIPTION: late c. 1902 Source Directories, - 1911 map SiZETCH 11AP (American foursq. ) Show property' s location-in relation Style Colonial Revival _ _ to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate ;✓ Architect all buildings between inventoried a ten . property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric Voo, znc_es Indicate north. Outbuildings carate I � iH Major alterations (with dates) X x !loved Date LA-Ur,E L X lv'f(,LO W Approx. acreage_ ipSC then onp ar-e Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Laraeiv residential , on Routes Organization Salem Planninq Department 114 and lA Date December, 1984 (Staple additional sheets here) ARG-UTE TC1 Z SICgIFICA.NCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) This hip-roofed dwellings with hip-roofed dormers is typical of the Colonial Revival residences in South Salem. T}e house has a full width one story porch across the front supported on paired Tuscan columns with a railing. Except that the front door and the window above it are slightly off-center, the front facade has .a symmetrical appearance. On either side of the entrance is a two-story bay running up through the porch. Other features are full molded chimneys, broad overhanging eaves, and a modillioned cornice. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the community-) 253 Lafayette Street was built for Jones- F. Devlin, a partner of Devlin Brothers. manufacturers of shoe stock' on Mill Street. Jones's brother, John, lived at 214 Lafayette Street which burned in the 1914 fire. A second brother, Thomas, lived in Brookline. The house stands on land owned b_v William Messervy from as early as 1864 to at least 1893 . An 1893 plan of land or file at the Registry of Deeds shows a subdivision including this lot and six others. 255 Lafayette is the only building on the plan indicating that 'the Devlin house is probably t^,e -,�-s_ building on its site. EIBLICGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES (names of publication, author, date and publisher) %alker Co. Atlas of the City of Salem, 1911. 1901, 1°C3-4 Naumkeag Directories. 10NI - 7/82 PC E - EUILDING 33 I Y 7 N=.SS:=.0 JSETTS HISTORICAL C014-MISSION 29= WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, r.A 02108 I1 San Salem !J4 I dress 255-259 Lafayette St. \ storic Name William Messervy. House & Jose Margati House ase• Present residential Original � b IFpg� DESCRIPTION: 11255-c. 1868, ;`259-c. 1870 Source atlases, directories . SKETCH HAP Show property' s location in relation Style Second Empire to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried property and nearest intersection. -xterior Fall fznrzc a—,-est e ==tng Indicate north. I Outbuildings garages , 1050' s house on rear of lot X X zjor alterations (with dztes) LAvpp L-�i. X X walk,aa. built in 1980 siding added, Moved #259 Date 1938 Approx. acreage less than one acre residential, on Routes 114 Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting and IA Organization Salem Planning Dept. Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) :L� iii_ilTnal SiCNIFICkNCE (Describe it Ortant architectural features and evaluate in terns of other buildings within the com ity.) Although similar in size and shape to other Second Empire houses along Lafayette St. , these two have been altered substantially especially as regards siding material. Bo-Eh hobses have mansard roofs with scalloped slate shingles, although only 1#259 is concave in shape. Window treatments are similar on the two buildings; the second story sash are segmentally arched and both have dormers, those on 11255 being flat topped while the ones on 11259 are rounded. The entry to 11255 was probably on the front facade in the center bay but has been relocated to the south side to face the entry of 11259. The walkway is a 1980 addition. ?i0RICU SIMIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in" local or state I and how the building relates to the development of the c ity.) Until 1938, these houses were located across the street from each other. 11255, which stands on its original site, was the home of William Messervy. Messervy owned several acres of land consisting of what is now 253-259 Lafayette St. and stretching all the way east to Salem Sound. This estate was intact until as late as 1893. 7`259 was built for Jose Margati, whom directories list as a clerk working in Boston. The house was originally located at 236 La_avette St. where the Ices Greenhouse is now and was moved to its present site upon construction of the latter building. The house was rotated 90 degress when it .ias placec in its present location. and/or RL. r.R NCtS (nPM of publication, author, date and publisher) Hopkins, G. M. & Go. Atlas of the City of Salem, 1874. 1566 , 1869, 1872 Salem Directories . p Information provided by Claire Johnson. 7 _ a lam - 7/S? r i ORM SO. I -c= - -U_LDINc I SA.0:=USETTS FISTORICAL COMMISSION 2S WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 , 1 wn Salem }. dress. 261-263 Lafayette Street •�� -- - storic Name James H: Andrews House - 1r; 3 residential 'se:. se: Present IA- It Original tt DESCRIPTION: ate �PP{{ , DES ate c, 1856 - -- r_ - — Source directories , 1874 atlas ST---TCH iiA3 Show property' s location in relation Style Italianate to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried N t �� clapboards proper y and nearest int_-sectioa. Exterior wall fabric Indicate north. none Outbuildings I OA-uAEL ❑ Hai.or alterations (kith dates) X X ?loved Date ✓c7 Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting residential, on Routes 114 Organization Salem Planning Dept. and lA r Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) _�C^iiL�'iURaI SIG\IFICaNCE (Describe irmortant architectural features and e%-_luate in terns of other buildings within the comnnity.) The Andrews House is one of the few Italianate buildings still standing on Lafayette Street. This double house has a symmetrically arranged facade, a hip roof, and paired entries (each with a transom and sidelights) that share a bracketed door hood. Other features include flush .boarding on the front, corner quoins, molded window caps, a bracketed cornice, and a south side bay. iI5i0RICAL SILIIFICMCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the commsmity.) 261-263 Lafayette St. was built by James H. Andrews and later owned by his widow Ruth. It appears that the Andrewses lived in the left half of the house and rented the right half to tenants. One of these tenants was George F. Flint, a lawyer who lived here from 1872 until at least 1881. The Andrews House is one of the earliest buildings left standing on the east side of the street since everything north of Holly and Leach Streets burned in the dire of 19 14. SISLIC�hY and/or RrFESR i'CES (n�-.j_p of publication, author, date and publisher) 1855, 1857 Salem Directories Hopkins , G. M. & Co. Atlas of the City of Salem, 1874. 1011 - 7/82 AREA FORT NO. F032"! B - BUILDING i MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, 11A 02108 wn Salem Jt , _ dress- 265-267 Lafayette Street a �-*storic Name George Harris/Joseph Webb v House F { �Y e: Present Residential PHI El3 "'�13 Original Residential I a't � _ , — i DESCRIPTION: t- � ate c. 1872 r - - Source Tolles SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Second Em-.ire to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate n Architect all buildings between inventoried property and neatest intersection. i Exterior wall fabrieSyn_netc siding Indicate north. Outbuildings Snall one story. 'eu l.ding (Once a store?) Major alterations (with dates) X �� AVE. zlS.`. — W( Rear addition c. 1920 X Moved Date— LA FA C-V-15 ate1AFAyGTfE ST Approx. acreage Less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Residential, on Routes 114 L 1A Organization ' Salem Planning Department Date January, 1985 r (Staple additional sheets here) aP_r--UTE '7M%L SICNIFICANCE (Describe important architectural 'features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) This house, although sided, is a well-preserved exmaple, of the Second Empire style which was popular along Lafayette Street. It is symmetrically arranged with a concave mansard roof, center. doorways with segmentally arched transoms, a flat-roofed entry porch supported by square molded porch posts, incised_ corner pilasters, paired cornice brackets, gabled dormers, and windows with segmentally arched moldings: HISTORICAL. SIGIIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played int local or state . history and how the building relates to the development of the comrmmity.) 265-267 Lafayette Street was built for George R. Harris, a Boston bookkeeper and Joseph H. Nebb, a cashier at the National Exchange Bank in Salem. It was one of the first houses to be constructed on a lot from the 1867 subdivision of Derbv Estate east of Lafayette Street. LIGZAR 1 and/or REF'r.RE-ICES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) Tolles , Bryant F. Architecture in Salem, Salem, KA: Essex Institute, 1983, p. 238. a a.. A: A FORT NO. BUILDING i b_.SS AC JSETTS HISTORICAL COM ISSION 29= WAS INGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 v �wn Salem .271 Lafayette St. dress w C Joseph Simon House storic Name — - e: Present office i . Original residential DESCRIPTION: -- - c. 1910 ate Essex Inst. photograph Source SKETCH MP3 neoclassical Show property' s location in relation Style to. nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate Architect all buildings between inventoried N or wz_1 abr_c - t clapboards rc'perty and nearest intersection. / -xter^_ Indicate north. garage - Outbuildings I I �avC<Et Wcw Hajor alterations (with date: ) 5?; x q v third story addition Y, Moved Date less than one acre Approx. acreage Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting largely residential, on Salem Planning Dept. Routes 114 and ,lA Organization Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) '�pGil�_iLnaI SIciIFICMI CE (Describe i=Ortant architectural features and evaluate in terns of other buildings within the co==ity.) The third story addition is an unfortunate alteration to this unusual Neoclassical house. with its double story balustraded portico supported on two massive Doric columns. The house has a center fanlit entry surrounded by two-story bays and a full-width porch on paired columns. The cornices are very deep and have exposed roof beams (generally a Craftsman feature) . HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the- development of the c „ ity.) 271 Lafayette Street was built for Joseph L. Simon, a partner in Fanning, Simon & Co. , realtors and builders whose office was on Essex Street. Although the lot on which the house stands was part of the 1867 subdivision of the east half of the Derby Estate, it was not built upon until about 1910. BiEL `-,APriY and/or R, r� _R\CS of publication, author, date and publisher) 1910, 1911 Salem Directories IOM - 7/82 r ARE? :OR"f N0. FO 21 B — BUILDING i M�ccpCHIJSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 2Sz WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 wn Salem ' — dress 277 Lafayette Street ''_ storic Name J. Ford Smith :.F � W ��� _� s1 II1. .•j ,-�..� House .e: Present Residential Original Residential -wDESCRIPTION: :te C. 1870 Source Directories . Hopkins atlas S12TCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Second Empire to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate 'Architect all buildings between inventoried property and neatest intersection. / ' Exterior wall fabric Flush boc'"iin2 indicate north. Outbuildings ves WI Law A VF- , x Major alterations (,with dates) Moved Date_ A F' SET S Approx. acreage Less Debra Hilbert Setting Sesidential. on Recorded by S Organization Planning Department and 1A I Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) AR[::I i_.."'IURAL- SICN`IFICNNCE (Describe important architectural features and e%aluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) Tris house is one of the fine Second Empire dwellings typical of those south of Holly St. which survived the Fire of 1914. It is symmetrically arranged with a slate shingled mansardroof, segmentally arche& dormers, and a center entry marked by a bracketed porch on square posts. Other decorative details include incised corner boards, the band below the second story- windows, the bracketed cornice", flushboarding, and the rounded corners of the second story windows. ;,JJST0RIG4L SILNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the comrmity.) * 277 Lafayette St. was built for J. Ford Smith, a jeweller whose shop was on Essex St. This house stands on land that was part of the 1867 subdivision of the eastern portion of the Derby Estate by Almy, Wiggin, and Clark. ��FiY and/or REF`rREN S (name of publication, author, date and publisher) _. 1869, 1872 Salem Directories Hopki-.s, G.M. & Co. Atlas of the City of Salem, 1874 , '4 i I :0A u AREA FOR'1 No. FOM B — BUILDING MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 wn Salem 4 r.. dress 281 Lafayette St. storic Name Phillip H. Peach House - � 6 = .� �e: Present uac;Aan r;at ,:a1* Original DESCRIPTION: —moi S M' ate c. 1873 Source Directories, Hopkins Atlas =TCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Italianate to. nearest cross streets and/or geographical features . Indicate A/ Architect all buildings between inventoried property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric Alum. sicln" Indicate north. Outbuildings Garage q Major alterations (with dates) X X pCEAN .AVS- i ;loved Date Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting Residential, on Routes 114 Organization Salem Planning Dept. and lA Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) .kR04,Ii_-T %L, SIGNIFICANCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) Chis Italianate house .is typical in size and scale of the Victorian houses .built along Lafayette 3t. It is symmetrically arranged with a low hip roof, segmentally arched dormers, a center =_ntry under a balu9traded portico with open brackets, paired round arched windows..over the front doors, bracketed window caps, deep eaves, a prominent cornice, and a bracketed door • hood over the north side entry. Hj-)70RICAL SIGtJFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the- &,elopment of the colmmmity.) 281 Lafayette. St. was built for dentist Philip H. Peach whose office was on Essex St. The .louse stands on land that was part of the 1867 subdivision of the eastern portion of the Derby Estate by Almy, Wiggin, and Clark. I i I I^ IIY and/or REFLP—ENCES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) 1872, 1874 Salem Directories Hopkins, G.M. & Co. Atlas of the City of Salem, 1874, i I 5` 10M AREA FORM N0. FOFvM B — BUILDING � ,�� MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTQN, MA 02108 a wa Salem dress 285 Lafavette St. 11 _ V Lstoric NaMeLuther D. Pettingill House id y lot _ e: Present Residential vp Original r ` DESCRIPTION: +�n..'..YiaS'y F{f%✓v.��4C4� Rtif%a 4Qs ��• 4 ate c.. 1868 Source Directories, Hopkins Atlas SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Italianate to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate n/ Architect all buildings between inventoried property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric clapboard= Indicate north. / Outbuildings garage X C Major alterations (with dates) aCF4.v Ave. X X Moved Date Approx. acreage less than one acre Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting residential Organization Salem Planning Dept. Date January, 1985 ' (Staple additional sheets here) ARG'iIit_—j -%L SI�IFIC-MCE (Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) This house is typical in size and scale of the Victorian houses built along Lafayette St. It is sym;etrically arranged with a low hip roof, segmentally arched dormers, an enclosed pedimented portico, a bracketed entablature cornice, and heavy molded window caps (those on the first floor front are peaked and have a starburst which is repeated in the portico pediment.) HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the coirm nity.) 285 Lafavette St. was built for Luther D. Pettingill; a partner in the Derbv wharf fishery Pettingill and Brother. This house is one of the earliest to be built on land that was part of the 1867 subdivision of the eastern portion of the Derby Estate. IFLIflGR-.I and/or REFERa�CES. (name of publication, author, date and publisher) 1866, 1869 Salem Directories Hoskins, G.M. & Co. Atlas of the City of Salem, 1874, 10x1 - 7/82 AAR:A . On f N0. =0? S B _ BUILDING i`_=.SS-CHjSETTS FISTORICAL COMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, B.OSTQN, MA- 02108 Salem r ( t 303 Lafayette St. ✓ storic Name The Pickering 7Y E �q- z >e: Present residential J = Original ,I anZ .' [ °_G DESCRIPTION: >. ate c. 1930 - _ Source directories SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style Colonial Revival to nearest cross streets and/or ' geographical features. Indicate /V Architect all buildings between inventoried /1 roperty and nearest intersection. / Exterior wall fabric brick "ndicate north. i Outbuildings • , i n uajor alterations (pith dates) - f3 Moved Date c- RFli-✓, f_ rr-E T. • Approx. acreage less than one acre t Recorded by 'Debra Hilbert Setting residential, on Routes Salem Planning Dept. 114 and lA Organization Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) ARG litLiUR�L SIG`iIFICkNCE (Describe important architectural features 'and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.) The Pickering is the only brick apartment block on Lafayette St. south of Holly and Leach Sts. and it is similar in design to other apartment buildings of its era located futther north along Lafayette. This three-story brick building is symmetrically arranged with a front facade that steps back twice. A shallow portico supported on Doric columns marks the front entry. , Other features are the modillioned cornice and plain concrete window lintels. The building's sash are generally grouped in two's and three's and there are recessed balconies on the south elevation. HISTORICAL SILIIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state. history and how the building relates to the development of the com=ity.) _ This apartment block stands on the site of a house owned by George V. and Ella P. Pickering. George was a coal, wood and building materials merchant on Derby St. After his death, his wife built a house on the adjacent lot at 1 Clifton_ Ave; it seems likely that she had her former residence demolished and erected this building for income producing purposes. 1 aISLICG" ?HY and/or R=E—E.RENCES (name of publication, author, date and publisher) 1929 , 1931 Salem Directories Walker Co. Atlas of the City of Salem, 1911. i i t lobi - 7/82 aREa '0 RM NO. FORM B — BUILDING y 7 MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 f tan Salem a , dress 1-Clifton Avenue storic Name Ella P. Pickering House s— q (se: Present Residential A ,,cif " E Original Residential 0 f +� tv 1 DESCRIPTION: a")ate c. 1929 Source Directories SKETCH MAP Show property' s location in relation Style colonial Revival to nearest cross streets and/or , geographical features. Indicate n) Srchitect all buildings between inventoried property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric c lneicate north. Outbuildings !none i I i y CMajor alterations (with dates) ' CaIFfion Moved Date Approx. acreage_r,p,, `moo e1 Recorded by Debra Hilbert Setting 'Residential Organization Salem Planning Department Date January, 1985 (Staple additional sheets here) LZ-' iLCTUt�aI SIIFIGANCE (Describe iroortant architectural features and evaluate in terns of other buildings within the co,=uuty.) 1 Clifton Avenue is a symmetrically arranged Colonial Revival house with a hip roof and center entry marked by a Doric columned, pedimented portico. The door ` has an eliptical fai;light and i=_ .flanked byTround-headed windows. other features are the exposed rafters and the windows in ones, twos, and threes. - FISTORMU SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the commmity.) Directories show that the first owner of this house was Ella P. Pickering, the widow of Georce V. Pickering, who was a coal, wood, .and building materials merchant on Derby Street. _ Sihen George was alive, the Pickzrirgslived around the corner at 303 Lafayette Street. That house was replaced by 1930 with an apartment block called "The Pickering. " It seems like-3-1, that _lia Pickering built 1 Clifton Aven'�e for herself to live. in after her husband died a_ d her old house demolished a„.. __,-laced with the apartment block for income -roC:'.!C _�.r:;0aes . The 1929 :)__'sctory =.'.C'::s that she rented part of i Clifton _'�venue to E_reSi n :d, an employee of the Nau*nke=g =tzam Cotter. Co. 3I i0 .-Fn1 wid/or REHHLNICES (nares of publication, author, date and publisher) 1926, , "-29 sa.lem Directories N� e 10M - 7/82