Historic buildings receive preservation protections
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The Commission voted 6-0 to classify the main house and shoe-shop accessory building at 38 Standley Street as historically significant and preferably preserved, requiring further consideration before demolition.
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What this means
The designation recognizes the property’s early construction, architectural features, economic history, and connections to notable Beverly residents. It does not approve demolition and encourages exploring ways to preserve the buildings, including integrating them into a future subdivision plan. The Commission also voted 6-0 to support a CPA application for Central Cemetery and Tomb House.
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- Found the main building and 10-footer accessory building at 38 Standley Street historically significant, excluding the garage, by a 6-0 vote.
- Determined that the main house and shoe shop at 38 Standley Street are preferably preserved because of their historic significance, public preservation benefit, rehabilitation potential, and possible integration into a future subdivision project; vote was 6-0.
- Agreed to submit a letter supporting the CPA application for Central Cemetery and Tomb House; vote was 6-0.
- Discussed potential demolition at 824 Hale Street without making a binding decision; the applicants were advised to hire an architect and return with a potential plan.
- Discussed applying for an Essex Heritage Partnership Grant for interpretive signage at the Beverly Powder House, with a February 16 application deadline.
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