Nomination for City Hall

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EL-t Form 10-300 (July 1969) PH0006122 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM STATE: Massachusetts COUNTY: Essex FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER (Type all entries - complete applicable sections) DATE APR. 3 1973 NAME COMMON: City Hall AND/OR HISTORIC: City Hall 2.

LOCATION STREET AND NUMBER: 93 Washington Street CITY OR TOWN: Salem STATE Massachusetts CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY (Check One) District Site Building Structure 6th Congresssional District Martington RECEIVED NOV 13 1972 CODE COUNTY: 025 Essex NATIONAL REGISTER CODE 009 OWNERSHIP STATUS Object X Public Private Both Public Acquisition: In Process Being Considered X Occupied - Unoccupied - Preservation work in progress ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC Yes: Restricted Unrestricted No PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) Agricultural Government Commercial Industrial Educational Military Entertainment Museum Park Private Residence Religious Scientific Transportation - Other (Specify) - Comments OWNER OF PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME: City of Salem STREET AND NUMBER: 93 Washington Street CITY OR TOWN: Salem 5.

LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: Essex County Registry of Deeds STREET AND NUMBER: ISTATE: Massachusetts CODE 025 Massachusetts 32 Federal Street CITY OR TOWN: Salem ISTATE Massachusetts CODE 025 6. REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE OF SURVEY: Inventory of Historic Assets of the Commonwealth DATE OF SURVEY: 1972 - Federal X State DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: Massachusetts Historical Commission STREET AND NUMBER: 40 Beacon Street CITY OR TOWN: Boston APR - County - Local ISTATE: Massachusetts CODE 025 000 316 STATE: FOR NPS USE ONLY DATE DESCRIPTION (Check One) Deteriorated X Excellent CONDITION Good (Check One) Fair Ruins - Unexposed (Check One) X Altered - Unaltered Moved X] Original Site DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

The City Hall is located on Washington Street, the main thoroughfare of Salem, with commercial structures on either side of it. Completed in 1838, this two-story building is late Greek Revival in style. The side and rear elevations are unadorned brick while the main facade is dressed granite. Three bays wide, this facade is broken by four giant pilasters, one on each corner and one on either side of the recessed center bay. The bays are set with tall windows, 6 over 6. The central entrance is reached by a short flight of granite steps; a cast iron lamp on a bracket projects from above. The tall front double doors are made of mahogany with brass studs outlining the center panels. The pilasters support a massive entablature whose frieze is decorated with carved stone laurel wreaths. A parapet rises from the entablature and, over the center bay, this forms a partial pediment.

The latter is topped by a gold leafed eagle which is an exact copy of the original, hurricane- damaged one done by Samuel McIntire. The first floor is occupied by various city offices. The Mayor's office and City Council Chambers are on the second floor, unaltered since 1838. The Council Chamber is notable for its fine center and corner rosettes in the ceiling, repeated in the corner rosettes of the fluted door and window framing. The building was enlarged in 1878 by an extension in the rear which in no way altered its original appearance as seen from the street. 09 9 RECEIVED NUV 13 1972 NATIONAL REGISTER (TED M - C

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SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD (Check One or More as Appropriate) Pre-Columbian! 15th Century - 16th Century 17th Century SPECIFIC DATE(S) (If Applicable and Known) 1838 AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Check One or More as Appropriate) Abor iginal Education - Prehistoric ] Engineering Historic Industry Agriculture Invention Architecture Landscape Art Architecture Commerce Literature Communications Conservation Military Music STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Statement of significance

18th Century 19th Century 20th Century L Political Religion/Phi- losophy Science Sculpture Social/Human- itarian Theater Transportation Urban Planning Other (Specity) Leverett Saltonstall and a committee appointed for that purpose. the second city in Massachusetts to be incorporated (1836) and Saltonstall was Salem's first mayor. The City Hall was built from the surplus revenue of the United States Treasury distributed in 1837 to the states and by the latter to the towns and cities. The building cost $22,878 when finished; this is perhaps one of the few municipal structures in existence paid for without taxing the citizens. Since 1837, the building has served as the focal point for the decision- making process in Salem. Such men as Saltonstall, Reverend Charles W. Upham, General William Cogswell, General Henry Kemble Qlíver and George J.

Bates not only occupied City Hall as mayors of Salem, and thereby took part in the political process, but subsequently went on to serve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the Congress of the United States, in a dis-en tinguished manner. The City Hall is architecturally significant because of its excellent Greek Revival design. It is perfectly proportioned and in spite of its comparatively small size, gives a feeling of strength and dignity. At present the architect is unknown, in spite of extensive research. He was described in contemporary reports only as "an architect of great fame", "an architect of high reputation" and designed by"a distinguished architect." The facade is reminiscent of Robert Mills, with the ceiling rosettes in the Counci1 Chamber exact duplicates of those done by Alexander Parris for Faneuil Hall Market in Boston. RECEVED Nuv iëi 1972 LO 0.

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES 1. Essex Institute, Visitor's Guide to Salem, Salem, Mass. 1953 2. Webber, C.H., Old Naumkeag, Salem, Mass. 3. Winwar, Frances, Puritan City, New York, N.Y. 4. Official City documents and records, Office of Salem City Clerk 5. Salem Gazette, newspapers for 1837-38, at Essex Institute, Salem 6. Robotti, Frances Diane, Chronicles of O1d Salem, New York, N.Y.

1958 1:e:: GEOGRAPHICAL DATA LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY CORNER LATITUDE Degrees Minutes Seconds R LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINA TES DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PROPERTY OF LESS THAN IEN ACRES LONGITUDE LONGITUDE Degrees Minutes Seconds Degrees 42 LATITUDE Minutes 31' Seconds 19" Degrees 70° Minutes 53' Seconds 45 " NW NE " 99 2022 SE SW APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY: less than ½ acre LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE goUN STATE: CODE COUNTY BOUNDARIES CODE STATE: CODE COUNTYO RECEIVED NOV 13 1972 CODE STATE: CODE COUNTYS CODE STATE: CODE COUNTY: NATIONAL REGISTER CODE FORMPREPARED BY NAME AND TITLE: Elizabeth R.

Amadon, Regional Director ORGANIZATION Massachusetts Historical Commission STREET AND NUMBER: 40 Beacon Street (617-727-8470) DATE 7/22/72 CITY OR TOWN: Boston STATE LIAISON OFFICER CERTIFICAHION STATE CODE 025 Massachusetts NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na- tional Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. The recommended level of significance of this nomination is: National State Local I hereby certify that this property is included in the Nationa1 Register. Robertr Utlus Chief, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation Date 4/3/73 Name en The Honorable JOHN F.X.

DAVOREN Secretary of the Commonwealth, Title Chairman of the Massachusetts Historical Commission Date November 3, 1972 ATTEST: erodold Keeper of The National Register Dale 3/2777 GP 0 901.087 344100 4709310 wm LONE 19 - C PROPERTY citt Hall rorking number 1/.1372,1704 TECH REVIEW STATE Mass. essex Photos Maps REVIEW 2-5- 73 HISTORIAN Accept - AmL 3/12/73 ARCHEOLOGIST ARCHITECT KH 3/19/73 BRANCH CHIEF EDITORIAL REVIEW KEEPER 3pA/77 National Register write-up Federal Register entry 6-5:73 Acknowledge Send-back Re-submit - Register no. APR. 3 1978 CITY HALL KEEP CLEAN NPS Number - 4/3/73 Title: Sty Hall Loc. Esses, mass west FasoDE.

PRODOTY OF TOR MATLONAL REGISTER UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPH FORM (Type all entries - attach to or enclose with photograph) STATE Massachusetts COUNTY Essex FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER APR. 3 DATE 19F. NAME COMMON: City Hall AND/OR HISTORIC: City Hall LOCA TION STREET AND NUMBER: 93 Washington Street CITY OR TOWN: Salem NATIONAL REGISTER STATE: Massachusetts CODE 025 COUNTY: Essex PHOTO REFERENCE PHOTO CREDIT: Gregory Senko, City Planner DATE OF PHOTO: 1972 EGATIVE City planner's office, 60 Washington St., Salem, Mass. 01970 IDENTIFICATION DESCRIBE VIEW, DIRECTION, ETC. Looking at the west facade and south elevation CODE 009 erside River orth REMON Monumenta Old South Cem Wallis *Sch- TY HALLI 12 M1.

55' 1 MILE 7000 FEET METER X QUEST High sere ANBEVERLY Prospect HIN 4 1L.54 Washihgton 0E sosters P1 Danvers -0-18 iGreen (g Hill 5 Feet Depth 9 BMTH 0ls:5: Edwärds Sch! 22 62 Cems StyHall MANCHESTER + Goif Course Salters Kernwood River Park 32'30" Point Shore Courseo Rocks Tuck Pt BEVEREY *11 Carrol Fa Sah REENLAWN River MAINE BM HARBOR Fort Leer Pickering Sch Sheridan Sch North Salem Pick man Sch orth BM BOSTON (10) (114 Collins Sand .4710 HARMONY GRONA CEMETERY Ledge Park Endicott - Sch * St Jatnes :Sch Bowditche Sch Plant 20 Bentley 33em Sch Common Salem Rerminal /wiart harter St 1Scb SALEM Pat Ecole House of Seven Gables Derby Wharf Light Vnnd 4709 H St HARBOR BDX Salem Hospita SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS CITY HALL U.S.G.S.

Salem, Mass- N4230 - W7052.5/7.5 1956 AMS 6869 III SW - SERIES V 814 42° 31- 19" 70°53' .45" SALEM MARBLEHEAD 4708 Pickering Pt GoIR wVors course HIOHLAND, . PARK 343 344000m.E OR_GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WASHINGTON. SWAMPSCOTN 22 MI \MARBLEHEAD 2.1 MI. ROAP- CLASSIFICATION Heavy-duty Vight-duty Mecignduty RECEIVER Onimproved dirt .. MASS. -Interstate Roltes 1872 U.S Route State Route LO 4707000m.N. 42°30' 70°52'30" (MARBLEHEAD 6868IV SOUTHI NATIONAL REGISTER SALEM, MASS.

QUADRANGLE LOCATION N4230 - W7052.5/7.5 127 1956 AMS 6869 III SW-SERIES V814 Form 10-301 (July 1959) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROPERTY MAP FORM (Type all entries - attach to or enclose with map) STATE Massachusetts COUNTY Essex FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER APR 3 OPATE U = NAME COMMON: City HalI AND/OR HISTORIC: City Hall LOCATION STREET AND NUM BER: 93 Washington Street CITY OR TOWN: Salem STATE: Massachusetts MAP REFERENCE SOURCE: U.S.G.S. Salem, Mass. SCALE: 1: 24,000 DATE: 1956 REQUIREMENTS TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference. CODE 025 COUNTY: Essex 8 RECENER NOV 13 1972 HONAL REGISTER CODE 009 ANE BET CRACH JEVe UMKTATY Jokn F. X.

Davoren Secretary of the Commonwealth November 6, 1972 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Secretary Massachuselts Histonical Commission Boston. Mass. 02108 40 Beacon Street Mr. Jerry Rogers, Chief of Registration National Register of Historic Places National Park Service 1100 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 CERTIFIED MAIL Dear Mr. Rogers: Enclosed is National Register submission for: Essex County, Salem, City Hall This has been declared eligible for submission by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the State Review Board, and have been signed by Secretary of the Commonwealth, John F.X. Davoren, Chairman of the Massachusetts Historical Commission and designated the State Liason Officer. Sincerely yours, Plent B. Rettig Robert B.

Rettig Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Commission 1L181 19, RECEIVED NOV 13 1972 Enc 6 ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER STATE MASSACHUSETTS Date Entered APR 3 1973 Director, Northeast Region 4/11/73 NRowland:mm PHR Name Location /Csty Hall Salem Essex County Lenox Itheary Lenos Berkshize County Mechanies Bleck Historie Distriot Lawcence Bssez County Bowe Village Bieteric Distriet Boxford Essex. County Claflin-Rieharts House Mohawk rail Wenhan Essex County vicinitles of Chazlenont, Plorida,and Savoy Berkshize and Franklin Counties Fort Neshington Cambridge Middlesex County Also Notified Hon. Edward M. Kennedy Hon. Edwazd W. Brooke ion. Michael J. Haxrington Fon. Silvio o. Conte Hon. PaulCronin Hon, Thomas P. O"Neil1, JX. State Historic Preservation Officer Hon. John F. X.

Davozen Secretary of the Cormonveaith Chaizman, Massachusetta Historical Commission 40 Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108