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314 ESSEX STREET - DISTRICT FILES 14 Essex street eco r 9 Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)619-5685 FAX(978)740-0404 CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Signage ❑ Other Work as described below does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property: 314 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: John Casey& Paul Pinto Description of Work Proposed: Removal of window from the rear entry, adjacent to the rear entry door. Removal of the rear entry door. All work conditional that it is not visible from the public way. Non-applicable due to being non-visible from the public way. Dated: _April 2, 2015 SALEM HISTORICAL C,O�MMMISSIDONN By: The homeowner has the option not to commence the work(unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated. THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals)prior to commencing work. Date Stamp W- 0- Salem Salem Historical Commission For Office Use Only APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of Certificate ofNon-Applicability as described below for: ❑ New Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑✓ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Sign ❑ Other District: ❑Derby Street ❑Lafayette Street ❑McIntire ❑Washington Square Address of Property: 314 Essex St Name of Record Owner(s): John Casey and Paul Pinto Owner Mailing Address: 314 Essex St Salem MA 0187o Description of Work Proposed Please tJ/)c or print clearly. .Iltach arlditinual sl cels, as neccsaruT'. Remove the window from the rear entry adjacent to the rear entry door, The window is not visible from any public way and is in a horrific state of disrepair. Remove the non functioning door from side adjacent to window above. The door has not been operable for an extended period of time. The door was not accessible from the interior prior to gutting the adjacent room as the door on the interior was actually buried inside a framed wall. The current plan has the interior door to be buried again behind a newly framed wall for the kitchen. The door is not visible from any public way, in terrible condition and currently inoperable. Name of Applicant: Skip Kelleher ❑Owner❑Contractor❑Tenant❑Other:omwl'` Rq, Signature: Skip Kelleher ..... . . - Date: 3/2t15 Tel. #: 508-785-5022 E-mail Address: skip@minglewooddevelopment.com Certificate mill he mailed io the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: NameSkipKelleher Mailing address:76 Church St City:Holliston State:_�bZip: a 1746 Jane Guy From: Skip Kelleher <skip@ ming lewooddevelopment.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 3:29 PM To: Jane Guy Subject: 314 Essex Rear/Window Door Historic Application Attachments: Historic App for Kitchen Window and Door.pdf,2nd Rear(Side)View from Rearjpg; Church (paper street) Viewjpg; Rear Porch Windowjpg Hey Jan Attached is a new application for the removal of a door and window which are in non-working condition and we are proposing to remove. As the pictures will show the window and door in question are not visible from any public way. !( tail -r- ' �Klstlna De, 114 LA i •,3 � . I II � I X41 The window in question is to the left of Door 113 and the door in question is#114. Please process the application at your earliest convenience and let me know if you need anything else or the commission has any questions. I will send a separate e-mail with 3 additional photos. Regards Skip Skip Kelleher Minglewood Development, LLC 76 Church Street Holliston, MA 01746 (508)-785-5022 skip 0min giewooddevelonment.com AIL M i NG LE?,\'i'OO T-) 2 s p � ♦ o.l♦, M a y - fi I�'-' .I► . ' � r dell 7. 7 41 Ilk. xl Ti t ` b JV. CM art os_.._ �� r 1 I �n ^gyp® I 4k 3' t' YI 1 if p.l i4 i I yY : �., :� o: � � . e '� 2 �� _. ��; i aye � R '� � \ � :.. _ �� t 9•�°., i ��' . � .�" i ; ; r - ,, _ � �-. 8 � � r� ! � a � � , it �� i _, t 1YYa h {{ evy.-. C`� ti�-. 1 � �f 1 v.: ;s ` `e_, /. .�� 1 `'' i � iM.-.�. 1 � sl s + I a 9 � gggg �A` �� I 1� I + i , i b ,a I _ .�—r �, ,. . _ �. �.rr Y." - � --�;_ � � , J q."`' � �, ,s. - s ! 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Jane Guy From: David Hart <davidatsalem@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 3:22 PM To: Jane Guy Subject: Re: 314 Essex Rear/Window Door Historic Application Attachments: L1030898.JPG .lane: The door and window appear to be hidden by vegetation when viewed from Eaton Place.David From: Jane Guy 4(Juy6�Salcm.com> Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 11:58 AM To: David Hart <davidats ilenw,i,uimca, I.nct>, Jane Turiel <janeturiel a),me.eom>, Jessica Herbert :omcast.nct>, "Joanne McCrea(ilitzntc429(ir)amail.cont)" <jfitrmc429 mail.com>, "i,h ul,u �1,;tchounail.com" <kharner345(iihounail.cont>, "lauric.e.weismanwastate.ma.LIS" <I xu iu c.tyct5m ut�a�statc.nta.us>, "salomkuttten comt.Tst.net" <salemknitter(mcomcast.nct>, Larry Spang urct.com>, Susan Keenan <,uc(asuekeenan.com> Subject: 1 : +14 Essex Rear/Window Door Historic Application I will be issuing a Certificate of Non-applicability for this work tomorrow at this time, unless anyone has objection. I will be forwarding another email with additional pictures. -Jane From: Skip Kelleher [.mailto:skipCa>mingllewooddevelopment.coml Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 3:29 PM To: Jane Guy Subject: 314 Essex Rear/Window Door Historic Application Hey .tan Attached is a new application for the removal of a door and window which are in non-working condition and we are proposing to remove. As the pictures will show the window and door in question are not visible from any public way. t '+b4r i J..i R7Myy _ ?s ti - �r t _ .7 44• i t '. � � � 1• � o z r �fts A Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)619-5685 FAX(978)740-0404 CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Signage ❑ Other Work as described below does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property: _314 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: John Casey and Paul Pinto Description of Work Proposed: Remove window at the step in on rear of building per application and photographs submitted Non-applicable due to being non-visible f om the public way. Dated: March 5. 2015 SALEM HI OMMISSION By: The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated. THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals)prior to commencing work. Utuc Stamp C I 'ale. istnfzcal Commission - -- I 1 1. - - For Office Use Only APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Non-Applicability as described below for: [] New Construction [] Moving [] Reconstruction ❑✓ Alteration ❑ Demolition Painting [] Sign E] Other District: Derby Street Lafayette Street []McIntire []Washington Square Address of Property: 314 Essex St Name of Record Owner(s): John Casey and Paul Pinto Owner Mailing Address: 314 Essex St Salem MA 0187o Description of Work Proposed I'/case[I7)c or pl7�11 c%;u/v. .l flat G adrliliou;t/sltc c Ls, as nccc•ssu3, Remove window at step in on rear of building which is not visible from Essex or North St and is completely blocked by the Church. The widow is of non historic significance and is currently located inside the proposed shower for the new bathrooms. See attached photos and plan for details. Name of Applicant: Skip Kelleher []Owner[]Contractor[]Tenant[]Other:owner's Rep Signature: Skip Kelleher Date: 3/2n5 Tel. #: 508-785-5012 E-mail Address: skip(q?minglewooddevelopment.com I C/lilic•ate wi/l he mailed to the owner unless olhef•triw indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: Name Skip Kelleher Mailing address:76 Church St City:Holliston State:.moiZi 01746 p: ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described and the application includes all inforrnaiion needed,for the Commission to make a determination. Failure to submit a complete application may result in a continuation to a future meeting Recommended information includes: Photos of existing conditions,taken from all public ways Site plan showing location of improvements Elevation drawings of the existing conditions and proposed improvements Drawings of details and other special conditions, including profiles Description, photographs, and/or catalog cuts of proposed materials (please bring to the meeting product samples, if appropriate) Dimensions (i.e. height of fence, size of pickets and posts, etc.) Paint color samples, if applicable (no less than 2"x2.,) Location and size of all mechanical equipment, such as transformers, HVAC equipment, electrical service and meters, and proposed screening 314 Essex St Bathroom Plan N � Showe ca enrh� s•'� I p 1 -8" x T-�' D r 36 Sq.Ft. 21p J .J 121 Niln. V cG ]14Essex Bathroom Window Window inquestion isopposite stair onleft , . ;. e 6 \ . 1 ` " YQ Ika � �F:;. � Fin :a.^. ! •',�I (1 Vil r ' ° I .r F: . PRT.►lT �y ��. _ J i��1.' -i �_ jA.R , !.)�` J2: L}V 'l l t ��R� �d , ,r. >,�:' '� ' _. .. �. -. M., ��h'.�� E d,, I` t } 7 0 T Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)619-5685 FAX(978)740-0404 CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition O Painting ❑ Signage ❑x Other Work as described below does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C)and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property: 314 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Paul Pinto & John Casey Description of Work Proposed: Restore the existing windows. No change will be made to the design, material-type, or color. Install high storm windows on all windows. Repaint the front of the house with existing colors. Dated: September 11, 2014 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: The homeowner has the option not to commence the work(unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated. THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings(or any other necessary permits or approvals)prior to commencing work. Salem Historical Commission 12n WASHINGTON STFlF F T SA'-' rACH.,!cF" APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Non-Applicability as described below for: New Construction Moving Reconstruction Alteration Demolition Painting Sign Other District: Derby Street Lafayette Street McIntire Washington Square Address of Property: 314 Essex St Name of Record Owner(s): Paul Pinto and John Casey Owner Mailing Address: 314 Essex St Salem MA 01970 Description of Work Proposed: • Install new Single hung white aluminum storm windows on all windows. The home currently has the storms installed on the interior of the home which is not providing any protection of the windows from the elements. The storm windows are required so we can repair the damaged sashes. • Restore all existing windows specific to the sashes which will require the removal of the window Bashing, repair as required any damaged wood and re-glazing all window panes as required, primed and then re-painted white(current color) • Repaint the front of the home using the same gray colored body and white trim. This will work in conjunction with the currently approved roofing projects. I Name of Applicant: Skip Kelleher 0\finer Contractor Tenant Other: Owner's representative Tel. #: 508-785-5022_E-mail Address:_ skipgminglewooddevelopment.com Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: Name Skip Kelleher Mailing address: 76 Church St City: Holliston State: MA Zip:01746 .,logo -- - ------------ t �- -- ,i, �1 �.. o r Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)619.5685 FAX(978)740-0404 CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving O Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Signage ❑x Other Work as described below does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property: 314 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Paul Pinto and John Casey Description of Work Proposed: Repaint exterior with existing colors. Reroof with 3-tab CertainTeed XT-30 shingles in the color Morie Black Repair and repaint the chimneys. Brick and mortar to match the existing. In-kind repairs to the wooden gutters. Relocate mechanical systems. No work will be visible from the public way. Remove skylights. No work will be visible from the public way. Dated: July 16, 2014 SALEM HI TORICAL COMMISSION By: The homeowner has the option not to commence the work(unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated. THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals)prior to commencing work. Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHV, ^i STREt. r M MASSAC: "t 01970 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABELITY Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Non-Applicability as described below for: New Construction Moving Reconstruction Alteration Demolition Painting Sign Other District: Derby Street Lafayette Street McIntire Washington Square Address of Property: 314 Essex St Name of Record Owner(s): Paul Pinto and John Casey Owner Mailing Address: 314 Essex St. Salem MA 01970 Description of Work Proposed: • The project will consist of removal of the existing roofing material, full inspection of the roof structure with repairs as required. The roofing material will be a fiberglass shingle...3 tab shingle CertainTeed X-T 30 Morie Black. • The relocation of all roof top Mechanicals systems currently in place will also occur.They will be relocated to the rear of the home adjacent to the units already in place. • The skylights will also be removed and not be replaced but new roofing will be installed after the associated repairs of the openings. • The chimneys will be inspected and re-pointed and repainted as required. They will remain the same colors and design as currently in place. • All flashings will be inspected and repaired as required • Exterior siding and trim will be inspected and replaced as required with similar style and color. • Wooden Gutters will be inspected with the intention of remaining in use. Nance of Applicant: Skip Kelleher Owner Contractor Tenant Other: Owners Representative Tel. #:508-785-5022_E-mail Address:_ skipna.min�lewooddevelopment.com Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: Name Skip Kelleher Mailing address: 76 Church St City: Holliston State:MA Zip: 01746 � ,'r• n„•. , *fie ,; rr nr � , J J K F, . JAI� I� z . . s 1 l � � h H (n ;IC \'U t/ �o n l 4 # s > t, ,R t�. S S Ll I �M, $ 8 �s Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 745-0215 February 26, 1985 Nicholas DeNitto, Esq. Massachusetts Electric Company 25 Research Drive Westboro, MA 01581 Re: Installation of electric meters, local historic districts, City of Salem, Mass. Dear Mr. DeNitto: As you know from your contact with John Carr of our Commission, the Salem Historical Commission is most concerned about installation of electric meter boxes on important and visible facades in our historic districts. The recent installation on the south-westerly corner of the building at 314 Essex Street again signals the need for a resolution of this problem. The Commission has asked me to request your attendance, or that of your appointee, at our meeting of March 20, 1985 with a view toward arriving at a mutually satisfactory plan for future electric installations in Salem's historic districts and toward eradicating some objectionable prior installa- tions. Our meetings are at 7:30 p.m. , One Salem Green, 2nd floor. You may contact our secretary at 745-0215, Tuesday/Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to confirm this meeting. Thank you for your cooperation. I am enclosing a Commission brochure for your information. Very truly yours, JJ � Elizabeth B. Wheaton Chairman EBW/jp Enclosure qq�A�p\VIt,• . J p� Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 745-0215 January 10, 1985 Ms. Elise Johnson Massachusetts Historical Commission 80 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 Dear Ms. Johnson: The Salem Historical Commission would like to express its enthusiastic support for the restoration and renovation project proposed by Costello, Frattaroli and Barrett for the Lindall House, 314 Essex Street, Salem. As the property is located within a local historic district, the McIntire District, as well as the Chestnut Street National Register District, the Commission has had an opportunity to carefully study the proposal in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The Commission met with Mr. Walter Costello and his architect, Mr. Gary Canner, on a number of occasions last November and December. The applicants worked most cooperatively with the Commission at that time, and the final plans were approved on December 12, 1984 by a unanimous vote. The building's location and architectural quality make it an important Salem asset, and we are pleased that the cooperation of a sensitive owner and the investment tax credit will allow for its continued preservation. Very truly yours, le k Elizabeth B. Wheaton, Chairman EBW/jp �� '�• � ' t � c', ' �� i � '' I _ r„ '�1► d� �' t� e 3i4 rx,>srr S(, A4,tCIf &Lay. l `1 aiv �ss�X s.., �nsr E��e��-„�N �zisiw l _ � A t. 1 � q A14 3�Y Eu Ex' sT. a�w/YS �. �'�'� \ I V , �� 31� Esr EX 5?� a/2o/gS �� _ � -. �� 3 ?i� Fu�x s�• alao�srs CC: Building Inspector City Clerk Salem Historicali L.OMMissIon CITY HALL. SALEM, MASS. 01970 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed construction [ ] ; reconstruction [ ]; demolition [ ]; moving [ ] ; alteration [x]; painting [x]; sign or other appurtenant fixture [ ] work as described below in the . . . McIntire Historic District. (NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT) . Address of Property: 314 Essex street Name of Record Owner: C F & B Realty Trust DESCRIPTION OF WORK. PROPOSED: Renovations as per plans on file at Salem Historical Commission. will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's Act (Federal Laws , Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission. Dated: January 3, 1985 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSSIO�N� Chairman r ' e Virst Cburcb ir) Salen? 316 Essex Street - Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Office Telephone 744.1551 Rev. John R.B. Szala Minister 28 November 1984 To: The City of Salem Board of Appeal Mr. Walter A. Costello, Jr. has graciously gone over the plans which he and his associates have in mind for the renovation of the premises at 314 Essex Street, the property adjacent to our historic Church. Please be advised that we have no objections to the renovation plans as proposed and carefully discussed with Historic Salem, Inc. We welcome Mr. Costello and his associates as good neighbors. Sincerely, fJRBS �John R.B. Szala /an The Lindall House Vegetation Schedule: 1) Spreading Euonymus 2) Kousa Dogwood 3) Carolina Rhododenrum 4) Mugo Pine S) English Ivy Costello, Frattaroli and Barrett 314 Essex St. Salem, MA Gary Canner, Architect 149 Fulton St. Boston, MA �e ..�.�- -�.. -��-�-- _' '� ��....� `� � .��- .1:�'��i w4i9 'MST �^ :'� I � � �' C... C_' M1 it , _ -- � I � ! �� _ .� . .� � �,.�- `z 4 v' � � ��..= � I i i � E �. ` -- - -- � �f 4 t�. � _ - ._ _ 1 Story of the "Lineal.'_ House" Although the date of the building of this house is quite certain, the family involved was so large with many repetitions of the same name among different members (see table of genealogy) that all strings of the skein are not completely untangled. The matriarch of the Lindalls was Mary Veren, born in 1648. She married Timothy Lindall in 1672 and in the 26 years before his death, they raised nine children. The widow Mary Lindall lived to the age of 83, and was listed as a "shopkeeper" even in her seventies. Of her children, her second son James.married Elizabeth Corwin, daughter of Jonathan Corwin (of the "Witch House"). Elizabeth lived only four ,years after her marriage, and left her husband with three ,year old Elizabeth and one year old Mary. James Lindall married again in two years and subsequently he and his second wife added seven children to the family. The one most important to our history is little Mary, born in 1705, and who died, still single, in 1776 aeed 70. Her sister Elizabeth married and died young, leaving a daughter Elizabeth Gray who was soon an orphan. Elizabeth Gray and her aunt Mary Lindall were the only members of the large Lindall clan who were Corwin descendants. By 1720, the widow Lindall had already acquired a good-sized parcel of land bounded by the North River, Essex St. , and the Witch House" property. In 1726 she sold half of this property to her daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Samuel Barnard. And a year later, the elderly widow sold them the other half. The widow Lindall never lived on this land: research has shown that she and her husband Timothy built their home and settled on land "near the Burying Point". Her daughter Rachel never had children. Her first husband was Thomas Barnard who died within 5 years, and a few years later she married Samuel Barnard. She and Samuel did a certain amount of buying and selling of land - much of it within the large Lindall family. However I can find no document (will or deed) by which Rachel and Samuel Barnard transferred ownership of this land to her niece the spinster Mary Lindall. (Rachel died in 1743, her husband in 1762. ) In 1737 Mary and her sister Elizabeth had bought another piece of land on Essex St. and perhaps lived there. (Book 73 p.59) However Elizabeth in 1739 married Edward Gray of Boston. By 1755 Mary Lindall, age 50, and her orphan niece Elizabeth Gray, age about 15, were joint owners of several parcels of land, including the piece on Essex St. that concerns us. This property was partitioned between them, and Mary retained the part fronting on Fssex St. Samuel Cur-,Yen, a cousin of Mary's, owned the adjacent Curwen homestead. In his list of houses built in Salem is the notation "Mary Lindall, 1755. " In 1760 he sold her a small triangle of land between their houses, retaining his right to "repair his house from Mary Lindall's yard.11 In 1776 Mary Lindall died, aged 70 years. No will was filed, and no document could be found transferring ownership of her property. As late as 1811, deeds concerning adjacent properties described their land as bounded by land "formerly of Mary Lindall now occupied by Mercy Gibbs" or "occupied by heirs of Mercy Gibbs." (Book 168 P. 77, Book 194 P. 91) The inventory of the estate of John Appleton who died in 1817 listed this house and land. This 41 year interval between 1776 and 1817 has defied efforts to find the title. By 1785 at least, Henry and Mercy Gibbs were living there, perhaps earlier. Mercy Gibbs ran a little shop in one of the front rooms. They ercm a rather tragic family: in a short seven year span, Mercy lost her husband aged 45 and three of their six children. She herself died in 1809 aged 54, leaving 3 sons 16, 19, and 24 who continued to live there, perhaps for many years. -2- Samuel Curven lists John Appleton as building a "brick house in 1772", This was the Appleton mansion and was on land farther un on Fssex St, Now to sketch John Appleton, who at the time of his death in 1817 aged 78 was a wealthy prominent Salem merchant, He was born in Cambridge, son cf the Rev. Nathaniel Appleton. He married Jane, daughter of the Rev, John Sparhawk of Salem, and settled here. Jane died in 1790 of 'consumption" only hl years old, having had 10 children, of which 6 were living. A 20 year old daughter followed her mother into the grave within a few months also with "consumption". In four Years, John Appleton took a 2nd wife: 39 yr. old Priscilla Greenleaf of Boston and they had one son. Appleton had many dealings in real estate, and held numerous mortgages, The Rev, "?illiam Bentley in his "Diaries" mentions Appleton notesJohn A pletons death, t � and fsandknew his tdescribeshelarge her the minister. tlfuneraln Vol. iv P. 440 Bentley His will, after a few beauests, decreed that the remainder of his estate real and personal be divided into six parts for his wife and five remaining children. As inventoried in his will, the "Lindall house" was valued at $64,000. Nevertheless in settling the estate two years later it was sold at public auction for only $6418,33: William Nichols, a Salem merchant, was the buyer in 1819 of the Lindall property, In six years the house changed hands again. William and Sarah Nichols sold it for $3,600 to William Osgood, a Master Mariner of Salem, For almost a century and a quarter the house remained in the Osgood family, Capt, William Osgood was born in 1785, into a family of four brothers who all followed the sea. He married a Salem girl, Elizabeth Felt, in 1817, and raised a family of three sons and four daughters in the next 17 years, After his death in 1834, aged 49, his family, including the one year old Susan, stayed on in the house. He also left his widow and children shares in four ships and two shares in the East India Marine Hall Corporation, Many years passed: Susan the "baby" never married, She lived on at 314 Essex Street and died in 1920 aged 87. One of her brothers, Joseph B.F. Osgood was Mayor of Salem in 1865, and later a Judge. He bought in 1858 (Book 570 P. 1) the property, next door to his family's house. (312 Essex St, known as the "Bcwditch Hcuse"):% Susan Osgood outlived almost all the rest of her family, The property went to three nieces. Of these, Elizabeth C. Cook obtained the sole title by 1929. She herself lived in Marblehead however. In 1911 she had received from her elderly uncle Judge Osgood title to all his real estate in Salem and Marblehead (Book 2096 p, P7). which included the "Bowditch House", She mortgaged to the Naumkeag Trust Co, both properties on Essex Street #312 and #314 in 1943. All her property went to her son Osgood Cook at her death, and in 19h5 he paid off the mortgages to part of the property and sold the "Bowditch House" to Historic Salem Inc, and a small plot on Eaton Place to the City of Salem (thereby paving the way for the City to acquire the Bowditch House and move it from Essex St, to the City-owned plot), Osgood Cook died in 1946, and his wife Martha Howard Cook inherited all his property. In 1947 the widowed Mrs. Cook of Marblehead sold to the Chestnut Street Associates the land and house at 314 Essex St, Thus after 122 years the venerable "Lindall House" finally passed from the hands of the Osgood family, A few months later, tte American Red Cross purchased the house from the Chestnut Street Associates for its Salem Chapter House and moved in on Dec. 31, 1947. -3- In 1969, 22 years later, the handsome pray wooden house, decked now with the world-famous white flag and red cross is a prominent landmark in Salem. " Its setting is greatly enhanced since the moving of the "Bowditch house", - the restoration of the '"Jitch House", the landscaping and Capt. William Driver flagpole across the street. With its lovely staircase and panelling intact, the "Lindall House" is a priceless 18th Century part of our historic heritage. SIR BENJAMIY THOMPSON Count of Rumford 1753-1814 Benjamin Thompson was born on March 26, 1753 in the home of his grandfather (Capt. Ebenezer Thompson, 90 Elm St., Woburn, Mass. ) where his parents were then living. (The building is now the Rumford Historical Association. ) His father died at 26 when Benjamin was only 20 months old. His mother, Ruth Simonds, was the daughter of an officer who performed distinguished service in the French and Indian war. At 133 his guardian Joshua Simonds apprenticed him to a Salem importer, John Appleton, and asked that he be encouraged to trade in salt fish, then profitable commerce. Appleton had a store *hord the Merchants National Bank now stands. While in Salem he lived with Appleton (at 314 Essex St., ) and attended the village school. He was said to be an extraordinary youth and was fond of mathematics, astronomy, and skillful in making mechanical devices. It is said that his handwriting, spelling and grammar, even before the age of 13 were almost faultless. He was said to be "a youth of much learning and of high noble endeavor." Salem men of learning took a liking to the lad, whose mental powers were extraordinary. He knew enough of chemistry to mix gunpowder and enough of mathematics to calculate an eclipse. Among his friends were: Dr. Edward A. Holyoke, a deacon of the First Church, a student of science who had knowledge of practical medicine. Nathan Read an apothecary, who invented a "portable steam boiler for moving carriages over land and sea". He built a steam boat and on it in 1789 carried friends about Salem Harbor. Rev. Thomas Barnard, pastor of the old North Church that is now the First Churc Col. David Mason, an artillery officer, a soldier of the revolution (veteran of the French and ndian wars). As early as 1771, he publicly demonstrated "sparks and rods" also flashes, to the alarm of cautious folks who believed that Satan forged thunder bolts and hurled them at Church steeples. (Col. Mason was the great-grandfather of David Mason Little, mayor of Salem, and Philip Little, the artist. ) Rev. John Prince, who ground lenses for telescopes. In his age he some times m ed astronomical terms with Bible phrases to the bewilderment of the congregation of the First Church to whom he preached. Col. Timothy Pickering, a friend of Washington, from whom he learned Government and i.litary Science. These men, and other leaders of Salem in the period, .,which was a few years before the Revolution, encouraged the boy to study and let him have books from "The Social Library", as a collection of books of a scientific nature was called. -2- It's reasonable to presume that these men of old Salem had much to do with shaping the education and career of the lad who became Count Rumford, a pioneer in modern chemistry and a benefactor to suffering people in Europe of his period. He left Salem before the Revolution and returned to Woburn. From 1769 to 1772 he attended Harvard where he studied medicine and daily walked the 16 miles from Woburn to Harvard. In 1772, at 17 years of age, he became school master at Concord (Rumford) New Hampshire. At this time Benjamin Thompson was said to be an attractive young man, having a fine manly figure, handsome features, bright blue eyes and dark auburn hair. His manners were polished and his ways fascinating. He had used his opportunities to become cultured and his knowledge of men and affairs was far beyond the average. (A Gainsborough original is now at Harvard. ) At 19 he married Sarah Rolfe of Concord, the wealthy young widow of Col. Ben. Rolfe, and daughter of Rev. Timothy Walker. In New Hampshire he met Gov. Wentworth who was so well pleased with Thompson he appointed him Major (and eventually Col. ) of the (British) 2nd Provincial Regiment of New Hampshire. This aroused much jealousy among the - older British Officers. When the Revolutionary War started Major Thompson wanted to raise a regiment for the American side but having had a commission in the British Army was not allowed to do so. Feeling ran high and like many another patriot he was denounced as a Tory and had to leave Concord. He came to Woburn and demanded a trial and was acquitted of any disloyal act but his friends advised him for his safety to leave the country and he sailed for England. In England he was offered a position in the government office. Here his education, ability and personality were at once recognized and appreciated and he was promoted rapidly. In less than four years after his arrival in England he was made Under Secrotary of State. In England he met Sir. Humphrey Davy "the foremost chemist of his time". At the same time Thompson was continually making studies and experiments in scientific matters, more especially in heat, light and firearms. In 1779 he was elected a Fellow of The Royal Society. This recognition elated him and opened a pathway to association with scientists of renown. In 1783 he was granted leave of absence to travel on the continent. Col. Thompson attended a military review in France attired in a resplendent uniform and mounted on a fine horse. Here he met Prince Maximilian, then Field Marshall of France and after•,rards Elector of Bavaria. The Prince urged him to visit Bavaria, which he did, and gave him a letter to his uncle, Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria. The Elector immediately invited Benjamin Thompson to enter his service in a semi-military capacity and to assist in reorganizing his dominions and eliminating undesirable abuses. Before accepting this position it was necessary for Benjamin Thompson to obtain release from the English Government and permission of King George III. The King not only approved of the arrangement but in 1784 conferred on him the honor of Knighthood. Sir Benjamin returned at once to Bavaria where he was made a Major General . of Cavalry and Pri-vy Councilor of State. A palatial residence was provided for him in Munich. He lived there several years making reforms and improvements of tremendous importance. For his work he was made a Count and chose the title Count of Rumford, Rumford being the former name of Concord, New Hampshire. After eleven years he returned to England. In London he started to help the poor of the city. He opened a trade school to sive ,youths the means of earning a living. In England he conducted scientific experiments making many important discoveries. He made great improvements in chimneys, ventilation and cooking utensils. His research in gunpowder was a major scientific advance in his time as were his experiments in heat and light. His Rumford over (which you may see in Hamilton Hall) is the basis for modern cooking stoves. He taught hospitals and institutions how to scientifically prepare and preserve food. His works and studies are published in several large volumes. He was the fcurdcr of the Rumford medal cf the Royal Society, of the same medal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and of the Rumford professorship in Harvard University. There is a tablet to Count Rumford in Rumford Hall of the Chemistry Club 'Building in New York which sets forth that he was "The first great chemist of American birth...Americans received at his hands its first endowment for the encouragement of research in the exact sciences." Count Rumford never returned to his native land. He corresponded with friends in America, and he sent to the government suggestions for the West Point Military Academy in which youths study the science of war. President Adams invited Count Rumford to return to America and take charge of West Point but he declined to do so feeling that his work in Europe was too important. His wife had"died and he invited his daughter, then 21 years old, to visit him, which she did and lived with him in Europe several years, being given the title of Countess. She died in 1854. He spent his last years in Paris where in 1805 he married Madame Lavoisier, widow of the famous chemist, but the union was not a happy one. He retired to a small estate in Auteuil where he lived peacefully with his books, his flowers and his friends until his death on August 21, 1811. His grave in Auteuil is marked with an elaborate stone. The late President Eliot of Harvard once stated that he considered Rumford the greatest of American scientists; and not too many years ago the late President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said that, in his opinion, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Count Rumford were the three greatest minds that America had produced. r r. DOCUMENTATION Book 37 p. 175 July 16, 1718 Joseph Putnam of Salem for:f, 100 sells to his sister Mrs. Mary Lindall hs house (now "in poss. of" Philip ravet) and "full half of 2 acres and 3/!: acre land. Land purchased from Philip Veren by Mary Veren, mother of above named. Land hereby sold being western half of land purchased of Philip Veren being 2 3/4 acres, see deed 1665, bounded W. by land formerly of Hilliard Veren, dec. since of Joseph Porter; E. on land formerly of Capt. Davenport, " now Jonathan Corwin, and partly by land of Sibley, S. on Main St, and ranging down to path that goes over bank to the North River. Book 38 p. 75 July 11, 1720 Mrs. Mary Lindallts land is divided with Benj. Gerrish and surveyed. Her land is bounded on W. by land of Porterer fro�alzin Street N. 20E. to the North River; along bank of North. River, 7 poles wide, S. along Main St. 5 poles 2111" wide here, E. by land of Gerrish, from street N. 30W. 4 poles and �, N. 730E. 1 pole 4. N. to W. to river. (GerrishTs part of the land is bounded on E. by land of Curwin and land of Sibley. His front on the Main Street is 5 poles, 21). Book 37 p. 194 January 12, 1720 Mrs. Mary Lindall buys from George Bixby 3/L< acres of land (formerly estate of Joseph Porter lying between other land of Mary Lindall and land of the late Wm. Hirst, on the Main Street, down to North River. Book 47 p. 203 Feb. 20, 1726 Mary Lindall of Salem, widow, shopkeeper for 150 sells to ganuel and Rachel Barnard 14 part of messuage"; land in Salem containing Tb-put-2acres 20 poles, bounded N. by North River, on S. by the Main Street, E. by house and land of Benj. Gerrish, 'A1, on lard belonging to heirs of William Hirst, (dec. ). When this land is .divided, the aforesaid portion will lie on the easternmost side. Book 51 P. 10 Feb. 6, 1727 Mary Lindall of Salem, widow shopkeeper sells for 150 � to Samuel EFnard the remaining half of parcel of land (described above also 2 Fights to common pasture. Book 102 p. 9_ July 5, 1755 P.•rtition between Mary Lindall and Elizabeth Gray (Mary Lindall, slinster, granddaughter of Jonathan Curwen; Elizabeth Gray, minor great-granddaughter of Jonathan Curwen, daughter of Edward Gray, dic. and Elizabeth Lindall Gray, dec. ) (These two are sole heirs o' Elizabeth Corwin Lindall, dec. ) Henry Gibbs, Esq. as guardian o:' minor Elizabeth dray represented her interest. The parcels of lord include salt marsh on North River, lot in North fields. The description is very complicated: pertinent items as follows - set off fir Mary Lindall: beginning 501 E. of the S.W. corner of the (Jonathan Curwen) homestead running by the Main St. that distance to said corner, then butting W. on land formerly Sibley Ts in part aad partly on Gerrish's land to the rail fence: then E. where fence formerly stood to locust tree then E. on the lane upward 12 poles, teen W. 11018't, or 2/3 breadth of the whole lot, then S. on a straight line to street aforesaid so as to cut the front line at 50' distance easterly from the: S.W. corner aforesaid. (The rest of the lengthy description I omit. Elizabeth Gray had the "piece of =and lvina on tho hi ntraav t.n TITarhl-hoad")_ -2- vol, 58 P. 292 E,I.H,C, Curcaen's List of Houses built in 'Salem from 1750-1760 lists a�ndall 1755. Book 108 P. 258 March 5,1760 Samuel Curwen sells to Mary Lindall for 5 s, a small piece of land on the a�3N inStreet, beg, at a stake 12 ' from the S.F. corner of Mary Lindall's house, running td, from stake 617" toward her house, then running N, 20'6" parallel to wall of house then E. to bound first mentioned. Curwen retains right to repair his house from Mary Lindall's yard, Map of Salem about 1780 based on researches of Sidney Perley, etc, and assembled by James Duncan Phillips & Henry Noyes Otis (1937). This map shows the land in question as "estate of Samuel Curwen, Eliz, & Mary Lindall"� (does not differentiate between properties), Probate #799 John Appleton (of Salem) merchant died Mar, 4, 1817, will drawn 1 03,8 bequeaths to: wife Priscilla: 451000; Son Henry: all the lands in Lincoln County, inherited from his father; Children: Henry, Margaret Peele, John, Nathaniel and Alfred Greenleaf: $1500 each, Decrees that all r?maining of his estate real or personal be divided into 6 equal parts, for his T.+ife and 5 children, Inventory of estate includes: brick mansion house on Essex St, and outbuildings 986,000; wooden house on Essex St, and land $4000; 2 pews in Rev. Prince's mtghouse; personal est-te includes many notes on money loanded his 3 oldest sons and son-in-law. Book 230 p, 152 16, 17 June 15, 1819, and May 18, 1819 Henry Appleton and John Sparhawk Appleton exec, of will of the late John Appleton for 96 1 .33 sell to William Nichols. Also Henry Appleton, merchant, Willard Peele, merchant, Margaret, his=fe, and John Sparhawk Appleton, merchant, (all of Salem for 951255, sell to William ichols, Also Priscilla Appleton, widow (of Dorchester) guardian of Alfred Appleton for 4416.33, sells to William Nichols, Also, Henry Appleton of Salem as guardian of Elizabeth, '.dilliam Ward and Henry Appleton, Jr, sell for $418.33 to William Nichols the following land and dwelling house in Salem, bounded: on W. partly by > land of Nathaniel Ropes, dec. and partly by land of James Bott 177' as fence now stands; N. by land of John D. Treadwell about 54' as fence now stands; P. by land of Nathaniel Bowditch about 170' as fences and buildings now stand; and on S. by Essex St, 544; together with the right to repair the dwelling house in the adjacent yard which was formerly Mary Lindall 's. This right was conveyed by deed from Samuel Curwin March 25, 1760 in Book 108 P. 258, (This land and house was sold at public auction). Book 238 p. 1 March 30, 1825 William Nichols, merchant (of Salem) Sarah, his wife, for $3600 sell to William Osgood, master mariner (of Salem) land, dwelling house and other bldgs, bounded as follows: on W. by land late of Nathaniel Ropes, now of William W. Oliver and partly by land of James Bott about 177' as fences now stand; N. by land of John D. Treadwell about 54' as fence stands; E. on land now of William Proctor about 177' as fences and buildings stand; and S. on Essex St, 54', -3- Probate 20293 May 20, 1834 4illiam Osgood will: real estate, house and land on Essex St, val. 000; cash in bank x$10,159.80. In 1834 he had also shares in 4 ships, 2 shares East India Marine Hall Corp, His will dated Feb. 1834 bequeaths: to wife Elizabeth (Betsy) all household goods and furniture. He appoints Michael Shepard and John B. Osgood executors to administer and/or sell any part of estate real or personal and give whole nFt income thereof to his widow for her use and his children's. Book 500 P. 130 August 28, 1851; Heirs of William Osgood notify Proprietors of the North Meeting House that they intend to dispute the fence and privilege or passing over on Osgood property by proDrietors of North Church, Probate 135841 April 15, 1920 Susan E. Osgood will (dated 1918) bequeaths to brother Joseph B. F. Us-go—o—d--3k3000, to Osgood Cook A5000 (he is grand nephew), to niece Elizabeth C. Cook bonds, and rights to house at 314 Essex St, house contents to Nieces Elizabeth C. Cook, Kate C. Stackpole, Easily I. Osgood. If Eliz. C. Cook is not living, all of her inheritance goes to her son Osgood. She also had a house and land on Norman and Creek St. Her interest in 314 Essex St, was one undivided quarter, Book 2832 p. 101 January 20, 1921 N]nily L. Osgood, single (of Lincoln) Frants to Elizabeth C. Cook (of Salem all her undivided interast in land and building heretofor occupied by Susan E. Osgood, bounded on 1T, by land of North Church Corp; N. by Eaton Place; F. by other land of grantee; and S. by Essex St. Book 2832 p. 101 December 27, 1929 Katharine C. Stackpole, widow (of Boston) grants to Elizabeth C. Cook of Marblehead all her undivided interest in land and building heretofor occupied by Susan E. Osgood, bounded on W. by land of First Cong. Sec. ; N. by Eaton Place; E. by other land of grantee, and S. by Essex St. Book 3353 p. 78 October 29, 1943 Elizabeth O. Cook, widow (of Marblehead) mortgages to Naumkeag Trust Co. Of Salem the land and bldgs (312 Essex: Bowditch House also a certain parcel of land with buildings thereon numbered 314 Essex St. bounded on S. by Fssex St. ; W. by land of First Cong. Soc. ; N. on Eaton Court, E. by other land of Cock. Probate #216952 Osgood Cook (of Marblehead) died May 19, 1946. Will drawn 1944. Bequeaths all estate, real and personal to wife Martha Howard Cook. Book 3510 P. 177 March 4, 1947 Martha Howard Cook, widow (of Marblehead) sells to Chestnut St. Asenciatesi of Salem) land and Bldgs. She received this property by ehii r tance. Probate 216952 (sr^mc"as'above) _4_ Book 3533 September 29, 1947 Chestnut St. Associates (Inc, of Salem) sell to the p.241 American National Red Cross o ash, D.C. ) land and buildings described as follows: beginning at S.W. corner thereof on Essex St. running N. 701x6150" W. by land of First Cong. Soc. 32.75 ; then N. 1032'50" E. by land of said Soc. 631 to other land of Society; then N. 89054120" E. by this land of said Society 51.!x2' to land of Historic Salem Inc; then S. 2037'40" W. by said land of H.S.I. 62.26f; then S. �5017T40" E. by said land 20.94' to Essex St, then S. 750430" W. by Essex St. 51.14' then S. 7208f30" W. by Essex St. 2.071 to said land of First Cong. Soc, and point of beginning. Kh woo hander Yaaa sad JYLlaia_alwa,'�r idasa'��asbead' ... •'Mass at uz . wifes a.:tsoente bF flit ea4iraty,;of 4 < .Cotaty, Yaiseohusstts to bolus for oonal"tion paid, grait i0` L.ahes.tad"Paris F. Maw Maes at husband and wifs, as tanastw b7 the antirsty, of 17=9 Essex County, Yes ; achusetts with gMMC M COYBtiAifl'S the ldad. In said SAOMS,9 together*i 1 the buildings thanon, being.shown os Lott J2806 281, 282 end 283 on a 1 I plan recorded with Essex 9aath Dietrlot Disds,,Plaa Book 6, Plan 33, to- gether bounded and described as tollows: Scatlnresterly by Fairaount Ave- t Due (formerly TiiLepr Bill Rood) (100.02) Leet; Northwesterly by Lot j281 's + on said Plea. (71,L2} teatL.oiorthsaster]y,by Lots./512, 513,;514 ad 515 + e . on said Plan, (100.40) fact, sore or leagt,30 &mAerly by_iot A79. on + c. said Plan, (73.877 fait._ This ocavopme !a•sada subject to 1947 tarns.- t . For ouf title sea deed nsorded with eaid'registry Book 2636] Page 76. ThL deed. IS given for a so13aa1' ooatiderition. l(ITS our lira and y: n seals this.30t>z Say at SmAmber.1947 Lesdsr Paas} . ; (teal); 4 Tocan olarsitTs aF YAB3h�RP81= ) 74�l�ttalfaei lash):: _ Sesei ea. BePtesaa! 30,_ 194 Thea paraonally aPpaa d!1r, ova amwdi: Laaeder 'Lea eCfd aoimededgad.�►M.taij,"'gnsir niat t0 be hi/ frM act � sad deed, bsfase sa�• Albioer L.;Noessa <: :ustia of tba Paas 1(* C ndesion expires :n1y:26, 1951 Sam is. Rmaivad Oct It ,1947.' T a. put 9 A.Y. Recorded ani Haenined. T IM ALL uff BIf TSILQ M—IM PB,.that tha.Chestnut Street Ammialatws, a Chsetmtttreat s Asscoiales , r e corposation dalT ntabliehad tinder the laws of the C®aomealtft of No";- to t. ' achuaatts and-Laving its vital Place of businass at Solea, $ssaz Comtyt } Massachusetts, far comideiatiaa Paid, grant.to Tha:American Bitioml Bard Crws;1� paid Crean of W ; ashingtoa, D.C. eshiagton, Diatriat of.Colnobiay`a oharl{able oorpora;aou dn1T s k Vote ff established, hariag its WWI Place of balms,, in[Ysshington District of Colmbia, with qtliCNl>i C041iNAl i a 6ittil" Dattel of land with•thr k I buildings thorecn sitaated in BA18r; Comtfi,:t as 1 ning at lip at fico M 111M First• of the' thence naatL� k�mtyburr F ? t rt Sr t;. l " O',t\�i.e iRl`�j 'i.i 'Yt 5 I' S• ,rl'�4,r. - #' -�a C seaNEW ietr � 41, gig p ;ice �, • ,+.��..,�y� y!� yJY.I y,R ��..� �..r 1 N t _. ' .x �, "�15s:�tlhss6t:�onth.2e'1'31a�° rws$r r �BfitOrit � . ' , y , €L�.I i to Ease: Streif` so63di 9'3', 04�;30* net by Essex Street fift ' ` y-oae' e eoatbi°'/ 081: 30" vest by Essex Street �1t i; tro rad 0'!/300 Z�,�� to:"it�d of the First Congregational rad the esrws begun it- ft,abore-desoribed parcel contains i , four thousand fir 5di+rd Cad eemty-tw (4,572) square feet of lead ` + !��lit;t sad is whom u Lot d as a.yLa entitled "laid of the osgoo'd Cook Estate No. 314 Esewx Street Salem-$essaohusatts dated Februar•v +� 947 and dra.r, by Neal H. Mitoballi.Registered Bi rad Engineer sad Surreyor, recoiled with �I � Suer South District Registry of Deeds. ;ill + ,For title see deed if lJartha .Howard Cook to tba:Chestnat Street-Assoeiates dated March lb, 1947, re- Corded with ISM South District Registry of Deeds. Hook 350 Pegs 177 Snid. f ooanyance L a�d� sableot to the taxer useued for 1447, which + the granteereamer;rad agiyea to pap: ffi WMI;S91Cfi"REOB, the said Chest '+ ' nut Street lseociat6a hej"eq its oorpsratf seal to be her affixed' t j s 1 ; e and the" prsseuts iq"ba sigaad, aoimodwdged and,deliiered,ta its name Mf be by 0soig!8: "m its Pteaideat hereto d this.29th 44 of Swptesber ii the enth0rirad, ! y�r cos thoaseud arae hu�!red and s fOriTeenn. (0orpbrnte seal l3utmtt Strait Issoolate& ) s COOGNUM or ! + Hys Qeorga 8.:8401002 President Eesse u. Dn Alm 29th ` �f i of SeDtesber 1947 *b :- � � afore me - r ' 4 ` appeuwd 'Cob ib ee i ._ . . ywssaaiT kaoim- vho, beim by me duly, worn did sqp that`hsi is the l'iwidwnt;og the Clfestant I rater ti end abet thy weal alliawd,to,Sam iasiru sat Street-Assoc is the omyorat seal of fi. said oorpoiition, sad that sai&:iastssiMt ws .!road rad aeead 3n s` k t of .aid ooayoiatlos !i at Qeorgw $. Henson aalmoslwdptaaida}d free �ot and d Y . 1Petesy 1i Pab0 O=,eaid OO1p0Ati0� _�ri�ps wa n se 31, 1948). ''��}�! s Vote-- 1,_Hiahard ps}u{Sreet oo Asa1 71 TV. ':'.< (}5 ro, he t 83iw@to= of sooiato # i1 I t held:it 31 Summi a s-- :4 ,,),, + s AA 16 16th day of Juin t ..., 0 owing aA x' . ■ Y r t kl- � rot�.ev : '15tiC05sstt Leooiatss s for the r M � Inz QwS't}< ! wr sseTteaaNatHod Crwa - _ �OC lOnd the tbn ' •- rho : .. . MW 1,31131M i h. y entitled#"land of dit8d2braaT>.147 end t { r ,.toad the s I1 A" •,. jr• President.of said Aesoaiat" is !a'eseoutee yeslR aokooeledge • t '•g hand deliver a deed of the shove-dee ;prpyeyty. 'A True Certificate .Attest Richard T. Daggett. Secretary:. the ChestnutStreet Associates Essex as. Received Cct.�l, 1947. 11 a.?*a t-9-A.Y. Reoolded.and &aai¢ad, ------------ i _Danvers Savings Bank holder of a morkgap frog Robert P. Ayers to Danvers Discharge !s Savings Bank dated.Novaabor 1, 1946 recorded with Esaei Registry of Dee , Da¢vett i. i South District Deeds Book 3498 ge aoknarledges eatisfactio¢ of the Pa 133 Say.Bk. same IN liITtrBSS.%88&OP.the said Danvers Savings.Bank has caused its corporate seal to be hereto affixed ant thee* prsents.to be signed in x- its name and behalf by Charles P. Murray nrra� its Tressnrer lfiis. 30th day of ; y September A.D. 1947. #. Da¢v�rs Ssvh'V.Book (Corporate pal), : Ori e`� , TIM cmawmnum or: by Chu.21°3urrsy�• Treas. F 6� � t ts�,� SAfP3 zax'z County-set. Septeehes 7�Ce 1947 TheII:Pnaomlly aD' I . psaied the shoo mead Charles P. Yursayacd aolmorLd®ed the foregoing ' inaMvmant:to be the 1''N act and deed .Daavay Sa r vlage Back before on, i Clark S. Sears Clark S«Pears sot er�Publia � my Cenaiscion iispirrA Apri130e 1954 Beaez as. Received Oct-'-.Io 19M.14 a: put 9 d.Y &oorded.'aad zmtinad Tj `, , ` itobert Y. -. 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Town SAT F*.+, z>F Address335 Fssex Street Name Present use Residence .A 4 r - — Present owner>' app,jr r N9b,IS. i i 3. Description: ,1f 4?e t-e.(—r6i s� Date 18th century 11== Source S.H.D•S,C. I.1969 Style Pre-Federal Architect in relation to nearest cross streets and other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric wood Outbuildings (describe) Other features ells 8 Altered Date X� Moved Date -- 5. Lot size• �S5` s / One acre or less 7- Over one acre Approximate frontage 75' Approximate distance of building from street 151 O NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by E'.C.Welch USGS Quadrant Organization S.H. C. v1HC Photo no. Date 9/7/7 (over) iii Y.J J. I-il-�. 1 . �..•.•Ir 7. Original owner (if known) Original use Tr *nl to Rwinn- early 1800s , Subsequent uses (if any) and dates unme of Cant Thomas Holmes 8. Themes (check as many as applicable) Aboriginal Con.ervation Recreation Agricultural Education Religion Architectural x Exploration/ Science/ The Arts x settlement invention Commerce Industry Social/ Communication Military humanitarian Community development Political Transportation 9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above) l Also the home o�f Frank Cousins, an early photographer olf Salem architecture. 10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records, early maps, etc.) T ~ 0 Essex In.�titute i 3 z Essex Street Salem,MA. 01970 (617) 744-3390 December 5, 1984 Ms. Elizabeth Wheaton, Chairperson Salem Historical Commission One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Ms. Wheaton: As curator of the Essex Institute, an organization that has been dedicated to preserving Salem's cultural and architectural heritage since 1821, and as curator of the Ropes Mansion at 318 Essex Street, I would like to express my concern for the Mary Lindall house at 314 Essex Street which has been purchased by the law firm of Costello, Hourihan, Frattaroli and Barrett. I learned over the weekend that the new owners are preparing plans that call for the alteration of a number of the exterior and interior details of this his- toric structure. As these plans will be reviewed by the Historical Commission, I would like to underscore the sensitive nature of this property and its arch- itectural importance. As you know, the building occupies one of the most prominent locations in the city, with the Corwin or Witch House on one side, the First Church and Ropes Mem- orial Mansion on the other. Because these three structures sit back from the street and the Lindall house sits forward to the sidewalk, all sides of Lindall house are highly visible. Because these four structures are among the gem s of Salem's architectural heritage, this area is visited and photographed by thousands of visitors from all over the world each year. It is extremely important that no changes be made to the Lindall house that might adversely effect this streetscape. The building itself is one of the few mid-eighteenth century dwellings that has survived largely intact from the eighteenth century. This includes the pantry addition off the rear. The interior also has many fine architectural Pi it'll, It"It, ''it a��l.� i_; I Lntnn E. Wheaton, Salem Historical Commission, 2, 12/5/84 features dating from before 1800, all of which must be respected and preserved. While I have no problem with the structure being used for law offices, this activity should be undertaken within the existing structure with minimal alter- ations. It is so rare to have a building survive intact for nearly two hundred fifty years and to speak so eloquently of the craftmanship of earlier times, it would be a shame to lose or alter the house at this late date. I hope you are able to work with the new owner to see that the buildings' architectural integrity is maintained for future generations. 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",- KELIP41N4CV IIeS—1 I INIQN I-I()I ICF- TO GOLR.b� F •N.lelT d.c.N ice. n.oe I I I I I I I I I I I I I FPOF05 b QC>P-TW FLEMATIONJ PP_OP05LU WE5T EL�VAT101J S G A L i V1•' Y-e' (G 4 L i VW• I.,o pmlt4tN,L^I I z5 d4 IN.IDAI_ 4-101 ICE I:EUOVATII��J-iQ LAW QrBCP5 N /N [urA. 61 2.1 A..upw J6Y.+. M9 .v LN a f MIO I.MYP FT.' l FI FVATI_"1kn- I if Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 745-0215 February 26, 1985 Nicholas DeNitto, Esq. Massachusetts Electric Company 25 Research Drive Westboro, MA 01581 Re: Installation of electric meters, local historic districts, City of Salem, Mass. Dear Mr. DeNitto: As you know from your contact with John Carr of our Commission, the Salem Historical Commission is most concerned about installation of electric meter boxes on important and visible facades in our historic districts. The recent installation on the south-westerly corner of the building at 314 Essex Street again signals the need for a resolution of this problem. The Commission has asked me to request your attendance, or that of your appointee, at our meeting of March 20, 1985 with a view toward arriving at a mutually satisfactory plan for future electric installations in Salem's historic districts and toward eradicating some objectionable prior installa- tions. Our meetings are at 7:30 p.m. , One Salem Green, 2nd floor. You may contact our secretary at 745-0215, Tuesday/Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to confirm this meeting. Thank you for your cooperation. I am enclosing a Commission brochure for your information. Very truly yours, Elizabeth B. Wheaton Chairman EBW/jp Enclosure MEETING REPORT Massachusetts Historical Commission Comani.ty: Salem, MA Project: Red Cross Buildin Funding: McIntire Historic District ) 314 Essex Street Lindall House Possible HPCA Location of Meeting: I Staff Mamber: Date: MHC Elise Johnson I 12-11-84 Participants: Name Organization Phone Gary Canner Architect 227-2629 Elise Johnson MHC 727-8470 I met with, Mr. Canner regarding the revised rehabilitation of the Red Cross Building. In addition to conflicts with the Secretary' s Standard for Rehabilitation, the local historical commission generally disapprov d of the initial proposal. In an attempt to meet the Standards and earn the approval of the Salem Historical Commission, the architect has resubmitted revised plans for the rehabilitation of the Red Cross Build ing. The revised rehabilitation, with reference to the field report (12-1-84 is as follows: Interior Bearing Walls: The parallel bearing walls which spatially. de- fine the entry hall will remain in their existing locations. Doors, wainscot, and doorframes will be maintained. Similarly, bearing walls on the second floor will remain(or rebuilt, as in the case where a wall was removed by a prior owner) in their original location and the basic floor plan configuration will be retained. Service Stair: We discussed the importance of the retention of the ser vice stair, due to the historical significance of the floor plan. Its importance as an 'architectural feature is substantial and the removal of such for replacement by a contemporary stair would not be in keeping with the Secretary' s Standards. Since the firm does not wish to be hel responsible for any accidents, there is some concern that the existing stair should be replaced with a contemporary unit, while maintaining vertical circulation. Although the plan would be retained, the loss of the stair would not be acceptable according to the Standards. Construction of Secondary Stair: The stair will be built exclusively from the second floor to the attic without affecting the first floor. Third Floor Addition: The most major alteration that has been retained in this proposal is—the third floor addition to the rear ell. Its im- pact is less obtrusive than I had originally interpretted since it extends to the height of the lower gambrel as opposed to the full height of the roof. The architect has attempted to lower the height of the roof by an additional 2'h feet, however, this would require alterations (lowered ceiling height affecting the mantel , windows, etc. ) to the adjoining room on the second floor. The gains do not outweigh the losses neces- sitated by the lowered roofline. The fenestration of the ell was discussed as it affects the main build- ing. The juxtaposition of the regularized window pattern of the ell with that of the main building is disconcerting since the nature of an addition as an afterthought is no longer evident. Such a loss in char- acter is not acceptable according to the Secetary 's Standards for Rehab- ilitation. Further examination fo the window pattern would be ad- viseable. In addition to the above, a number of less major changes were discussed The removal of a closet and kitchen cabinetry in the first floow north- west room are unfortunate, since they are intact architectural details- (kitchen cabinetry, part of a late 19th century addition) . It was re - commended that the ell ' s exterior door be retained as well as all intact hardware. Sandblasting brick in the basement was discouraged. Plans to expose the attic floor structure in the library (front, third floor) are not in keeping with the Secretary 's Standards for Rehabilitation. In summary, the project;. as currently proposed, has fewer conflicts with the Standards than as originally submitted. A concerted effort to meet the Standards is evident, however, further refinement of the proposal to fully meet the Standards will be in the clients ' best interest. cc: Staley McDermott, Historic Salem, Inc. Liz Wheaton, Salem Historical Commisssion National Park Service, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office