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1982 Historical Commission minutesNORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Northampton Historical Commission Minutes January 5, 1982 Present: Carrier, Chapin, Clark, Eliot, Geller, Lewis, Lincoln, Mackin, Martin, Vanasse, Wilbur Exofficio:Tomasik, Yazel 1. Report on plans for regional historical commission workshop in Easthampton on a date in March. Ann Tomasik, the commission voted to accept her sug- gestion that Northampton have a similar meeting six months later. ,2. Discussion of the Arts Council, project for a mural on the Main Street over- pass. The Council wants financial. help. The Commission expressed interest. Decision upon financial assistance postponed to the next meeting. 3. Mike Yazel presented a proposed budget and a Statement of Goals for 1982. Statement appended to these minutes. The commission voted to approve both presentations. 4. A project for weatherproofing school windows was discussed. Members of the C will review panels installed on the Bridge Street School, before the next meeting. 5. David Vanasse will attend the next meeting of the Development Cabinet on January 12. 6. Next meeting Tuesday, February 2, 4 :15 p.m. Respectfully submitted - Eleanor Lincoln CITY HALL NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMORIAL HALL 240 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Northampton Historical Commission Minutes February 2, 1982 Present: Chapin, Clark, Geller, Kiteley, Tincoln, Mackin, Wilbur Exofficio: Yazel 1: The Commission approved the installation of weather proofing window panels in the Bridge Street and Florence Grammar Schools. 2. The Commission will visit Rahars to check the murals. It was suggested that murals by Jim Waldron in the City Cafe, Aqua Vita, and Joe's be reviewed by Commission members. 3. Joan Wiegel is doing additional research on the history of the old Gazette Building, Gare's Jewelry and others which will be filed with the inventories. 4. A slide show on vinyl and aluminum siding was suggested for Preservation Week. 5. $300. has been appropriated to the Commission for a recognition of the aniver- sary of the granting of the Northampton City Charter 1783 -1983. 6. The Preservation Grant for which we applied will be postponed for lack of funds. 7. The Commission will try to preserve items from the Wright and O'Brien houses which are being razed. 8. The house at the corner of Elm and Franklin Street is being restored. 9. The next meeting: Tuesday, March 2, 1982 NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Northampton Historical CaTmiSsiOn Minutes March 2, 1982 Present: Carrier, Chapin, Clark, Eliot, Geller, Kiteley, Lincoln, Melnik, Rowe Exofficio: Yazel 1. Development Cabinet: The City has applied for a block grant for improvement of the Market Street Area. A plan for reuse of the State Hospital property has been submitted (see attached map). The physical assets of the property will be handled by the Massachusetts Land Bank. 2. 96 Bridge Street: The iron fence will be restored in place. A letter to the architects has been sent by the anmiission indicating that the site is in the Historic District and urging that the new structure be compatible with the Historic houses in the area. The Commission has asked to see the architects plans. There is no further salvage from the burned building. 3. Ann Tomasik, Mike Yazel, and Curran Associates have Met with the Serios to encourage restoration of the building at 147 Main Street. The Commission has written the Serio's urging restoration. 4. Seven designs for a mural on the Main Street R.R. overpass have been entered in the Arts Council contest. Funds have been collected for the project. The designs will be on display at the Hotel Northampton. 5. Work proceeds on the St. Michaels School Building. Much of the interior work is done. Tt will be opened this summer. 6. Next meeting: April 6, 1982. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor Lincoln NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 i Official P/Leeting Date: Tuesday, April 6, 1982 Time: 4 :15 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Northampton, Mass. Agenda 1) Wilbur: Restoration of the Serio Building on Main Street 2) Geller: Report on 96 Bridge Street 3) Rowe: Report on Rahar's Murals 4) Eliot: The Art Council Mural for the overpass 5) Tcmasik: The Easthampton Conference 6) Lincoln: The Inventories 7) Preservation Week 8) Chapin: Report on Meeting of the Development Cabinet NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL CO1VIMISSION CITY HALL NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Minutes Northampton Historical Commission April 13, 1982 (postponed from April V 1982) Present:: Chapin, Clark, Eliot, Kiteley, Lincoln, Martin, Rowe, Vanasse, Wilbur Exofficio: Tomasik, Weigle, Yazel 1. Rahar Murals: Smith College has had the murals examined by a carpenter and by the college decorator. Moving is not practical. They will be photographed. (letter attached to original minutes) 2. Railroad Murals: The contest was won by Rhea Rose Ormond for mirror ijTage designs of Main Street and the Connecticut meadows. The decision of the judges was unanimous. 3. There is no further salvage from the house at 96 Bridge Street. 4. 147 Main Street: The injunction has been lifted. Work to restore the building, preserving the facade, will begin in two or three weeks. Letters from the members of the Commission were effective in saving the building. 5. The Easthampton Historical Can Conference will be held on Saturday, May 8 in the Historical Society Building. The Program will include directions on the State and National Surveys and reports from local Historical Commission. 6. The copies of Northampton Inventories will be collated before the next Commission Meeting, for presentation to Forbes Library and the Northampton Historical Society during Preservation Week. 7. Development Cabinet: An open meeting on the disposition of the Hawley and Sullivan Schools has been held. The Committee on City Properties will report. Rehabilitation funds will not be available next year from the Development Fund. 8. The Commission accepted with regret the resignation of associate members Norman Kotker and Rev. Leroy) Moser. Lena Stevens was proposed for associate membership. 9. For latex consideration Proposed Mill River Hydro power project- j - Future of the Baptist Church and Elks Club Buildings- 10. Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 27th. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor Lincoln NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMORIAL HALL 240 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 CITY HALL Minutes Northampton Historical Commission May 4, 1982 1. Preservation Week Observance June 1 -4, 1982. Presentation of Awards and Inventories June 1, 4 p.m. at Forbes Library. Awards: Letters of commendation for interior restoration to Gare's Jewelry, Honor Court, Hotel Northampton, and Naegle Bakery, for renovation to Graves Avenue - Numbers 8 -2.2, 29, 32. Tour: Friday, June 4 at 4 p.m. conducted by Gordon Clark will include Hotel Northampton, Honor Court, Carlson Building, Jewelry. Television Downtown Revitalization - Gene Bunnell Presentations: Bridge Road Restoration - Elaine Ullman, David Pesuit 2. Planning Board: Gene Bunnell reported on proposal for re- direction of Bridge Street at the Pameroy Terrace corner. Relocation of the iron fence in front of 96 Bridge Street. Deed restrictions on Sullivan and Hawley Grammer Schools. Respectfully suh mmitted- Eleanor Lincoln CITY HALL U NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMORIAL HALL 240 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Northampton Historical Commission Minutes May 26, 1981 Chairnan. Jean Kiteley Present: Dorothy Chapin, Gordon Clark, Jean Kiteley, Ed Lonergan, Eleanor Lincoln, Dr. Wilbur Ex Officio: Michael Yazel 1. Preservation week media projection: Steven Orloff, Program Director for Cable Television, Tm Harding, Elaine Ulman, David Pesuit, Ralph Levy and Joan Weigel met with Commission to plan film and slide programs for projection during the week. 2. Dates: An alternative date was chosen to meet the Mayor's schedule: Wednesday, June 17th at 5:30, in the Court House Square. 3. Awards: MAI The Commission voted awards for renovation to: The Beeches, Curran Bw ldlrlg, Randolph Place rowhouses, 262 � B� e Street. For constructive re -use: 41 Locust street. Next Keetin g: June 9th. 6-A S Respectfully suhmit ed, Eleanor Lincoln 1` {IIW' 1 i i19 CITY HALL NORTHAMPTON HISTTORICAL COMMISSION MEMORIAL HALL 240 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Minutes Northampton Historical Ccm- mission June 8, 1982 Present: Chapin, Eliot, K.teley, Lewis, Lincoln, Mackin, O'Donnell, Stevens, Wilbur Exofficio: Yazel, Bur,ck, Scully Resignation: The Com accepted With`.iregret the resignation of Patricia Martin,. Preservation Week Repo See agenda attached to these minutes° Letter to the Northampton City Property Committee; See attached copy. Letter te: the Gladden House 1854 -60, 60 Maple St., Florence: See attached copy. 96 Bridge Street: The Commission is pressing for a review of the architects plan for the new building. The fence will be stored if the street'is re- located at the corner. Grant from Massachusetts Historical Commission: Details will be discussed with Ann Tcmasik., It is too late for matching funds from the City Celebration of the Incorporation of Northampton: Marcia Burick and Car ol Scully outlined plants for t.ye presentations and historic walking tours. Continental Cable Television will pay for taping and will broadcast. Respectf-a ly suhmi,tted, Eleanor Lincoln NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL_ COMMISSION MEMORIAL HALL. 240 MAIN S'T'REET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 CITY IIALL Northampton Historical Commission Official Meeting Notice Date: Tuesday, October 5, 1982 Time: 4:15 p.m. Place: COUNCIL ON AGING (NOTE CHANGE OF PLACE) MEMORIAL HALL NORTHAMPTON, MASS. ,A 1. Alexander Eliot: Report from the Design Review. 2. Joan Weigle: Report on the Hestia Mural. 3. Carol Scully: Report on Northampton Walking Tour. 4. Marcia Burick: A Memorial Trust for Northampton. 5. Keith Wilbur: Architects design for the new building at 96 Bridge Street. 1 i i CITY HALL Minutes 'N orthampton Historical Ccmntission October 5, 1982 Present: Eliot, Geller, Kitely, Lincoln, Rowe Ex officio: Tcmasik, Weigel Design Review: The parking lot for the Roundhouse has been approved. Joan Weigel reported favorably on the alterations in the Tepper Building which will include three retail spaces, one on Armory Street to be a restaurant called Lulu's. Hestia Mural: The Hestia Mural Preservation Committee has received $1,114. frccn the State. More brochures will be printed and sold for the repair and preservation of the mural. There may be a question of right to reproduction of the mural which has been challenged by the artists. Memorial Trust: The City has established a trust fund inviting memorial gifts for landscaping. Contributions will be acknowledged with a plaque. Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 9th. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor Lincoln NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMORIAL HALL 240 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 r,• d �4 CITY HALL i NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMORIAL HALL 240 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 No�ton Historical Commission Official Meeting Notice Date: Tuesday, November 9, 1982 Time: 4 :15 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Building Northampton, Mass. Aida d 1. Walking Tour f12. Hestia Mural - Dorothy Chapin 3. Design Review - Alex Eliot 4. 96 Bridge Street the architects plans, Keith Wilbur '5. Elm Street Register - Eleanor Lincoln NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL C0MMISSION MEMORIAL HALL 240 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 CITY HALL Minutes Northampton Historical Camussion November 7, 1982 Present: Chapin, Clark, Eliot, Kiteley, Lewis, Lincoln, Mackin, Stevens, Wilbur Exof f icio : Burke Walking Tour Walking Tours will be conducted from the Hotel Northampton on Saturdays at 10, 2, and 3. The Mayor's Office is seeking volunteers to conduct the tours. Hestia Mural. The Hestia Mural Preservation Commission is hoping to be able to purchase the designs for the mural to be deposited in the Sophia Smith Womens Collection. Keith Wilbur requested that the Northampton Historical Society be considered as the repository. Design Review Questions were raised about the 3 story design of the new Bus Station. Gene Bunnell will be asked to report frcm the Planning Commission. The Commission expects to approve the building since it is in the Main Street Historic District. Hawley, & Re =Use Disposition of the Hawley & Sullivan Schools will be discussed at the next meeting. 96 Bridge Street Plans for the new building at 96 Bridge Street will be redrawn to include two room apartments. This will further postpone approval of the architects design. Membership The Commission accepted with regret the resignation of Linda Donnelley who is moving to Boston. Next Meeting Tuesday, December 7th. ____. _ _Respectfully submi�ted Eleanor Lincoln CITY HALL NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMORIAL HALL 240 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Minutes F Northampton Historical Ccxrmission December 7, 1983 Present: Chapin, Geller, Kiteley, Lewis, Lincoln, Mackin, Rowe, Stevens, Wilbur Ex Officio: Ta asik, Weigel Hestia Preservation: Bruce McMillan of the Hestia Preservation Committee reported. that the booklet on the mural will be re- issued to sell for $2.95, proceeds to be used for repair and preservation of the mural. The original designs will be protected by the Smith College Sophia Smith Collection or by the Northampton Historical Society. Design Review: The Cannission advanced serious questions about a three story Bus Terminal: structure on the site, Gillen Associates will be -asked to present plans to a joint meeting of the Commission and the Design Review Committee. Walking Tour: Joan Weigel asked for volunteers to conduct the Walking Tours. D.A. Sullivan and Gene Bunnell outlined the proposals of three contractors for Hawley Schools: renovation of the buildings, The City Council will consider the three plans on December 20, At 3:30 p.m. Leeds Dam site: The Ca mtission referred a letter from Almer Huntley concerning ancient artifacts in the Leeds Dam area to the Massachusetts State Historical Commission for review by State archaeologists,. Respectfully su4 fitted, Eleanor T. Lincoln