132 Essex Street - Certificate of Appropriateness - rear porch, entrance, fire escape Salem Historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(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 ✓ 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: Washin gon Square
Address of Property: x Street
Name of Record Owner: Peabody Essex Museum
Description of Approval of Work for following items only:
• Removal of existing rear entry porch and construction of new rear porch with associated alterations to
adjoining fenestration per drawings by Schwartz/Silver Architects dated 3/5/18 with some minor modifications.
Applicant to work with Commission staff to address modifications.
• Alterations to fagade of Connector Building for accessibility purposes per drawings by Schwartz/Silver dated
315118.
• Removal of existing fire escape on west elevation and restoration of original window openings with new
windows per drawings by Schwartz/Silver Architects dated 217118.
Upon completion of above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is
required to document compliance with this Certificate.
Dated: A ri14 2018 SALEM HIS O ICAL COMMIS I
By: C�G(
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.`