Historic Salem

News

• My View: Salem’s Point deserves better
  — February 27, 2012 www.salemnews.com/opinion/x2118801907/My-View-Salems-Point-deserves-better/print (Excerpt)  The Planning Office of Urban Affairs, the development arm of the Boston Archdiocese, intends to spend close to $20 million in state and federal funds to raze the former St. Joseph Church, a building eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. In its place, the Planning Office will build a housing ... [more]
• The Belle of Amherst, or the Bride of Salem?
  — The link below is a report on the annual joint lecture hosted by the Salem Athenaeum and Historic Salem, Inc. Read more: www.wickedlocal.com/salem/news/x690036803/The-Belle-of-Amherst-or-the-Bride-of-Salem#ixzz1km08Xfff [more]
• Christmas in Salem 2011
  — www.christmasinsalem.org [more]
• St. Joseph’s Church
  — The developer of the former St. Joseph’s Church property has submitted plans that require the demolition of this iconic structure. However, there are requirements due to Federal funding under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act... [more]
• 2011 Preservation Award Winners
  — Brookhouse Home – Window Restoration There are innumerable important details in a historic building but for many preservationists the treatment of historic windows – specifically the restoration rather than replacement of such – is a top priority.  The Brookhouse Home is a shining example of what to do to maintain historic wood windows and is the third example of preservation ... [more]
• Historic Salem Jail – 50 St. Peter Street
  — Summary In May of 2010, on a beautiful late spring day, the groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremony took place for the renovated Salem Jail complex, including the Jail (1811-1813 and 1884-1885), Jail Keeper’s House (c. 1813), and Carriage House (1813, reconstructed). The successful transformation of one of Salem’s most significant public buildings to a new use demonstrates the importance of ... [more]