158-162 DERBY STREET - DISTRICT FILES 158-162 Derby St
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Salem Historical Commissioll
ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
744-4580
August 15, 1986
Mr. James Hacker, Chairman
Board of Appeals
City of Salem
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Hacker:
At its August 6, 1986 meeting, the Salem Historical Commission
preliminarily reviewed a proposal by C. Anderson Inge to convert
St. Joseph's Hall at 158-162 Derby St. into offices and apartments.
The Commission supports the renovation of this building because of
its architectural importance in the Derby Street Historic District
and its significance as a meeting place of the Polish community in
Salem. From drawings which Mr. Inge displayed, his approach seems
sympathetic to the building's character and appropriate for a
structure of this period. This architecturally sensitive renovation is
one that would do justice to St. Joseph's Hall, a building which
contributes to the historic district. While recognizing that the
Board of Appeals must consider many issues, we respectfully request
that every effort be made to accommodate the proposed new use.
Sincerely,
Annie C. Harris
Chairman