The URL can be used to link to this page

350-352 Essex St inventory form Inventory No:SAL.1564 Historic Name:Rogers, Arthur S. - Russell, Benjamin Double House Common Name:Dane, Ephriam A. - MacDougall, Mildred House Address:350-352 Essex St City/Town:Salem Village/Neighborhood:Central Salem Local No:26-546 Year Constructed:1875 Architect(s): Architectural Style(s):Italianate Use(s):Abandoned or Vacant; Boarding House; Multiple Family Dwelling House Significance:Architecture; Commerce Area(s):SAL.HJ: Chestnut Street Historic District SAL.HU: McIntire Historic District Designation(s):Nat'l Register District (08/28/1973); Local Historic District (03/03/1981) Building Materials(s): Roof: Asphalt Shingle Wall: Wood; Wood Clapboard; Wood Flushboard Foundation: Cobblestone; Coursed Rubble; Granite; Stone, Cut The Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) has converted this paper record to digital format as part of ongoing projects to scan records of the Inventory of Historic Assets of the Commonwealth and National Register of Historic Places nominations for Massachusetts. Efforts are ongoing and not all inventory or National Register records related to this resource may be available in digital format at this time. The MACRIS database and scanned files are highly dynamic; new information is added daily and both database records and related scanned files may be updated as new information is incorporated into MHC files. Users should note that there may be a considerable lag time between the receipt of new or updated records by MHC and the appearance of related information in MACRIS. Users should also note that not all source materials for the MACRIS database are made available as scanned images. Users may consult the records, files and maps available in MHC's public research area at its offices at the State Archives Building, 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, open M-F, 9-5. Users of this digital material acknowledge that they have read and understood the MACRIS Information and Disclaimer (http://mhc-macris.net/macrisdisclaimer.htm) Data available via the MACRIS web interface, and associated scanned files are for information purposes only. THE ACT OF CHECKING THIS DATABASE AND ASSOCIATED SCANNED FILES DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. IF YOU ARE REPRESENTING A DEVELOPER AND/OR A PROPOSED PROJECT THAT WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT, LICENSE OR FUNDING FROM ANY STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY YOU MUST SUBMIT A PROJECT NOTIFICATION FORM TO MHC FOR MHC'S REVIEW AND COMMENT. You can obtain a copy of a PNF through the MHC web site (www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc) under the subject heading "MHC Forms." Commonwealth of Massachusetts Massachusetts Historical Commission 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts 02125 www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc This file was accessed on: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 7:57: PM FORM B - BUILDING NRDIS 8/28/73; LHD 3/3/81 Assessor's Number TJSGS Quad 26-546 Salem Area(s) HU Form Number 1564 Recorded by Leslie Donovan Organization Salem Planning Department Date (month'year) 2/96 Town Salem Place (neighborhood or village) Central Salem Address 350-352 Essex St. Historic Name Rogers/Russell Double House Uses: Present Multiple-Family Dwelling Original Double House Date of Construction 1875 Source Tolles Style/Form Italianatc Architect/Builder Exterior Material: Foundation Granite Block at Facade, coursed cobblestones at sides Wall/Trim Flushboard facade clapboard sides Roof Asphalt Shingle Outbuildings/Secondary Structures Barn Major Alterations (with dates) Condition Good Moved x no yes Date Acreage Less than 1 Acre Setting Slight setback in 18th and 19th Century residential area JUL 0 3 {995 Follow Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey Manual instructions for completing this form. A/! A CO « i mss- riiST. eoMiv C ,. fa ( SftL.IB BUILDING FORM 350 - 352 Essex Street. Salem ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION see continuation sheet Describe architectural features. Evaluate the characteristics of this building in terms of other buildings within the community. 350-352 Essex Street is an excellent example of a High Style Italianate double house. It is among the more imposing examples of this style on Essex Street such as 329 and 392 Essex. It is three stories, with an irregular plan, but the main block is approximately square, three bays wide by four bays deep. A one-story ell projects at the rear. The foundation is granite block on the south elevation and coursed cobblestone along the side elevations. Four endwall chimneys rise above a low deck-hip roof which also has a raised skylight on the west slope. The flush board facade is symmetrical with shallow bow fronts framing a central pavilion topped by a segmental arched gable. The first and second story windows have paneled window hoods with keystones and brackets. The third story windows have round-arched hood molds also with decorative keystones. The central double portico shelters two entries, each with heavy, carved double doors surmounted by a transom. Granite steps, with curved-top knee walls lead up to the portico, which is supported on attenuated fluted columns with foliated capitals and has bracketed eaves. A heavy carved balustrade runs between the paneled column pedestals. The central pavilion is framed by fluted pilasters, a medallion remains on the west pilaster above the first story, the medallion on the east appears to have fallen off. The bracketed eaves have a long attached drop which is set in high relief and resembles a torch. The frieze is decorated with circular molding. The first and second story have 2/2 segmental arched windows, at the third story the windows are round arched with 1/1 sash. There is a double lunette centered in the round arched center gable with two square attic windows above. The square windows under the center gable were added after Tolles' photograph was taken, ca. 1983. There are exterior storm sash installed and shutters have been applied to the front. The side elevations are clapboard with paneled quoins at the south corners. The quoins appear on the main facade only just below the cornice. The windows at the south bay along the side elevations have segmental arched openings. At the first and second stories of the south bay, the windows have projecting window hoods, the third story windows have simple segmental arched hood molds. The remaining windows at the side elevations have flat arches and no window hoods or hood molds. The windows are typically 2/2. One first story window has been filled with clapboard. The bracketed eaves with the torch-motif are also found on the side elevations. There is a two-story rear clapboard ell with a flat roof penetrated by a brick center chimney. The windows have been filled on a one-story bay projecting at the east elevation. A new metal fence is set into a granite curb across the front of the property. A former stable at the rear of the property is reached by a drive from Beckford Street. It is substantially concealed by 5 Beckford. It is 1 1/2 stories with clapboard walls and an asphalt shingle cross gable roof pierced by a central brick chimney at the ridge. Gable dormers flank the center cross gable. It appears to have been converted to residential use and the south facing entries lead onto a recent wood porch. Ornament includes paired brackets and tab brackets at the eaves as well as ornate truss work at the gable end. This appears to be the same stable that appears on this site as early as 1874 and may predate the house. HISTORICAL NARRATIVE x see continuation sheet Discuss the history of the building. Explain its associations with local (or state) history. Include uses of the building and the role(s) the owners/occupants played within the community. The Rogers/Russell House was built in 1875 as a double house for Arthur S. Rogers, treasurer of the Atlantic Car - Co. and Benjamin W. Russell, a teltetat the, Salem National Bank. Rogers had moved here from 35 Chestnut Street and Russell lived previously at 10 Federal Street. Rogers and his family resided at 352 Essex Street through INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Community Salem Property Address 350-352 Essex St. Massachusetts Historical Commission Massachusetts Archives Building 220 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Area(s) HU Form No. 1564 1897, and the property had been sold to Ephriam A. Dane by 1910. Dane's widow was still here in 1930. but by 1950 No. 352 was owned by Mrs. Mildred MacDougall, who let furnished rooms. According to directory listings, the adjoining unit at No. 530 was occupied by Benjamin W. Russell through 1910, but by 1930, the property may have been vacant. Although Russell was listed in the directories as mentioned, the 1897 map shows S. A. Silver as the owner of 350 Essex. It is not clear whether Silver may have purchased the property from Russell, who remained as a tenant. The 1911 map shows two owners at No. 530. Woodbury & W. Perry Jr. In 1950. only one occupant, a student, was listed at No. 530. By 1970. the entire property had been converted to apartments. No. 352 contained Apts. 1-8. and No. 350 contained Apts. 9-18. In 1874. the lot on which this house was built was owned by S.C. Oliver, the owner of 348 Essex, which he built for himself ca. 1872. The 1874 map indicates that S.C. Oliver owned the lot at 348 Essex Street and an L-shaped lot at 350-352 Essex, which wrapped around and included 7 Beckford Street. There was a house at 7 Beckford. a second building and a stable at the rear of the lot. but no house at 350 - 352 Essex Street. According to the 1897 map. this lot was separated from the lot at 5 Beckford Street (formerly 7) by that time. This probably occurred when Oliver sold the parcel circa 1874. The barn at the northwest corner of this lot is not visible from Essex Street, but it can be seen from Beckford. It appears to date from the same time as the present house, and uiere has been a barn at approximately this location since prior to 1874. BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES X see continuation sheet Salem City Directories. 1836-1970. Thayer, Oliver. "Early Recollections of the Upper Portion of Essex Street." Essex Institute Historical Collections (July, August, September 1884). Tolles, Bryant J. Architecture in Salem. Salem: Essex Institute, 1983. Hopkins, G. M. Atlas of Salem. Philadelphia, 1874. Mclntyre, H. Map of the City of Salem. Philadelphia. 1851. Phillips, James Duncan. Map of Salem about 1780. Based on Research by Sidney Perley and the accounts of Colonel Benjamin J. Pickman and Benjamin F. Browne with additional information assembled by Jones Duncan and Henry Noyes Otis. Salem: James Duncan Phillips, 1937. . Part of Salem in 1700. From the research of Sidney Perley. Assembed by William W. K. Freeman. Salem: James Duncan Phillips, 1933. Richards, L. F. Atlas of Salem. 1897. Walker Lithograph and Publishing Company. Atlas of Salem Boston, MA: 1911. Recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If checked, you must attach a completed Sational Register Criteria Statement form. Maps INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET SALEM 350-352 ESSEX ST MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Area(s) Form No. 220 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02125 Continuation sheet 1 SAL.HJ, SAL.HU SAL.1564 Supplemental photograph by Patti Kelleher, Salem Department of Planning & Community Development, April 2017 RECEIVED JUN 20 2017 MASS. HIST. COMM. FORM B - BUILDING MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston In Area no. rtU. rfcj Form no. 1^4 CS Town SALEM J Address "350 Essex St Present use RasJL-ienee Present owner JOSHES M -t JULlt E LEE. . Description: Date c 1870 Source Style i tall ana t a 4. Map. Draw sketch ot building location in relation to nearest cross streets and other buildings. Indicate north. / Architect Exterior wall fabric wood I < x x x x n X Outbuildings (describe) Other features Altered Moved Date Date 5. Lot size One acre or less % Over one acre Approximate frontage 1QQ ' [DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE jUSGS Quadrant EV1HC Photo no. Approximate distance of building from street 0 6. Recorded by E«C. Welch Organization S.H.C. (over^^ MASS. HIST.' tuivi u 7. Original owner (if known) Original use Subsequent uses (if any) and dates 8. Themes (check as many as applicable) Aboriginal Agricultural Architectural The Arts Commerce Communication Community development Conservation Education Exploration/ settlement Industry Military Political Recreation Religion Science/ invention Social/ humanitarian Transportation 9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above) %1 10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records, early maps, etc.) (: