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Historical Commission Awards 1999bard,. REASON TO CELEBRATE The Northampton Historical Commission would like to welcome you to its 24 Annuals' Preservation Awards Ceremony. This afternoon we celebrate`.the property owners o eleven ;projects completed this year that made exemplary contributions to the built environmen m this. ai The Commission,' a Mayoral:: appointed body in existence since 1973, sees as one of its pnmar` charges the stimulation of public dialogue regarding the built This is not;oi m the realm of pre the best of histo t m guid new designs that complement that history Positive evolution of the built environment, past and future, requires` conscious; meaningful attention from all citize Towards that end the Commission is: excited publicly acknowledge these particular project: to day that h ave contributed so suc c es sfully;to what:will b • our physical legacies to those tha follow elcome n�aouncen fJIl ampton; Fire evelopment oratio cone; any CITY HALL April 21, 1999 NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL . 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Dear Mr. Milsark and Ms. Henneberry; Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that your property at 11 Washington Avenue has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Preservation Awards for the work that was done on the exterior. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, I will call you to discuss what will happen at the Ceremony and ask you to share a few "before" pictures of your project with us. We will provide the "after" pictures so don't be surprised to see a tall man with a camera at your property someday soon. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take 1 or 2 minutes to say a few words about the building and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite your architect and/or builder to accompany you. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment. Sincerely, Susan Well Chairperson CITY HALL April 21, 1999 Dear Mr. Melin; NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that Cooley Dickinson Hospital has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Honorable Mention Preservation Awards for the design of the addition. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, Tris Metcalfe, a Commission member, will call you to discuss what will happen at the Ceremony and ask you to share a few "before" pictures of your project with us. We will provide the "after" pictures. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take 1 or 2 minutes to say a few words about the building and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite members of your Building Committee and your architect and/or builder to accompany you. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment. Susan Well Chairperson CITY HALL April2l, 1999 Dear Mr. Suher; NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Local Preservation Awards to acknowledge this magnificent effort. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, Tris Metcalfe, a Commission member, will call you to discuss the project and the Ceremony. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take a few minutes to talk about the building and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite those that you feel contributed significantly to the project, as well as your architect and builders. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your amazing contribution to our built environment and for giving us back the Calvin, to be enjoyed by generations to come! Sincerely, ),X.V44/ Susan Well Chairperson CITY HALL April 21, 1999 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Knapp; Sincerely, Susan Well Chairperson NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that your property at 219 Elm Street has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Local Preservation Awards for your porch and garden project. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, Valerie Lavender, a Commission member, will call you to discuss the project and ask that you share a few "before" pictures of the front of the building. We will provide the "after" pictures, so don't be surprised to see someone photographing your property some day soon. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take a few minutes to talk about the project and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite your architect and/or builders. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment ! CITY HALL April21, 1999 Dear Mr. Andrew and Ms. Woyner; Sincerely, 1,44,/d/ur%(-- Susan Well Chairperson NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that your property at 24 Harrison Avenue has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Local Preservation Awards for the work done on the exterior of your home. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, Valerie Lavender, a Commission member, will call you to discuss the project and ask that you share a few "before" pictures of the front of the building. We will provide the "after" pictures, so don't be surprised to see someone photographing your property some day soon. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take a few minutes to talk about the project and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite your architect and/or builders. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment ! CITY HALL April 21, 1999 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Salem; NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that your property at 323 Bridge Street has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Honorable Mention Local Preservation Awards for the exterior renovation work and addition. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust,. for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, Janie Vanpee, a Commission member, will call you to discuss the project and ask that you share a few "before" pictures of the building. We will provide the "after" pictures, so don't be surprised to see someone photographing your property some day soon. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take a few minutes to talk about the project and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite your architect and/or builders. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment ! Sincerely, Susan Well Chairperson CITY HALL Sincerely, April 21, 1999 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Evans; -)d W ae_ Susan Well Chairperson NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to infoinu you that your property located at 210 Elm Street has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Local Preservation Awards for the rear addition. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, Louise Bloomberg, a Commission member, will call you to discuss the project and ask you to share a few "before" pictures of your home. We will provide the "after" pictures, so don't be surprised to see someone photographing your house someday soon. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take a few minutes to talk about the project and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite your architect and/or builder. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment ! CITY HALL April2l, 1999 Dear Mayor Ford; NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which.it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that the new Fire Station on King Street has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Local Preservation Awards for creative new design. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust. for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, Norman Winston, a Commission member, will call you to discuss the project. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take a few minutes to talk about the project and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite members of the Building Committee, the architect and/or builder and any other people you feel contributed significantly to the project. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment ! Sincerely, 0a S usan Well Chairperson CITY HALL April 21, 1999 Dear Mr. Vaget and Ms. Leone; NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that your property at 26 Winthrop Street has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Local Preservation Awards for the exterior renovation work and porch addition. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, Janie Vanpee, a Commission member, will call you to discuss the project and ask that you share a few "before" pictures of the building. We will provide the "after" pictures, so don't be surprised to see someone photographing your property some day soon. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take a few minutes to talk about the project and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite your architect and/or builders. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment ! Sincerely, Susan Well Chairperson CITY HALL April21, 1999 Dear Mr. Feinstein; NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to infoiiu you that the Northampton Community Music Center on South Street has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Local Preservation Awards for interior ad exterior renovation. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, Louise Bloomberg, a Commission member, will call you to discuss the project. We will ask you to share "before" pictures if they are available and we will take some photographs of the "after ". At the Ceremony, we would like you to take a few minutes to talk about the project and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite members of the Building Committee, the architect and/or builder and any other people you feel contributed significantly to the project. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment ! Sincerely, Susan Well Chairperson Dear Property Owner: Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that your property at has been chosen to receive one of twelve 1999 Preservation Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10 at 4:00 PM on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre. We have chosen a date during Preservation Week sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are free to attend and receive your award. Before the ceremony, , a commission member will call you to discuss the award and the ceremony. He /she will be asking you to share a few "before" pictures of your project with us. We will provide the "after" pictures so don't be surprised to see a tall man with a camera at your property someday soon. We would like you to take 1 or 2 minutes to say a few words about the building and what work was done on May 10th. Our awards are given to the property owner, but you are free to invite an architect or builder to the ceremony. We are looking forward to having you participate. Congratulations! Sincerely, Susan Well, Chairperson CITY HALL April 21, 1999 NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Dear Mr. Milsark and Ms. Henneberry; Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that your property at 11 Washington Avenue has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Preservation Awards for the work that was done on the exterior. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, I will call you to discuss what will happen at the Ceremony and ask you to share a few "before" pictures of your project with us. We will provide the "after" pictures so don't be surprised to see a tall man with a camera at your property someday soon. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take 1 or 2 minutes to say a few words about the building and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite your architect and/or builder to accompany you. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment. Sincerely, zuzAACpP,Pe -- Susan Well Chairperson This technical insert focuses on historic paint colon, and on vinyl siding. The paint color section was adapted from the Salem Historical Commission Guidelines Notebook, published in 1996. For more information on historic paint colors, see Painting Historic Exteriors: Colors, Applications and Regulation (1998) , a recent publication of the Bay State Historical League and the Cambridge Historical Commission. The update on vinyl siding comes from the Connecticut Preservation News, Nov. /Dec. 1996, published Iry the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. Historic Massa- chusetts wishes to thank both groups for allowing us to share their material. Paint Colors Deciding on a Paint Color Scheme 1. Original Colors: One way to make a paint color decision is to determine your house's original color scheme. If a house has not been scraped down to the bare wood at some point in its history, it retains evidence of earlier paint colors which can be discovered by some careful scraping. The process involved, called cratering, exposes all the paint layers by sanding down a circular area about 1 1/2" across. The craters can then be examined using a 10X magnifier. However, interpreting the colors revealed by cratering is more difficult than it might seem at first, since paint colors can change with age. It is important to realize that what is revealed by the crater is not an accurate representation of the original color. If a homeowner wishes to determine quite specifically the original house colors, it is best to hire a preservation consultant with some expertise in paint analysis. Generally speaking, a consultant will come to the house with a microscope, special lights, and a scalpel to take paint samples. The amount of time this takes depends on the building. After making a scraping, the consultant may take the paint samples back to a lab and expose them to ultraviolet light to bleach out the oils that have darkened over time. A paint sample can be mixed to match the historic color Practicalinformation co strategies for preservati from Historic Massach and provide guidance to the painter, or the consultant may suggest close matches available in commercial paint colors. 2. Appropriate Paint Colors by Period: For those who do not want to go through the time and ex- pense of a paint color analysis, a reasonable way to decide on paint colors is to pick a scheme that might have been used when the house was built. Our knowledge of exterior painting in the 17th century is limited. A few documented examples of an exterior color (red) are known, but from these it is clear that the color had been applied to the trim only and not to the clapboards. It became common to paint house exteriors in the Georgian period. Early paint colors were made from pigments readily available from nature. For instance, earth pigments could be used to make ochre or burnt to make colors such as burnt sienna. Lampblack, a pigment formed from soot, was used to produee gray. White lead was never used alone as a pigment but was blended with colors. Window sash were treated in different ways in different periods. During the 18th century, they might have been painted the color of the body and trim if the house was monochromatic, or in a lighter color to contrast with the body. Federal sash tended to be light color to match the trim; Greek Revival sash were always black. Victorian sash tended to be darker than the trim, most commonly black or dark green, but also deep reddish or chocolate brown, or dark olive. Reading List Cambridge Historical Commission. Painting Historic Exteriors: Colors, Application and Regulation (1998). Moss, Roger W. Century of Color /Exterior Decoration for American Buildings, 1820/1920 (American Life Foundation, 1981). Moss, Roger W., ed. Paint in America: The Colors of Historic Buildings (Preservation Press, 1994).' Moss, Roger W., and Winkler, Gail Caskey. Victorian Exterior Decoration /How to Paint Your House Historically (Henry Holt, 1992). Bock, Gordon. "Colorful Issues in Choosing Exterior Paint," Old House Journal (July /August, 1996), pp. 50 -55. Bock, Gordon. "Early Exterior Paints," Old House Journal (May /June, 1988), pp. 33 -37. Freeman, John Crosby. "Anything Goes: An Approach to Exterior Colors for Early 20th Century Homes," OId House Journal (May /June, 1991), pp. 37 -40. Freeman, John Crosby. "Color Accents for Romantic Cottages," OId House Journal (July /August, 1994), pp. 38 -39. Freeman, John Crosby. "Heavenly Kissers: A Color Design Guide for Bungalows and Their Porches," OId House Journal (July /August, 1997), pp. 30 -35. Martin, James. "Painting the Old House: Thoughts on Exterior Painting," Old House Journal (May /June, 1986), pp. 166 -170. Poor, Patricia. "Trim Color Do's and Don'ts," Old House Journal (July /August, 1998), pp. 49 -53. Yky8 J L11) The Debate Continues Vinyl siding has been around for 40 years, and its still - increasing popularity led the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation to review the issue. One goal was to learn what changes have been made in the design and technology of vinyl siding since 1979, when the National Park Service pub- lished Preservation Brief #8, the basic information sheet on artificial siding for preservationists. The Trust also wanted to learn what informa- tion has been gained from performance tests, and whether preservationists should amend their attitude toward vinyl and other alternative siding materials. The results of their inquiries were disappoint- ing. Laura Clarke, the Trust's former Executive Director, reported that Trust staff members spoke to representatives of numerous preservation and building trade organizations, from the OId House Journal to the Journal of Light Construction, from the Association of Preservation Technology to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities to the Army Construction Research Laboratory. Almost no new information turned up. Producers of vinyl siding have tried to address preservationists' concerns in two ways: by introduc- ing new patterns and textures of siding; and by including sections on using vinyl on historic build- ings in their application instructions. The new siding patterns, however, still lack the variety and richness of historic trim and siding details. Further- more, they may encourage the replacement of even more original building material. Where property owners might have only replaced clapboards with vinyl, leaving original trim exposed, they can now replace trim as well. The Vinyl Siding Institute's instructions for applying vinyl siding to historic buildings do indeed call for greater care and sensitivity, but literature from individual manufacturers ignores the issue, which is in any case easily ignored in practice. Two arguments in favor of vinyl siding were reported: it could favor the presentation of build- ings that might otherwise be destroyed because of the perceived high cost of maintenance (with the hope that the vinyl can be removed in later, more prosperous times). This premise has never been tested. The second argument is that vinyl siding is a legal encapsulant (in Massachusetts and Con- Continued on. next _ page . 'ell, Chair . Immission s, Mayor :hampton r Higgins s Council 'askowitz 1 Director dra Wyner pp Pollard )lyn Misch Murphy Fitzgerald )onna Goll - ds Church :n Letendre nley Elkins of Trustees President \te AWARDS CEREMONY tion and Refreshments on of Awards Susan Well, Chair Historical Commission Mary Ford, Mayor City of Northampton ion to the City Tris Metcalfe Louise Bloomberg ibus Avenue John Joelson, Johanna Levin bent Street Richard West, Monica Green , Je Street ngton Avenue David Quinby, Eglal Doss - Quinby d South Street Community Development Corporation John Dunne, Director Street, Florence Ten Main Street Florence LLC Ed Jendry, et al. Street Wes and Theonia Boyd Northampton Properties, Inc. Eric Suher i oiz treet Du san' storical • Mary ;Ford` M of.Nortliampton ell Chaff I11IT11sSiot rn ar • 323 Bridge Street- Honorable Mention Nadine and Kenneth Salerr August 11, 2000 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Massachusetts Historical Commission Charles Conant Smith College Physical Plant 126 West Street Northampton, MA 01063 RE: Proposed Rehabilitation at Comstock and Wilder Houses, Northampton, MA; MHC# 25385 and 25400 Dear Mr. Conant: Thank you for supplying the Massachusetts Historical Commission with additional information concerning the proposed projects referenced above. Comstock and Wilder Houses are included in MHC's Inventory of Historic and Archaeological Assets of the Commonwealth. After a review of materials submitted, the MHC has the following comments. The MHC understands that the proposed projects at Comstock and Wilder Houses involves replacement of an existing accessible ramp, replacement of windows (previously - replaced), replacement in -kind of slate roofs, and reconstruction of a chimney After a review of the materials submitted, I have determined that the proposed project will have "no adverse effect" (950 CMR 71.07(2)(b)(2)) on historic properties. These comments are offered to assist in compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 9, Section 26- 27c, as amended by Chapter 254 of the Acts of 1988 (950 CMR 71.00). Please do not hesitate to contact Ann Lattinville of my staff if you have any questions. Sincerely, Yn Judith B. McDonough S a Executive Director . State Historic Preservation Officer Massachusetts Historical Commission xc: Northampton Historical Commission 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts 02125 (617) 727 -8470 ww.w.state.ma.us /sec%mhc et4014A i .s6 to -e_A tiio • tottuft occ Re,ov- REASON TO CELEBRATE! The Northampton Historical Commission would like to welcome you to its 25 Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony. This afternoon we celebrate the property owners of ten projects that made exemplary contributions to the built environment in this city. We also honor Florence Savings Bank for its annual calendars which often highlight the history of Northampton and the surrounding area. The Commission, a mayoral appointed body in existence since 1973, sees as one of its primary charges the stimulation of public dialogue regarding the built environment. This is not only to preserve the best of history, but to guide new designs that complement that history. Positive evolution of the built environment, past and future, requires conscious, meaningful attention from all citizens. Towards that end, the Commission is excited to publicly acknowledge these particular projects that have contributed so successfully to what will be our physical legacies to those who follow. Thank you for participating in this celebration. If you would like additional information about the Commission and its work, please contact the Planning Department at City Hall, 587 -1266. "The purposes of the Commission shall be the preservation, promotion and development of the historic assets of the city." -From City Ordinance passed April 19, 1973 Announcements Susan Well, Chi Historical Commissic Welcome Mary Clare Higgins, Mayc City of Northamptc Presentation of Awards Main Street Kiosk Mayor Higgir Mary Kasper, Arts Coun Gawith Hall Clarke School 24 Harrison Avenue Donald Andrew, Sandra Wyr 70 Old South Street Hortense Clapp Polk 123 Massasoit Street Timothy Jones, Carolyn Mi: 78 North Elm Street 280 -282 Elm Street 330 Elm Street 279 Main Street AWARDS CEREMONY Historic Northampton Stanley Ell Chairman, Board of Trust Florence Savings Bank John Heaps, Presir Conversation and Refreshment Dr. Pamela Paskowi School Direct David A. Murp Harold R. Fitzger Edward and Donna G The Edwards Chu: William Leten Name Property Owner (if different) Submit to: WORKING ON A HISTORIC PROPERTY? The Northampton Historical Commission will present Historic Preservation Awards in May, 2000, for construction and renovation projects that contribute to the positive evolution of the built environment in this city. YOUR PROPERTY COULD BE AN AWARD WINNER! GENERAL GUIDELINES • Awards are given for any size project involving exterior work, and for interior work that is accessible to the public. • Buildings or projects must be 50 years old in Categories 1 -3, or brand new in Category 4: 1. RESTORATION — as authentic as possible, building has same or similar use as the original 2. RENOVATION — similar to original, additions allowed, similar use 3. CREATIVE RE - USE — restored or renovated as above, additions allowed, major change in use assumed 4. NEW DESIGN — any new construction or improvement that is compatible with the historic buildings that surround it 5. STREETSCAPE OR LANDSCAPE — projects involving more than one building • Work must be complete the day you submit your application. • Enclose "before" photos. Remember to take photographs before work is started on the property. Application Form Telephone Number Owner's Telephone Number Nature of the work completed Ms. Peg Keller Senior Planner Office of Planning and Development City Hall Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 587 -1288 Deadline: February 20, 2000 Submit to: WORKING ON A HISTORIC PROPERTY? The Northampton Historical Commission will present Historic Preservation Awards in May, 2001, for construction and renovation projects that contribute to the positive evolution of the built environment in this city. YOUR PROPERTY COULD BE AN AWARD WINNER! GENERAL GUIDELINES • Awards are given for any size project involving exterior work, and for interior work that is accessible to the public. • Buildings or projects must be 50 years old in Categories 1 -3, or brand new in Category 4: 1. RESTORATION — as authentic as possible, building has same or similar use as the original 2. RENOVATION — similar to original, additions allowed, similar use 3. CREATIVE RE -USE — restored or renovated as above, additions allowed, major change in use assumed 4. NEW DESIGN — any new construction or improvement that is compatible with the historic buildings that surround it 5. STREETSCAPE OR LANDSCAPE — projects involving more than one building • Work must be complete the day you submit your application. • Enclose "before" photos. Remember to take photographs before work is started on the property. Application Form Name Telephone Number Property Owner (if different) . Owner's Telephone Number • Nature of the work conipleted Ms. Peg Keller Senior Planner Office of Planning and Development City Hall Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 587 -1288 Deadline: February 20, 2001 1999 Awards Ceremony State Award for Calvin Theatre Letters to new homeowners who buy property with a survey form completed Flyers about awards in Building Inspector's Office, Mailed to builders and architects Project's monitored: * Coolidge Bridge design 96 Pleasant St., Single Room Occupancy Memorial Hall Northampton State Hospital Establish Central Business Architecture Review 2000 Awards Ceremony - Preservation Awards 2000 Wk of May 14 Continue Letters - Monitor response Continue - monitor response Continue with lobby and elevator Dialogue continues Hear reports from rep Ideas in process at some level: Celebrating Northampton's Renaissance/ Millennium Awards Plaques Cemetery Public Meeting - How to research a house's History Pomeroy Terrace Historic District The Beeches Celebrating Northampton's Renaissance 1975 -2000 April 15, 1999 Address Owners Work Done Presenter First Churches Contact: Repointing Susan Well Rev. Peter Ives 11 Washington Avenue Ian Milsark Removed Shingles; Susan Well Jean Henneberry Painted exterior Cooley Dickinson Contact: Design of Tris Metcalfe Craig Melin Addition Honorable Mention Calvin Theatre Eric Suher Interior & Exterior Tris Metcalfe Renovation 219 Elm Street Kari and New Porch; Creation Valerie Lavender Karl Knapp of Garden 323 Bridge Street Nadine and Renovation and Janie Vanpee Kenneth Salem Addition Honorable Mention 118 Conz Street Gretna Green Conversion to Office Norman Winston Development Corporation Space 210 Elm Street Sally Addition in back Louise Bloomberg and Paul Evans 24 Harrison Avenue Donald Andrew Restored and Painted Valerie Lavender Sandra Woyner Exterior 26 Winthrop Street Anne Leone Re -sided Exterior; Janie Vanpee Hans Vaget Porch Addition Northampton Contact: Interior & Exterior Louise Bloomberg Community Music Bill Feinstein Renovation • geho C8N e_ Northampton Fire Department Headquarters Mayor Ford NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION PRESERVATION AWARDS 1999 Creatively built Structure Norman Winston Northampton Historical Commission Peg Keller C/0 Planning Department City Hall NEWS RELEASE PRESERVATION AWARDS The Northampton Historical Commission gives preservation awards each spring and is asking the community to submit addresses of properties for consideration. For private residences and public buildings, they are looking for exterior projects large and small - such as, a complete restoration, an historically accurate addition or a restored porch railing. Work on the interiors of buildings to which the public has access may be nominated as well. Anyone may suggest a project; the public, building owners, real estate agents, architects, or builders. A building should be fifty years old and the renovation completed by April 1, 1999 to qualify. Send the nominations to the Northampton Historical Commission, care of the City Planning Department at City Hall. Address Owners Sarah Buttenwieser Hosea Baskin 165 No. Florence Beth A. Willard 46 p ardclin St. Paul Matteson 337 Bridge Street Qui/McInernel 131 State,r €et Peter Frothingham First Church, Main street First Church ...• 118 Franklin Street Brian Burrell Washington Avenue Cooley Dickinson Calvin Theatre 213/215 ( ?) Elm Street West of the "Nightmare" Massasoit Street 323 Bridge Street Salem Building on Conz Street Salmon- colored house 210 Elm Street Sally Evans 24 Harrison Ave. Donald Andrew 40 Keyes St., F 78 N. Elm Street NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION RESTORATION AWARDS NOMINATION LIST Sandra Woyner (wife) David Murphy tIV4J Fo ,tcL,s;aiity -s -- Notes Opposite Bankroft Road; large yellow 2- family If railing removed Yellow Victorian Cottage Yellow, ( ?) second story railing Repointing, ( ?) side porch Removed shingles Removed shingles AMAoN Yellow house across from Y ��,,��JJ�� Next to the yellow house at 327 ` 'a Across from the Synagogue Has a new addition in back Home restoration — exterior painted 7 different historically correct colors Grey frce 1� :c& 04/u91-4/e, c.5'c:4-ot0/. n0-F a— Address 46 Franklin St. 165 No. Main, Florence Beth A. Willard 40 Keyes St., Florence 337 Bridge Street 131 State Street First Church, Main street First Church 118 Franklin Street Washington Avenue Cooley Dickinson Calvin Theatre 213/215 ( ?) Elm Street Massasoit Street 323 Bridge Street Building on Conz Street Salmon- colored house 210 Elm Street 24 Harrison Ave. 78 N. Elm Street NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION RESTORATION AWARDS NOMINATION LIST Owners Sarah Buttenwieser Hosea Baskin Paul Matteson Quiu /Mclnern Peter Frothingham Brian Burrell West of the "Nightmare" Salem Sally Evans Donald Andrew Sandra Woyner (wife) David Murphy Notes Opposite Bankroft Road; large yellow 2- family If railing removed Yellow Victorian Cottage Yellow, ( ?) second story railing Repointing, ( ?) side porch Removed shingles Removed shingles Yellow house across from Y Next to the yellow house at 327 Across from the Synagogue Has a new addition in back Home restoration — exterior painted 7 different historically correct colors Grey Address First Churches 11 Washington Avenue Owners Work Done Contact: Rev. Peter Ives Ian Milsark Jean Henneberry Cooley Dickinson Contact: Design of Craig Melin Addition Calvin Theatre Eric Suher Interior & Exterior Renovation 219 Elm Street Kari and New Porch; Creation Karl Knapp of Garden 323 Bridge Street Nadine and Renovation and Kenneth Salem Addition 118 Conz Street Gretna Green Conversion to Office Development Corporation Space 210 Elm Street Sally Addition in back and Paul Evans 26 Winthrop Street Northampton Fire Department Headquarters Anne Leone Hans Vaget Northampton Contact: Interior & Exterior Community Music Bill Feinstein Renovation CEN'r'w. Mayor Ford NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION PRESERVATION AWARDS 1999 Repointing Removed Shingles; Painted exterior Re -sided Exterior; Porch Addition Creatively built Structure Address First Churches 11 Washington Avenue Cooley Dickinson Calvin Theatre 219 Elm Street 323 Bridge Street 118 Conz Street 210 Elm Street 24 Harrison Avenue 26 Winthrop Street Northampton Community Music Northampton Fire Department Headquarters Owners Contact: Rev. Peter Ives Ian Milsark Jean Henneberry Contact: Craig Melin Eric Suher Kari and Karl Knapp Nadine and Kenneth Salem Gretna Green Development Corporation Sally and Paul Evans Donald Andrew Sandra Woyner Anne Leone Hans Vaget Contact: Bill Feinstein (.,y/ 4/t/ Mayor Ford NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION PRESERVATION AWARDS 1999 Work Done Repointing Removed Shingles; Painted exterior Design of Addition Interior & Exterior Renovation New Porch; Creation of Garden Renovation and Addition Conversion to Office Space Addition in back Restored and Painted Exterior Re -sided Exterior; Porch Addition Interior & Exterior Renovation Creatively built Structure April 15, 1999 Presenter Susan Well Susan Well Tris Metcalfe Honorable Mention Tris Metcalfe Valerie Lavender Janie Vanpee Honorable Mention Norman Winston Louise Bloomberg Valerie Lavender Janie Vanpee Louise Bloomberg Norman Winston CITY HALL June 7, 1999 Dear Preservation Award Winner; NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 I am returning the photos you submitted for the ceremony. Thank you so very much for your participation and your great work! It was an enjoyable evening. Peg Keller Staff/ Historic Commission Revised March 1999 /� %5 Address Owners Notes 3�' i gee "heel @u.i /McT rney G 11 — i Street BrianBurrel -1 Washington Avenue '_ntrcct 323 Bridge Street Building on Conz Street NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION RESTORATION AWARDS NOMINATION LIST Salem Salmon- colored house „ Pry 210 Elm Street Sally Evans 24 Harrison Ave. Donald Andrew Sandra Woyner (wife) 78 N. Elm Street David Murphy Local Realtor Corner of Elm & Forbes 240 Crescent Street keel . . . , '• First Church, Main Street First Church Repointing, £ifle - rek Removed Tony Harris ( ?) Removed shingles — Recommended by Alison Lockwood Addition Cooley Dickinson Calvin Theatre 213/215 Elm Street Corner of Elm & Franklin, Porch redone, and garden Next to the yellow house at 3/7 — the one closer to Noho. Entire back of house is an addition; master suite upstairs; good paint job Medical Building Across from the Synagogue (done this year ?) Has a new addition in back Home restoration - exterior painted 7 different historically correct colors. Jan Hemmenway suggested this Grey Suggested by Louise Knocked down garage & made an apt. -done beautifully; Construct sign out in front; recommended by Norman 25 Winthrop Street Anne Leone On left; house re -sided in cedar; porch was added onto a 3rd floor space; Recommended by Janie C) Music School on South Street Nk 4x42- - J - c" _ `' '7.vJ6on Old elementary school "Northampton Music Center" — inside is gorgeous 4 a µEn �"' � r n at cdL d( z � 51 ¶ � as /p c /10 L { 07p9 U uu till • ...� Chairperson IICAL COMMISSION fAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 F eral properties which it renovation or new form you that your f our 1999 Local 0, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the We have chosen a date ' ritry by the National Trust cept your award ! ber, will call you to discuss building. We will provide tographing the building a few minutes to talk about C free to invite your architect ongratulations and thank • REASONS FOR HE AW The No_dh- am Historical Commission undertakes this awards program in response, s charge to preserve our history and in s a crucial need in our society. .o frig so The built environment, which has evolved over the entire history of our country, desperately needs to have conscious, effective and meaningful attention from society. Just preserving the past will not insure overall improvement in the future. Positive future results will only come from an awareness of the best values in the present. A lack of awareness will lead to a natural decline. The built environment is where we all must live. Its aesthetics affect us all. The Historical Commission aims to give positive feedback to the evolution of our environment by recognizing improvements to that which is built. This is done by honoring both those who restore and those whose new work has positive values worth keeping. o e,- 4Ac(ft cAX-Q AWARDS CEREMONY Conversation and Refreshment Welcome Mary Ford, Mayor City of Northampton Announcements Susan Well, Chair Historical Commission Presentation of Awards Calvin Theatre Eric Suher Cooley Dickinson Hospital- Honorable Mention Northampton Fire Department Headquarters Mayor Mary Ford 118 Conz Street Gretna Green Development Corporation Northampton Community Music Center First Churches 11 Washington Avenue Ian Milsark and Jean Henneberry 210 Elm Street Sally and Paul Evans 24Hamson Avenue Don Andrrw- and -- Sandra -met 219 Elm Street Kari anc1 Karl Knapp 26 Winthrop Street /1 Anne Leone and Han n get 323 Bridge Street — 4 .0i-A E., 4Z O4 Nadine and Kenneth Salem NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION Louise Bloomberg Sally Evans Valerie Lavender Tristram Metcalfe, III Susan Well Norman Winston Associate Members Gary Cadette Janie Vanpee NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION Honorary Member HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS Calvin Theatre Mezzanine May 10, 1999 Elise Bernier- Feeley, Forbes Library Staff Peg Keller, Senior Planner City of Northampton Official Photographer Rodney Kunath The Commission wishes to thank the Calvin Theatre for hosting this awards ceremony. Civic minded business leaders are an asset to all communities. If The purposes of the Commission shall be the preservation, promotion and development of the historic assets of the city." From t ordinance passed April 19, 1973 William Fenno Pratt, Architect Dedicated 1850 NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION RESTORATION AWARDS NOMINATION LIST - RANK FROM 1 -10 Revised March 1999 Revision #2 Address Owners Notes First Church, Main Street First Church Repointing _ S USa.\ .11LF ant l ioet Brian Burrell Removed shingles - - \\ Washington Avenue Cooley Dickinson Calvin Theatre 213/215 Elm Street 210 Elm Street Sally Evans 24 Harrison Ave. - 2,4.0Cr-escent' root Winthrop Street Music School on Tris was the South Street architect New Fire Station Tony Harris ( ?) Removed shingles - Recommended by Alison Lockwood Addition 323 Bridge Street Salem Next to the yellow house at 337 - the one closer to Noho. Entire back of house is an addition; master suite upstairs; good paint job Building on Conz Street Pleasant & Conz Medical Building; go down Conz - Wright Ave., on right ,Salmon- colored house 244 Prosp Across trom the Synagogue (done this 'yea rr2 Lo rise- think-- s -yes)— Donald Andrew Sandra Woyner (wife) •7$ N Elm Street David Mtirphy Gxe}! -- Loeg- Realtor Anne Leone Off South Street Corner of Elm & Franklin, Porch redone, and garden Has a new addition in back Home restoration - exterior painted 7 kizjui different historically correct colors. Jan Hemmenway suggested this Knocked down garage - &-m d n apt. -done beauti lly, Cons uct sign out in front; ?ecommended by Norman On left; house re -sided in cedar; porch was added onto a 3` floor space; Recommended by Janie Old elementary school "Northampton Music to vj� Center" - inside is gorgeous King Street S 0414 4141 NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CRITERIA FOR ANNUAL PRESERVATION AWARDS (Amended 4/1/96) Projects considered for the annual Historical Commission's preservation awards must be significant with respect to local history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. Significance is present in buildings, structures, sites, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association In general, awards are given for exterior work. They may also be given for work done to interiors accessible to the public. Buildings and projects considered in Categories 1 -3 must be at least 50 years old. Those for Category 4 may be of any age. Awards are not based on cost or size. Awards are presented to those persons directly responsible for the aesthetic merit of the project. CATEGORIES 1. RESTORATION. Exteriors of restored buildings or structures must be as authentic as possible. Use of the building should be the same or similar to that of the original. 2. RENOVATION. Exteriors of renovated buildings or structures must be similar to the original. Major additions of compatible architecture are allowed. Use should be similar to that of the original. 3. CREATIVE RE -USE. Exteriors of buildings or structures must be restored or renovated as indicated above in Criteria 1 and 2. Major additions are also allowed. Major changes in use are assumed. 4. NEW DESIGN. Any improvements to a building, structure, landscape, development, garden, street, or object. 5. SMALL PROJECTS. Projects of a lesser scale than will generally be considered in categories 1 -4, but which deserve a favorable mention. 6. HONORABLE MENTION. Projects that inspire lively discussion of preservation issues and possess qualities worthy of recognition. 7. CITIZEN "S AWARD. Any person or persons who have given time and talent to research and preservation of the history of Northampton and environs. CITY HALL April 21, 1999 Dear Reverend Ives; NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Each year the Northampton Historical Commission selects several properties which it feels deserve recognition for their recent respectful restoration, renovation or new construction. On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to inform you that First Churches has been chosen to receive one of our 1999 Preservation Awards for the repointing project. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. on the mezzanine of the Calvin Theatre and Performing Arts Center. We have chosen a date during National Preservation Week sponsored across the country by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hope you are able to attend to accept your award ! Before the Ceremony, I will call you to discuss what will happen at the Ceremony and ask you to share a few "before" pictures of your project with us. We will provide the "after" pictures so don't be surprised to see a tall man with a camera at your property someday soon. At the Ceremony, we would like you to take 1 or 2 minutes to say a few words about the building and the work that was done. Our awards are given to the owner(s) of the property, but feel free to invite members of your Building Committee, your architect and/or builder to accompany you. We look forward to having you participate. Congratulations and thank you for your positive contribution to our built environment. Sincerely, Susan Well Chairperson Conversation and Refreshments Welcome Remarks Presentation to the City Tris Metcalfe Louise Bloomberg Presentation of Awards 40 Columbus Avenue John Joelson, Johanna Levin 151 Crescent Street Richard West, Monica Green 29 Munroe Street AWARDS CEREMONY Susan Well, Chair Historical Commission Mary Ford, Mayor City of Northampton Wes and Theonia Boyd 92 Washington Avenue David Quinby, Eglal Doss-Quinby 22-34 Old South Street Valley Community Development Corporation John Dunne, Director 10 Main Street, Florence Ten Main Street Florence LLC Ed Jendry, et al. 136 West Street Northampton Properties, Inc. Eric Suher