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Monday, March 30, 2020
Kate Tannant Woods (1835 – 1910)
By Polly Wilbert and Pat Donahue An excerpt from the last poem written by Kate Tannatt Woods in the days before she died and published in National Magazine, Vol. 43...
Friday, March 6, 2020
For 25 Years Minister to Salem’s African-Americans: The Rev. Jacob Stroyer (ca. 1849-Feb. 7, 1908)
By Polly WilbertJacob Stroyer, a former South Carolina slave, lived and ministered to African Americans in Salem for 25 years. He wrote a memoir of slavery, My Life in the...
Friday, January 31, 2020
What is “Stack Effect” and How Does It Cause Heat Loss from the Bowditch House in the Winter?
This elevator tower wrapped in building wrap perfectly illustrates something that all buildings, old and new, have in common – stack effect. Cold air is more dense and sinks to...
Friday, January 31, 2020
Long Before That Famous Guy at GE, Salem Had Sidney Wilmot Winslow
By Polly Wilbert Sidney Wilmot Winslow was born in Brewster, on Cape Cod, on September 20, 1854. Soon after, his father, Freeman, moved the family to Salem, where he established...
Monday, September 30, 2019
Municipal and Religious Building Reuse Special Permit
The news of the successful passage of the Municipal and Religious Building Reuse Special Permit zoning has been widely reported. We would like to thank the City Council for listening...
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
2019 Preservation Award Recipients
Each year, Historic Salem, Inc. (HSI) invites the community to celebrate excellence in preservation by nominating outstanding restoration and renovation projects for our Preservation Awards. Whether a meticulous home restoration,...
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Welcome New HSI Board Members!
We were really, truly blown away by the turn out for our 2019 Annual Meeting on Friday! Thank you to all who joined us at Old Town Hall, and congratulations...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Another Update: Reuse of Historic Buildings
For several months we have been reporting on a zoning overlay district that is being considered by the City Council. At all public meetings and in written comment we have...
Friday, January 18, 2019
Seventy-five Years: 1944 – 2019
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Happy New Year, everyone!...
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Update: Municipal and Religious Properties Reuse
In December we reported on a draft zoning overlay that would be discussed at a Public Hearing. At that meeting, December 13, the public was clear on two issues: 1...
