Nomination for Union Street Railway Carbarn, Repair Shop

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Form No. 10-300 (Rev. 10-74) DATA SHEET UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PH0682438 FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM RECEIVED AUG 1 6 1978 DATE ENTERED OCT 2 1978 SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES -- COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS NAME HISTORIC AND/OR COMMON Union Street Railway Carbarn, Repair Shop (Centennial Building) Same 2 LOCATION STREET & NUMBER 1959 Purchase Street (Weld Square) CITY.

TOWN New Bedford 3 4 5 STATE _ VICINITY OF CODE 025 _NOT FOR PUBLICATION CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 12th COUNTY Bristol CODE 005 - Massachusetts CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY DISTRICT XBUILDING(S) STRUCTURE -SITE _OBJECT OWNERSHIP SPUBLIC XPRIVATE _BOTH PUBLIC ACQUISITION -IN PROCESS -BEING CONSIDERED STATUS XOCCUPIED _UNOCCUPIED _WORK IN PROGRESS ACCESSIBLE EYES: RESTRICTED XYES: UNRESTRICTED _NO PRESENT USE AGRICULTURE -MUSEUM XCOMMERCIAL _PARK EDUCATIONAL _PRIVATE RESIDENCE -ENTERTAINMENT _RELIGIOUS _GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION MILITARY LOTHER: OWNER OF PROPERTY NAME Weld REalty Corporation STREET & NUMBER 1959 Purchase Street CITY, TOWN New Bedford _VICINITY OF LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION STATE Massachusetts COURTHOUSE. REGISTRY OF DEEDS,ETC Bristol County Registry of Deeds STREET & NUMBER 25 North Sixth Street CITY.

TOWN STATE New Bedford Massachusetts REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE Inventory of the Historic Assetts of the Commonwealth 1976 DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS Massachusetts Historical Commission CITY, TOWN _FEDERAL *STATE _COUNTY __LOCAL Boston STATE Massachusetts DESCRIPTION CONDITION _EXCELLENT _GOOD -XFAIR _DETERIORATED -RUINS _UNEXPOSED CHECK ONE _UNALTERED * ALTERED CHECK ONE *ORIGINAL SITE -MOVED DATE. DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

The Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop are located in the northern part of New Bedford at 1959 Purchase Street in Weld Square. They are in the southeast corner of a low income residential neighborhood. A deteriorated mid-nineteenth century commercial strip lies to the south of it while much of the area to the east was razed several years ago for highway purposes. A narrow alley divides the Repair Shop, built in 1897, from the Carbarn, built in 1910. : The Repair Shop is a large, functional one story brick building. Its facade, which faces south on Weld Street, is asymmetrically organized. It is composed of a rect- angular middle section, defined by a corbelled parapet, with two gently sloping wings, also corbelled at the cornice.: A large 20 foot round arched portal commands the western wing, while another stands slightly west of center.

Their height allowed the passage of the trolleys with their overhead wires. The western portal retains its original paired doors, each consisting of three elongated panels over nine smaller panels. Four windows light the eastern wing; one balances the center door while the other three are grouped farther east. All had 9/9 double hung sash; however, all but the center window in the group of three have been boarded in. They are all set in segmentally arched openings and rest on granite sills. The west elevation is ten bays long, each containing a window resembling those on the facade. The east elevation is also ten bays in length but has windows only in its four southern bays. They are paired 6/6 double hung sash in segmentally arched openings. The north elevation is, like the facade, asymetrical with one window at its western end and two on the east. a large city block.

It 1s two stories in height, and 1s constructed of brick with molded concrete trim in a spare and stylized classical design. The main entrance is located at the apex of the south east corner of the building at the intersection of Weld and Purchase Streets. The 20 foot square paneled overhead door is framed by a keyed stilted segmental arch on Doric pilasters. The arch is topped by a molded stringcourse with three 1/1 sash windows, approximately two feet above it. The corner is framed by Doric pilasters on concrete and brick pedestals supporting a dentil- led cornice. Each pilaster carries a raised medallion in the frieze above it and is decorated by a small anthemion below the capitol. A low parapet wall with a framed clock in its center rises above the cornice. These decorative elements are continued on the other elevations where two story pilasters divide each bay.

A non-continuous stringcourse divides each bay vertically, separating the first from the second floor. Fenestration consists of keyed round arched openings on the first floor and rectangular openings on the second, with tripled 1/1 double hung sash in each. The first story arches are lit by three fixed panes. The south elevation, which leads to the facade of the Repair Shop, is ten bays long. A door has been inserted in the arched opening at the eastern end and the corresponding opening at the western end has been bricked in. The east elevation is twenty-three bays in length. It is organized around a slightly projecting three bay center section emphasized by a rise in the parapet with the words UNION.STREET.RAILWAY.CO inscribed on it. The arched window openings have been boarded in and much of the other sash is deteriorated.

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SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD PREHISTORIC ARCHEOLOGY-PREHISTORIC -1400-1499 ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC -1500-1599 AGRICULTURE _1600-1699 *ARCHITECTURE _1700-1799 _ART x-1800-1899 *COMMERCE *-1900- _COMMUNICATIONS AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE -- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW _COMMUNITY PLANNING _LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE _RELIGION _CONSERVATION _LAW _SCIENCE _ECONOMICS _LITERATURE _SCULPTURE EDUCATION _MILITARY _SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN LENGINEERING _MUSIC -THEATER _EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT _PHILOSOPHY X TRANSPORTATION XINDUSTRY _POLITICS/GOVERNMENT _OTHER (SPECIFY) _INVENTION SPECIFIC DATES 1897, 1910 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE BUILDER

Statement of significance

/ARCHITECT The Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop are significant for their association with the deveiopment of New Bedford as a major manufacturing city in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They were the nerve center of the city's ever-expanding trolley system which facilitated the transportation of manufactured goods within the city and offered a web of connections with outlying areas. From its opening in 1872, the Union Street Railway Company became one of the 125 major street/railway systems operating in the United States in the early twentieth century. The cheap, efficient transportation it provided within the city allowed manufacturers to develop their industries in parts of the city which would not otherwise have been accessible to their workers. As the lines were extended to suburban areas they also allowed people employed in the city to live away from its center.

Besides the economic benefits of growth and expansion, the company offered a ready means of transportation into rural recreation areas such as Lincoln Park and Riverview, as well as other ponds and lakes in adjacent areas which would have otherwise been inaccessible to the general public. Lincoln Park, a clambake pavillion and amusement park, was built in North Dartmouth to provide for both an extended ride and for a healthful social gathering place in a country setting. *he presen thuch had Srevio say served he Conpaty and were relacs of hoisecaf dayden When completed, it housed most of the Company's trolley inventory. This modern facility, which was the Company's main base, had thirteen tracks in the first floor space, six with inspection-repair pits. The maximum capacity of the tracks was seventy-two streetcars.

The second floor space was devoted to executive offices, meet- ing and entertainment rooms, and the various departments of the Company, including those of engineering, equipment, and transportation. The Trolley Repair Shop of 1897 was used as an exposition hall for the New Bedford Semi-Centennial in its first year. The exposition lasted ten days and it was reported that 15,000 people attended daily. On October 11, President McKinley pressed the button in Washington which started the "Mechanics in Motion" exhibit inaugurating the exposition. The walnut button was later made a part of the exhibit. Many industries were represented including the whaling, shoe, Pairpoint glass, electronics, toy, cordage, and foundry industries. Of special note was the Pairpoint Glass Display composed of over 3,000 pieces of the finest cut glass and glasswork in the United States.

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

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES . Borden, Clifford, "A Brief History of the New Bedford Trolleys" (unpublished, Office of Historic Preservation, New Bedford, Massachusetts) "Trolleygrams" Union Street Pailway Co., Publication, Geneology Room. New Bedford Public Library. The Morning Mercury, October 11,12,13,14, 1897 Standard Times, December 28, 1937; July 1, 1962; March 26, 1961; Standard Times Lihrary File.

10 GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY_ 1.80 UTM REFERENCES AL19L339299 9 14917339 EASTING NORTHING -LONE EASTIND NORTHING NORTHING DULLILLJLIILIL VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Beginning at a point in the southeast corner of the lot, thence north by Purchase Street three hundred fifty four and eight/tenths feet (354.8') to Clark Street, thence west by Clark Street one Hundred three and thirty seven/one hundreths feet (103.37') to lot # 186, thence south by lots #186 and #184 one hundred seventy and ninety nine/one hundreths feet (170.99'), thence west by lot #184 one hundred eighty one and forty two/one hundreths feet (181.42'), thence south by lot #184 two hundred twenty two and sixty seven/one hundreths feet (222.67') to Weld Street, LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES STATE CODE COUNTY CODE STATE CODE COUNTY CODE 11 FORM PREPARED BY NAME /TITLE ORGANIZATION Massachusetts Historical Commission STREET & NUMBER 294 Washington Street CITY OR TOWN Boston Michel Daigle & Ron Fortier Candace Jenkins, National Register Coordinator New Bedford Preservation Office August 1, 1978 TELEPHONE 617-727-8470 STATE Massachusetts 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION THE EVALUATED SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE IS NATIONAL_ STATE _ LOCAL As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), 1 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 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE Hatuw tWelonsa- TITLE 8/8/78 DATE Executive Director, Massachusetts Historical Commission FOR NPS USE ONLY | HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PROPERTY (S INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER NCLUDEO IS THE NATONAL REGISTER DATE ATTEST: KEEPER OF.THE NAFIONAL REGISTER HHSTORIC CRVATION- KHUPDR ON DATE 102)8 HECTSTUK sep 26,1978 GPO 892.453 Form No.

10-300a (Rev. 10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY RECEIVED DATE ENTERED AUG 1 61978 OCT 2 1978 CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 8 PAGE 2 After the exposition, the building was outfitted with the necessary facilities for a complete trolley repair shop. At its peak, the repair shop not only housed the stock and facilities to make all repairs but also had the capability of rebuilding trolley cars. With the development.of automobiles and buses the street railway system was slowly phased out of existence. The last trolley was removed from service in 1947.In the early 1950's the tracks of the Carbarn were covered over so that it could be- used for buses. The repair shop was structurally affected.by a fire bombing in 1970; a portion of the middle section was destroyed.

The left and right wings are intact and new ceiling joists could be erected to restore the center section. The Carbarn is presently being used as a warehouse and as a wholesale grocery business. The present owner hopes to create an indoor mall in the first floor space with office and museum space above. This would not only preserve the building but -e oe trotley» s N would recognize the importance of trolleys in New Bedford's history, while aiding in the economic revitalization of its neighborhood. ..... ...... Form No. 10-300a (Kev. 10-74) UNITEDSTATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY RECEIVED DATE ENTERED AUG 1 6 1978 UGT 1378 CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 10 PAGE 1 thence by Weld Street two hundred eighty two and seven/tenths feet (287.7') to the point of beginning.

Property UNION STREET RAILWAY CARBARN, REPAIR SHOP State mass. TECHNICAL Photos _ 4 Maps working Number8./6.78.3891 Bristol CONTROL 8.16.28 resoures trom the moiley age t o k mas Daspike Refer to HAER taetowner ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN accept 8.21-28 Biaham ARCHEOLOGIST OTHER structenas are over 50 years old and HAER arl of local significaence in lúsory Inventory * tronsportation, accept Review 915/28 lacRAon REVIEW UNIT CHIEF well jüotifeel fo carborus/trolly Accept Soemp uenee to comacial Lebovich 16/28 BRANCH CHIEF KEEPER National Register Write-up Federal Register Entry 11- 1-78 Send-back Re-submit . Entered United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WASO No. 7 OCT 2 1978 INT:2106-74 Edith Nichols (617) 996-0324 file "Trolley, Ine. of Greate New Belfonl" Prindent of non-profit olley goup NR trolley threstened af demslitinn: "Union St.

Railway CarBam RepaiShOP"1959 Pandue Sty New Bedford Bnstol Connly, MA Oct 2, 78: listed n NR decton 8 Howong nr. Patnzk Carney -HuDt, printo dewehoper "Claremont, /kc. New Belfnl. ACHP: Sharon Conway - Mo. Nichola called hes + is sending littu to A.C. Nirhol's alhes: 306 Court st. New Bedtord, MA. 02740] Hhe will aend wo duphiste etter. + expluimed hiting, comphince, etr. Yanid I mall call Shamn . (251-3967) Stomu +25-79 Shem senling letter; regneted copy phom. 56.1970 L laqus Wholesale GROCERY CORA Photo No. 1014 Apex of building, Morthwest corNeR of Purchase o Weld Streets W -E VIEW UNION STREET RAILWAY CARBARN AND TROLLEY REPATR SHOP, NEW BEDFORD, MASS. Bristil County Robin Sheilds 1978 OCT 2 1978 Office of Historic Preservation City Hall New Bedford, Mass. 02740G 1 6 1978 Photo #1/ Apex of Carbarn, northwest corner of Weld and Purchase St.

PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER The Var EasT Photo No. 204 ElevATION, West side of Purchase Street N VIEW E S UNION STREET RAILWAY CARBARN AND TROLLEY sosan sherid eritl euta ne 2 1978 Office of Historic Preservation City Hall New Bedford, Mass. 02740UG 1 6 1978 Photo #2yCarbarn, east elevation, west side of Purchase St. 2084 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Photo No. 304 South EleVATION, North side of Weld St. E Vew YB ristol Cousity UNION STREET RAILWAY CARBARN AND TROLLEY REPAIR SHOP, NEW BEDFORD, MASS., Robin Sheilds DOC 1978 1978 Office of Historic Preservation City Hall New Bedford, Mass. 02740G 1 6 1978 Photo #344 arbarn, south elevation, north side of Weld Street PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Photo No. 444 South Elevation, North SiDe of Weld street. MAIN ENTTANCES E VIEW UNION STREET RAILWAY CARBARN AND TROLLEY Hobin Shed1d NIW BEDFOBO, MASS Bristol Courty Robin Sheilds .

OCT 2 1978 Office of Historic Preservation City Hall New Bedford, Mass 02740JG 1 6 1978 Photo #lt Trolley Repair Shop, south ele- vation, main entrance, Wela St. PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER PAUL JICE UIARTAD GUZZI Socrelary of the Commonucalthe The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Secretary Massachusells Historical Commission 291 Washinglon Sree Boston, Massachuselts 02108 (617)727-8470 August 4, 1978 Mr. Charles Herrington, Chief Registration Branch National Register OAHP, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service RECEIVED AUG 1 6 1978 Washington, D.C. 20240 NATIONAL Dear Mr. Herrington: REGISTER Enclosed you will find the following nomination formy New Bedford - Union Street Railway Carbarn & Repair Shop The property has been voted eligible by the State Review Board and has been signed by the State Historic Preservation Officer.

We would appreciate an expeditious review of the Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop nomination as we would like to allocate a Fiscal Year 1979 development grant to aid in the preservation of this building. Sincerely yours, Chistre Bowding Christine Boulding Acting Survey Director Massachusetts Historical Commission CB/CJ/1h Encls. F8 ooo 1261 0T2Z0 MBN II+T Just a Note from THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE REC'D SEP 0.7 1978 ATTACHED) C d,ATACHED) DATE ACTION TAS NSEP 2 7 1978 INITIALS BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE, EDGARTOWN Marthas Vineyard New Bedfards Mass. Uncon st 557 State Rd Railwaus cacbarn No. Dartmorett, slear dir, -

31,1478 Mass, 02747 Of course Iil like to have owr can barn named in the Natined Registe and buorge7 sray Reaford fo hesargne to leaca i "tu fathis "tsa Giig" clreve thi fiaut tut Redfird, My brother wosked in the repait dept, at the car bars and my usde Harry thay wwas a conductor on the trolly for yeass. My father ty the way was a maturman. enjoyed many parties and dances ise the hige hall up stairs ine the car barnwhich were theld fie theiem. plogeesand theit fanchees Jamnoa "Irollig Cas 77 yo old but with,"Hit tikt it to he recognijed in . back ground naturully e National Gegister -deiicesely.- D )ildzid (sray) Ellis (-):- CoriN Repairinot =. 3118 THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE DERD SEP 0 7 1978 ATIACHED) DATE ACIAN BA INITIALS pnR {-28r9 Uncon st.

Sept 178 Railway Carbarn Keeper of the National Register: By all means, the carbarn in New Bedford deserves to be a historic landmark. The city of New Bedford warrants the prestige of being on recond in the Office of Archelogy and Historic Preservation o Agaîn, yes, please place the Union Street Railway Carbarn on register . Thank you very much for your cooperation. in peace, famer I. Boden 162 Sawyer Street New Bedford, Mao 02746 THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES SEP 07 1978 DATE REC'D INDIVID" TESPONSE (ATTACHED) VFORI M TENIAL SENT CLL(AITACHED) SEP 2 7 1978 DATE /CIUN TAKEN INTALS ml September 1, 1978 Keeper of the National Register Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation U. S. Department of the Interior Washington, D. C.

20240 Dear Sir: I would like to see the Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop at Weld Square in New Bedford, Massachusetts placed in the National Register of Historic Places. Enclosed is a picture of this building. As you can see, it is an excellent showmanship of architecture. I feel that if this building is retained and preserved, it will be a tourist attraction and an asset to our area. I believe that you have in your records its significance and value to our city. Your consideration to my request and that of the committee in- terested in its placement on the National Register would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours, Aeonora 'P. Carcira Leonora L. Carreiro 1527 E. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, Massachusetts 02744 Pa medetces t Lscatts prt do docss IciIstrl et Do JrOnJISCO cos0t2" :II8 I6O IisCoN bas nIsdIsO ysWIis teorta ena ni bessla addeammosaas.

ohn eat see ot eil blow I Ibel ni sxs bio Js cona LSnOLJs -pribibud ait mi ti bovieenig bas benistor al odiblind aint 2i tsrlt Ioot ? .SOIS IJO oj tezas is bas nofdocadts taiaot sea tio Io ot errlsv sottio st tst bas taomor etQCstatasotno tro cos ai di betasist betEiOPIaS VItsOI c2I0 Domeoin juvt CIiomISO .u sIonosu vl dooi vonbos attesaas LTSEI 03134110 B4L20 235 33 Lafayette Street MA. Fairhaven' 1, 1978 02719 September Keeper of the National Register Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation United States Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Sir: The old Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop at Weld Square in New Bedford, Massachusetts has been approved to be named to the National Register of Historic Places by the New Bedford Historical Com- mission and by the Massachusetts State Commission.

The Carbarn is important for the major role it played in the transportation history of New Bedford. It was built in 1897. I urge you to name this Carbarn to the National Register. Sincerely yours, Butara L. Jurne Barbara L. Turner THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE REC'D SEP 0 7 1978 SEINSE (ATTACHED) C SENT TELER CL (ATTACHED) SEP 27 1978 DATE ACTION TARIN INITIALS dept. 5,1978 dlear lirs, Uuern St. Railway Caubarn I on writing ia refereme to dlng an article is onr local merapapel. Dread that the CarBan in New Belfnd whuch kmoed trolley card for many yeats, is under consideration for the natemas register ix Wadrgter. It umld he a deep disipprint & the ruilald farily who have unled so Shad i pusene the lost link with ha plond teritago chere hi new Bedfnd.

Berng a teaclerg aide in the hew Bederd dilsl Mept, Ow like Seec this important linh wnith trangar- tateoi histeny tilally fagoites. et mid he great fa on chiltren tobe ahe e vait this old memorambha and snethed am pmm yeao he Nichslo hase dne unbllfail act en tring a prrane a par of one bustony, mec a la dentiter elalddage es neny tengo ig and pist let lte Carbam dototay. Olease cmaider oue D. B. Car Bar fotératenal Gegisdter. Yours truly, Jound Satricia Mnarte 82-520 Memo Uncon st. Ralesay Carbarn Sept-5-1938 I vote in fevor of the Corbarn at Weld Sguare in New Bedford mass, to be put on the National Register of Historic Places, my father and other members off ser family worked for thion street Railway, I did also. Hate to sue it go. Thank you lifton t, mosher, de, 676 Siffond RQ Westport, mass. 02790 2EL 0 -318 146 Armour St. New Bedford, Ma. 02740 Sept.

8, 1978 Gentlemen: would Iike to voice my opinion on naming the old Unio treet Carbarn into the National Register. I think 1t would be a Very good idea, for we have already lost too many buildings of note to destruction. Many buildings have fallen and the land area used for parking lots and I think it is time we took a second look and asked our- selves if this is absolutely necessary. If it keeps up we will soon have parking lots galore and no one place that we can visit or recall with fond memories. I would gratefully appreciate your giving consideration and acting upon the suggestion that you name the old Carbarn here in New Bedford, to the National Register. BVCEUN Sincerely yours, B2uril 4. Puell (Mrs.) Muriel H.

Purcell THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE REND SEP 1 2 1978 (TACHED) SEP 2 7 1979 DATE ACIUN INITIALS wnineney colun *Ryau (c 8-2176 42 miben it So Dartmouth Segt 13, 1978 maso Keeper of the Natiral Pegister ofuce of A rcheslogy + tatouc Preseniateni mashington, D.C of the Interior the I wish to go on record as oppring puttinig the so ealled "Car Barn new Bedford mass on the Natinal Register This buulding has no particilar importance was the to the people of the area. Mig Father-zn Law- jears Starter but the bulding stands for this cimpors for many in the munds o some of the for mottino flace the buses used to lpeople, as the

if they could get sime help in fexing it Yours traly Edgar Moashoul D 1481 THE NATIONAL REGIS CR CF HISTORIO PLACES DA SEP 2 G 1978 NP 9-28-78 BEDF FORDIA CONDITE JUCEM DIFFU FR8-29-78 Fipe frat'e Kunks CITY OF NEW BEDFORD IN CITY COUNCIL Soptember 14, 1978 WRITTEN MOTION That the City Council go on record as supporting the application for the placement of the Union Street Railway car barn and repair shop in New Bedford as a National Historical landmark, and that a copy of this motion be forwarded to- Keeper of the National Register, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation, U.S. Dept, of the Interios, Washington, D.C. 20240 Councillor Brooker IN CITY COUNCIL, September 14, 1978 Adopted David R. Nelson, City Clerk Presented to the Mayor for approval September 18, 1978 David R. Nelson, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor September 20, 1978 John A.

Markey, Mayor A true copy, attest: Daoid A hilsm City Clerk THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE REC'D SEP 2 G 1978 IDU LAES.SASE (ATTACHED) TVEM: ATENT DATE ACTION TAKEN INITIALS 10-5-78 pIng BDLOAZI seel listey 10 1728 14 Arenton üve Wtite Plains Oew york Gct1 -78 Ncar Aeper of Nat'l Regester, J/ust got the elipping oy - the Union St Railway Carbarn which was in the New bEd Vora 6 mass, Paper the Evering of bug, 312t Ony sister sent it to me le were id born in Rew Befford, the tight of us i moved to Mew York after l married ánd e do romember as a child the trilley cars resming in tout the carbarn, whatt a nice memory. twould apprecate if it could be Rept as a national (Historic) l abso got notice of et te- vng named for Historic Prescrvation when e the greenwick Conn, there wese other, ancusonef Place in ötimes ETC.

Do not film Thank HYou kindly and let tope wy Rome town has one old bulding on the liet 4 Historic Lanamarks Really 9. B has many old buuldengs. Ite supreme Court on Coanty St near the X.B. High school of well its nice thinking about all this. l do go there. a a lot Cop éte. Well so long Nro. Delia C. Jouveie Formery Cardiga STVILINT 0.3310 461 50100 ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER STATE MASSACHUSETIS Date Entered OCT 2 19/3 Name Martin ouse and Faru Union Street Railwaj Carbarn and Repair Shop Location North Swansea Eristol County New Bedford Bristol County Also Notified Honorable Edward W. Brooke Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Honorable Margaret M. Heckler Honorable Gerry I. Studda State Historic Preservation Officer Nes. Patricia L.

Weslowak1 Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Conmission 294 Washington Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 NR Bverg/hir 10/4/79 10/4/75 Dea Sei:- the pes Urisau si. panne f loin, BARN and REpAiR SHor, olded to the ratioxal Register of Arch- eology and Historie Peserratio his would he a one huaked percent impernement to thes porticlar area and mayhe tro, Ide yourg pee pele in thes seigher. hood would tike a centain ammuct f poside. Thankyan ZIP CODE Me.xAua. Jota Kerasinns 02740 1465 Pleassat St. Newr Besfad, Dass. Est. 1978 cueche entened 15/2/1928 Trolley Incorporated of Greater New Bedford P.O. Box A2057 New Bedford, Ma. 02741 fertipo President - Edith Nichols Vice-President - Everett McCullough Secretary-Treasurer - Gloria Alcobia January 14, 1979 To the Keeper of the National REgister Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation U.S.

Department of the Interior Washington , D.C. 20240 Dear Sir, Our organization was formed May 3, 1978 to save New Bedford trolley memorabilia. We are now several hundred strong and have been able to make progressive strides in our short existance. In September, 1978, an announcement was carried in our local paper, the New Bedford Standard-Times, regarding the acceptance of the Union STreet Railway Carbarn and repair shops on the National Register. Is there any paperwork which we should have received to conform and verify this? Also, please forward any conditions and require- ments which must be adhered to should steps be taken to restore the facilities. Thank you, Edith Nichols Dedicated to saving trolleys and trolley memorabilia Edie Nickols AII N L F HISTORIC PLACES REC: DW AN 221979 IND. ): 3 NSE (ATT N.D TEL ..INE CL (AIIACHED) DATE CTN INITIALS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. February 26 79 Respectfully referred to Mr. Gary Catron Assistant to the Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs Department of the Interior 18th and C Streets, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 Enclosed please find the letter and additional documentation I received from my constituent, Ms. Edith Nichols, regarding the placement of the Union St. Rail- way Co. carbarn on the National Register of Historical Places. Kindly provide my district office (247 Post Office Building, New Bedford, MA 02740) with informa- tion which would be helpful to Ms. Nichols. Thank you forryoufrfopReratipn. CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFARS RECEIVED Very respectfully, MAR 1 1979 BGerry E. Studds MAM.C.,12th... District. ihNAk The Car Barn.... FEB 261979 Weld & Purchase Streets P.O. Box A2057 New Bedford, Ma.

02741 Edith Nichols February 22,1979 The Hon, Gerry Studds House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Dear Gerry Studds: Through the efforts of Mr Chris Sands in your Washington office, the Union Street Railway Company carbarn and trolley repair shops were placed on the National Register on October 20th, 1978. After four years of research and concerted effort it is protected against demolition. It was recorded with the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the local Standard-Times did an article on its acceptance (see enclosed copy). On January 14th, 1979 (see enclosed letter) we wrote to the keeper of records for some written confirmation, as yet we have received nothing in the way of formal documentation, nor has the city to my understanding. This matter is of utmost importance since the property is under option to a developer to be converted to elderly housing.

The developer has expressed to the newspapers his intentions to tear down one of the historic properties to attain parking spaces. We are under the impression federal money cannot be used to tear this building down (see Standard-Times article). It is a case where action must be taken before it is torn down-the property in question was the Union Street Railway Company trolley repair shop. Built in 1897, it had the honor of being the site of the festivities for the city's fiftieth birth- day celebration (the "Expo"). Some businesses, which are still in existence, displayed their wares at the "Expo": Pairpoint Glass Company, Wm Nye Oils Co., Morse Iwist Drill Company, Hutchinson Book Store and George Kirby Paint Company. The "Expo" was boycotted by the cotton mills industry. We have copies of the newspaper articles of those days, also the exhibit was set in motion by President McKinley.

Since local historical authorities are taking no action to protect or preserve this endangered building we hope your office, can do something in time to save it. Sincerely, Exith Q. Nickb Inc: copy of letter to the keeper of the National Register copy of Standard-Times article dated 1/5/78 BOR Mail Control o. POR 6966 2/26/79 TELEPHONE REPORT OFFICE OF ARCHEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECT: To/FRom: Mass. Histonical Commesion DATE: ADDRESS: PHONE: STAFF MEMBER: (.FLINT DIVISION: REPORT: notpyn Com. will send copy fn Letter to Trolley Incorporated g Grale heu Bedymd. DAHP OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS 3/2/79 BUREAU HCRS Please prepare response for signature of Gary R. Catron, Assistant to the Secretary and Director of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. Include a copy of your final response for CL files.

DUE DATE March 1979 CL-Room 6253 x6667 Bristal co 4/219 yellow Ruke 314179 Hungo por Muntoy 3.20 Panfo Honorable Gerry E. Studds House of Representatives 247 Post Office Building New Zedford, Massachusetts 02740 Dear Nr. Studda: Thank you for your letter of February 26, 1979, on behalf of Ms. Edith A, Ifchols regarding the Inion Street Raflway Company Carbarn In Nev Bed- ford, Massachusetts. s. Hichola 1s eorrect that propertfes listed in the Iatlonal Register of Eistoric Places are afforded protection froa inadvertent alteration or destruction through projects vhich involve a Federal agency.

In accordance with Yederal regulations which implement the Nations1 His- toric Preservation Act of 1966, as asended, and Rrecutive Order 11593, Pederal agencies involved in a project whích vill affect a property listed in the Wational Register are to consult with the appropriate State Ilisterie Preservation Officer aad request the comnents of the Advisory Council on Eistorie Preservation on appropriate management options. We have enciosed a copy of the consultation procedures fol- lowedby Federal agencies and the Advisory Council. We have also for- varded a copy of He. Hichols'a letter to the Advisory Counci1. If the Unioa Street, Ra11way Company Carbara is endangered by a developnent project which will involve a Tederal agency, ve suggest that she alert her State Iiistorie Preservation OfEicer, Irs. Patricla L. Weslouski. Mrs.

Weslowski nay be reached by telephone at (617-727-3470), and by mai1 at the lassachusetts IIistorical Coamission, 294 Washingten Street, Bostoa, Massachusetts 02108. We also suggest that she consult with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 1522 K Street, M., Sulte 410, Waahington, D.C. 20005, (202-254-3967). We apologize for the neglect of Ms. Nichols's January 14, 1979, letter. Our records indicate that we responded to Ms. Nichols's letter on 2N42 3/24/29 Tebrusry 26, 1979, with a telephone call and subsequent mailing of naterial. We are enclosing a duplicate set of that infornation for your infornation. If ve can provide further aseistance please vrite or call the Natlonal Register staff (202-343-6401). Sincerely. Jasy Cahon Assiatant to the Secretary and Director of Congressional and Legislativa Affairs Enclosures cc: Your Washington Office - cc: Mrs. Patricia L.

Weslowski 4. a Mass SHPO bcc: FW/Secretary's Pile/Secretary's Reading File (2)/Assoc. Director, Connally Chief, OAHP/FHR-CL./CL/FHR-Lumpkin/QR POR-6966 FHR: LBeebe:mjd 343-6401 BASIC FILE RETAINED IN NR HCRS-NR Advisory Council On Historic Preservation 1522 K Street NW. Washington D.C. 20005 April 30, 1979 Mr. Ed Machado Boston Area Office Department of Housing and Urban Development Bulfinch Building 15 New Chardon Street Boston, Massachusetts - 02114 Dear Mr. Machado: Bristol Co. We have been informed that a proposed Department of Housing and Urban Development assisted housing for the elderly project may have an effect on the Union Street Railway Carbarn. Repair Shop (Centennial Building) New Bedford, Massachusetts. This property is included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Please investigate this matter to determine whether the nature of the effect requires that you obtain the comments of the Council in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preser- vation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470f, as amended, 90 Stat. 1320). Steps to determine this responsibility are set forth in Section 800.4 of the Council's regulations, "Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties" (36 CFR Part 800). We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. If you have further questions or require assistance, please call Sharon S. Conway at 202-254-3967. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, dárnE annenhauar Jordan E.

Tannenbaum Chief, Eastern Office of Review and Compliance OVE MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Office of the Secretary of State 294 Washington Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 617-727-8470 MICHAEL JOSEPH CONNOLLY Secretary of State September 13 1979 Mr. Charles Herrington, Acting Keeper National Register of Historic Places Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service United States Department of the Interior 440 G Street, NW Washington D.C. 20043 Attn: Noreen Frost RE: Union Street Railroad Carbarn and Trolley Repair Shop, New Bedford, Bristol County Dear Mr. Herrington: Theoad snae to retes o thastorc Places in cin Shop strecture unton Railway Carbarn, be removed from the Register. The Trolley Repair Shop was severely damaged by fire and explosion in 1970.

Since that time no efforts have been undertaken to repair the damage, con- sequently weather neglect has accelerated the deterioration. The full ex- tent of the demolition was notevident at the time of nomination since MHC staff was unable to inspect the interior. In the year and a half since the the nomination was initiated, the deterioration of the Repair Shop has accelerated. While I believe that the Repair Shop is historically significant, it does not retain integrity of design, materials, workmanship, teeling, association. I no longer agree with the statement in the nomination form that new ceiling joists would restore the central section. Repair work would be extensive and the result would be reconstruction. If you should have any questions, please contact Joe Orfant, Review Co- ordinator. Sincerely, Xatun QWubwsk. Patricia L.

Weslowsk1 State Historic Preservation Officer Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Commission cc: Sharor Conway, Advisory Council New Bedford Historical Comm. PLW/ej Ed Machado, HUD Sally O1dham, National Register THE NATIUNAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE RECD SEP 2 Y 1919 INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE (ATTACHED) INFURMSTIVE MATERIAL SENT TELEPHUNE CALL (ATTACHED) DATE ACTION TAKEN INITIALS .UNION SREGT CARZMRN AND DERAM SHOP. LOMMENTS THOUGH BBELIEUE THEE THE REPAIR SHDR WAS MAUATANT P IHE HASTOKY OE NEWO BEDFORDS STREET RMLWKI SYSTER ANID HAS DECIDED SIRCET SCARE VALLE / DO NOT MAANK II SHONLO BE CONTANCIED P BE LISTED IN THKE NTIONAA DEGISTER. THE STATE MoRt GHOURD HAVE 1AKEN LLDO ACLOONT THE PUYSICA CONDITION DF THE BUILDING AND IS OUANCES TOR REHAPILTTATION BEGORE XAMINATIKK IT. THE BULDIN MAY BE ZEHABABLE, BUT AT WHM CosT?

NOT ONLY IS TAKE ROOR OF THE CENTRAL SECTION CIONE, AND SONE OF IHE REAR LKC, BUT. THE DECAY SUE TO WEATHERIZAROS HAS BEEN EXTENSIVE SNEROA EES :SAUCE IT #O WAS ABLE TO BE BEEN FIRE BOMBED NAK Y6ARS ACD. I MAY BE, SMAIED BY ARGUMENTS THAT PHS BULDNS CAN BE REHABILITATED BUT JUDGINSS Feom BK IUFORNATON NE HAVE & DOut KNOW WHIT KIND OF. FOR THIS SPKCE NEW USE IN NEW BEDTORD WOULD GENERATE ENDUSH INNCOME TO ANO JUSTIFY STABILZATION AH RE-USE. hmn onyd 9/25/19 1. CALL TO: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE TELEPHONE REPORT FROM (Name) DATE TIME OF CALL 2. ADDRESS (Tel. No. If needed) AM PM 3. SUBJECT, PROJECT NO., ETC. DETAILS OF DISCUSSION Commento on raguest Eubarn Union Street Railway a dea Y se). lestey O afue with the tA SAPO that the Repair Shop should be delisted.

Newboundaries should be draun to contenne the listig of th Uhin Strat Railway Carbarn. Ih delisting is done on the docsis of prifessional errosby te SUt lnied y oppeitet ilo aetunl intgsty ee if was liefed. I dloubt that deterioration over the period setueen Oct78 ad now has caused this conditinn eua tet tee fer bembel deta to 1970, tant he thaa je untent with regads to this bldg. While rehab was foreseen +plemned ut the tene f lestig, it noco is uno hngee plamned. Of ee were de faxprovisions ii any way felowng tiliebig. Conf with actig taypen atestra Confuin, these openions. NAME OF PERSON PLACING/RECEIVING CALL TITLE OFFICE SOldhe 9/25/79 FHR-8-227 June 1978 UNION STREGT CARDIRN AND DSPMIZ SHOR LOMMENTS.

DHOUGH fBOIEVE THAE THE REPAIR SHDR WAS MRURTANT P THE HASTORY DE NEWO SRREGT RALUAA SUSTER AND HAS DECIDED SIREET SCAPE VALLE / DO NOT MUK II SHOULO BE CANTINCIED TO BE LISTED IN TRE NATIONA PEGISTER. THE STATE MORe SHOULD HAVE TAKEN AUTO ACIOUNT THE PAHIICA CONDITION OF THE BUILDINS AND MS GUANCES FOR REHSPILITATION BEFORE XAMINATINK H. THE BULDINK MAY BE ZEHABABLE, BUT AT WHAI COST? NOT ONLY IS TAK ROOR OF THE CENTRAL SECTTON CONE, AND SOME OF IHE REAA WIKL, BUT.THE DECAY BUE TO WEITHERIZAROS HAS BEN EXTENSIVE SHERE PHE VARS SAUCE IT #AS WAS ABLE TO BE BEEN FIRE BOMBED NAE VEARS ALD. I MAY BE, SMAYED BY ARGOMENIS THAT PAS BUILDINS CAN BE REHABILITATED BUT JUDSING o not film FROM AK INFORMATON NEHAVE I DONt KNOW WHKT KIND OF FOR THS SPICE NEW UKE IN NEW BEDTORD WOULD CENERATE ENDUSH INNCOME TO JUSTIFY BPABIUZATION DUBNONNER, REUSE.

Bau hinnyo 9/25/19 Advisory Council On Historic Preservation 1522 K Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20005 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposes to provide Housing Authorization Act Section 8 assistance for the creation of 114 units of housing for the elderly and handicapped; and, WHEREAS, HUD, in consultation with the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), has determined that this undertaking as proposed would have an adverse effect upon the Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop, New Bedford, Massachusetts, a property included in the National Register of Historic Places; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 470£, as amended, 90 Stat.

1320) and Section 800.4(d) of the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Council), "Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties" (36 CFR Part 800), HUD has requested the comments of the Council; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 800.6 of the Council's regulations, representatives of the Council, HUD, and the Massachusetts SHPO have consulted and reviewed the undertaking to consider feasible and prudent alternatives to avoid or satisfactorily mitigate the adverse effect; THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed that there are no feasible and prudent alternatives to avoid or satisfactorily mitigate the adverse effects of this undertaking and it is in the public interest to proceed with the undertaking as outlined in "Historic Preservation Certification Application Part II, the Carbarn, New Bedford, Massachusetts." Rotestelttu Date Deputy Executive Director 4/50/79 Advisory Council on Historic Preservation twe- Sllen Date OCT 1 5 1979 Department of Housing and Urban Development Page 2 Memorandum of Agreement HUD Union Street Railway Carbarn Patue Kesberukki sace /0/15179 Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer RuhaMt feurthe Date 11/5/74 Chairman Advisory Councit Historic Preservation 10(16)15 shul 10-15-79 661 OCT 1 6 1979 Mrs.

Patricia L. Weslowski Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Commission 294 Washington Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Dear Mrs. Weslowski: We concur with your opinion expressed In your September 13, 1979 letter that the Trolley Repair Shop, New Bedford, Massachusetts, does not meet the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. According to procedures under 36 CFR 60.17 we are hereby removing the building from the National Register as of the above date. The Trolley Repair Shop does not possess integrity of design, workman- ship, materials and feeling due to damage resulting from the 1970 fire bombing and the bullding's subsequent deterioration.

We accept the explanation that the Massachusetts Historical Comnission was not fully aware of the extent of the loss of integrity to the building at the time of the initiation of the nomination and are removing it on the basis of professional error. The adjacent carbarn, listed with the repair shop, November 2, 1978, will continue to remain on the National Register. However, new boun- daries must be approved according to procedures under 36 CFR 60.16. We look forward to receiving the revised nomination. Sincerely, Charles Hencing ton (Sgd.) Charles A. Herrington Acting Keeper of the National Register cc: Lee Nelson, TPS bcc: Director's Reading File FHR: B. MacDougal:jrb:343-6401:10-15-79 BASIC FILE RETAINED IN NATIONAL REGISTER 191 Advisory Council On Historic Preservation HCRS-NR BRISTOL,CO 1522 K Street NW. Washington D.C. 20005 November 8, 1979 Mr.

Edward Pollack Deputy Area Manager Department of Housing and Urban Development Bulfinch Building 15 New Chardon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Dear Mr. Pollack: The Memorandum of Agreement for the proposed creation of 114 units of housing for the elderly and handicapped affecting the Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop, New Bedford, Massachusetts, has been ratified by the Chairman of the Council. This document constitutes the comments of the Council required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and completes compliance with the Council's regulations, "Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties" (36 CFR Part 800). A copy of the Agreement is enclosed.

In accordance with Section 800.6(c) (2) and 800.9(e) of the regulations, a copy of this Memorandum of Agreement should be included in any environmental assessment or statement prepared for this undertaking to meet requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and should be retained in your records as evidence of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Council appreciates your cooperation in reaching a satisfactory resolution of this matter. Sincerely, Yordan ( Tonnenhoum lordan E. Tannenbaum Ghief, Eastern Division of Project Review Enclosure MOA THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES SEP 0 6 1978 DATE REC'D SE (ATTACHED OZTEY Mars. 72 Dartmenth if9 CuiasRu. R. yontt SMAROOT OF DEMOCRACY USATC 1978 Etupe f thel Kagper af the and Aeitoui Prese U.

dLlyaortnne Waskingtis, 2 To Whem Sr MayCornaiR E suse You will nome the Wel ni Nur Bulfure ti the na of Stestorii Placs. I 1897 arce playes a majir p Sudfudi barsputalioa e grasefotten o gueot und trolle for acouna 50m MRS. MARION E. JONES 149 Cross Rds. N. Dartmouth, Mass. 02747 THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES SEP 07 1978 DATE REC'D VIDU L RES ONSE (ATTACHED) U1,SCNT PHONE CHLL (ATTACHED) FRANK LLOY 2c U.SPOSTAGE Nàt INITIALS Afpa and tte 45 Department. psear su. Pleasumame: Raclway Carbarn and New Bedford mass a to rpur Zeterire Ry Thanka Mt iro 20 THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACGIDEN DATE REC'D SEP 12 1978 m Johg CILL (ATTACHED) SEP 27 1972 DATE AGIN Kaepes Kaepes of the Matronal Reg INITIALS Afice of Aactesology + t U.S. Dept. of tho Inter Wachington

2024 © USPS 1978 My wife and I suffart the y Bedpord, Marsachusetti, who to have the Union Street Railw named as a historic nalional remember how busy it was Certainly carbarn, esfecially a as this one, carnot be very. Myr Mro 196 Zreen Fairhaven The New Bedford Union Street Rai Purchase & Weld Streets ,New Be The proposed restoration of the Sundial Building got another seal of approval yesterday whon the New Bedford Historical Commission granted a certificate of appropriateness for the project. 5, New Bedford, Mass., Thursday, January 5, 1978 STATE FRUIT. CO IN Sundial Building restoration wins commission okay A certificate of appropriateness was granted yesterday by the New Bedford Historical Commission for the restora- tion of the Sundial Building on lower Union Street.

'he brick building dating possibly from the 1820s is owned by the Waterfront Historic Area League, Inc., which acquired the property after it was severely damaged a year ago in the historic district fire. Approval of the certificate was made conditional by the commission, which authorized Antone G. Souza Jr., coor- dinator of the city's Office of Historic Preservation, to make certain that several minor details of the project that were still incomplete conform with the nature of the district. Souza also is a commission member. Formal plans for the restoration were presented at yesterday's monthly com- mission meeting by John K. Bullard, WHALE agent. Restoration plans for the Sundial Building include rebuilding the third floor, reconstructing the roof and replacing the upper story window panes with small lights in keeping with an earlier phase in the building's history.

Bricks used in the restoration would be in keeping with the existing brickwork. The lower floor would have large win- dows with transoms while the north and west walls would be finished in stucco rather than brick. Hitherto, the west wall was not exposed, having been a wall shared with an adjoining building that was destroyed last January. Yet to be worked out are the colors for the trim, the roof and the stuc- cowork and the design of the doors. The building's expected ues is com- mercial, although WHALE has not an- nounced any tenant. prospective buyer or The Sundial Building, named for a sundial over the Union Street entrance, was the original home of the Daily Evening Standard now The!Standard. Times, founded in Anthony. 1850 by Edmund The building was completely renovated in 1920 and was occupied bs the U.S.

Conditioning and Testing Co After serving as quarters for the textile testing service, the property was oc- cupied from 1937 until 1974 by the State Fruit Co., now located in Dartmouth. An unconfirmed New Bedford tradi- tion says the site, if not the building, housed the Sundial Hotel, which was described as a notorious spot fre- quented by seafaring men. It is definite- ly known that the third story was used as a sailor's keeping room at an early period In other business, the commission recommended that the old Union Street Railway Co. carbarn at Weld and Purchase Streets be placed on the National Register of Historical Places.

The.recommendation must be approved by the Massachusetts Historical Com- mission and the Interior Department's National Park Service, which maintains the register.) Placement of a building on the register assures that it must be given a hearing before it can be demolished as part of a project involving federal money. Inclusion on the register also is an asset when an application for federal money for restoration work is made. Favoring the recommendation were Souza, city planner Richard A. Walega, and voting alternates Elton W. Hall and Doris Heleen. Chairman Louis R. Liss, who did not vote, said he had been informed by com- mission member Roger R. Guay that he was opposed to placing the building on the register. Guay, who did not attend the meeting, feels that the building does not have significant architectural or historical significance, Liss said.

Statf photo by Ron Rolo Walega, observing that the Steamship Authority Pier has been placed on the register, contends that the carbarn and the pier, in the role they played in the development of the area, "equate with one another. In a related matter, Walega said that the announcement of Merrill's Wharf Historic District's inclusion on the register caught some city departments unaware. The city planner explained that the Department of Public Works was in the bid stage of a project to restore the Steamship Authority and Coal Pocket Piers when the announcement was made in early December. Both piers are in the district and their inclusion made it necessary for the DPW to seek new approvals of the project.

Walega said he would propose a bylaw change at the next meeting to provide that municipal departments are notified ahead of time that a property is being August 31, 1978 faoa Whelesake GROCERY cal MIDO Staff photo by Milton Silvia The old Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop at Weld Square in New Bedford - headed for a spot on the National Register of Historic Places? TTTTT ROCTRY o Staff photo by Milton Silvia The old Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop at Weld Square in New Bedford - headed for a spot on the National Register of Historic Places?

TROLLEYGRAMS THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Lending a Hand GREATER NEW BEDFORD'S LEADING INDEPENDENT BANK KXGONO GOXGOGOYGOGC KGONGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGI Warm Greetings from John Stavros Harbor Beach Restaurant "Come Enjoy The, Good Old Days" GOXGCYG Elegant Dining PARTIES - WEDDINGS - BANQUETS - OPEN 7 DAYS AUCOOT ROAD, MATTAPOISETT, MA. 617 758-3738 Trolleygrams. 601 601 BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMA HOLN PARN HAT TUCKER YOUVE DONE YOUR BIT. NOW DD YOUR BEST! Where are you? Volume 1 October 1978 Number 2 PITORIALS WHO'S WHO JUST NI EW This newsletter is to update the past year's activities on trolleys in New Bedford. Printed in cooperation with the Bristol County Development Council 1978 On January 4, 1978 the Union Street Railway Carbarn and Trolley Repair Shops were recommended and passed by the New Bedford Historical Commission for placement on the National Register.

A month later the Massachusetts Historical Commission gave it the necessary confirmation. Along with placement on the register is the guarantee that the property cannot be demolished without a hearing. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT In April, the Junior Achievement Company Impact did a research study of the hopes for revitalization of the Carbarn. The response to the trolley, a museum, and shops, was highly favorable. The report is available. This month's cover is a reprint of Trolley 601 from the first annual Carmen's Ball Book, Dec. 7, 1943. TROLLEY INC. OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD On May 3, 1978 Trolley Incorporated of Greater New Bedford was formed. In its short lifetime it has over 150 members, and a great deal of support. The new group made a trek to Branford Connecticut Trolley Museum in August. A financial as well as an informative success.

More events are planned, and there is a great deal to be accomplished so why not join? Write us at P.O. Box A 2057, New Bedford, Ma. 02741. 08080 On May 14, 1978 the Carbarn project was notified that it was eligible for state restoration funds- Fy 79 grants. On May 15, the paperwork was filed. It was selected from 135 preapplica- tions to compete for 14 final slots. Funding will be $55,000 from the state and has been matched by the City of New Bedford Community Development Commission should it be finalized by November 30, 1978. 080880880808080 PEOPLE CAN MAKF A DIFFERENCE Great Christmas Gifts Trollev memberships - $1.00 and uD Trollev Notes _ $1.00 for 10 / 2 scenes WTEV BROADCAST After Evening coverage on the news about the formation of Trolley Inc. WTEV invited Don Gray and Edith Nichols to appear on the Community Program.

The half- hour was devoted to trolley history and the future of a trolley in New Bedford. The show aired June 1, 1978. THE BOOKS ARE COMING Mr. O. R. Cummings of Kennebunkport, Me. has been compiling the New Bedford trolley history over a long period of time. It has grown from a single edition to three volumes and publication is eminent. "ROOTS" It seems like everyone you bump into and strike up a conversation with had a relative who worked for the Union Street Railway Company. Check your "Roots" and let us know how you were connected to trolley's. We keep a faithful record for future articles. GIFT WRAP Negotiations are continuing with the museums which still have New Bedford trolley's. A precious few are left, won't you join our effort to bring one back? Write Trolley, Inc. or attend our meetings, the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Carbarn, 7:30 p.m.

NORTH END INVOLVED North End businessmen with an eye to the future have carefully considered the positive effects of reinstituting a trolley. Cost estimates have been investigated, now more work on the details. NEW BEDFORD LIONS For three consecutive years the New Bedford Lions Club has held the Haunted House at the Carbarn. It's been a successful way to give pleasure to people while raising money for a serious cause - the blind. WE HAVE A ONE TRACK MIND BOmTaRMt Get all wrapped up in New Bedford - Christmas paper with scenes of the city from the good ole days. You'll love it. PH0682438 NATIONAL REGISTER DATA SHEET ONAME as appears on federal register OTHER NAMES Union Street Railway Carbarn and Repair Shop Centennial Building S LOCATIO] street & number city / town vicinity of 1959 Purchase St.

New Bedford state MA OCT 3date of entry: 1978EGION: xNEx NA county code: 05 7 OWNER XPRIVATE OSTATE MUNICIPAL OCOUNTY CMULTIPLE FEDERAL (agency name) 9 EXISTING SURVEYS CHABS -HAER )FUNDED? OYES ONO IICONGRESS.

DISTRICT 12th 12)SOURCE oF NOMINATION ONAL HISTORIE LANOM AGREAG LEIYES CYES BCONDITION - deteriorated Daltered Dexcellent Oruins Ogood Dunexposed Ounaltered Oreconstructed Dfair Ounexcavated Dexcavated BACCESS OYES-Restricted DYES - Unrestricted - No Access ¿ AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE : CENGINEERING-11 CARCHEOLOGY - prehistoric-2 -COMMERCE-6 CENTERTAINMENT -26 -ARCHEOLOGY-historic-1 - COMMUNICATIONS - 7 -EXPLORATION - 12 - AGRICULTURE -3 - CONSERVATION - 8 - HEALTH-27 - ARCHITECTURE-4 - ECONOMICS-9 - INDUSTRY- 13 -ART-5 - EDUCATION-10 - INVENTION - 14 Doriginal site Omoved Dunknown - Unknown COLANDSCAPE ARCH.- 15 - LAW - 16 - LITERATURE - 17 C MILITARY - 18 - MUSIC - 19 - PHILOSOPHY - 20 17 features: CSUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-1 9ONOT INTACT-O WOUNKNOWN-4 Z0 NOT APPLICABLE -7 (19 ADAPTIVE USE CYES OINO@O SAVED?

DYES - POLITICS / GOVT." 21 -RECREATION -28 C RELIGION-22 - SETTLEMENT-29 - SCIENCE- 23 CURBAN PLANWING-31 - SOCIAL /HUMANITARIAN-24 D OTHER (SPECIFY) - SOCIAL / CULTURAL - 30 TRANSPORTATION -25 county Bristol BADMINISTRATOR: XSTATE -FEDERAL MA Histórical Commission ULOCAL -PRIVATE ORGANIZATION «DSUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-2 2OSUBSTANTIALLY INTACT -3 9O NOT INTACT-O OUNKNOWN-5 QONOT INTACT - O 5O UNKNOWN -6 EO NOT APPLICABLE-8 3O NOT APPLICABLE - 9 IS PROPERTY A HISTORIC DISTRICT?

DyesOno QCLAIMS: explain "first'O 'oldest' D 'only' D funetions WHEN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT: CURRENTLY: architectural style(s): dates of initial construction: major alterations : histeric events: ETHNIC GROUP ASSOCIATION architeet: master builder: engineer: landscape arohiteot / garden designer: interior decorator: artist: artisan: bullder/contractor: *NAMES give rolo & date PERSONAL: EVENTS: INSTITUTIONAL: -NATIONAL REGISTER WRITE-UP reviewers initials. _date. IF ADDITIONAL SPACE NEEDED, NUMBER & PUT ON REVERSE