Nomination for Melrose Public Library

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NPS Form 10-900 (Rev. 8-86) OMB No. 1024-0018 RECEIVED United States Department of the Interior National Park Service MAY 2 4 1988 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NATIONAL REGISTER This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts. See instructions in Guidelines for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the requested information. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1.

Name of Property historic name Melrose Public Library other names/site number 2. Location street & number city, town state Massachusetts 63 West Emerson Street Melrose N/Anot for publication N/Avicinity code 025 county Middlesex code 017 zip code 02176 3. Classification Ownership ofProperty private x public-local public-State public-Federal Category of Property x building(s) district site structure object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing buildings sites Structures objects Total Number of contributing resources greviously listed in the National Register Name of related multiple property listing: N/A 4.

State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this X nomination request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. eue. hp Drgperty LXmeets I does not meet the National Register criteria. J See continuation sheet. yaemaos 1980 Signature of certifying official Date Executive Director, Massachusetts Historical Commission State or Federal agency and bureau State Historic Preservation Officer In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. I See continuation sheet. Signature of commenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau 5.

National Park Service Certification 1, hereby, certify that this property is: Xentered in the National Register. See continuation sheet. determined eligible for the National Register. See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the National Register. AemeByu Entered in the National Regiater 6-23-58 removed from the National Register. other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 6. Function or Use Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Massachusetts Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) Education/library Education/library Recreation and Culture/museum Recreation and Culture/museum 7. Description Architectural Classification (enter categories from instructions) Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals: Classical Revival Materials (enter categories from instructions) foundation stone Brick walls roof.

other asphalt limestone Describe present and historic physical appearance. The Melrose Public Library is situated on the northwest corner of west Emerson Street and Lake Avenue near the civic core of the City of Melrose. The Library is in a predominantly residentialneighborhoodthat was developed from 1845, although most of the extant structures are from the late !!th century. The library, constructed of limestone colored bricks, is a combination of the 1904 T-shaped building and a 1963 addition. The Neoclassical style of architecture, which is characteristic of many institutional and civic buildings constructed at the turn of the century, is represented in the design of the Library including its massing and decorative elaboration. The lot, on which the library and addition are located, is flat and planted with several large oak trees and evergreen shrubs.

The substantial set backs from the intersecting streets and the plant material give a feeling of space and importance to the edifice. Adjacent properties are commodius late 19th- and early 20th-century single family dwellings in the Queene Anne and Colonial Revival styles. Other late 19th century styles such as Second Empire and Italianate are represented in substantial residences near Ell Pond, which is only two blocks north of the library. east of a railroad station and one block west of Main Street, the principal nd The library is well located two blocks commercial and civic corridor. There are two churches within a block of the library as well. The land on which the Melrose Public Library is situated is approximately 7/8th acre made up of two lots. The original building is on the corner lot and is set back 40 feet from West Emerson Street and 66 feet from Lake Avenue.

The second building lot was acquired by the city in order to build the 1963 addition. There had been a late 19th-century Victorian structure, which was demolished for the construction of the library addition. This lot is also the location of the multi-car parking lot west of the building. X See continuation sheet NPS Form 10-000e (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number - Page OMB Approvel No. 10240018 Melrose Public Library Melrose, Massachusetts Although the addition is of substantial size, the original neoclassical library is the predominant feature, with its two large rectangular blocks forming a T-shaped plan with a projecting central pavilion entrance on the main or south facade.

The main block of the 1904 building is two stories over a full basement while the rear or northern block is one story, which achieves a similar height to the main section. There is also a small one-story office block built into the northeast part of the L created by the two original blocks. The 1963 one-story addition wraps from the rear to the front (south) facade on the west side of the original building. The exterior building materials are brick of limestone color and Indiana limestone trim. The hipped roofs of the two 1904 blocks are made of asphalt shingles and the the addition is of tar and gravel.

The early building is constructed on a fieldstone foundation while the addition is supported by a poured concrete The simple, yet substantial, neoclassical design of the 1904 building is enhanced with neoclassical ornamentation including heavily accentuated dentil blocks at the cornice, an unadorned entablature, the seemingly rusticated brick work of the projecting pavilion, the arcaded windows with keystones, and the paired, fluted pilasters with lonic capitals, which articulate the former centrally located entrance.

Other elaboration that is important to the style and to this building is the templar pediment on the projecting central pavilion, which is accentuated with dentil blocks and has a scroll-like design within the pediment depicting the "Lamp of Knowledge." The paired Ionic pilasters flanking the former center entrance support a wide entablature in which is inscribed "PVBLIC LIBRARY." The corners of each section of the building, including the addition, are articulated by the same indentation detail of the entrance pavilion resembling rustication. The integration of the original 1904 building and the 1963 addition has been achieved by accentuating some of the neoclassical motifs with a modern interpretation. The illusions of rustication appears in the entrance section of the new addition just as it was part of the design of the central pavilion where the original entrance to the library was.

The long arcaded windows of the original building are recalled in the new addition and the projecting unadorned limestone window surround or molding gives a sleek modern appearance while accentuating the form. The corners of the original and addition sections of the library give a sense of strength and solidity created by the indentations that resemble rusticated bases of supporting corner pilasters. In the original section of the library, limestone string courses are used to articulate the division of stories from the basement to the second floor with advancing and receding planes or indentations and projections. These are effective ways to visually describe a part of the floor plan from the exterior. (continued) NPS Form 10-000- (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet OMB Approvel No.

1024-0018 Section number - Page - 2 Melrose Public Library Melrose, Massachusetts South Elevation The south elevation is dominated by the original building's two-story facade with projecting central pavilion and the elaboration described above. The pavilion is flanked by three arcaded windows, each having unadorned center keystones. The original double entrance doors have been replaced with a large double casement window. The second story is articulated with a string course that separates the rusticated facade of the first story from the plain brick facade of the second story. correspond in rhythm to the first story central pavilion separated by paired square pilasters. The transoms of these two windows retain the decoratively placed mullions. The addition projects beyond the original building's main facade, to create a new entrance bay with an eastern exposure.

The south elevation of the 1963 addition is comprised of two visual units; one of three arcaded windows echoing those that flank the original building's entrance, and two full length arcaded windows that look into the entrance hall. entrance bays echoes the rustication of the original building's central pavilion. An entrance ramp extends from the double doors of the east-facing entrance in the southeast corner of the 1963 addition. East Facade The east elevation has three planes, all parts of the original building. Each section is set back to form Ls when viewing the facade. The main block consists of five arcaded windows at the first story level and five rectangular second story windows under a dentil cornice. The one-story office block, which is set back from the main block by only a few feet, has two small rectangular windows.

The longer rear block of the original building, which is set back from the office block by the width of one bay, has five bays. There are five small square basement windows topped by an Indiana limestone wide string course. The long arcaded windows of the original high, one-story block were divided in 1930 when the mezzanine floor was added. The result is five rectangular, double-hung sash on the second story or mezzanine floor. The division between the second story sash and the arched glass is a limestone string course which was part of the original design. (continued) NPS Form (886) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet 7 3 OMB Approvel No.

1024-0018 Section number Page Melrose Public Library Melrose, Massachusetts North Elevation The north elevation is the rear of the library and is the location of the handicapped access ramp that parallels the original building before turning south to enter at the corner of the 1963 addition. visibility from the public way, yet highly accessible to the parking lot. The north elevation of the original building has one arched window, similar to those of the east side, on each side of a rear service entrance. The rear wall facade of the 1963 addition is two distinct sections, one that is infill of the original T-shaped plan and the other that is clearly new addition with rusticated corners to resemble quoins and a modified cornice and frieze.

This separation helps to articulate the original massing and gives some variety to what would be an expansive brick wall due to the absence of windows on the north elevation. West Elevation The west elevation is a facade of the 1963 addition. There are nine unadorned, evenly spaced, rectangular windows on the first floor with corresponding basement windows. There is a portion of the original building exposed above the roof line of the addition. There is a basement entrance to the Children's Room at the north end of the west facade. Although the addition is characterized as a one-story addition, there are three accessible areas (the Children's Room in the basement, the entrance level, and the main library level) which are demonstrated on the exterior by indentations and overhangs, slight changes in the plane of the exterior wall.

Interior The classical motifs are accented in the interior of the 1904 part of the building. There are six arches separating what was the central hall (now paperback section) from side rooms (now study areas). The arches have keystones that are elaborated with acanthus leaves. Pilasters with Ionic capitals and an egg and dart motif support the arches. The doorframes leading from this same central hall area have projecting lintels with dentil blocks and wide entablatures. Fluted pilasters flank the entryway. The original entrance led into a stair hall in which parallel stairs rise on either side of the hall. This stair is now accessible from the central hall/paperback room and is the access to the second story museum area.

There are curved steps at two levels meeting at a broad landing and then continuing (continued) NPS Form 10-900-e (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page - OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 Melrose Public Library Melrose, Massachusetts as double width stairs to a large reception area, which is now used to display artifacts. The balustrade of the staircase is unusual and was designed for the Melrose Library. There are oak newel posts decorated with acanthus leaves and topped with a cone and ball design. The balusters are made of handwrought iron with an elaborate scroll design.

The second story reception area has two arched niches displaying statuary in the rear wall, oak settees designed for this location, oak panelled doors leading to side rooms, and an unusual graduated skylight decorated with dentil molding. The important artistic feature of the addition is the stained glass work of Wilbur H. Burnham. The arched sections in the three, south elevation windows are designed to represent the arts; " "Music, and "Literature." enhance the feeling of the bright and airy open rooms of the library building. The major alterations have occurred at times of expansion. In 1930, there was some remodelling to meet the needs of the community. The high one-story, rear block was altered with the addition of a glass and steel mezzanine floor.

Second story windows had resembled those in the second story, central pavilion with casements and an upper fixed sash with mullions in the shape of a star. These were replaced with double hung sash. The other major alterations occurred with the 1963 addition when the west wall of the original building was removed to integrate the addition and the original building. At the same time the decorative fireplaces in the south part of the 1904 building were covered over. Archaeology The potential of archaeological remains is limited due to the extensive construction of the library and the parking lot. However, the proximity to Ell Pond should be noted for the potential of pre-historic sites. Historic sites of interest could possibly be found in the general area due to the location of the Emerson Farm including a farmhouse and related buildings.

However, the significance of archaeology to this nomination is minimal. 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Massachusetts Certifying official has considered the significance of this property in relation to other properties: nationally statewide Xlocally Applicable National Register Criteria A Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Community Planning and Development Architecture 1904 -1930cance 1904 Significant Dates Su/tural Affiliation Significant Person N/A Architect/Builder Penn Varney State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. The Melrose Public Library, located within a block of Main Street, is important for its association with the development of the City of Melrose and for its representation of a neoclassical civic building, a popular building form at the turn of the century.

The Melrose Public Library was constructed in 1904 and rapidly increased its collections and its rate of circulation, until 1930, when additional space was needed. A major addition was also constructed in 1963. The Melrose Public Library retains integrity of location, design, setting, material, feeling, workmanship, and association and is significant for Criteria A and C of the National Register of Historic Places on the local level. The first settlement within present city boundaries occurred as early as 1650 when Melrose was part of Malden, an adjacent city. Despite this early settlement date, there was only sparse activity until the early 1800s. primary transportation and development route was on a north-south axis along what continues to be Main Street. The town was incorporated in 1850.

In the early 1800s, the agricultural economy was supplemented by shoemaking, which became the only significant industry for Melrose with the 1883-1884 construction of the Boston Rubber Shoe Company. With the arrival of the railroad, in 1845, came a wave of suburban residential late 1800s, the expansion of the streetcar routes along Main Street and the continued development. of the railroad with two passenger spots in Melrose led to continued suburban residential development. city, it was a substantial northern residential suburb of Boston. Melrose continues to be a suburban city north of metropolitan Boston. Following the incorporation as a town in 1850, Melrose grew rapidly from a population of nearly 4,000 by1875to over 14,000 by 1905. With the exception of the Boston Rubber Shoe Company, Melrose saw little industry and the commercial and civic center continued to be on Main Street.

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

Major Bibliographical References Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Massachusetts Previous documentation on file (NPS): preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested previously listed in the National Register previously determined eligible by the National Register designated a National Historic Landmark recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 10.

Geographical Data Acreage of property Quad- Boston North less than one acre Scale- 1:25000 UTM References A 1|9] 3|3,00,3,01 Zone Easting 14,702620 Northing X See continuation sheet Primary location of additional data: X State historic preservation office Other State agency Federal agency X Local government University Other Specify repository: Melrose Public Library MHC Inventory of Historic Assets #85 B D Zone Easting Northing See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description [X See continuation sheet Boundary Justification The boundaries are based on the legally recorded boundary lines that are Lots 8 & 9 on Assessor's Map #C-9, City of Melrose. The boundaries include two lots, one owned by the City (then Town) since 1869 and one acquired by the City for the 1963 addition of to the Library. See continuation sheet 11. Form Prepared By Betsy Friedberg, NR Director/MHC with Gretchen G.

Schuler/Melrose Historical organization Massachusetts Historical Commission date February, 1988 Commission street & number 80 BoyIston Street telephone 617-727-8470 Boston city or town _ state - MA zip code 02116 OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 (UPS Fom 100000 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet 8 Section number - Page Melrose Public Library Melrose, Massachusetts The Melrose Public Library was founded in 1871, at which time it was located in the Waverly Building, a mid-19th-century commercial structure that subsequently was converted to residential use. When the Town Hall, now known as City Hall was constructed in 1874 the library occupied space in that building.

However, by 1895, the library had outgrown the Town Hall space and was forced to move to the Romanesque Revival, Young Men's Christian Association on Main Street. The crowded conditions in the rented space at the YMCA and the rapidly growing population of Melrose at the turn of the century combined to signify the need for more adequate facilities. The thirst for knowledge and a corollary faith in literature fostered the need for proper library facilities in Melrose. In addition, Melrose citizens' interest. in art, music, local history, and genealogy were to be expressed in the library design including separate areas to foster these educational and cultural activities and interests. The mayor, supported by other local officials decided to construct a library building.

New England cities at the turn of the century and due to the large expense at a time when other municipal costs were increasing due to the dramatic growth, many of the less wealthy communities were assisted by Andrew Carnegie, well known philanthropist and "Patron Saint of Libraries. exception and through the appeal of the Mayor to Carnegie, the city was given CIZU2 $25,000 or 80% or the total cost of construction. The land on which the library is located was originally part of the William Emerson Farm. Typical of the sparsely settled agricultural community of the early 1800s, the Emerson Farm covered a sizeable area of land near the center of what was soon to become Melrose, formerly part of the Town of Malden. Emerson Farm from Main Street on the east to the present day Vinton Street of the west and from Ell Pond on the north to Winthrop and Vine on the south.

The 1805 farmhouse was located on what is now the corner of Main and West Emerson Streets, until Ca. 1950 when it was demolished. Following the opening of the Boston Maine Railroad in 1845, the farm land was subdivided and sold for residential development. The lot on which the library was eventually to be built was sold to David L. and John G. Webster. In 1869 the parcel was purchased by the Town of Melrose and a three story wood high school building was constructed on this corner lot of West Emerson Street and Lake Avenue. This first high school was built closer to the core of the civic and commercial center on Main Street. Thus the land on which the library was to be built was owned by the city and vacant for development. (continued) OMe Approvel No.

1024-0018 (ps Fom 10000 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page 2 Melrose Public Library Melrose, Massachusetts The design and construction of the 1904 library was the result of a competition for which the Trustees selected Penn Varney of Lynn, Massachusetts, as architect. Varney's design was selected from a field of sixteen applicants. The general contractor was a local resident of Melrose, George M. Tufts. Although Varny was a local architect there are no records of other known Varney buildings in Melrose. Most civic and institutional buildings in Melrose were constructed in classical revival styles; however, Varney's design for the library made it one of the only non-residential buildings expressing neoclassical motifs.

It was one of only a few buildings constructed of light colored brick as well. The continued population growth and the continued interest in collecting art and local history artifacts led to the need for additional space. In 1930, the floor space within the 1904 building was expanded by adding a mezzanine floor in the rear high one-story block. The most recent expansion was the 1963 addition, the design and construction of which was also the work of local architects and contractors. Kimberly of Melrose were the architects and Louis Grande & Sons, Inc. of Everett was the general contractor. The new design paid careful attention to historic building by accentuating neoclassical architectural detail in a modern idiom. Of interest is the stained glass in the windows of the south elevation. They were designed and created by Wilbur H. Burnham Sr. and William H, Burnham Jr.

whose studio was in nearby Wakefield, Massachusetts. Burnham Jr. lived in Melrose until the late 1960s when he moved to Boxford. The Burnhams are known for their stained glass windows in the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.. Other works of the Burnhams in Melrose are found in the Trinity Episcopal Church. Of particular interest and importance to the evolution of the library as a small local art museum is one of the great benefactors of the Melrose Public Library, Felix Gendrot (1866-1955). He supported the library in the early 1900s, was responsible for the development of its Art Department, and bequested a portion of his estate to the Melrose Public Library. lived in Melrose from 1880-1885 prior to returning to France with his family to study art.

When he returned to Massachusetts at the turn of the century, he taught at the Massachusetts School of Art where he met his future wife and Melrose resident, Almira Blake Fenno. Gendrot inherited a substantial portion of his wife's estate in 1924 and from this became a benefactor of the Several of his paintings hang in the library as well as many other paintings and artifacts donated by Gendrot during his life time. It is interesting to note that he was an instructor of William H. Burnham who would later design and create the stained glass windows in the 1963 library (continued) Rrs Fom 10000n United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet OMB Approvel No.

1024-0018 Section number Page Melrose Public Library Melrose, Massachusetts The Melrose Public Library is significant for Criterion A for its representation of an important aspect of community life in Melrose. The rapidly growing residentlal community desired a substantial library facility that would also foster the strong local interest in art, music, and local history. It is also significant for Criterion C for its expression of a distinctive style and period of construction particularly in civic buildings of outlying suburban communities. Although the substantial 1963 addition was constructed after the period of significance, it is important to weigh its contribution to retaining an important structure for the City of Melrose and for ensuring and enhancing the continued and intended use of this significant structure.

The present library, including the 1904 construction and the 1963 addition, retains integrity of design, location, setting, workmanship, association, materials, and feeling. NPS Form10-000- 8-85 United States Department of the interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 Melrose Public Library Melrose, Massachusetts Contennial Committee of the Melrose Public Library, One Hundred Years of the Melrose Public Library, published by Centennial Committee, Melrose MA, Goss, Elbridge H., The History of Melrose, City of Melrose, 1902. Kemp, ommittee, Melrosee, Massachusetts 1900-1950, Fiftieth Anniversary Massachusetts Historical Commission, "MHC Reconnaissance Survey Report; Mel rose" , Boston, MA 1981. OMB Approvel No.

1024-0018 NPS Form10-000- (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number10 Page - 1 Melrose Public Library Melrose, Massachusetts Verbal Boundary Description The boundary description is taken from the property deeds and is in two parts relating to the two parcels that make up the 39,564 square foot area on which the library is constructed. The deed for the original property was recorded at the Middlesex County Registry of Deeds on October 10, 1868, under Book No. 1054, Page 141.

The legal description of the premises thereunder reads as follows: Beginning at the Southeasterly corner of the premises at the corner of Emerson Street and Lake Avenue; thence running North 75° West and bounding on said Emerson Street one hundred and ninety two (192) feet to a stake; thence North 15° East and bounding on land of said Grantors one hundred and fifty. one and one half (151 1/2) feet to a stake; thence South 750 east by land of said Grantors two hundred and eight (208) feet to the Westerly line of Lake Avenue; thence Southerly by said Lake Avenue one hundred and fifty two feet and four inches (152 feet 4 in.) to the point of beginning. The deed for the adjoining premises needed for the 1963 Addition was recorded on January 2, 1962, under Book No. 9963, Page 169.

The legal description of these premises, which were taken through Eminent Domain by the City of Melrose, reads as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly line of West Emerson Street, said point being one hundred ninety-two (192) feet westerly from the westerly line of Lake Avenue; thence westerly along said northerly line of West Emerson Street seventy-one and fifteen one hundredth (71.15) feet to the diving line between Lot 3 and Lot 4; thence northwesterly along said dividing line and hundred eight and thirty-eight one hundredths (108.38) feet to an angle; thence northerly along a dividing line between said Lots 3 and 4 thirteen and ninety-five one hundredths (13.95) feet to an angle; thence easterly along a dividing line between said Lots 3 and 4 twenty-five and eighty-four one hundredths (25.84) feet to an angle; thence northeasterly along a dividing line between said lots 3 and 4 forty-nine and eighty-eight one hundredths (49.88) feet to land of City of Melrose; thence southerly along said land of City of Melrose one hundred fifty-one and fifty one hundredths (151.50) feet to a point of beginning and containing nine thousand one hundred eighty-nine (9,189) square feet more or less.

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RE .P Circulatian Desk - Supplies -'Rest Rooms Flayroom Vp VSXSAING 090) up Unfinished Basement Storage (former Children's Room) Melrose Public Library Basemant Not to 5cwle 88000909 WASO Form - 177 ("R" June 1984) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Melrose Public Library Middlesex County MASSACHUSETTS - resubmission nomination by person or local government owner objection L appeal Substantive Review: -sample Reviewer's comments: -request Working No. MAY 241998 Fed. Reg. Date: 1/89 Date Due: - 6/23/68. 2/3/58 Entered in thiAction: -ACCEPT 6-23-85 National Registes -RETURN. _REJECT _ Federal Agency: -appeal -NR decision 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 Category Ownership Public Acquisition 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Has this property been determined eligible? yes -no 7. Description Condition -excellent -good -fair deteriorated Jruins unexposed Check one - unaltered _ altered Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance -summary paragraph - completeness - clarity - alterations/integrity - dates - boundary selection Status Accessible Present Use Check one -original site J moved date 8.

Significance Period Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Specific dates Builder/Architect Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) summary paragraph completeness YAM 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 Acreage of nominated property Quadrangle name. UTM References Verbal boundary description and justification 11. Form Prepared By 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: _national state -local State Historic Preservation Officer signature date title 13.

Other Maps Photographs Other Questions concerning this nomination may.be directed to - Signed Date - Phone: _ GPO 918-450 Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Melrose Public Library 69 West Emerson Street Melrose, MA Photographer: FranusB. Jenkins DatE: 11/14/86 Negactue on file : Melrose Pubke Lubrary Phot #1 o13 View of Sacth, East facades Photo No. 1 of 7 View of South and East sides Melrose Public Library 69 West Emerson Street Melrose, Massachusetts Photographed by Francis B- Jenkins on November 14, 1986. Negative in the Library files. Photo No. 2 of 7. View of South and West sides. Melrose Publie Lebray 69 West Emerson Street Melrose, mA photographer-Francis B Jenkns, Norember 1986 negative - un ubrary fhes vew-south and west sides photo #2of7 Melrose Public Library 69 West Emerson Street Melrose, Massachusetts Photographed by A. W.

Williams in September 1986. Negative in the Library files. Photo No. 3 oI 7. View of rear section of East side. Melrose Publuc Lebrary 69 West Emerson Street Melrose, mA photographer-A.w.willlams, September 1986 negative -un lbray files view-reas section of East side photo #3of7 Melrose Public Library 69 West Emerson Street Melrose, Massachusetts Photographed by A. W. Williams in October 1986. Negative in the Library files. Photo No. 4 of 7. View of North side (rear). melrose Public Librasy. 69 West Emerson Street Melrose, Massachusetts photigrapher -A.W. Wilhams, October 1986 negative-un ubrasy -files view-noith side (rear) photo #4 o> GOOD TO BOOKS READ AGAIN MeLrose Public Library 69 West Emerson Street MeIrose, Massachusetts Photographed by Francis B. Jenkins on November 14, 1986. Negative in the Library files. Photo No. 5 ol 7.

View of Reading and Reference Rooms in 1963 Addition, looking northwesterly (first floor). Melrose Public Library 69 West Emersan street Melrose, Massachusetts photographer - Francis B. Jenkens, Navember 1986 negative-un Ubrary files View-Reading and Reference Roons in 1963 addution, lookung northwesterly, (frst floor) photo. #5 of 7 Melrose Public Library 69 West Emerson Street Melrose, Massachusetts Photographed by Francis B. Jenkins on November 14, 1986. Negative in the Iibrary files Photo No. 6 of 7. View of interior of original building from Circulation Desk, 1ooking easterly (first floor). Melrose Public Lbrary 69 West Emerson Street melrose, Massachusetts photographer-Franas B.

Jenkens, Noveeber 1986 negative- un lbrary files view-intesior of orgenal buulding trom Circulation Desk, lookngeast (first flour) Melrose Publie Library 69 West Emerson Street Melrose, Massachusetts Photographed by Francis B. Jenkins on November 14, 1986. Negative in the Library files. Photo No. 7 of 7. View of first floor Book Stack area from Reference Room, looking easterly. Melrose Public Library 69 West Emerson Street" melrose, massachusetts photographer- Francis B. Jenkins, November 1986 negative un thibrary files View-first floor Book Stackarea from Reference Room, Looking caut phote #7067 *COMMISIOES Co onieatih to ker* May 16, 1988 Carol Shull National Register of Historic Places Department of the Interior National Park Service P.O. Box 37127 Washington, DC 20013-7127 Dear Ms.

Shull: Enclosed you will find the nomination forms for the following properties: Boston, Ozias Goodwin House; 7 Jackson Avenue Melrose, Melrose Public Library; 63 West Emerson Street Northampton, Fort Hill Historic District; 124, 130, 134, 135, 144, and 148 South Street Peabody, George Peabody House; 205 Washington Street Sheffield, Sheffield Plain Historic District; roughly 1/2-mile of U.S. Route 7, south from Cook Road intersection They have been voted eligible by the State Review Board and have been signed by the State Historic Preservation Officer. Owners were notified of pending State Review Board consideration 30-75 days before the meeting and were afforded the opportunity to comment. No comments have been received to date.

Sincerely, Betey Friedlerg Betsy Friedberg National Register Director Massachusetts Historical Commission BF/es Enclosure MAY 24 1988 Massachusetts Historical Commission, Valerie A. Talmage, Executive Director, State Historic Preservation Officer 80 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 (617) 727-8470 Office of the Secretary of State, Michael J. Connolly, Secretary