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(978)619-5685 FAX(978)740-0404
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
❑ Construction ❑ Moving
❑ Reconstruction D Alteration
❑ Demolition ❑ Painting
❑ Signage ❑ Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set
forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Property: 329 Essex Street
Name of Record Owner: Jason Mohaghegh
Description of Work Proposed:
Install 10 inch copper vent between windows on rear wall of rear ell.
Dated: March 17, 2016 SALpEM�F L��RICAL COMMIS ON
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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.
RECEIVED
FEB 2 2 2016
Salem Historical CommissiORPT. OF PLANNING &
120 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM MASSACHUSETTS O.97C COMMUNITY DEVELOP MEN T
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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 V Other
District: Ll Derby Street ❑Lafayette Street 1 l4ICIntire Ll Washington Square
Address of Property: _3Aq �SSe_X 5A-. 1 SaAe4n 1 9 ' 0 (O ` l 70
Name of Record Owner(s): 1 !1 I ' I O
Owner Mailing Address: Ido l 1� 1`\�0.0' 5 &-, , , � I M 6\2,"70
Description of Work Proposed:
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Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here:
Certificate should be mailed to: Name
Mailing address: City: State:_Zip:
PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making any changes to the exterior ofa property
in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Department of Planning&Community Development to
discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application(Appropriateness,Non-Applicability or Hardship).
B. The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held at
120 Washington Street,3rd floor,and begin at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be heard
on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision.
C. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m.on the Monday 16 days before the meeting in
order to make the agenda. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day of the
meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after notifying
Commission members and allowing 24 hours for any objection. There is no fee for any applications.
D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City
Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is
not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability.
E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. A contractor for the owner,at the owner's request,may submit an application on
the owner's behalf. In case of tenant,.a waiver of the owner's appearance maybe granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested
by the owner.
F. All applications must include photos of existing conditions,taken from all public ways. No certificates can be issued until receipt of photos.
G. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifications
regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make a
determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings as
applicable(exhibits should be 8 Y:x I I or be able to be folded to 8 V.x 11):
1. Site plan showing location of improvements;
2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements;
3. Details/profiles(i.e.moldings,fence caps,cornices,vents,etc.);
4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.);
5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and
6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lamp posts,stove pipes.
H. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners
having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If the application is approved,
a Certificate will be mailed to the mailing address provided on the application and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector.
Please note that the application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e. for reasons of incomplete
drawings,to perform a site visit,etc.). In any case,the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is
received,unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing.
1. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued. Please be sure to obtain appropriate
permits from the Inspector of Buildings(or other necessary permits and approvals)prior to commencing work.
1. The homeowner may opt not to commence the work approved(unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). Work commenced must
be completed within one year from the Certificate date unless otherwise indicated.
K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to deternine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued.
Violations
A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subject
to fines of up to$500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City permits
and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is in violation.
Assistance
The Commission'sguidelines are available for viewing at the City of Salem Department of Planning&Community Development(DPCD),at the Salem
Public Library or on-line athttp:/hvwa.salem.cont�'aees/SalemMA Historic/index. The guidelines provide examples of what is historically appropriate
(or inappropriate) for Salem's neighborhoods including trim, siding, barrier free access, doors, fences, gutters/downspouts, masonry, mechanical
equipment,paint colors,parking solutions,porches/steps,roofing,satellite dishes&solar energy systems,secondary egress,skylights,utilities,windows,
etc. These guidelines help you understand what changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your
property and can guide you on historical appropriateness. Further information, including City-wide architectural inventories,is available. For more
information,contact the Clerk of the Commission at the DPCD, 120 Washington Street,Salem,MA 01970,978 619-5985. Rev.IOU
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Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System
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Inventory No: SAL.1505
Historic Name: Putnam,James S.-Balch,Frank House
Common Name: American Legion Headquarters-Greymoor
Address: 329 Essex St
City/Town: Salem
Village/Neighborhood: Central Salem
Local No: 26-483
Year Constructed:
Architect(s): Putnam,James
Architectural Style(s): Italianate;Second Empire
Use(s): Clubhouse;Single Family Dwelling House
Significance: Architecture;Invention
Area(s): SAL.HJ:Chestnut Street Historic District
SAL.HU:McIntire Historic District
Designation(s): Local Historic District(3/3/1981);Nat'l Register District
(8/28/1973)
Building Materials(s): Wall:Wood Flushboard;Wood;Wood Clapboard;Glass
Foundation:Granite;Stone,Cut;Brick
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FORM B -BUILDING NRDIS 1973; LHD 3/3/81
Assessor's number USGS Quad Area(s) Form Number
26483 Salem HU,HJ 1505
Town Salem
Place(neighborhood or village) Central Salem
P Address 329 Essex Street
Historic Name Putnam-Balch House/"Greymoor"
Uses: Present Residential
Original Residential
Date of Construction 1872
Source City of Salem Building Permit
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1 Acreage less than one acre
Recorded by Lisa hlausolf Setting set on comer lot in a densely-settled,primarily
Organization Salem Planning Department residential neighborhood of 18th and 19th century
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BUILDING FORM
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION
Describe architectural features. Evaluate the characteristics of the building in terms of other buildings within the
community.
"Greymoor"is an impressive Victorian-era mansion which Tolles describes as "the most ambitious and outstanding residence
of its era in Salem" (Tollcs: 176). The two-story building is capped by a truncated,hip roof and embellished by a wide
variety of decorative details influenced by the Second Empire and Italianate styles. The building rests on a foundation
consisting of granite blocks with smooth margins on the facade and brick elsewhere. Above a wide molded watertable, the
walls are sheathed in horizontal wooden boards which are incised to resemble stone. Marking the corners are two-story,
paired pilasters which are fluted at the top and incised by decoration. At the top of the pilasters are small columns resting on
pedestal spools. The cornice is decorated by a pearl molding,modWions and paired brackets with pendant ends. The arched
dormer which breaks through the roofline above the entrance is also supported by detailing which echoes the tops of the
pilasters. The roof is punctuated by tall brick chimneys and is capped by a turned balustrade and skylight.
Centered on the three-bay facade is a projecting entrance porch supported by six free-standing and two attached chamfered
posts with incised decoration. The posts rest on paneled bases and are capped by fluted capitals which support an omate,
bracketed frieze. Capping die porch is a balustrade with comer posts capped by ums and spanned by turned balusters. An
iron grill at the street leads up the stairs to the ornate double-doors which are capped by a semi-elliptical fanlight.
The first floor facade windows contain 2/2 sash with an arch over the upper sash and the base of the window resting directly
on the wide watertable. Paneled pilasters support the entablature lintel which is embellished on the ends and in the center by
consoles and modillions. The lintels on the second story windows are arched with a less bold surround and small brackets
supporting the sills. Above the entrance there is a set of two arched windows with segmental hood molds which are capped
{ by a central low arch. Centered in the dormer above is an oculus window with keystone and sill.
The east elevation facing Cambridge Street is divided into three sections by two-story pilaster strips which are capped by
capitol-like blocks decorated by incised ornament. Windows include those with entablature lintels, as well as semi-circular
and segmental caps. Punctuating the roof are segmental arched dormers. Projecting from the west elevation is a two-story
pedimented projection punctuated by segmental openings on the upper level and entablatured windows on the second. At the
rear is a two-story, clapboarded addition with paired brackets.
Extendinb behind the main block is a central projection capped by a pediment and a two-story flat-roofed addition resting on
a brick foundation. Windows include a stained glass pane and windows capped by rectangular label molds with stops. The
rear entrance containing a four-panel door with two-light transom. The flat doorhood is supported by a bracket and is fronted
by wooden stairs. A modem greenhouse is located on the second story. The basement entrance is topped by iron cresting.
The hous, is located at the southwest corner of Essex and Cambridge Streets. The acute angle formed by thz jyncture of the
two street, leaves a small triangular area to the northeast of the house,filled with small trees. A box hedge nuts along
Cambridg: Street. Granite curbing runs along Essex Street with low bushes filling in the shallow area between tine house and
sidewalk.
✓ Recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If checked,you must attached a completed
National Register Criteria Statement form.
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INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Town Property A dress
Salem 329 Essex Street
Massachusetts Historical Commission Area(s) Form No.
Massachusetts Archives Building
220 Morrissey Boulevard IIU 1505
Boston, Massachusetts 02125
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
Describe the history of the building. Explain its associations with local(or state)history. Include uses of the building and
the role(s) the ownersiaccupants played within the community.
In 1872 James S. Putnam was granted a building permit for a two-story,hipped roof dwelling. Putnam constructed the house
on the site of the Benjamin Marston house,which Putnam had demolished. The property was acquired by Frank Balch in
1881. Balch was a Naumkcag Steam Co. agent whose son invented the modem x-ray machine in his home laboratory. After
Balch's death in 1892, Mrs. Balch continued to live here until 1921. The property was acquired by Post 23 of the American
Legion in 1921 and served as their headquarters until 1979. The building was restored by Donald Costin in 1979-1981
(Tolles, p. 176).
BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES
City of Salem Building Permits, 1871-1889. [Salem City Hall].
Hopkins, G.M. Atlas of Salem. Massachusetts. Philadelphia: 1874.
McIntyre, 1 ,,-my C.E. Map of the City of Salem. Philadelphia: 1851.
Richards, L.J. Atlas of the Citv of Salem. Massachusetts 1897,
Salem City Directories, 1836-1970.
Sanborn Insurance Maps, 1890, 1906, 1950, 1957, 1965, 1970. [Massachusetts State Library].
Tolles, Bryant F., Jr. Architecture in Salem: an Illustrated Guide. Salem: Essex Institute, 1983, p. 176.
Walker Lithograph and Publishing Company. Atlas of the City of Salem_Massachusetts. Boston: 1911.
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Massachusetts Historical Commission Community Property Address
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts 02125 Salem 329 Essex Street
Area(s) Form No.
lit1,HJ 1505
National Register of Historic Places Criteria Statement Form
Check all that apply:
[Individually eligible ❑ Eligible Dy in a historic district
❑ Contributing to a potential historic district ❑ Potential historic district
Criteria: ❑ A ❑ B N C ❑ D
Criteria Considerations: ❑ A ❑ B ❑ C ❑ D ❑ E ❑ F ❑ G
Statement of Significance by: Lisa Mausolf
Justify criteria that are checked in the above sections:
The Putnam-Balch House ("Greymoor')is an outstanding local example of late 19th century domestic architecture
constructed for James Putnam in 1872. Displaying elements of both the Italianate and Second Empire styles,the dwelling is
a virtual panorama of decorative details and window types. Restored c.1980,the house exhibits exceptional integrity of
location,design, setting, materials,workmanship,feeling and association. The house is eligible for the National Register
under Criterion C at the local level.
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FORM B - BUILDINGS In Area no. Form no.
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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1. Town SALEM
Address 329 Essex Street
Name American Legion Headquarters
`-* Present use Tourist Information
Dancina School in basement
' - Present owner,S'y�EM SEG'/Dili ASSCc7fi ;,
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Style
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5. Lot size.
One acre or less x Over one acre
Approximate frontage 100'+
Approximate distance of building from street
10'
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8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal Conservation Recreation
Agricultural Education Religion
Architectural Exploration/ Science/
The Arts settlement invention
Commerce Industry Social/
Communication Military humanitarian
Community development Political Transportation
9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
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613 Th,- American Legion has had its gsartsrs in this beildinq since 1921,
urban they :�,azj-c it frau Frank Salah, who had owned it since 1881.
The building, b&-jun in 1871 by James latnms is an *Msllsnt oxatrple
3 . :.he arclitLecture of its period. It is solid aA *seat*, two I
stories high with a s►snsard roof. The front POVt!L4* is supported
by might s�-unr-o coluases, tw* of whish are attaQAed, mW the lintels
..% r this windcyws have heavy pediments. An ornate, ramded facade
gable and decorated cornice cseapists the *Mameaatstien. -+
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
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CITY OF SALEM
ASSESSOR'S CERTIFICATION OF ABUTTERS AND
"PARTIES IN INTEREST"
BOARD/COMMISSION: Historical Commission
PROJECT SITE: 329 Essex Street (26-0483-0)
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Applicant
Abutters to abutter
Across the street &their abutters
1 X I Assessor's Certification on Applications to the SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION for
Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship
This is to certify that the time of the last assessment for taxation made by the City of
Salem, the names and addresses of those listed on the attached sheets are owners of land
abutting upon the land described abov as the project site, or are owners deemed to be
materially effected (as defined by M s chusetts General Law Chapter 40 C).
Assessor's Signature. Date: A— 4-� C)
Number of initialed pages attached:
Once Certified, Return to:
Department of Planning and Community Development
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Parcel ID:26-0483-0 Parcel ID:26-0475-0 Parcel ID:26-0485-803
MOHAGHEGH JASON B SCHOPF SUE WEAVER FARREN KEVIN M
329 ESSEX STREET 1 CAMBRIDGE ST FARREN KATHLEEN M
SALEM, MA 01970 SALEM, MA 01970 333 ESSEX ST U2
SALEM, MA 01970
Parcel ID:26-0485-804 Parcel ID:26-0485-801 Parcel ID:26-0485-802
NANDI ARIJIT K LESAGE TERESA A KERR JOHANNA
ZAK JESSICA 333 ESSEX ST U1R 333 ESSEX STREET U1F
2226 RUE ST.ANTOINE OUEST SALEM, MA 01970 SALEM,MA 01970
QC H3J 1A7
MONTREAL, CANADA
Parcel ID:26-0484-0 Parcel ID:25-0427-0 Parcel ID:26-0521-801 ✓
ESSEX ST REAL ESTATE TR STRAUSS MARSHALL B GUERRIERO ROBERT
PABICH RICHARD J GERDINE ELAINE D GUERRIERO CHRISTINE M
35 WINTER ISLAND ROAD 10 CHESTNUT STREET 328 ESSEX STREET U1
SALEM, MA 01970 SALEM,MA 01970 SALEM,MA 01970
Parcel ID:26-0521-802 ✓ Parcel ID:26-0521-803 ✓ Parcel ID:26-0521-804 ✓/
ROSENFELD LINDA CANTOR MASSACHUSETTS STANTIEL THOMAS E
ROSENFELD HARVEY CANTOR HOWARDIROBERTA GALLERY MELISSA A
324-328 ESSEX ST UNIT 2 9 EDMUNDS COVE ROAD 328 ESSEX STREET U4
SALEM, MA 01970 DANVERS, MA 01923 SALEM,MA 01970
Parcel ID:26-0521-805 Parcel ID:26-0477-0 Parcel ID:26-0482-0
ZOHN LEE E ✓ CATALDO WALTER J BEDELL JOHN R
HENRICKSON-ZOHN HEIDI CATALDO MAURA KELLEY BEDELL JUDY WANG
324 ESSEX STREET U5 3 CAMBRIDGE ST 6 CAMBRIDGE ST
SALEM, MA 01970 / SALEM, MA 01970 SALEM, MA 01970
Parcel ID:26-0476-0 / Parcel ID:26-0521-0 Parcel ID:26-0486-0
KEARNEY JUDITH M OVERLOOK SALEM,LLC MAIER ROBERT C
1-A CAMBRIDGE ST 15 BOARDMAN LANE BARBARA BURGESS
SALEM, MA 01970 TOPSFIELD, MA 01983 335 ESSEX ST
SALEM,MA 01970
Parcel ID:26-0501-0 Parcel ID:25-0426-0
TRUSTEES OF ROPES WYKE RICHARD
318 ESSEX ST 12 CHESTNUT ST
SALEM, MA 01970 SALEM, MA 01970
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Salem Historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)619-5685 FAX(978)740-0404
NOTICE OF HEARING
The Salem Historical Commission will give a public hearing to all persons interested in the
application of: Jason Mohaghegh
on the property at: 329 Essex Street
concerning: Install 10 inch copper vent on rear elevation of rear single story ell.
Date of Hearing: March 16, 2016
Time of Hearing: 7.00 p.m.
Location of Hearing: 120 Washington Street, 3rd Floor Conirerence Room
By Order of the Salem Historical Commission
Patti Kelleher
Community Development Planner
To view the entire meeting agenda which is posted 5-7 days before the meeting, please visit
http://www.salem.coiii/Pages/Salem,rAA HistoricalAgendas/
persons tirith special needs should contact the Clerk of the Cen mission at 978-619-5685 to
arran,e for reasonable accommodation. please allow ample tome for us to arrange for your
request.
Salem Historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)745-9595 EXT. 311 FAX(978) 740-0404
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
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 will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set
forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Property_129 Essex Street
Name of Record Owner: Dorothy& Eric Haves
Description of Work Proposed:
Body paint color to be custom match of Farrow& Ball's London Stone in California Paint acrylic satin gloss.
Round, instead of square, balusters to be used for rear entry stair railings.
Installation of reproduction snow guards in either cast iron or cast bronze, to replicate surviving snow guard
sample.
Dated: August 25, 2009SALE �IISTORI-CAALL COMMISSION
By: 7N,C�6�— ,
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outsta ing
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.
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Salem Historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)745-9595 EXT. 311 FAX (978) 740-0404
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
❑ Construction 0 Moving
❑ Reconstruction Alteration
❑ Demolition ❑ Painting
❑ Signage ❑ Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set
forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Propertv-329 Essex Street
Name of Record Owner: Dorothy& Eric Haves
Description of Work Proposed:
Deck and bulkhead reconstruction ofrear basement entry per drawings provided and application submitted.
Rebuild back stairway with.same footprint, all in wood, with newel post to replicate post in historic photograph.
Balasters to be approximately lxl with standard railing per building code, with framed out lattice underneath.
Remove stained glass window and remove ornamentation above
ame and install a four lite fixed sash with
clear glass in the existing window frame.
Dated: July 16, 2009 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outs anding
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.
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120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 7459595 EXT-311 FAX (978) 740-0404
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
❑ Construction ❑ Moving
❑ Reconstruction Alteration
❑ Demolition 2 Painting
❑ Signage ❑ Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set
forth in the Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Propertv: 379 Fa¢ex Rrreet
Name of Record Owner: Eric & Dorothy Haves
Description of Work Proposed:
Paint colors:
■ Body& Trim-Sherman Williams 6128
■ Sash - Benjamin Moore Black c13380 in either matte semi-gloss or gloss or Benjamin Moore #2114-10
■ Shutters-Sherman Williams #6216
Installation of S Lennox air conditioning condensers in locations noted on sketch.
Replace existing roofing on the entire house. Pitched roofs to be Welsh purple slate. 5 dormer roofs and 3
window head and 2 gable roofs to be lead coated copper. Main flat roof, entry porch roof, and various window
roofs that are flashed to be flat soldered seem red copper. 2 flat roofs on rear and higher flat roof in rear ell to
he EDPM. All gutters &downspouts to be red copper. Hips to be copper. Install conventional brass 3 rail
system snow guards per locations on drawings.
Dated: June 8, 2009 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSIOONN-7
By: G�Aov�
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.
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Salem Historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 745-9595 EXT 311 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 329 F.ccex Street
Name of Record Owner: Eric & Dorothy Haves
Description of Work Proposed:
Rebuild chimney on Cambridge Street side of main roof to replicate existing, reusing as much brick as possible.
Repair and repoint remaining two chimneys to replicate existing. All mortar to match in color and thickness.
No changes in color, material, design or outward appearance. Non-applicable due to being in kind
maintenance/replacement.
Dated: June 8, 2009 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.
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direction of roof pitch I _
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SUALE: 1/8"=1' ( -
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the remains of the original ornamental snow guards.
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at top than need to be rebuilt cracked brick that need to be rebuilt.
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Chimney#2,West side of main roof- 4'.5 feet N
Rebuild top courses which are currently —/ A
loose and repoint the rest of the chimr.ey.
Mortar and any replacement bricks are to
be as descr_bed for chimney #1 200475
Chimney 43,West side of rear ell- Re-
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Mortar anc,any replacement bricks are to
be as described for chimney#1
Item #3. Carpentry Repairs to upper level m _
woodwork and dormers —This work � 1
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Pign-c 2: 329 Essex St viewed Eom Essex Sreet.Cambridge St is on left.
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Salem Historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET.SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)745-9595 EXT. 311 FAX(978) 740.0404
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
❑ Construction ❑ Moving
❑ Reconstruction \117-1 Alteration
❑ Demolition Painting
❑ Signage ❑ Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set
forth in the Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C)and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District:_ McIntire
Address of Property 379 Fecex Orr er
Name of Record Owner: Eric & Dorothy Haves
Description of Work Proposed:
Paint colors:
Body-Charlestown Grey #243
Window sash &.shutters-Benjamin Moore Black c13380 in either matte semi-gloss or gloss
Door - Option.for natural (preferred) or Benjamin Moore Black c13380 in either matte semi-gloss or
gloss
Trim - Continued to the meeting o/-March 4, 2009.
Installation gf new shutters on all windows to match original shutter surviving in basement. To be hung so as•
to be operational and ifclosed, would fill window and shed water awayfirom building.
Air conditioning condensers- Continued to the meeting gfMarch 4, 2009,
Dated: January 9, 2009 SALE HISTORICAL/COMMISSION
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.
TI IIS 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.
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The owners,Dorothy and Eric Hayes,wish to repaint the house as part of the repair and restoration of
the exterior of the house.The primary facade painting will not take place until the coming spring/sum-
mer,but window sash will be painted during this winter in conjunction with conservation repairs being
carried out in an off-site shop.
Item #1. Exterior Paint colors-The existing colors(cool grey body with white sash and trim)are to be
changed as follows:
Window sash: Black
Benjamin Moore #C13380
Body and all trim: Warm Grey
Farrow&Ball-"Charlestown grey" #243
Doors&Shutters: Black
Benjamin Moore#C13380
Item#2. Shutters-Shutters are no longer present on the house,but the owner intends to fabricate and
install new shutters matching the original shutters conforming to the curved window heads as visible in
the historic photograph.A single original shutter surviving in the basement will be used as a model for
the detailing.The exterior window heads were blocked down 20 years ago to fit rectangular storm win-
dows.The modern blocking and existing aluminum storm windows will be removed.Planning for new
storm windows has not been completed(i.e.,exterior vs.interior storms),but if exterior storms are used,
they will be aluminum with a black finish to match the sash.
Item #3. Condensers for air conditioning-5
exterior condensers are to be installed this 41.5 feet N
spring in conjunction with the replacement
of the existing heating system with a 5 zone4
system.They will be placed along the rear
portion of the west side facade as indicated a_0475
on the attached site plan where there is mini-
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May 16, 2009
Dorothy Hayes
680 Hale Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Dear Dorothy:
At your request, I looked at the exterior paint samples I took from your new house at
329 Essex Street in Salem to see if the first gray scheme which followed the early series
of monochromatic ocher tan treatments was also a monochrome. As had been my
memory, it was. Both the body and trim were the same medium dark gray color.
I hope this will assist your thinking about the house's exterior color history and help
you decide on a scheme for re-painting. Good luck with all future work on the building.
Sincerely,
Brian Powell, Architectural Conservator
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Hayes House
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Salem, Massachusetts
Exterior Paint Study
Brian Powell
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Description of Project
In early 2009 BCA was asked by Dorothy Hayes to re-construct the original
exterior paint treatment of 329 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts, the handsome
1871 Second Empire style house that she and her husband have recently bought as a
• new residence. On February 20, 2009 1 visited the building to do the site work. I
• was oriented by Dorothy and given logistical help by Preservation Contractor Dave
Webb and his son-in-law Dave Mason who provided extension cords and gave me
access to a number of sash which they were incrementally removing for off-site
conservation.
• Field work suggested and subsequent cross sectional analysis confirmed that the
building had originally been painted in a dull ocher monochrome with blackish brown
sash and blackish green shutters.
Methods of Workin¢
1 began by inspection of paint layering sequences on representative elements through
. small scalpel cuts using a 20x binocular field microscope. After identifying spots with
• apparently complete layering sequences, I removed plugs of paint on wood substrate
with an electric cutting tool. Parts of my samples I embedded in Extec polyester
clear resin and polished perpendicular to the paint layers to make cross sections.
• These I studied and photographed at high magnifications in both visible and
• ultraviolet light. (In the UV some paint components glow or "autofluoresce in
characteristic colors and intensities allowing the tracing of particular layers from
sample to sample in a way not always possible in visible light.)
• When I had identified the original treatments I mechanically exposed small areas of
them by scalpel. I then light bleached and color matched as described in the Color
Matching section below.
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Discussion
• Elaborate Second Empire houses were often picked out in polychrome, especially if
• their walls were clapboarded. Some, however, were detailed to suggest stone
construction, with flush boarding or faux rustication. These were often painted
monochromatically to enhance the illusion of stone. It quickly became clear in field
• work this that was the case here.
I conducted my field microscopy in a clockwise fashion around the house, starting at
the small hooded rear entry porch on the east side of the main block's south wall,
. and moving around the clapboarded rear ell to the sides and front of the main block.
• While some elements, especially clapboarding, had been replaced, and other
elements had lost early layers, a surprising amount of early paint survives on the
building. I checked representative elements of all types that could be reached from
• the ground, the porches, a short ladder, and the roof of the front porch. The
. consistency of layering that I saw precluded the need to access the upper cornice
and brackets, as they seem certainly to have been painted in the same fashion as the
lower wall elements. I found particularly well preserved evidence in the sheltered
front porch, as would be expected. All elements, with the exception of the front
• door and including the porch ceiling, showed the same original dull ocher treatment.
To confirm my field impressions, and to preclude the use of any subtly contrasting
shades of ocher such as might be missed under the field microscope, I sampled
• widely, removing twenty-nine samples from body and trim surfaces. The original
• treatments of all that preserved evidence of them matched. (See photographs #1,
#2, #3, #4, and #5 of cross sections #2 (facade rustication), #5 (ell clapboards), #11
(window architrave), #19 (water table), and #24 (front porch post).
• Sash
1 examined a large number of the sash as the two Davids removed and offered them
• to me. I was not initially encouraged, as many of the accretions did not strike me as
• comparably as deep as those seen on the body and trim elements. Further, I
• seemed to be seeing base layers of black, which struck me as an unsubtle choice to
accompany the dull ocher. I feared that the windows had been heavily reworked at
some point, and that the black long postdated the 1870s. Fortunately, I also
• detected bits of dark brown, and even thought briefly that I might be seeing
• degraded traces of a clear finish, a treatment sometimes used on sash in the late
nineteenth century.
• 1 removed eight sash paint samples for cross sectional analysis. Fortunately, the
• greater number of them showed very clear evidence of an original dark brown
treatment appearing on very intact and fresh appearing wood surfaces. (See
photograph #6 of cross section #34.)
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Shutters
• I understand that only two pair of the house's original shutters survive. They were
. off site in a contractor's shop at the time of my visit, but fortunately, one was
temporarily brought back for inspection. Its paints and wood substrate were in
extremely good condition and the paint accretions were shallow, as though the
• shutters had not been left on the building for too many years. Microscopy showed
• an original treatment of a typical dark green. This was confirmed in cross section.
(See photograph #7 of cross section #38.)
• Front Door
The front door is presently unpainted. The very fissured and tired looking surface of
its wood and the period fashion for varnished doors immediately suggested that its
• original treatment had been a clear finish. Architectural Conservator Bill Finch, who
• was present on the day of my visit, temporarily removed a piece of hardware, under
which surviving bits of a clear finish could be detected.
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Samples and Cross Sections
' I. Rustication. Front porch to east of door. High.
• 2. Rustication. Front (north) wall. Second floor. To east of west window
(of 2) above front porch.
3. Rustication. Narrow south wall of main block's west side projection. To
• east of window. 5" up from bottom.
• 4. Clapboard. East wall of kitchen ell. Between 2 large windows. 15`" up
from bottom.
5. Clapboard. Narrow north wall of kitchen ell to west of main block. 17T'
• up from bottom.
• 6. Door architrave. Front door. Upper curving portion. Large roll molding
to east.
7. Rear door architrave. South stile. Inner fascia. High.
8. Rear door architrave. South stile. Middle molding. High.
• 9. Rear door architrave. South stile. Outer fillet. High.
10. Window architrave. Front (north) wall. Second floor. West window (of
2) above front porch. East stile fascia.
11. Window architrave. Front wall. Bottom bracket of west stile of window
• to east of porch.
• 12. Window architrave. Front wall. Window to east of porch. Upper edge
molding of panel below window. To east.
13. Window architrave. Narrow south face of main block's west side
• projection. East stile fascia.
• 14. Cellar window frame. East wall of kitchen ell. South reveal.
15. Pilaster. West wall butting kitchen ell. Main shaft at 5" rusticated block
from bottom.
• 16. Pilaster plinth. West wall butting kitchen ell. Panel field.
• 17. Pilaster plinth. West ball butting kitchen ell. North side edge molding of
panel.
18. Lower wall skirt. East wall to north. Broad field.
. 19. Water table. East wall to north.
• 20. Water table. Kitchen ell. West wall to north.
21. Front porch. Upper east beam. Inside face to south.
22. Front porch. East post at main block. West face. Main shaft. High.
• 23. Front porch. East post at main block. West face. Molding at top of
. shaft.
24. Front porch. East post at main block. West face. Reeded upper neck.
25. Front porch. East post at main block. West face. Fascia above reeded
upper neck.
• 26. Rear porch. Bracket. Inner side. Main fascia of volute.
• 27. Rear porch. Bracket. Inner side. Recessed field.
28. Parch ceiling. Front porch. Southeast corner.
29. Porch ceiling. Rear porch. Inner field.
• 30. Sash. West wall. Second floor. Farthest north window. Upper sash.
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31. Sash. West wall. Second floor. Farthest north window. Upper sash.
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• 32. Sash. West wall. Second floor. Farthest north window. Upper sash.
North stile.
33. Sash. West wall. Second floor. Farthest north window. Lower sash.
Upper rail.
• 34. Sash. Kitchen ell. East wall. North window (of 2 large windows). Upper
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35. Sash. Kitchen ell. East wall. South window (of 2 large windows). Upper
rail.
• 36. Sash. West side attic dormer window. Upper sash. Upper curving rail.
• 37. Sash. Transom window of rear door. Lower rail.
38. Shutter. Removed shutter. Street side when open. Stile.
39. Shutter. Removed shutter. House side when open. Stile.
• 40. Shutter. Removed shutter. House side when open. Stile.
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Areas of target paints were uncovered mechanically on the un-cast portions of the
• samples. Samples were "light bleached" for at least two weeks under a GE F15T8-
CW fluorescent tube to reverse the darkening and yellowing of linseed oil binder
• components when kept out of the light by subsequent paints. After light bleaching I
measured the samples with a Minolta CR 241 Chromameter in the CIE L*a*b* and
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• CIE L*a*b* This is the present standard industry color measurement system.
• The "L" number is a measure of darkness from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). The
"a" value runs from green (negative) to red (positive). The "b" value runs from blue
• (negative) to yellow (positive). Higher numbers reflect a greater concentration of
• that color.
Munsell Munsell is a somewhat antiquated system, but is very user-friendly (to
• those who have its chip books) and is widely used in preservation. In the Munsell
• system the letter designations indicate hue, breaking the color wheel into eight
• parts: R (red), YR, Y (yellow), GY, G (green), BG, B (blue), PB, P (purple), and RP.
The letters' prefix numbers break each hue division into gradations from 0 to 10.
• The one place decimal number preceding the back slash is a I to 10 measure of
• darkness, with higher numbers representing darker colors. The one place decimal
• number after the back slash is a measure of chroma or color intensity starting at
• zero. Low numbers represent grays while higher numbers, sometimes exceeding 10,
reflect increasing brightness.
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• After sample measurement, I chose the closest chip from either the Benjamin Moore
• (BM) or Sherwin Williams (SW) commercial paint lines, using both the old and
new color sets of each. These, too, I measured in both color systems. To indicate
• the closeness of the matches to the sample colors, I computed the "Delta E" value, a
• measure of color difference in the CIE L*a*b* system. The printing industry accepts
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Body and trim. (also porch ceilings)
Sample. Ocher tan L 76.62 a +1.02 b +22.41 1.8 Y 7.5 / 3.3
Match. SW #6128 (FN-129 L 78.33 a +0.98 b +26.19 2.0 Y 7.7 / 3.9
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Salem Historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)745.9595 EXT.311 FAX (978)740-0404
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
❑ Construction ❑ Moving
❑ Reconstruction Alteration
❑ Demolition 9 Painting
❑ Signage ❑ Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set
forth in the Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Property- 329 Essex Street
Name of Record Owner: Dorothy and Eric haves
Description of Work Proposed:
Temporary removal of entry porch roof balustrade, conditional that it is replaced with approved balustrade within 2 years.
Removal of wrought iron gate at front entry steps. Removal of glass greenhouse on rear of house. Remove metal
crenellations on the roof of the rear cellar entry and placed in storage pending historic research of their origin.
West cellar entry(where window and frame are missing)—utilizing 8/6/08 altered photo which evidences a window and 3
granite blocks previously removed, restore as close as possible using 36 x 36 wood sash and frame to match existing
basement windows.
Dated: August 7, 2008 SALEM HIJSTORIICAL COMMISSION
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.
8/6/08
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329 Essex Street-7/212/08
The owners, Dorothy and Eric Hayes,have just taken title to the property and wish to carry out the fol-
lowing actions immediately for reasons of public safety and security as requested by their insurance car-
rier.The owner plans to carry out comprehensive repair and restoration of the exterior of the house over
the next two years using historic photographs as a guide and will be submitting an application for the
restoration once plans are more fully developed.
Item#1. Entry Porch Roof Balustrade-The current balustrade was installed in 1979-81 using parts sal-
vaged from another building and is higher than the original balustrade. It is now in extremely deteriorat-
ed condition with components that could fall and injure pedestrians on the sidewalk.The owner intends
to install a new balustrade matching the original one that is visible in historical photographs of the house
within the next two years as part of the comprehensive restoration of the house.This small roof can only
be accessed from a window and is not to intended to be used as a deck.
Item#2. Wrought Iron Gate-The gate at the front entry steps was installed in 1979-81. It is not original
to the house and was salvaged from another building.It is severely rusted with missing sections.The
owner wishes to remove it to restore the steps to their original appearance.
Item#3. Greenhouse-The glass greenhouse on the rear of the house was added in 1979-81 and is now
deteriorated with much of its glass missing and the deck under it rotting.It posses a safety hazard with
the possibility that panes of loose glass could blow off the roof in a storm and injure pedestrians on the
sidewalk or persons using the rear entry to the house.The owner does not intend to build anything on
this rear roof once the greenhouse is removed,and will convert the existing door that opens into it from
the house into a window as part of the restoration work(the door was likely installed in 1979 with the
greenhouse). Details for the replacement window will be provided when an application is filed for the
restoration work.
Item#4. Metal crenellation on the roof of the rear cellar entry-The owner seeks to remove the remain-
ing crenellation pieces and store them in the house for safekeeping while their origin is researched.They
are not original to the entry roof,but possibly may have been salvaged from the main roof, as historic
photographs show a band of similar crenellation on the roof. The owner is concerned that they may be
stolen or vandalized if they are left in their current position.
Item#5. West cellar entry- A window 41 5 feet v-1 N ,
and its frame are currently missing from s �� 1';• n
the side of the enclosure over the stairs /- kyr 4
that lead to the cellar on the west facade. bZg Items I &2 s
The owner seeks to install a solid sheet ofse 0475 1'I
plywood over the opening as a temporary
security measure while plans for a more 3�i' 1
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part of the overall restoration treatment.
The plywood will be painted grey to make
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its enclosure were added by the American Item 4 3
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Figure 8: Item#3—Deteriorated greenhouse that was installed in 1979
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removed and stored in the house.
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with plywood as a temporary security measure.
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120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 745-9595 EXT.311 FAX (978) 7400404
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 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: 329 Essex Street
Name of Record Owner: Eric & Dorothy Hayes
Description of Work Proposed:
Repair wood trim, replace missing or severely deteriorated elements, repair window frames and sills, repair
window sash, repair basement window, reset granite pier at west fagade and repair as needed, and
repair/replace main cornice. All work to replicate existing. No changes in color, material, design or outward
appearance. Non-applicable due to being in kind maintenance/replacement.
Temporary covering of a few windows at a time while under repair. Temporary covering to be grey painted
plywood
Installation of white aluminum downspouts where some are missing as temporary measure to get through
Winter. Conditional that replacement with approved downspout be completed within one year.
Dated: July 30, 2008 SALEAL SSION
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.
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329 Essex Street-79/08
The owners, Dorothy and Eric Hayes,have just taken title to the property and wish to carry out the fol-
lowing actions to repair deteriorated trim and windows over the next few months.
Item 1"1. Wood Trim repairs-Much of the wood trim on the lower part of the house is loose and in some
cases split or otherwise deteriorated, especially at the corners of pilaster bases.There are also limited
areas of missing or deteriorated rusticated boarding.Repairs will be done to conserve and renal salvage-
able elements where possible,and to replace in kind any elements that are too excessively deteriorated
to conserve and renail.Replacements will match the profile of the items being replaced. Conservation
will be done using epoxy consolidation and filling, with wood Dutchman inserts being spliced in where
necessary.
Item#2. Window Frames-Deterioration appears to be confined to the lower portions of the exterior
window frames and sills.The most typical defect is deep fissures in the sills from weathering. Repairs
will consist of epoxy consolidation and filling of fissures,with areas of more extensive rot being repaired
with wood Dutchman inserts or in kind replacement.
Item#3. Sash-Most wood sash require reglazing(i.e.,replacement of putty)and renewal of ropes for
the sash weights.The meeting rails of a number of the upper sash have dropped at their corners and/
or sag in the center,and in a few cases the meeting rails have dropped off.Sash will be systematically re-
moved and taken to the contractor's shop(David Webb of Newbury) for reglazing and carpentry repairs
to stabilize the meeting rails.Window openings will be secured with fitted plywood sheets painted grey
on the exterior while the sash are at the shop.Only a few sash will be removed at a time to avoid making
the house look abandoned.The worst windows will be treated in the next few months,while the better
sash will be treated over the late fall and winter.Several sash will require replacement of meeting rails,
and a very few may require complete replacement.All replacements will be wood matching the existing
sash in profile and other detailing.Any new sash will be milled from mahogany.
Item#5. Basement Window-one basement window at the rear entry is completely rotted out at its bot-
tom, and two glass panes have been replaced in the past with cardboard.The window will be covered
with grey painted plywood for security and weather protection pending complete replacement of the
window unit,which will be done to match the existing window using mahogany.
Item#6. Masonry-A granite pier under aWM
corner at the center of the west facade has 41.5 feetN ,
shifted significantly.It will be reset to its e�
original position. 3.ro l _4
Item#7. Main Cornice-The roof cornice
has substantial areas of deterioration.
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the roof.The roofing and related carpentry aa_a7s
work will be detailed in a future Applica- i Item 6
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rary measure to get through the winter. 4Full replacement will be done next year 6'
and will be included in a future application Figure 1: Plot Plan of 329 Essex St.
for the roof and gutters.
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Figure 3: Detail of pilaster base with deteriorated plinth board and loose moldings.Plinth will be replaced in kind,
makings will be conserved and renailed.
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Figure 4: Overview of another pilaster base that requires repair.
Figure 5: Detail of left return of base in Figure 4 showing loose and missing elements.
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Figure 4 showing open joint and deteriorated
moldings that will be conserved with epoxy or
replaced in kind.
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Figure 7: Item#2- Typical fissures in window sill that will be repaired with epoxy consolidation and filling.
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painted grey.Upper sash will likely be replaced by matching sash using mahogany.Trim elements will
be repaired next year in conjunction with roofing work and will be described in a future application.
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Figure 10: 329 Essex St.rear fcade viewed from Cambridge St.
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Masonry Pier
Figure 11: West and north facades from Essex St.sidewalk showing location of item#6.
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on west facade that has shifted and
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ONE SALEM GREEN. SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970
745-9595 Ext. 311
NOTICE OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
On Wednesday, June 3, 1987, at the Salem Historical Commission meeting,
the application for a certificate of appropriateness for the installation
of aluminum replacement windows in all openings at 329 Essex St. was denied.
This vote was based on the Commission's finding that such construction
would be incongruous to the historic aspects and architectural characteristics
of the surroundings and the McIntire Historic District. Furthermore it
was found that aluminum replacement windows would not be appropriate in
terms of materials, nor would the windows proposed form to the individual
nature of the window openings. The commision's finding was also that the
owners needed to investigate more options in terms of possible wood repl-
acement windows.
I, r y Ellen Dubinsky, Clerk of Commission, attest
that this is an accurate re&rd of the vote taken, not ammende or modified
in any way to this date.
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Salem Historical Commission
ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS01970
745-9595, ext. 311
NOTICE OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP
On Wednesday, July 1 , 1987, the Salem Historical Commission denied
an application for a certificate of hardship from John and Janet Andrews
for the installation of aluminum replacement windows at 329 Essex
Street. This vote was based on the Commission' s finding that the owners
of the property did not prove that a hardship existed and had not
considered other more historically appropriate solutions to the problems
that exist with their windows. In this finding, the Commission
considered the negative impact aluminum windows would have on the
Historic district in terms of the precedent it would set. The
Commission also took into account its own guidelines, set forth in the
language of M.C.L.CH.4OL,and the Department of the Interior's standards
for rehabilition which state that the original fabric of a historic
structure should be preserved whenever possible.
I, ,,„ , Ellen Dubinsky, Clerk of Commission, attest that
this is an accurate ecord of the vote taken, not amended or modified in
any way to this date.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has
determined that. the proposed construction ( ) ; reconstruction ( );
demolition ( ) ; moving ( ) ; alteration 1� ) ; painting ( ) ; sign or other
appurtenant fixture ( ) work as described below in the . ..
McIntire Historic District
(NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT)
Address of Property: 329"Essex
Name of Record Owner: John & Janet Andrews
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED:
Painting as described at Historical Commission Meeting on June 3.
Body- Gray-GN 41 (Benjamin Moore)
Trim- White-OW 29 (Benjamin Moore)
Maroon-HC 61 (Benjamin Moore)
Gray-GN-91 (Benjamin Moore)
will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per
'the requirements set forth in the Historic Districts' Act (Federal Laws,
Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission.
Da-ted: June 4, 1987 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By.
Chairman
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NEW ENGLAND SPRING TITE, INC.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrews
329 Essex Street
Salem, Ma. 01970
May 21, 1987
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Andrews,
Enclosed please find my company's literature on the SPRING-TITE
Interior Insulating Window. This new product is a self-contained, custom-made.
interior "storm" window which is used to insulate original windows in historic
restoration applications.
I was rreferrddto you by the Salem Historic Commission as they were
aware of the fact that my company specializes in both stately and historic
homes, whose owners are considering window replacement. As we offer free
consultation, they thought that you may be interested in seeing how our
product is used. Let me assure you that New England Spring-rite is interested
in working with you, and that we would gladly refer you to another vendor if
our Spring-Tite window is not appropriate.
I would like to point out that the Spring-rite Interior Insulating
Window:
o Is the only interior "storm" that is approved by HUD
o Is rated #1 in thermal efficiency over 45 other competitors
o Is approved by The National Trust for Historic Preservation
As I will be in your town this weekend I will call you to schedule
a convenient time to visit. Until then. . . .
Best Regards,)�
Philip D. Wilson
318 Concord Road Wayland, MA 01778 0 (617) 358-5529
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products that solve old problems without compromising the appearance
t - i and original integrity of a structure. This has been particularly difficult in
the case of windows which must be energy efficient in order to protect an
interior and its contents. Up until now, the only practical alternatives meant
defacing existing materials. That's why the new super-efficient interior
storm window from Spring Tite Energy Systems, Inc. is such a revolution-
ary product. The Spring Tite window is made of high impact P.V.C. that is
custom manufactured to fit the interior sash of each specific window with-
out marring, in any way, the Interior finishes and original structure. A
- patented interior spring system keeps the Spring Tite window in place by
constant, even pressure against the sash while it accommodates variations
in a window as much as one inch out of square. Installation is quick and
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simple. Restraining clips on three sides make it possible to slip the window
into place with a minimum of effort. No screws, nails or adjustments are
required. Simply remove the clips and the window is in place with no
damage to the sash and no adverse impact on interior and exterior
appearance. Spring Tite interior storm windows are made of real glass for
easier maintenance, and come in colors to blend beautifully with any
® interior environment
Unlike conventional storm windows, Spring Tites trap the heat inside a
building with a tight seal that all but eliminates cold air infiltration and con
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densatton. Drafts that make many old structures unbearable for staff and
visitors during the colder months are dramatically reduced along with
exterior noise and energy costs.
WOW- Rodale Press' October 1986 issue of "Practical Homeowner' published
the results of its testing on forty interior storm windows and found the
Spring Tite window to be the best interior storm window available today.
The Spring Tite window is the only interior storm window to be granted a
materials release number by HUD.
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SPRING TITE ay Concord Road
Wayland, MA 01778
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MA licensee of Spring Tite Energy Systems, Inc.
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OFFICE: STATE LICENSE • ROOFING
324 ESSEX STREETitAND
040379 • SIDING
SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907 LICENSED all BUILDING
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JOHN and JANET ANDREWS
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SUBDIVISION
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CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE DATE JOB LOCATION
SALEM MA. 6-15 -87 Same
PHONE DATE OF PLANS JOB NAME lOB PHONE
741- 0430
We hereby submit specifications and estimates for
This is an estimate for installation of replacement windows .
The window is a Harvey Presidential aluminum replacement . This is a true
replacement and comes as a total unit . The window is aluminum on the
outside and wooden on the interior . There is only a mullion on the interior
The window comes with 7/8 inch insulated glass . Being a complete replacemen
the air infiltration is much less than a sash and track system .
The cost for installation and materials is $700 . 00 per window.
Dump of original windows and storms is included . .
WP VrOpOliP hereby to furnish material and labor — complete In accordance with above specifications, for the sum of
dollars (S )
Payment to be made as follows.
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manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from above speObC& Signature
tons meowing extra costs will be executed only upon written orders. and will become an
extra rharge over and above the estimate All agreements contingent upon strikes.accidents Note This proposal may be
or delays beyond our control owner to carry bre, tornado and other necessary insurance withdrawn by us d not accepted within days.
Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability Insurance on above work to be taken out by
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and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted, you are authorized Signature
to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above
Date of Acceptance. Signature
proposal STATE LICENSE • ROOFING
324 ESSEX STREET 040379 . SIDING
SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907 LICENSED • BUILDING
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bons rivonmg extra Costs will be executed only upon written orders. and will become an
extra rbarge over and above the estimate All agreements contingent upon strikes.accidents Note This proposal may be
or delays beyond our control Owner to carry tire, tornado and other necessary insurance withdrawn by us d not accepted within days.
Workmen's Compensalmn and Public Liability Insurance on above work to be taken out by
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and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized Signature
to do the work as specified Payment will be made as outlined above
Date of Acceptance. Signature
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SALEM ALUMINUM WINDOW CO., INC.
97 BOSTON STREET SALEM, MASS. 01970
745-3566
June 21, 1987
Mr. Kent C. Healy
Preservation Planner
City of Salem
1 Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Healy;
As you requested, I have instpected the windows at 362 Essex Street, Salem and
have called several window suppliers regarding a cost effective method of
replacement while still retaining the authentic character of the house. In
addition to my meeting with you and Mr. Andrews, I also spoke with Scott
Faulkner, Mr. Andrews' contractor. Based on your collective information and
house visit, it is my opinion that the windows can be replaced cost effectively
with custom-made wooden, insulated windows. The following is a sample cost
based on information supplied to me by Mr. Faulkner:
wooden window, 39" x 88", insulated, wooden mmtins inside and
outside, two/two, with and without roundtop.
The estimated cost to replace the above window is as follows:
Without roundtop (flat top--2 sashes) $315.00
With roundtop (top sash permanent) 706.00
Balances (for windows of above size) 187.00
The above estimates do not inclue installation or any extra carpentry which might
be necessary to repair the existing frames. Prices, of course, will vary depending
on the size of the windows and their condition. The above prices are contractor
prices.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us. Thank you for
inquiry.
S' erely,
a K. Sterling
Salem Door & Window
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(617) 358-5529
January 25, 1987
Debra Hilbert, Preservation Planner
Salem Historical Commission
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Ms. Hilbert:
I know that you will be interested in a new product which has recently been intro-
duced. It will help those people, like you, who are involved with restoration of historic
and other landmark structures. This product is called the SPRING TITE Interior Insulating
Window and it is used to insulate original windows in a low-cost, non-obtrusive, and non-
destructive way. I would like to tell you briefly about my company, New England Spring
Tite, Inc., and why the SPRING TITE window will be of interest to you.
New England Spring Tite, Inc. has assumed a leadership role in the historic restora-
tion and rehabilitation market by offering a low-cost alternative to both the outrageously
expensive custom-replacement windows and the traditional exterior aluminum storm win-
dows. The Spring Tite Interior Insulating Window is the only product which can boast
the following:
o preserves the beauty of the original window and glazing with no adverse impact
on interior or exterior appearance
o a patented internal spring mechanism means a secure fit/seal with absolutely
no mounting hardware, nails, screws, etc.
o no alteration to the original structure
o maintains the highest energy efficiency (over 40 other competitors) as stated
by two separate independent testinglaboratories
o can be installed in windows up to 1 " out of square
o the only interior storm window that is approved by HUD
o easily installed and removed
o rapid payback
o exceeds U.S. standards and even the more stringent Norwegian standards
New England Spring Tite has recently established a new office in Wayland, Massa-
chusetts to service clients associated with historic restoration as well as large rehabili-
tation projects. We sincerely believe that our SPRING TITE Interior Insulating Window
is the only choice for historic restoration projects, but this is difficult to convey in a let-
ter of this type. Therefore, we hope to show you the actual quality of the Spring Tite
product and let you judge for yourself.
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you personally. May we suggest
that we sit down with you and/or your group to discuss your current and future projects?
Please call me personally as soon as you find an opening in your calendar.
Cordially,
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ONE SALEM GREEN. SALEM, 41ASSACHUSETTS 01970
745-9595 Ext. 311
NOTICE OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
On Wednesday, June 3, 1987, at the Salem Historical Commission meeting,
the application for a certificate of appropriateness for the installation
of aluminum replacement windows in all openings at 329 Essex St. was denied.
This vote was based on the Commission's finding that such construction
would be incongruous to the historic aspects and architectural characteristics
of the surroundings and the McIntire Historic District. Furthermore it
was found that aluminum replacement windows would not be appropriate in
terms of materials, nor would the windows proposed form to the individual
nature of the window openings. The commision's finding was also that the
owners needed to investigate more options in terms of possible wood repl-
acement windows.
I, , Ellen Dubinsky, Clerk of Commission, attest
that this is an accurate rhe rd of the vote taken, not ammende or modified
in any way to this date.
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Salem Historical Commission
ONE SALES,GREEN. S.'LE4t. MASSACHUSETTS 01970
745-9595, ext. 311
NOTICE OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP
On Wednesday, July 1 , 1987, the Salem Historical Commission denied
an application for a certificate of hardship from John and Janet Andrews
for the installation of aluminum replacement windows at 329 Essex
Street. This vote was based on the Commission' s finding that the owners
of the property did not prove that a hardship existed and had not
considered other more historically appropriate solutions to the problems
that exist with their windows. In this finding, the Commission
considered the negative impact aluminum windows would have on the
Historic district in terms of the precedent it would set. The
Commission also took into account its own guidelines, set forth in the
language of M.G.L.CH.40L,and the Department of the Interior' s standards
for rehabilition which state that the original fabric of a historic
structure should be preserved whenever possible.
I, (S2„ , Ellen Dubinsky, Clerk of Commission, attest that
this is an a�an accurate ecord of the vote taken, not amended or modified in
any way to this date.
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Building Inspector
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