FW Webb Presentation - January 26, 2016History of F.W. Webb in Salem•First opened Salem branch on Endicott Street in 1944 over 70 years ago•Branch was moved in the early 1950s to its current location, 295 Bridge Street to allow for a railroad station to be constructed on the site of the Endicott Street location
History of Bridge Street 1892
History of Bridge Street ca. 1920
F.W. Webb Salem Today
Looking to the FutureBuilding a new facility will allow us to grow our business in SalemNew Proposed Facility•Showroom•Self-Serve wholesale area•Single-story high-bay warehouse•Addition of 8-10 full-time employees•F.W. Webb moves all operations to new facility, allowing for redevelopment of existing facilityCurrent Facility•No showroom•Small counter area•5-Story warehouse•14 Current employees
Bridge Street SiteFormer Universal Steel FacilityCurrent Street View
Alpha Auto Site
Proposed Building – Project Overview•Entrances, parking areas, loading docks, very small outside storage area•Alpha Auto Site also being cleaned up•Utility easement•Pedestrian & vehicle access easement
Access to Beckford & River Street
Proposed Building – Distance to Neighboring Structures
Typical Truck Traffic - Current•3-4 tractor-trailer deliveries per week•2 Box trucks deliver 3 total routes from this facility daily•1 Box truck delivery to this facility daily•1 UPS Delivery truck daily•NO truck traffic after 4 pm•NO truck traffic Saturday or Sunday
Proposed Building – First Floor
Proposed Building – Second Floor
Benefits for the City of Salem•Significant tax revenue increase for the City•Brings new jobs to Salem•Keeps existing F.W. Webb jobs local•Additional environmental cleanup at Universal Steel site•Three (3) Bridge Street properties will be redeveloped
Elevation Rendering