MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES "New Bedford Standard - Times" library & microfilm (photographs) U.S. Coast Guard RG-26 a. 1849 Construction Contract b. Alterations to Palmer's Island Light 1931 Description of Palmer's Island Lignt 10 GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY _ 1 Acre UTM REFERENCES ACREAGE NOT VERIFIED JITM NOT VERIEIED ALIJ L314,019,0,01 ZONE EASTING 14,610,918,0,01 NORTHING BLILLLULILILLL EASTING NORTHING LULLILu VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION As shown in red on map, being Exhibit M of attached Archaeological Report, entitled "Map of New Bedford - Fairhaven Barrier," dated April 1963. 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 John S. Wilson, Division Archaeologist and Robert L. Batt, Realty Specialist ORGANIZATION New England Division, U.S.
Army, Corps of Engineers DATE 29 October 1979 STREET & NUMBER 424 Trapelo Road TELEPHONE (617) 894-2400 (X345) CITY OR TOWN STATE Waltham Massachusetts 12 CERTIFICATION OF NOMINATION STATE HISTORLE PRESERVATION OFFICER RECOMMENDATION NO. NON RWeshwsk ISTATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE In compliance with Executive Order 11593. I he Historic Preservation Officer has been allowed evaluate its significance. The evaluated lever nominate this propery to the National Register. certifying that the State plese chanl Teve FOR NPS USE ONLY Tedeal Reanentatie, 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER -23 an1980 DIRECTOR.
OFFICEOF ARCHEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ATTEST: ner na tre KEEPER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER DATE =/26/30 DATE Exhibit A B C D E F G H I J K L M RECEIVED EXHIBITS JAN 2 9 1980 NATIONAL REGISTER Circa 1900 postcard showing lighthouse,bell|tower and keeper's dwelling. View to NNW. Circa 1902 postcard showing lighthouse with cover way. View to NNW. Circa 1930 photograph showing lighthouse and bell tower. View to NNW. Circa 1929 photograph showing lighthouse with bell tower and buildings on island. View to SW. Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 View to west of lighthouse. Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 View upward of lighthouse interior. Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - Robert Batt, 12 Jun 79 View of lighthouse interior from east doorway. Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA.
Photog. - Robert Batt, 12 Jun 79 View of lighthouse interior from south window. Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 View to SSW Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 Interior view of bell tower hatchway. Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 View to north of lighthouse and dike. U.S.G.S. Quad. Sheet, 64 Sec., New Bedford North, MA. U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers Real Estate Map, entitled "New Bedford - Fairhaven Barrier," dated Apr 63. 1 MAR 2 6 FIG. 15 FIELD NOTE FORM PROJECT: Palmer's Island Light Station RECEIVED JAN 2 9 1980 NATIONAL REGISTER LETo! UNIT #: TP-A DATE: 6/12/79 LOCATION: Slightly N of property line, PROFILE #: W of oil house site TOTAL DEPTH: 35 cm., 1/2 m. sq.
PHOTO #: SOIL DESCRIPTION: Loose gray sand, to 20 cm, dark brown sandy loam below 20 cm., bedrock at 40 cm. depth ARTIFACTS: None INTERPRETATION/ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Area appears heavily disturbed by storn waves, and mechanical filling of the dwelling cellar to the North. FIG. 16 FIELD NOTE FORM PROJECT: Palmer's Island Light Station RECEIVED JAN 2 9 1980 NATIONAL REGISTER rnaTTe -6 UNIT #: TP-B DATE: 6/12/79 PROFILE #: LOCATION: Approx. NNW of IP-A, rear edge of obvious surface dis- TOTAL DEPTH: turbance around dwelling site. PHOTO #: SOIL DESCRIPTION: Gray sand to 30 cm. (bedrock) ARTIFACTS: Brick and Mortar fragments in upper 10 cm., brick fragment at approx. 20 cm. depth. INTERPRETATION/ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Disturbed in dwelling cellar filling. Property falmes Island Light Slatid Working Number Ma-Brutel TECHNICAL Bor29-50410 CONTROL Photos 33 Maps Built in 1849 by the U.S.
govt., this lighthouse served as an integral part of the HISTORIAN New Bedford harber, this 24 foot masonry structiue lit the harbor entrame for over 100yrs. a 1966 fue qutted the inside and post-184q additions. the light has been removed now. foundation to the lighi-teepees house remauns. as one o the few ecule PatuckAndues 19th cent. lighthouses left. this structuro is important in architective, commerce, trans portation 2/19/80 ALTHOUGH TOK LAGHTHOUSE IS A VIRTUM RULN IT STILL RETHINS ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN THE BASIL FOKM FORWARCEI IT IS SIGNIFKANT. THE ONE ACRE NOMINATED Is tote SAmr tKT WAS ORUGINALLY ACQURED FORZ CONSTRUCZION OF DIE HBHT.
THE ACLEPT HOUSEAND BPER RRATER STRUCTRES ARENOW GANE.(SEE ARCUEOLOGILA REPORI) 2/26/80 ARCHEOLOGIST OTHER HAER Inventory Review REVIEW UNIT CHIEF harbongd 2/26/80 BRANCH CHIEF KEEPER National Register Write-up Federal Register Entry 2-3-81 Send-back Re-submit Entered -MAR 2 6 1980 INT:2106 - 74 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WASO No. 7 ATIS LUCEM DIFFUNDO I847 JAN 2 9 1980 FIG. 3 - 1851 CITY SEAL OF NEW BEDFORD FIG. 9 - EASTERN BEACH, LOOKING N. TOWARD LIGHTHOUSE: SHOWING RIPRAP FIG. 10 - WESTERN BEACH: HOUSE WAS IN AREA OF TREE Palmer Aoland Lisht Station Bristol ca- Ma JAN 2 9 1980 FIG. 11 - ROCKY AREA ON WESTERN BEACH FIG. 12 - VIEW N.E. FROM DWELLING CELLAR Pahmer delanl Sisht Sttion kristal cO. 4ma JAN 2 S 1980 FIG. 13 - VIEW E. FROM DWELLING CELLAR: CISTERN FRAGMENT IN LOWER LEFT FIG. 14 - CISTERN FRAGMENT: VIEW TO E.
Palmer doland Light Satien Bristol cD. má JAN 2 9 1980 6-10-78 11:46 NEW BEDFORD 77-12 PALMERS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FIG. 2 - Aerial Photograph of JAN 2 9 1980 Palmers Island 202 Palmers Island, New Bedford Harbor. FIG. 6 ~ POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH, ca 1900: SHOWING KEEPER'S HOUSE TO LEFT FIG. 7 - 1929 PHOTOGRAPH: SHOWING KEEPER'S HOUSE & FUEL HOUSE TO RIGHT & BOATHOUSE IN CENTER REAR JAN 2 9 1980 JAN 2 9 1980 2022 Palmers Island, New Bedford Harbor. Palmer dolana Fight statten sristai CD. ma. Circa 1900 postcard showing lighthouse, bell tower and keeper's dwelling. View to NNW. Exhibit A 22376 - Palmer Jsland Light Kouse, New Bedford, Mass Circa 1902 postcard showing lighthouse with cover way. View to NNW Exhibit B MAR 26 1980 Polmev elsland Lizht slalion Bristal co. ma Circa 1930 photograph showing lighthouse and bell tower.
View to NNW Exhibit C JAN 1980 MAR 26 1980 In 1929, this photo was labeled "an unusual view of Palmers island in the foreground, with mills of New Bedford behind, taken from a Martha's Vineyard Bound steamer." Paimer Zsland Ligght Station bustet Ca. ma. Cira 1929 photograph showing lighthouse with bell tower and buildings on island. View to SW Exhibit D JAN 2 9 1980 MAR 2 6 1980 titeen bristse co. Palmer's Island Light,New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 View to west of lighthouse. Exhibit E JAN ? 9 1980 MAR 2 6 1980 station 26 10o Bristal Co Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 View upward of lighthouse interior. Exhibit F JAN 2 9 1980 Palmer's Island Light; sailsn New Bedford, MA. Photog. - Robert Batt, 12 Jun 79 View of lighthouse interior from east doorway. Exhibit G Brestol CO. Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog.
- Robert Batt, 12 Jun 79 View of lighthouse interior from south window. Exhibit H JAN 2 9 1980 MAR 2 6 1980 Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 View to SSW JAN ? 9 1930 Bristal Co. Exhibit I MAR 26 9 JAN 2 9 1980 Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 Interior view of bell tower hatchway. Exhibit j bristol CQ- JAN 2 9 1980 tatr Palmer's Island Light, New Bedford, MA. Photog. - James McDevitt, 12 Jun 79 MNjew to north of lighthouse and dike 1920 Exhibit K Bristol Ca. Mi T S1R O:Tordia Sct OGFLSHA Oxford Riveiside Com Radio Towers 0 (WBSM) HFEDGE NEW BEDFORD JRFECE Sacred Heart Sch empton Sel s Sch : Doane! M.moria, (t ma- WichiSchy NORTS Lihk Sch KEMPYON New Bedrard Hich Schoik House of Cofrettion SH TUNIÔN 3.00 100 ARNOlD t.
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4 - 1889 MAP OF PALMER'S ISLAND LIGHT STATION JAN 2 9 1980 10-5 TUELHO Rvecdi DWELLING 23°5* 100 FT. OMITTED 27 -2* BOAT HOUSE wosdi JAN 2 9 1980 FIG. 5 - 1889 MAP OF BUILDINGS PALMER'S ISLAND LIGHT STATION BEDFORDU LUCEM CONDIT City of New Bedford - Office of Historic Preservation Room 13 - City Hall - 133 William Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 (617) 999-2931 February 26, 1979 f RECEIVED JAN 2 9 1980 NATIONAL REGISTER Mr. John S. Wilson Environmental Analysis Branch Planning Division, New England Division Corps of Engineers 424 Trapelo Road Waltham, Massachusetts 02154 Dear Mr. Wilson: As we discussed on the phone, I am enclosing a copy of our office's research on Palmer's Island, New Bedford. As you will see the pre- pared form is actually for the lighthouse located on the island; how- ever, the attached historical significance covers the entire island.
I hope this information will prove useful to you in your archaeolog- ical survey. If we may be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our office would, of course, be very interested in the results of your survey and would appreciate a copy of any information you com- pile. Very truly yours, Seter DAfecobsen JACOBSEN Financial Technical Advisor PMJ/maa Enclosure 19 GRLT <0 RECEIVED JAN 29 1980 NATIONAL REGISTER AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE RECONNAISSANCE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY ON PALMERS ISLAND NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Prepared for: New England Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waltham, MA 02154 By: John S. Wilson Division Archaeologist Principal Investigator Meredith Weiss Belding Co-investigator MAR 26 1980 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Introduction B. Background Research C. Field Investigation D. Interpretation E.
Recommendations REFERENCES CITED APPENDIX 1: Correspondence APPENDIX 2: City of New Bedford Historic Commission Historic Survey Form Page No. 2 9 11 12 13 MAR 26 1980 FIGURES Title 1964 U.S.G.S. New Bedford 7.5 Min. Quadrangle Aerial Photograph of Palmers Island 1851 City Seal of New Bedford 1889 Map of Palmers Island Light Station 1889 Map of Buildings: Palmers Island Light Station ca. 1900 Photograph of Palmers Island ca. 1929 Photograph of Palmers Island 1939 Map of Palmers Island Light Station With 1962 Revision & 1979 Test Pit Locations Photograph of Eastern Beach, N. Toward Lighthouse and Showing Riprap Photograph of Western Beach Photograph of Rocky Area: Western Beach Photograph Looking N.E. From Dwelling Cellar Photograph Looking E. From Dwelling Cellar: Cistern Fragment in Lower Left Photograph of Cistern Fragment: View to E. Test Pit Profile Forms No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15-16 MAR 2 6 198 ii A. Introduction In 1962, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers purchased the Palmers Island Light Station from the U.S. Coast Guard, for use as a temporary navigational beacon. In January 1979 the Corps, through the General Services Agency, announced an intention to dispose of legal title on the property to other Federal, State or local agencies or interests. A comment was received from the Massachusetts Historical Commission (Appendix 1) stating that the property might contain historic features (the lighthouse) or archaeological resources eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, in accordance with the Corps responsibilities under Executive Order 11593 and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665), a cultural resource reconnaissance was performed on 12 June 1979 by Mr. John S.
Wilson, the Division Archaeologist and his assistant, Mrs. Meredith Weiss Belding, accompanied by Mr. Robert Batt of the New England Division's Real Estate Division. This study resulted in the following report on archaeological resources and a National Register nomination for the lighthouse structure and adjoining property. This report serves as an attachment to the nomination form. 1 MAR 26 1980 B. Background Research Palmers Island is located in New Bedford Harbor immediately north of the hurricane barrier (built in 1962-66) (UTM: N 4609800; E 340900). Government Property consists of about one acre on the north end of the island (Figs 1 & 2)- There are no recorded prehistoric sites on Palmers Island, and the rather exposed location at the harbor mouth probably made it a less desirable habitation area than more sheltered mainland portions of the inner harbor.
However, historic background indicated a high probability of contact period occupation features. During King Philips War (1676) the island was used as a prison for Indians, as was done at similar locations in Boston Harbor (Bertram 1978) (see Appendix 2). It is unlikely that frame structures were built at that time, and any archaeological features present would be expected to resemble those at prehistoric habitation sites. Examination of historic maps indicates that the shoreline of the island was considerably altered during the last quarter of the 19th century, presumably through storm wave action. An 1871 map (Beers 1871) shows a considerable area of land to the northwest of the lighthouse, and a small pond, presumably of saltwater. The city seal, adopted in its original form in 1851, also shows the lighthouse on land though the pond is not visible (Fig 3).
By 1895 however, Palmers Island appears to have approximately the MAR 26 198 same configuration as at present, with the lighthouse at the end of a causeway (Everts & Richards 1895)- Initial historic occupation of the island appears at the time of the American Revolution, when the island was briefly garrisoned (Bertram 1978)- Again, no permanent structures appear to have been built. The first permanent structures built on Palmers Island were the masonry lighthouse and frame keeper's dwelling built by the U.S. Government in 1849. The lighthouse structure is more fully described in the National Register nomination form. The dwelling was a 1-1/2 story frame structure of 7 rooms, measuring 32 feet 3 inches x 23 feet 5 inches, with an ell on the northeast side, measuring 16 feet 4 inches x 12 feet 5 inches (Figs. 4 & 5).
It had 3 doors, including a cellar entrance, and 15 windows, including 3 in the cellar. There was a single chimney with 2 stove flues and 3 fireplaces. The cellar was a full cellar of stone with brick above ground level, and contained a 2,500 gallon capacity brick cistern, measuring approximately 8 feet x 7 feet, which collected drinking water from the roof (U.S. Coast Guard Rg-26). Early 20th century photographs show that the house was a typical small vernacular Greek Revival structure (Figs 6 & 7). A privy, measuring 5 feet 2 inches x 4 feet 11 inches was also built slightly northwest of the house in 1849 (U.S. Coast 3 MAR 6 Guard Rg-26, Figs 4 & 5). A plank walk from the house to the light tower was also built about this time. During the nearly 100-year history of the light station, several other outbuildings were constructed, and alterations made to the house (U.S.
Coast Guard Rg-20). The gale of September 8, 1869 destroyed portions of the plank walk noted above, and damaged the keeper' s boat. Later in that year the walk was rebuilt and a frame boathouse constructed. The latter structure measured 14 feet 4 inches x 27 feet 4 inches and had a 54-foot way with hand operated winch and fall (Figs 4, 5 & 7)- In 1885, a barbed wire fence was built along the Government property line (Figs 4 & 5). In 1887, a brick floor was laid in the house cellar and the wharf repaired. This is the only reference to a wharf in consulted documents. It is not shown on the 1889 maps of the light station. A new 155-foot long walk was built at this time, between the dwelling and lighthouse (Fig 4).
The 1889 maps noted above (Figs 4 & 5) show a frame fuel house, measuring 14 feet 5 inches x 10 feet 5 inches, immediately north of the dwelling- This was probably built at an earlier date, as the large quantities of fuel necessary for the light operation would have needed more storage space than the dwelling or light tower could provide. A brick well is also shown near the 4 rear entrance of the dwelling, where a porch has also been added. The well appears to have gone out of use by 1931. In 1901, 75 tons of riprap were laid down on the eastern beach, opposite the house (Figs 8 & 9) (U.S. Coast Guard 1939). In 1905, a brick oil house was built on the property line south of the dwelling. This structure measured 8 feet 8 inches x 10 feet 8 inches and contained a 257 gallon kerosene tank to hold fuel for the light (Fig 8).
The old fuel house may have been converted to a storage shed at this time. On September 21, 1938, a hurricane destroyed the dwelling, and presumably all other frame structures on the island except the lighthouse. A portable 2 car garage was moved to the island, and served as operator' s quarters until the light was wired for automatic operation in 1941. A map of Government property drawn in 1939 (U.S. Coast Guard 1939) (F1g 8) shows the dwelling cellar with cistern, the well, the oil house, the riprap on the eastern beach, as well as brick and concrete retaining walls on the west beach, and concrete walk sections from the front to back doors of the house site and in the vicinity of the boathouse location. The boathouse, fuel house, and privy, which probably had no substantial foundations, are not indicated, and presumably had no visible remains after the hurricane. 5 C.
Field Investigation The field investigtion involved two components: surface examination of Government property on the island and subsurface testing with shovel and 40 cm. soil corer. Most of the island was found to be covered with dense vegetation, primarily overgrown domestics such as asparagus, roses, and laurel, or field varieties such as poison ivy, daisies, and varied grasses. The east shore is primarily open beach, while the western shore has several rocky points (Figs 9-24). Tidal range averages 3.7 feet. No prehistoric material was observed on the exposed shoreline or the few relatively open areas above the beach. A considerable quantity of historic period debris was evident on the beach, particularly on the western shore.
Most of this material is recently deposited wood or plastic flotsam, but some steel scrap probably dates from the latter end of the lighthouse operation period. The beachline location and poor preservation of this debris severly limits any analytical value it might have in interpreting activity at the lighthouse or keeper' s dwelling. An effort was made to locate the keeper s dwelling site and other structures associated with it. The dwelling foundation's northern ell is entirely overgrown with laurel and roses and could not be defined, nor could the well at its eastern side. Portions of the concrete walk which followed the eastern and northern walls 6 of the house foundation were discernible. As expected, the privy and fuel house have no visible remains.
The main portion of the dwelling foundation was readily visible, and is constructed of dry laid fieldstone, as was typical of the period. This feature was filled in - 1962. The remains of the brick cistern are readily identifiable, but it was apparently demolished in the foundation filling, and now consists of several large sections of mortared brick lying haphazardly within the foundations (Figs 13 & 14). The 1.5-foot high brick wall to the west of the house site is not visible, and was apparently demolished in the foundation filling, or by subsequent storm waves. Numerous brick fragments line the western shores. The abutting concrete wall, however, remains intact. The oil house at the southern Government property boundary is now gone, though the badly rusted remains of a steel tank lying on the western beach may be from this feature.
A concrete platform with mortared brick floor is evident at the former oil house location. Its western end is eroded, presumably by undermining due to storm waves. This feature probably supported the building's superstructure. The section of concrete walk near the boathouse location could not be located. As expected, the boathouse and the 1939 temporary keeper's quarters have left no remains. Subsurface testing consisted of random coring in areas 7 sufficiently distant from observed historic features to present possibly undisturbed horizonation. Extremely loose gray sand was found throughout and rock was generally encountered at 30-40 cm depths.
Iwo 0.5 m square shovel test pits (TP-A & TP-B) were excavated near the southern property boundary in areas of greatest elevation (4.3 feet above mhw) within the Government property and also fairly distant from the filled dwelling foundation (Figs 8, 15 & 16). TP-A revealed loose gray sand to 2.0 cm depth with dark brown sandy loam to bedrock at 35 cm depth, while TP-B revealed gray sand to bedrock depth at 30 cm. Brick and mortar fragments were present within the gray sand horizon, indicating that this level is either fill or bulldozer disturbance from the foundation filling activity. The dark horizon may be original ground level, or more probably a truncated surface left after the disturbance above. D.
Interpretation The presence of intact prehistoric or contact period cultural resources, or of identifiable remains of the Revolutionary War occupation of the island is extremely remote within the Government property bounds. Historic maps indicate that extensive 1andscaping was done in the area around the lighthouse keepers dwelling. This activity may have disturbed any resources in the area. Comparison of 1871 and 1895 maps of the island, though both are sketchy, indicates that a considerable area of land north of 8 the lighthouse eroded during the last quarter of the 19th century. Any sites along that part of the shoreline have obviously been destroyed. Finally, the filling of the dwelling foundation in the 1960's disturbed virtually the entire surface of the island within Government property bounds, leaving approximately 20-30 cm depth of fill or disturbed material.
The probability of intact cultural resources remaining in the 0-15 cm below this depth is extremely unlikely in view of the extent and degree of disturbance observed. At the time of topographic mapping of the island in 1939, the dwelling ruins and associated features were readily identifiable and could have constituted an historically and archaeologically valuable site. However, the action of storm waves and the heavy disturbance of terrain throughout the Government property during filling of the foundation has probably destroyed the scientific interpretive value of any subsurface features at the site. In the case of features visible on the surface, the historic maps, documents, and photographs provide much more information than could be obtained by examination of these features in their present condition. E.
Recommendations With the exception of the lighthouse, there appears to be no cultural resources within the Government property bounds on Palmers Island of sufficient physical integrity to be eligible for nomimation to the National Register of Historic Places. 9 Obviously, the lighthouse and keeper's house constitute a unit in the historic sense. Though the keeper s house would not be eligible for the National Register by itself, it could be legitimately linked to the lighthouse's eligibility, on historic grounds, and it might be desirable to include it in a restoration or preservation plan for the lighthouse, by clearing the foundation of loose debris and brush and providing interpretive signs. 10 REFERENCES CITED Beers, D.G. & Co. 1871 Atlas of Bristol County, Massachusetts. New York, D.G. Beers & Co. Bertram, C. Background collected for historic inventory form.
City of New Bedford Office of Historic Preservation. (Unpublished ms). Everts, L.H. & L. J. Richards 1895 Atlas of Bristo1 County, Massachusetts PhiladeIphia, Everts & Richards. New Bedford Standard Times (n.d.) Early photographs in files U.S. Coast Guard RG-26 (Unpublished records in National Archives) a. Construction contract for Palmers Island Light Station - 1849. b. Map of Palmers Island Light Station - 1889. c. Map of buildings: Palmers Island Light Station - 1889. d. Records of alterations to Palmers Island Light Station. e. Description of Palmers Island Light Station - 1931. U.S. Coast Guard 1939 Map of Palmers Island Light Station - 1939, with revisions of 1962 by U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers. U. S. Geological Survey 1964 New Bedford, North 7.5 min. Quadrangle 11 APPENDIX 1 Correspondence 12 PAUL GUZZI Peemlury of the Commonmallh The Commonwvalih af.
Hlussachuset1s- (ffice of the Secretury Hessachusells Historical Commission 221 Hashinglon Sred Beston. Massachuse/ls 210$ (617)727-8470 January 3, 1979 A.A. Ausiello, Realty Specialist Real Property Division Federal Property Resources Service General Services Administration Region One John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse Boston, Massachusetts. 02109 Re: Disposal of Tract "A"-Palmer Island, New Bedford, Massachusetts ar Mr. Ausiello: My office has consulted with the New Bedford Office of. Historic Preservation. That office is currently researching the history of the Palmer Island Light. From their information and information you have supplied us with, it appears that the Light may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. I suggest, in accordance with 36CFR 800, that SA request a determination of eligibility for the structure and parcel.
As you know, should the Light be eligible it will be necessary to comply with the Advisory Council's Procedures -T the Protection of Cultural Resources before completing this disposal. If youshould haveany questionsplease contact Joe Orfant of my staff. Sincerely, Patuinai 1. Weslow ski Patricia L. Weslowski State Historic Preservation Officer Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Comnission CC: Antone Souza Sharon Conway W/JRO/ts General Services Administration, Region 1 John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse Boston, MA 02109 Date : Zeply to itn of : Subject: To - January 16, 1979 1DR Tract "A" - Palmer Island New Bedford, Massachusetts D-Mass-675 M. S.
Phillips, Chief Real Estate Division New England Division, Corps of Engineers Department of the Army 424 Trapelo Road Walthan, Massachusetts 02154 By letter dated January 3, 1979 (copy enclosed), the State Historic Preservation Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has ad- vised this office that, based upon currently available information, the subject property may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Although the letter requests that GSA seek a determination of eligi- bility for the property, this responsibility rests with the holding agency which, in this case, is the Department of the Army. It is requested, therefore, that your Department take appropriate action to comply with the State Historic Preservation Officer's request on this matter.
For your information, we expect that the City of New Bedford will apply to acquire this property for historic monument purposes. A. AUSIELLO Realty Specialist Real Property Division Federal Property Resources Service Enclosure 1 8 JAD 1979 APPENDIX 2 City of New Bedford Historic Commission Historic Survey Form 13 PALMER'S ISLAND Plat 32 Lot 1 HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Palmer's Island is a six acre island at the base of the Acushnet River. The island was named in the 1650's in honor of William Palmer after he was scalped by the Indians. He was one of the first of seven freemen to settle in the territory of Dartmouth. The island, which was once covered with cedar trees, was first used as a prison for Indians awaiting trial in Plymouth.
One Indian in parti- cular who awaited trial on the island in 1676 was named "Little Eyes." Another Indian "Rightfoot", who proved himself friendly to the settlers, was appointed as guardian. During the 1700's there is mention in deeds of three owners. of Palmer's Island. The first two were Captain Seth Pope and Jonah Hathaway, who purchased land on the southern portion of the island on March 30, 1710. No history could be found of Jonah Hathaway, but Seth Pope was quite influential in the community. Seth Pope was the son of Thomas Pope who came to Plymouth on the ship "Mary and John" in 1627. Thomas served in the colonial army, was the town surveyor and constable, and served on the jury. But his tendency to express his opinions freely together with his ready temper involved him in disputes which led to arrests and fines on several occasions.
In 1673 he moved his family to Dartmouth Territory. When he landed on the Acushnet River he negotiated with the Wampanoag Indians for 172 acres of land which today comprise a large portion of the town of Fairhaven. Seth Pope was born in January of 1648. When he was a young man he was ordered to depart from the town of Sandwich for pedaling goods. When he left he vowed he would eventually come back and buy the town. In 1685 he was chosen Selectmen for Dartmouth. Four years later he was re-elected and was also chosen as a representative for the Plymouth General Court. By 1691 he was made Justice of the Peace for Dartmouth. In 1700 he made his promise a reality by purchasing a large portion of Sandwich including a grist mill, fulling mill and a weaving shop. The third owner of the island in the eighteenth century was named in a deed dated January 17, 1736. In this deed Joseph Russell, Jr.
willed his share of Palmer's Island to his son Caleb Russell. Joseph Russell, Jr. had arrived in Dartmouth in 1711 and purchased most of the land south of Union Street along the Acushnet River. Palmer's Island was used as a garrison during the Revolutionary War. Although the property on Palmer's Island passed through many hands, it was not until 1849 that the first building appeared. At that time one acre of land was purchased on the northern tip of the island by the United States Government for the construction of a lighthouse and home for the lighthouse keeper. In this period the whaling industry was still growing and New Bedford had one of the busiest harbors in the world, exporting almost half of the nation's supply of oil. JAN 2 9 1980 Page Two For almost a hundred years lighthouse keepers lived in the home and kept the waters illuminated for safe travel.
In September of 1938 a hurricane destroyed the house and the keeper's wife, Sara Small, was washed away by a wave. She had been trying to reach her husband in the lighthouse. The keeper, Captain Arthur A. Small, was injured and took a leave of absence. While Captain Small was keeper, the light was changed from a revolving red beam to a fixed green light. During Captain Small's leave a substitute keeper was hired and a port- able two car garage was moved to the island and equipped for living quarters. The substitute keeper's name was Martin Maloney: become a hero during the 1938 hurricane: He had been stationed at Bullock's light in Providence and had miraculously kept the light going as waves crashed into the lower part of the lighthouse.
Cap- tain Maloney was still tending the lighthouse on Palmer's Island in August of 1939 when the country celebrated the 150th anniversary of National Lighthouse Week. He invited anyone interested to visit the lighthouse where he explained its operation. The lighthouse no longer required a keeper when it was wired for opera- tion from the Butler's Flat lighthouse (located on the west side of the channel in the outer harbor). In 1966 the lighthouse caught fire and the inside was completely destroyed. In 1866 the other five acres of the island were owned by George W. Furber who, together with Hutching Tillinghast, built a summer home. A few years later the building was altered and made into Furber's Hotel. The hotel soon gained a questionable reputation because of the enter- tainment provided for the whalers between trips. In 1890 a dance hall and bowling alley were added.
mainland on the steamer "Genevieve. ,Passengers were carried from the In 1888 the property was acquired jointly by Abbot P. Smith and J. Arthur Beauvais who were often referred to as members of a syndicate. Rumors spread of the operation of a gambling casino on the island. In 1893, Dr. Ezekiel H. Noble acquired the property and converted it back into a summer home. Not long afterwards the property reverted back to Mr. Smith and Mr. Beauvais who in turn sold it to the Hathaway Mill Corporation and the Acushnet Mill Corporation. On August 30, 1905, the house - which had just been repaired for a tenant - caught fire and burned to the ground. The spectacular blaze, which was viewed by people on both shores of the Acushnet River, may have been caused by youngsters seen playing in the area. Before the old hotel was destroyed several proposals had been made for its use. One summer Dr.
Immanuel P. Feiffer, who claimed to have in- vented a cure for rheumatism, rented the hotel for use as a sanitarium; however, his plans never materialized. The City had also proposed to Page Three buy the building for an infirmary. Joseph B. C. Tuell was the only child ever born on Palmer's Island. He was the son of one of the lighthouse keepers. When he died in 1935 at the age of 77 he had his ashes sprinkled over the island. His sister Sarah was married to Henry Worth, the famous New Bedford lawyer and his- torian. Since the destruction of the old hotel several other proposals for the island's use have been made but never carried through. The Hathaway and Acushnet Mills Corporations wanted to use the land for the storage of coal but the plan proved uneconomical.
A proposal was also made to install landing strips for the use of an airport for small planes, but the island proved to be too smallfor planes to use safely in poor weather conditions. At one time the city wanted to run railroad tracks onto the island and build a steamship terminal. Although none of these proposals have ever gone through, Palmer's Island remains legendary. The lighthouse greeted ships coming home from whaling or fishing trips. For generations the island has also been a special re- creation place for family picnics and clambakes. FIGURES ORG. MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION December 14, 1979 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSET Office of the Secretary of State 294 Washington Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 617-727-8470 MICHAEL JOSEPH CONNOLLY Secretary of State RECEIVED JAN 2 9 1980 Mr. M.S.
Phillips Chief, Real Estate Division Department of the Army New England Division, Corps of Engineers 424 Trapelo Road Waltham, Mass. 02154 17 NATIONAL REGISTER Dear Mr. Phillips: I have reviewed the nomination form for Palmer's Island Light Station in New Bedford Inner Harbor. In my opinion, and in the opinion of the State Review Board, it appears to meet the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse has played an important role in the navigational history of New Bedford. In accordance with 36 CFR Part 1202.15(b), I am returning the form to you so that you may forwrad it to the Secretary of Interior. Sincerely, aruaahesoskt Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Commission PLW/mt enc.
18050 Thicse shoit ltler- CUGEA DIPPUNDO 133 William Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 (617) 999-2931 City of New Bedford HISTORICAL COMMISSION Carol Shull Acting Keeper of the National Register Book National Register Heritage Conservation & Recreation Service United States Department of the Interior Washington DC 20243 January 22. 1980 Dear Ms. Shull: The New Bedford Historical Commission at a meeting held January 9, 1980, voted unanimously to support the nomination of Palmer's Island to the National Register of Historic Places. In view of the importance of Palmer's Island in New Bedford History, the New Bedford Historical Commission would like it to be accorded Landmark Status which is also held by the Bedford Landing - Waterfront Historic District. Sincerely, krogect. Suary cp. m.) Roger R. Guay Chairman RRG/pm ff:1/22/80 THE NAT DATE.
RIC PLACES JAN 2 9 1980 B...v INFR1 T T RoNeeavuiron. :S VAKEN DATE AC INITI. LS MEN DEF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20314 ATTS OF AMERICA REPLY TO ATTENTION OF: DAEN-CWP-P 29 January 1980 Carol Shull, Acting Keeper National Register of Historic Places U. S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC 20240 Dear Ms. Shull: Inclosed are an original and two copies of your form 10-306 and accompanying documents nominating the Palmers Island Light Station, New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the National Register of Historic Places. One of the accompanying documents is a December 14, 1979 letter from the Massachusetts Historical Commission expressing the view that this property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Register. The State Historic Preservation Officer and I hav - both executed the original of the nomination.
Incls as ederal Rebresentatiy RECEIVED JAN 2 9 1980 NATIONAL REGISTER THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES JAN 30 1980 DATE PEN'D IID.:.D. TACHED) Ror TELEPH NE C. LL (ATIAUHED) DATE ACTION TAKEN INITIALS BECI21E8 S 1880 BECEIAED AT CA6 INGTe HOGUERANEOP OLETCOL 1 DEObGTrA o popy cocusel to ortapey PGGCE ARG CAOIGRT CpG 300c6 Ieotrodetl eitseulocaaal ora agsaron oxbrodegpe cro Arcar n8 gocigrate s Docomo11% 10IGECG BTU:00- TwacuopnaGrcelso :c SigotailRorpedetgeR Ipcotpne ap: 2rorgor) IOTOCGg 0G S00r8I0 300 cho too 0 20n/102 10-300 90g GUE M2 SPAIT ertuepond pe 50380 DGOSTCGC0 SeToraI EETaEOE CUG TUCGLTOT LIRCOPTO GODGE GC VLEMLIOA OL: X 0822 1230 pC OLLIGE OE LHE CHIEE OL 3-26:80 436 MAR 6 1980 Pelmer Illtous Bristoe Co Harrison 3/3/80 Mr. Roger R.
Guay Chairman City of New Bedford Historical Conmission 133 William Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 Dear Mr. Guay: Thank you for your conments in support of the nomination of Palmer Island Light Station, Bristol County, Massachusetts, to the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination is currently being reviewed by the National Register staff. If we can be of further assistance to you, please let us know. We appreciate your interest in the National Register. FOX Sincerely, Sally G. Oldham Carol D. Shull Acting Keeper of the National Register cc: Mrs. Patricia L. Weslowsk1, SHPO, Massachusetts bcc: National Register Files FHR: S Harrison:ts: 343-64013/5/80 ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER STATE Date Entered MASSACHUSETTS MAR 2 6 1980 Name Location Palmer Island Light Station New Bedford Bristol County Also Notified Honorable Paul Isongas Honorable Edward M.
Kennedy Honorable Gerry E. Studds Mr. Richard Leverty, Corps of Engineers State Historic Preservation Officer Mrs. Patricia L. Weslowski Executive Director, Massachusetts Historical Commission 294 Washington Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 NR Byers/bjr 4/1/80 For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-6401. LIGHTHOUSES OF MASSACHUSETTS THEMATIC GROUP NOMINATION LIGHTHOUSE INFORMATION FORM MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 80 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 NUMBER 32 PHOTOGRAPHKEY See National Register form listed 3/26/80 HISTORIC NAME: Palmer Island Light Station TOWN: New Bedford LOCATION: New Bedford Harbor COUNTY: Bristol CODE:_005 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Refer to National Register nomination.
VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION: SKETCH MAP LAT./LONG.: N/A UTM COORDINATE:19/340/800/4609/800 USGS QUADRANGLE:Prov.,RI.,Mass., Conn. SCALE: 1:250,000 ACREAGE : OWNER (S):_ STATUS: RECORDED BY: J. Wilson/R. Batt /Anne Tait ORGANIZATION: Army Corps of Engineers DATE: 1979 /1986 LIGHTHOUSES OF MASSACHUSETTS THEMATIC GROUP NOMINATION Lighthouse #32 + 32 Page 1 Palmer Island Light Station, New Bedford Historical Description: Built between June 9 and September 22, 1849 by Charles M. Pierce, Masonry, under contract to the Superintendent of Lights, at a cost of $1951. Though original specified to be octagonal, the tower appears to have always been circular in plan, as it is today. Pertinent dimens ions are as follows: (U.S. Coast Guard RG-26(a)). Foundation - 3 ft. high rubblemasonry Tower - Rubble masonry 24 ft high with 18 ft. 4 inch diameter and 3 ft. thick walls at base, and 10 ft.
diameter and 18 inch thick walls at top (Exhs. A-D). Floor - Stairs - Brick Three flights of wooden stairs spiraling the inner face of the wall, and an upper flight of iron steps. Entry - Windows - Two 6 ft. 10 in. X 3 ft. doors. Three 19 in. X 21 1/2 in. windows of twelve 8 in. X 6 in. lights (Exhs. A-D). Lantern - Deck - 10 ft. diameter, of copper sheathed wood with iron railing, and tower access via scuffle. Lantern - Specified as octagonal, iron with 6 plate glass lights of 24 in. X 15 in.on each face; 4 ft. X2 ft. copper sheathed door in ventilator in dome top 15 in. high X 12 in. diameter with 2 ft. X 1 ft. copper sheathed vane above. The light may have been fueled by whale oil produced at this time, and was probably of the fixed white form noted in 1889. Note - The 9 sided lantern now present (1979) may be original. Lightning Rod - On tower exterior, from ledge to 1 ft.
above vane on lantern. A keeper's dwelling was built, and other buildings constructed on the island in later years. Their history and present condition are assessed in the attached Archaeological Reconnaissance Report. Var ious alterations were made to the structure during its use (U.S. Coast Guard RG 26(b)). 1857: The lenses of the light were replaced. 1863: A new "lantern" was installed. This may refer to either a new lamp in the structure, or replacement of the supposed octagonal lantern described above, with the 9 sided one now on the structure (Exhs. A-D). As noted above, the lantern may have not been built in octagonal form as described in the original construction specifications. By 1931, the lantern had a single Targe pane of glass in each face, measur ing 36 in. X 28 in. X 1/4 in., rather than the smallpanes of mid 19th century form. ventilator was in the parapet.
Lantern door has dimensions of 6 ft. 8 in. X 2 ft. 8 in. located on tower's N side. 1883: The iron hand rail on the dike to the tower was renewed (Exhs. A-D). If the island's form on Deer's map 1871 is accurate (see Archaeological Reconnaissance, attached) this dike may not have been built until after1871. By 1889: 5/31/1900: The light is a fixed white type. A fog bell was installed in a frame pyramidal tower adjoining the island end of the dike (Exh. A). New stairs and deck were built. 1902: A frame covered way was built on the dike (Exh. B). The 1900 bell tower was apparently destroyed by storms or removed at about this time. LIGHTHOUSES OF MASSACHUSETTS THEMATIC GROUP NOMINATION By 1929: (New A frame bell tower on a concrete platform was attached to the Bedford Stan lighthouse side opposite the dike.
Access was providedby a card Times) small door and two rung ladder in the lighthouse (Exhs. C & D). The bell was mechanically rung at 10 second intervals and hung in an upper window of the tower. It was 3 ft. 4 in. diameter x 2 ft. 6 in. high, weighed 1160 Tbs. and was made by Henry McShane in 1901. tHough a vestibule remained, the covered way on the dike was gone by this time (Exh. C). A revolving red light may have replaced the fixed white one by this time, to be replaced by a fixed green one during the tenure of Captain Arthur Small. By 1931: The following additional features are noted as existing by this time (U.S. Coast Guard RG-26(c)). In Lantern: A fixed light with green shade (replacing the revolving one noted above), of 870 candle power operated off a kerosene mantle of 1-1/4 in. diameter.
The drum had 4 panels of 5 elements each with 5 upper and 3 lower prisms in each panel, all mounted on an iron pedestal. Focal plane was at 35.66 ft. m.s.l. and the light was classified as 5th order. Tower: Contains a closet with shelves, for spare lamp parts. Tower is whitewashed. 1941: The lighthouse was automated to operate from Butler's Flat Lighthouse. 1962: 1966: Purchased by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Vandals set fire to the building, gutting the interior. The bell tower may have been destroyed on this date or some time after 1939. Present Condition: Tower - Stairs - Floor - Entry - Windows - Intact in 1849 form with pre 1929 concrete base at bell tower (Exhs. E-K). Charred ends of supports are present in notches within the interior masonry (Exh. F). Sand covered, concrete post in center probably stair support 1900 (Exh. G).
Doors missing, evidence at door frame and roof of former covered way are visible around doorway. (Exh. E). Entry to bell tower site remains, with rungs (Exhs. G, I, and J). Lower window, on S side is bricked closed (Exh. H). No window frames remain (Exh. F). Lantern - Dike - gone (Exhs. E, F, I, and K). Floor of tower is littered with 3/8 1n. thick broken glass, probably from lantern windows; doorway is bricked shut (Exh I) ; platform gone, railing has slid down tower sides (Exhs. E, H, I and K). Made of rubble stone with quarried block upper course, island end washed away (Exhs. E, I andK). Bases of iron railing visible, railing fragments remain in water in water to either side of the dike. Statement of Significance The significance of Palmer Island LIght Ties in two factors, its historic association and its architecture.
Lighthouse #32 Page 2 LIGHTHOUSES OF MASSACHUSETTS THEMATIC GROUP NOMINATION At the time of the light's construction, New Bedford was the major home port of the world's whaling fleet, supplying nearly 50% of the American oil supply. This prosperity was probably a major impetus for the lighthouse construction. The whaling industry collapsed dur ing the second half of the century, but considerable commercial and fishing traffic continued to operate out of the harbor through out the late 19th and 20th century. The light was kept dur ing nor nearly 100 years, through several major storms, including a gale which damaged the plank walk from the keeper's house to the tower on September 8, 1869, and the 1938 hurricane which destroyed the keeeper's house. The keeper, Captain Arthur A. Small,was injured and his wife was drowned while attempting to reach the light.
An 1851 representation of the lighthouse is a prominent feature of the seal of the City of New Bedford (Fig. 3 of attached Archaeological Report). The remaining features of the lighthouse are primarily those which date from its original construction in 1849, as the 1966 fire destroyed the wooden , 1845, as the 196 additions and modifications of the late 19th and early 20th century. The tower, itself, has only been modified by the bricking of one window and the parapet door and cutting of the early 20th century bell tower door. Remains of the latter feature also include the concrete platform which supported it. The iron lantern frameand parapet railing appear to date fromat least 1863, and possibly from 1849. The dike, though damaged, is substantially as built in the 19th century, with most of the railings remaining in broken condition nearby.
The hurricane damaged and fire gutted condition of the structure, though destroying much evidence of the 20th century interior and light mechanism, provides potential from restoration of the structure to any of the earlier periods of operation. As records of the structure appear to be fairly complete, a fairly accurate reconstruction to 19th century condition may be The City of New Bedford has expressed strong interest in acquiring poe property with the intention of performing such a restoration as a major component of a proposed park on Palmer's Island. As one of the few early 19th century lighthouses remaining in the United States, this structure is representative of its type. Its present overall appearance suggests the 1849 form, due to loss of later additions.
Further, the lighthouse has important historical associations as an important local Because of these factors, Palmer's Island Light appears eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The potential restoration of the structure to operating condition would provide the modern visitor with a highly visible 1ink to New Bedford'smaritime past. Lighhouse #32 Page 3 SdN: 104 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES United States Department of the interior National Park Service 80000433 EVALUATION / RETURN SHEET (Lighthsuses of MA. Them. Res.) 128/82-1263 Property: to mer slan State, County: MA Bristal Federal Agency: 1Station Working No. Fed. Reg.
Date: Date Due: resubmission aludyfesten Action: nomination by person or local government - ACEPT- - RETURN- - REJECT_ owner objection appeal photos maps- Substantive Review: - _ sample - request _ appeal - NR decision Reviewer's comments: Recom. /Criteria. Reviewer Discipline_ Date _see continuation sheet -Nomination returned for: technical corrections cited below .substantive reasons discussed below - 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification ategary Posent ueo 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Ree ene preperty been de 7. Description loterto rusina summary paragraph completeness clarity alterations/integrity dates boundary selection Check ene _ moved 8.
Significance Aree summary paragraph completeness clarity applicable criteria justification of areas checked relating significance to the resource context relationship of integrity to significance justification of exception other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data of neminated property Perbel beundery Cossripcie 11. Form Prepared By 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The e waluated eignificence of thle property within the etarte Pressrvaten Omear signenu 13. Other Maps Photographs Other Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Signed Date. Phone: 202 272 - 35 Comments for any Item may be continued on an attached sheet
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