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RECFIVE Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext. 1292-Fax (508) 398-0836
APR 17 2024 OLD KING'S HIGHWAY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
(HHIVIUUTr. APPLICATION FOR
I KING'S HIGHWAY CERTIFICATE OF DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL
Application is hereby made for the issuance of a permit for the Demolition or Removal of a building or structure or
part thereof, under Section 6 of Chapter 470, Acts of 1973, as amended, for the proposed work described below
and on plans, drawings, or photographs accompanying this application. PLEASE SUBMIT FOUR L) COPIES
OF SITE PLAN AND PHOTOS ALONG WITH APPLICATION FORM AND ABUTTERS LIST.
Type or print lealbly:
Address of proposed work: yos A ,4e- 46 1 Map/Lot # ZA-3 3 S
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Owner(s): Ves'31-e— e4 A n 1 Q iA Czcl:r� - Phone #: -77LJ— J1�3724/ /
All applications must be submitted by owner or accompanied er from owner approving submittal of application.
Mailing address: S J - b h )>., 4 Year built: V`A'kIl
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Agent/contractor:
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Description of Proposed Work
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➢ Photos (4 sets) showing all sldoObullding MUST accompany application. ➢ if building is to be moved, give new location.
➢ If relocation is granted, Certl a of Appropriateness application is required if new location is within the Yarmouth OKH District.
> Owner/contractor/agent is aWare that a permit Is required from the Building Department. (Check other departments, also)
> If application Is approved, approval is subject to a 10-day appeal period required by the Act.
➢ This certificate is good for one year from approval dale or upon date of expiration of Building Permit, whichever date shall be later
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APPLICATION #• aN� 000ok
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-051
Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext. 1292 Fax (S08) 398-0836
OLD KiNG'S HIGHWAY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
WAIVER OF 45-DAY DETERMINATION
The applicant/applicant's agent understands and agrees that due to the current declared National
and State public health emergencies the determination of our Application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness/Demolition/I~xemption may not be made within 45 days of the filing of such
application.
The applicant agrees to extend the time frame within which a determination is to be made as
required by the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Act.
SECTION 9 -Meetings, Hearings, Time for Making Determinations
"As soon as convenient after such public hearing; but in any event within forty-five (45) days•
after the filing of application, or ►vithin such f irther time as the applicant shall allow in writing,
the Committee shall make a determination on the application. "
Applicant understands that the review of this application will be scheduled as soon as the
situation allows.
Applicant/Agent Name (please print): e j` — a ► "--�
Applicant/Agent signature: _ _ Date:
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451
Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext.1292 Fax (508) 398-0836
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
CHANGES TO AN OLD KING'S HIGHWAY APPROVED PLAN
As property owner/contractor/agent for construction at Lfo5' ga*
Map/Lot 3 35 C/A # Approval Date:
certify that I understand the following requirements regarding any changes that may
be required for this project:
In accordance with paragraph 2(a) of section 1.03(General Procedures) of the OKH 972
CMR Rules and Regulations: Only minor changes may be approved by the Committee
without the filing of a new application and a new hearing. Minor changes include
alterations that can be done without a detrimental impact on the overall appearance of
the project such as altering a single window or door change or a minor change of
colors. AM minor changes by amendment will require the local Committee's or its
designee's approval.
All changes to previously OKH approved plans require notification to and approval
from the local OKH Committee. Change requests must be submitted to the Committee
In writing on the appropriate request form, which may be obtained from the OKH office.
All change approvals must be obtained before Incorporating the change into the
project.
If the change has been implemented prior to receipt of OKH approval, a Minor Change
approval or Certificate of Appropriateness application for the revised plans is still
required and will result in a doubled filing fee for the appropriate category of work.
Failure to comply with the above statements will result in the Building Department
Issuing a stop work order or delaying the issuance of an Occupancy Permit or final
Inspection approval.
I have read and understand the above statements.
Date:
Signed:
(Owner/Contractor/Agent)
Signed:
(Chairman, Old King's Highway Committee)
HAOKH CCMMMEEVIpplication Forms4tatement of Understanding 2015.docx
Updated 122015
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
ABUTTERS' LIST
Applicant's (Owner) Name: je-55 t zm HK30
Property Address/Location: 05 w0ife Gr A
Hearing Date: 1511317
Notices must be sent to the Applicant and abutters (including owners of land on any
public or private street or way) who's property directly abuts or is across the street from
the Applicant. Please Provide the Assessor's Tax Map and Lot numbers only, The
OKH Office will send out notices using the addresses as they appear on the most recent
applicable tax list.
Note: Instructions for obtaining the abutters Map and Lot numbers can be found on the Old King's
Highway Department page on the Town website: www. Yarmouth ma.us
Map Number Lot Number
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CHAISON JOEL R
CHAISON SARA B
404 MAIN ST
YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675-1823
1231 471 1 1
RECKNAGEL JUDITH S
IERARDI ANNE M
408 MAIN ST
YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675-1823
1231 1361 1 1
CHAFFEE ELIZABETH JEAN
399 ROUTE 6A
YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675
1231 1351 1 1
WHITE SALLY C
CIO HAGOPIAN JESSE
95 ROUTE 6A
YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675
1231 1341 ! 1
411 MAIN LLC
73 GLOVER DR
STOUGHTON , MA 02072
1231 821 ! 1
LATHROP KATHARINE L TR
CIO ERICKSON AMY B TR
59 SQUIRREL RUN ST,
YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675
Please use this signature to certify this fist of properties
directly abutting and across the street from the parcel located at:
405 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
Assessqrs Map 123, lot 135
Andy Machado, Director of Assessing
April 19, 2024
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From: RICHARD GEGENWARTH <r.gegenwarth@comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 3:19 PM
To: Sherman, Lisa
Subject: Re; 22• E007 425 Route 6A
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Hello,
Bob took a look at 425 yesterday and we discussed this morning. Also spoke to Tom T. this
afternoon. We all agreed to allow removal of rear chimney, hence the whole project can move ahead.
Richard
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Attached please find a request to replace the roof on the house, barn, and garden
shed at 425 Route 6A, like for like. In addition, they would like to replace the
white cedar shingles with the same on the barn, like for like.
In addition, you can see on one of the photos that they want to remove a chimney
in the back of the house.
Please let me know if you need any further information.
Thanks Richard,
Lisa
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Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext. 1282•-Fax (508) 398-0&%
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Application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness under Section 6 of Chapter 470, Acts of 1973 as
amended, for proposed work as described below & on plans, drawings, photographs, & other supplemental Info a000mpanying this
application. PLEASE suBMrr 4 COOM OF SPEC SHEET($), ELEVATIONS PHOTOS, & SUPPI.I:M INFORMATION.
Indicate Type of §adding: Commerc I R i ntial
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APPLICATION FOR APR 0 3 2020
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Application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness under Section 6 of Chapter 4 as
amended, for proposed work as described below $ on plans, drawings, photographs, & other supplemental info accompanying this
application. PLEASE SUBMIT 4 Copies OF SPEC SHEET(S), ELEVATIONS, PHOTOS, & SUPPLEM NTAL INFORMATION.
Check All Caiteaorles That Apply: Indicate type of Building: Commercial : Residential
1) Exterior Building Construction: New Building Addition V/ Alterations Reroof !YAAMOUTH
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Address of proposed�work: 334 4 Ca A arno JA A 1- 1 MaAot # 2123
Owner(s): f l.a el. glSk Phone#: 54)t 3104 --114SG
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Ownerlcontractodagent is aware that a permit is required from the Building Department (Check other departments, also.) rin�viuu
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This certificate is good for one year from approval date or upon date of expiration of Building Permit, whichever date shaTU1
All new construction will be subject to inspection by OKH OKH-approved plans MUST be available on -site for framing $ final Inspections,
For Committee use only: Approved Approved with I Me10leetione Denied
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Richard Gegemarth Robert Willdns
Jane Hildebrandt Rosemary Nicholls
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Applicant agrees to obtain OKH approval for any
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117 Wianno Road, Yarmouth Port
May 6, 2024
Mr. Robert Wilkins, Chair &
Members of the Yarmouth Old King's Highway Historic Committee
Re: 405 Route 6A
Dear Members:
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I enclose herewith the building description prepared by Richard Hazelhurst (in 1980) of the
Historical Society of Old Yarmouth for this historic house located at 405 Route 6A. Although the
photo is dark, the silhouette clearly shows the front and rear chimneys of this historic house. It
was owned by the following prominent residents for over 200 years in Yarmouth Port:
Henry Matthews & Rebecca Grey, daughter married Seth Hamblin, sea captain
Joseph E. Matthews, married Abbie Taylor
Phebe Thacher Taylor, baker and hospital worker
Sally White, daughter of Yarmouth Port librarian Matha White
I would like to read into the record the historical significance of this house when I attend your
hearing on May 13, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine L. Marzigliano
FORM B - BUILDING -f�'�`� � �� 6 Form no.
In Area no.
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 348
Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston
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4. Map. .Draw sketch of building oca on
in relation to nearest cross streets and
other buildings. Indicate north..
6A
Pine Street
Winter
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sent use Home
esent owner hiss Phebe Taylor
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1800
Source S i ht
le orgian 1/2 Cape
Exterior wall fabric Shake
Outbuildings (describe) Garage
Other features Federal lights around
door, transom
New window,
Altered f irepllice Date 1976
Moved
5. Lot size:
Date
One acre or less x Over one acre
Approximate frontage 350
Approximate distance of building from street
6. Recorded by
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Richard Hazelhurst
Yarmouth Historical
Organization _ iSUryeV - -
Date_ January 1980
(over)
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7. Original owner (if known) Henry Maflhews and Rebecca Grey
Original use Home
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal
Agricultural
Architectural
The Arts
Commerce
Communication
Community development
Conservation
Education
X_ Exploration/
settlement
industry
Military
Political
Recreation
Religion
Science/
invention
Social/
humanitarian X__
Transportation
9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
This house is a good example of the half Cape. The landscaping is
simple, but just right for the house. It's sitting on a granite (bal-
last?) foundation. Notice the Federal influence of the entranceway.
The window frames appear very old, they jut out and are pegged. The
sash, 6 over 6 is newer. Miss Taylor the owner told me there used to
be a marvelous barn in back and at one time the property was over
five acres.
Inside, the house abounds with the charm. The original wainscoting
under the windows, antique doors with old fashion door latches. OLD
furniture, sea chests, that sit on floorboards that are as wide as
241, in places.
There were 3 fireplaces and a Dutch oven, two now one in the front
room "that was used for funerals and weddings. And a new one in the
dining room replacing the Dutch oven.
Now to the people who lived there beginning with;
Henry Matthews and Rebecca Grey who had a daughter Sarah who married
Seth Hamblin who went on to become a famous sea captain. They had a
son Joseph E. who married a Taylor, Abbie by name and now Miss Phebe
Taylor who moved in the house in 1938 with her mother. They all lived
here one time or another the house remaining in the same family for
almost two hundred years.
Miss Phebe speaks affectionately about her Uncle Joe and Aunt Abbie,
"Uncle Joe was the truant officer. He was such a jolly man, I can still
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n. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds,' assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
Phebe Taylor, 75 year old lifetime resident and owner
Deeds
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� see him running after the boys and girls".
Miss Phebe Taylor, 75 years old, a wonderful, vital woman. I see her
most days walking down the street. She still works, in the hospital
3, 4 sometimes 5 times a week. At one time she baked goods and sold
them out of the house. Jack Smith, down at the general store told me
if I ever wanted.to taste a great apple pie to get Phebe to bake one for
me. Every Wednesday morning you can find her and her girlhood friends
having breakfast together down at the general store.
Well, to sum up.
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The house has stayed in the same family almost 200 years, it's in good
shape. it stands sturdy, ready for what ever might come its way.
Miss Phebe Taylor still lives here, sturdy, vital, still paying her
own way and ready for what ever might come its way.
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Cape Half House
A good example of the half Cape, this house rests
on a granite foundation which is probably ships'
ballast. The entranceway suggests a Federal influence.
The window frames appear to be very old; they
jut out and are pegged. The sash, six -over six, is
newer. The interior of the house boasts original
wainscoting under the windows, antique doors with
old-fashioned door latches, and the floorboards
are as wide as 24 inches in some places. There were
originally three fireplaces and a Dutch oven; two
are in the front room now and a new fireplace in
the dining room replaces the Dutch oven.
This house has remained in the same family for
almost two hundred years. Some of those who
have inhabited this house include Henry Matthews
and his wife Rebecca (Gray); their daughter,
Sarah, who married Seth Hamblin, the famous
sea captain_ They had a son, Joseph E. who
married Abbie Taylor and lived here. The house is
now lived in by Miss Phoebe Taylor who moved
into the house with her mother in 1938.
408 Old King's Highway
c. 1800
Cape Half House
The maps of 1858, 1880 and 1907 show a Sarah
Matthews as living here then. She shared this
original half house with her granddaughter, Helen
Eldridge, who was a school teacher. Helen had
lived down the street from here, but when her
parents died she moved here. Helen taught school
and took care of Sarah until Sarah died. Sarah's
son, who had moved to Seattle, Washington, and
eventually became very wealthy, sent for Helen to
take care of him in old age and sickness. She
went, and when he died he left her everything.
According to Mrs. Helen Dolan, "She was wonderful
you know. With that money she educated my
cousin and she sent another girl, whom I won't
name, on to Simmons College'
At one time there had been a center chimney on
this dwelling. This was removed and in its place a
dormer has been added, and the right portion of
this house as well. There are some original doors
and hardware remaining inside, and the floors
were replaced when the central heating system
was installed. The windows appear to be original,
small nine -over -six sash in frames that jut out
from the surface of the house. Some of the panes
of glass are lavender tinted Sandwich glass.
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This house was the first home of Helen Dolan's
grandparents, Benjamin and Clarisa Mathews
Gorham, after they were married, renting it about
1840. The maps of 1858 show a G. Ryder, Jr., as
owner, and the 1880 map shows a W.H.H. Barton
as living there. Mrs. Dolan related that "When I
was a small girl, William Parker Bray lived there.
He was a letter carrier and it's funny, but 1 seem
to remember that in those days he wouldri t
deliver the mail to everyone. Maybe you had to
pay or something. I remember Mr. Bray boarded
with the woman who owned it. I don't remember
her name'
415 Old King's Highway
C. 1800
Cape Half House
This is one of a series of five Cape houses in a
row, all of which appear to have been built during
the same time period. The earliest recorded
owner of the house is a David Bray who moved
in shortly after his marriage to Miss Hulda Downs
of Dennis, on January 2, 1836. David was born in
Yarmouth, September 29, 1810, the son of Eben
and Phoebe Bray. His wife Hulda was born in
Dennis, May 1, 1819. Available town records list
the Bray's as having had only one child named
Eleanor, who was born September 20, 1837, and
who died March 5, 1838.
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Location 405 ROUTE 6A
Acct# 15442
Assessment $613,600
Building Count 1
Current Value
Valuation Year
2 J24
Owner of Record
Owner HAGOPIAN JESSE
HAGOPIAN REBECCA JEAN
Care Of
Address 95 ROUTE 6A
YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675
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Owner
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Improvements Land Total
$397,400 $216,200 $613,600
Sale Price
$410,000
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36029/132
Sale Date
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Living Area:
Replacement Cost:
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1940
1,637
$503,300
78
$392.600
Building Attributes
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Description
Style:
Conventional
Model
Residential
Grade:
Excellent
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1 1l2 Stories
Occupancy
1
Exterior Wall 1
Wood Shingle
Exterior Wall 2
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Gable/Hip
Roof Cover
Wood Shingle
Interior Wall 1
Plastered
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PinelSoft Wood
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Gas
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Dear Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee Members,
We have carefully considered the facts su rro u n d i ng the request by Jesse Hagopian of405
Route6A for the demolition of his non -original, non -historic rear chimney and support him
in this endeavor. We feel that there is no a rch itectu ra Uhistori c relevance as the original
beehive fireplace was removed a long time ago. Also, several rear chimneys of storied
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We have carefully considered the facts surrounding the request by Jesse Hagopian of 405
Route 6A forthe demolition of his non -original, non -historic rear chimney and support him
in this endeavor. We feel that there is no architecturaVhistoric relevance as the original
beehive fireplace was removed a long time ago. Also, several rear chimneys of storied y
homes in the immediate area with even morevisibility have been approved by this Boyd
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From: John Grady <j.gradyjr@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2024 9:27 AM
To: Sherman, Lisa
Cc: Robert Wilkins; Lisa Grady
Subject: Statement for May 13 Hearing for 405 6A and 8 Exhibits
Attachments: Statement to OKH re 405 6A.pdf; Yarmouth OA Homes cover_pdf, Y Old Homes 405
6A.pdf, MACRIS YAR.123.pdf, bake or dutch oven.pdf, 1880 map partial.pdf, 1905 map
partial.pdf; 1858 map partial.pdf; How to tell if a brick is historic.pdf
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unless you are sure this email is from a known sender and you know the content is safe. Call the
sender to verify if unsure. Otherwise delete this email.
Hi Lisa,
Per our discussion please distribute the Statement and Exhibits to OKH Committee Members.
I plan to read from the Statement at the Hearing for the record.
Thank you,
John Grady
415 Route 6A
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Chairman Wilkins, and Members of Yarmouth Old Kings Highway Committee.
I intend to offer observations regarding 405 6A and its "ell" chimney drawn from my experience with
antique homes and construction combined with evidence in the historical record.
First, my experience -
My wife, Lisa Grady, and i are neighbors of 405 6A in a half cape of the same period sharing many similar
characteristics with 405 6A. The half cape homes architectural features include a Federal door with old
glass side and transom lights, original pegged windows, with later 6 over 6 sash, a central fireplace
serving multiple fireplaces, and a rear "ell" with a chimney for a fireplace. The field cards show the
footprint of the original portion of our home at 415 to be very similar to 405 as it is today..
Before moving to Yarmouth Port in 2016 1 lived in and maintained another 1800's home for 35 years. A
mid 1800 Greek Revival addition that was built around an 1800 farmhouse. Lisa owned and lived in two
antique homes, a Greek Revival, and a 1790's reconstructed cape. We each are Real Estate Brokers
licensed for over 45 years. I developed small subdivisions and built architect designed custom homes in
western Middlesex and eastern Worcester Counties. We each have participated in the sale of antique
homes throughout New England. Our interest in 405 6A stems from experience with and appreciation
for antique homes. We believe architectural features in antique homes should be preserved.
Now, evidence from the historic record of 405 6A -
405 Route 6A is one of six half capes from the late 1700's and early 1800's located on the south side of
Route 6A between Union and Pine streets. Each of these included an architectural feature of a chimney
in its "ell". "Phoebe's Cottage", as 405 6A is known, remained in the same family for nearly 200 years
and has been preserved with minimal change since its original construction. OKH permits indicate the
previous owner added a gazebo and a new roof in 2003. During the past two years, a new boiler and
another new roof were added, and the septic system passed an inspection.
The age of the house is not "unknown". Documentation in the Massachusetts Cultural Resource
Information System (MACRIS), the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth files, the publication "Yarmouth
Old Homes and Gathering Places", and historic maps of Yarmouth Port from 1858, 1880.and 1905
document its history. The historical record plus architectural features, and construction techniques and
materials date the origins and time of construction of "Phoebe's Cottage" to the early 1800's
Information from these sources is provided to the Committee.
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The chimney in the "ell" was intended to serve a cooking hearth. For example, our half cape (#415)
contains a chimney in its "ell" with a raised hearth Rumford fireplace with a crane (often referred to as a
"dutch oven") in the kitchen. A thimble to vent a wood or coal burning appliance is in the adjacent
room behind the fireplace. The fireplace in our front parlor also has a crane for a "dutch oven" (photo
of example is provided to Committee). Perhaps cooking was done in the front parlor during cold months
and in the "ell" during summer months. Thus the many 1800's homes on Old Kings Highway with "ells"
featuring a chimney.
Historical documents for 405 indicate a "dutch oven" in the "ell" was replaced with a fireplace in 1976.
Destruction of, or rebuilding of, the chimney would not be needed for this. We reconstructed a fireplace
in our home that a previous owner had removed to accommodate a wood stove. New construction of
"dutch ovens" ended with the advent of wood and coal burning iron stoves in the early to mid 19`h
century.
Newspaper is evidence of the date of the newspaper, not of the chimney. Newspaper was used for
various purposes including sealing cavities and unused flues to reduce cold air infiltration. A Boston
Globe from 1920 was used as a vapor barrier in a portion of my prior 1800's home. A home in Yarmouth
Port with an original 1790 central chimney was found to have newspaper from the bombing of Pearl
Harbor in its chimney. A chimney built in the last 100 years would have modern brick, a tile lining, and a
metal damper below the smoke shelf. No evidence of tiles or a damper appears in the debris from
demolition of the chimney. The remaining bricks on site and those in the photo provided do not appear
to be contemporary bricks.
I do not believe "non historic" has any meaning or relevance in the context of 405 6A and its chimney.
The location of its roof penetration may or may not have been altered during original construction or
during maintenance over the past 200 years. It may or may not be "original" however bricks used and
the presence of a "dutch oven" date it to the early 1800's. The chimney may or may not have been
repairable as evidence of inspection by a qualified mason or architect is not provided. Inspection is no
longer possible as the evidence has been destroyed. Water leaking around a chimney is often due to
failed flashing and porous brick and mortar. Flashing can be restored, mortar can be re pointed, and
bricks can be sealed or parged to prevent water infiltration. We flashed and sealed the exterior of our
rear chimney after a leak in 2019. Its interior portions are sealed in the attic, and parged in the cavity
between the kitchen and adjacent room. A third chimney of later vintage (built to accommodate central
heating) has been parged above the roof. These are normal maintenance procedures for a chimney, not
cause for destruction.
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It is my understanding that Old Kings Highway Committee decisions are site specific, based upon the
unique character, setting, and history of each property. The Committee's decisions are not limited by
any precedent or actions taken on other Applications. Each Application must stand on its own merits.
The properties cited in the current Application may be interesting however differ from the current
Application in important respects. All were included in Applications submitted by construction
professionals and reviewed and approved by OKH prior to any demolition. Chimney removal was a
single element of a more extensive project in each case. These examples do not justify removal of a
chimney from a historic property without informed inspection, notice, and demolition permits from
both OKH and Yarmouth Building Department.
The residence at 405 6A is a treasure worthy of appropriate stewardship. Stewardship of a historic
home on Old Kings Highway includes an obligation to observe the protections all residents on our
National Scenic Highway enjoy and benefit from.
The issue at stake is what are the facts and what is the evidence?
Are any facts and evidence provided that would justify waiver or modification of the prior unanimous
decision to deny a demolition permit and require restoration of this architecturally significant chimney?
It is the Committee's duty to decide this based upon facts and guidance in the OKH Act and Bulletin
Exhibits:
Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System (MACRIS) re 40S 6A
Yarmouth Old Homes and Gathering Places cover and description of 40S 6A
Maps of Yarmouth Port from 1858,1880,1905
Photo of a "dutch oven"
Article - "How to Tell if a Brick is Historic or Contemporary"
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405 old King's Highway
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Cape Half House
A good example of the half Cape, this house rests
on a granite foundation which is probably ships'
ballast. The entranceNvay suggests a Federal influence.
The window frames appear to be very old; they
jut out and are pegged. The sash, six --aver- six, is
newer. The interior of the house boasts original
wainscoting under the windows, antique doors with
old ---fashioned door latches, and the floorboards
are as wide as 24 inches its some places. There were
originally three fireplaces and a Dutch oven; two
are in the front roon7 now and a new fireplace in
the dining room replaces the Dutch oven.
This house has remained in the same family for
1most two hundred years. Some of those who
h ve inhabited this house include Henry Matthews
d his wife Rebecca (Gray); their daughter,
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sea icaPtain, They had a soon, Joseph 1 .
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Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System
Scanned Record cover Page
Inventory No: YAR.123
Historic Name: Mathews Henry Hc.use
Common Name.
Address: 405 Rt 6A
City/Town: Yarmouth
Village/Neighborhood- Yarmouthport:
locat No: 348.
Year Constructed: C 1800
Architectural Style(s). Federal,
Use(s):
Single Family Dwe I ng House
Significance:
Architecture:
Area(s):
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Designation(s):
Local Historic District (05;010973}. Nat'l Register D'strct11112411987);
Building Materials:
Wall Wood, Wood Shingle,
Demolished
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Georgian 1/2 Cape
Architect
Exterior wall fabric Shake
Outbuildings (describe) Garage
Other features Federal lights around
door. transom
New window,
Altered fire lbce Date 1976
Moved Date
5. Lot size -
One acre or less X Over one acre
Approximate frontage 351
Approximate distance of building from street
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6. Recorded by Richard Hazelhurst
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Date January 1980
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. Original owner (if known) Henry Mathews and Rebecca Grev
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Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
3. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal
Agricultural
Architectural
The Arts
Commerce
Communication
Community development
Conservation
Education
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settlement
Industry
Military
Political
Recreation
Religion
Science/
invention
Soc ial/
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Transportation
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1. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
This house is a good example of the half Cape. The landscaping is
simple, but just right for the house. It's sitting on a granite (bal-
last?) foundation. Notice the Federal influence of the entranceway.
The window frames appear very old, they jut out and are pegged. The
Nash, 6 over 6 is newer. Miss Taylor the owner told me there used to
be a marvelous barn in back and at one time the property was over
five acres.
Inside, the house abounds with the charm. The original wainscoting
under the windows, antique doors with old fashion door latches. OLD
furniture, sea chests, that sit on floorboards that are as wide as
24" in places.
There were 3 fireplaces and a Dutch oven, two now one in the front
room "that was used for funerals and weddings. And a new one in the
dining room replacing the Dutch oven.
Now to the people who lived there beginning with;
Henry Matthews and Rebecca Grey who had a daughter Sarah who married
Seth Hamblin who went on to become a famous sea captain. They had a
son Joseph E. who married a Taylor, Abbie by name and now Miss Phebe
Taylor who moved in the house in 1938 with her mother. They all lived
here one time or another the house remaining in the same family for
almost two hundred years.
Miss Phebe speaks affectionately about her Uncle Joe and Aunt Abbie,
"Uncle Joe was the truant officer. He was such a jolly man, I can still
CONTINUED
D. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
Phebe Taylor, 75 year old lifetime resident and owner
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Miss Phebe Taylor, 75 years old, a wonderful, vital woman. I see her
most days walking down the street. She still works, in the hospital
30, 4 sometimes 5 times a week. At one time she baked goods and sold
them out of the house. Jack Smith, down at the general store told me
if I ever wanted to taste a great apple pie to get Phebe to bake one for
me. Every Wednesday morning you can find her and her girlhood friends
having breakfast together down at the general store.
Well, to sum up.
The house has stayed in the same family almost 200 years, itos in good
shape. it stands sturdy, ready for what ever might come its way.
Miss Phebe Taylor still lives here, sturdy, vital, still paying her
own way and ready for what ever might come its way.
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are the top 5 signs to identify
whether a brick is historic or contemporary
Often, we can walk right up to a building facade and immediately identify the era of construction from
which the brick originates, just from visual observation. There are telltale signs, even looking close at
the brick without taking the rest of the building into consideration. However, in some cases it's not so
cut -and -dry. Often it's difficult to discern whether a building or a brick was built or used in used in the
late 1800s or early 1900s or mid century or later. Sometimes modern bricks can look similar to historic
common bricks.
There are ways to tell them apart; nonetheless, it's not always exact science. You can make a relatively
accurate, informed guess, like a hypothesis, most of the time by understanding a few key concepts and
principles related to identifying historic bricks versus contemporary or modern brick masonry.
When restoring or tuck pointiny- a historic masonry wall, it's extremely important to understand the
characteristics described in this week's article. At the time of tuckpointing or historic masonry
restoration, if improper or poorly compatible mortar is used, the effects can be consequentially
extremely negative and detrimental to the future longevity of a historic brick masonry wall and
building.
So this week, just looking closely at bricks by themselves, not mortar, just bricks. There's several items
or characteristics we can examine to identify whether a brick is modern or historic.
1. Brick size and dimensions
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When looking at a loose brick, outside of a building assembly, you can identify a lot more
characteristics of the brick. We take a closer look and examine these characteristics.
Brick size and dimensions
The quickest and generally easiest way to tell whether a brick is modern or historic is to measure the
brick width. Historic bricks are longer than modern bricks. Take a look at our encyclopedia, you can
learn a lot about brick and masonry and historic construction architecture but in our encyclopedia we
have included an entry just on the comparison of size between modern and historic bricks. They are
simply different dimensions. Modern bricks became standardized in standardized in the 20th century
and now most but not all modern bricks are a similar width that is approximately 7-%" wide in the
stretcher position.
A lot of people are surprised to learn that historic bricks are wider than modern bricks. Our customers
ask us why it changed. In around the 1920's-1930's, brick sizes were standardized. Prior to that brick
sizes weren't really coordinated between different manufacturers.
The picture below shows a modern and historic brick, side -by -side. Both bricks are the exact same
height, 2.25". This particular height allows for quick and easy quantification and mathematics when
calculating the quantity survey of bricks in an existing wall or needed for the construction of a new
partition or building assembly. Essentially the 2.25" height of the bricks allows for an approximately
3r'8 inch mortar joint, to fit into a relatively easy calculation. There are 3 EA courses, for example
within a linear height of eight inches. Therefore, extrapolating and using the simple mathematics, a 2'
wall section would have 9 EA horizontal stretcher courses. A 20 foot tall wall would therefore have 90
courses. That simple standardization makes quantity calculation much easier.
In the image below you can see that the historic brick is 8-3/8 inch wide.
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By comparison, the modern brick is 7-5.1 inch wide.
In the pictures above it's also apparent that the historic bricks are actually thicker in the depth
dimension. This translates to the fact that historic brick walls, in a typical double or triple wythe
configuration are actually slightly thicker than modern brick walls.
On its own, a partition built with either historic or modern brick will work fine, from a dimensional
perspective. The modern brick partitions are easier to quantify quickly because of the facility of
mathematics in standardized brick sizes of modern brick. Also though, you can see a particular problem
or issue that comes up when historic brick infields or openings are in€illed with modern bricks. The
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rich joints must be enlarged or cheated to make up for the smaller modern bricks if the prepend joint
layout is to maintain consistency.
Texture
When you look at the top of the bedroom face of a brick, in this case in the stretcher position, you can
see that the that the contemporary brick has a it's greater texture on the exposed fa::e of the brick You
think of the historic brick as having less consistency and homogeneity, and that's true, but the face is
actually smoother. The difference, which makes the contemporary brick have a rough face is that it is a
wire cut brick. Meanwhile the historic brick is Box formed. A buck's swarming process gave the
historic brick a smoother they're outer texture. Meanwhile, the wire cut process of the modern plug
How much you create a modern brick gives the modern brick a rougher texture.
Plug is a giant mass of clay, when a giant mess of clay is extruded through the modern equipment,
imagine it being squeezed out like a giant block of Plato through a though through an extruder. At
large mass of clay, called plug, is then cut with wires. Those wires cut the plug into a to a straight faced
rectangular form. The bricks run on a conveyor belt and then are cut again to length. As those wires run
through the plug, the giant mass of clay, the small pieces of aggregate inside the relatively low moisture
plug are dragged removed a tiny bit and that creates a rough texture.
So, in summary, the modern brick generally, will have a rougher texture than the historic.This is a good
characteristic to observe when trying to determine if a brick is modern or historic.
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One of the big differences between modern and historic bricks is that modern bricks are kiln fired at a
much higher temperature. That difference is not exactly visually obvious, but when breaking a brick
with a hammer or even cutting it with a zirconium disc saw, you can identify that the modern brick is
much harder, meaning that it has a higher compressive strength. Modern bricks are more vitreous.
This difference has several resultant effects- Historic bricks are more porous and water and hydration
will enter and move through a historic brick with greater ease than a modern brick. Therefore, historic
bricks are technically more susceptible to moisture from precipitation. Moisture from precipitation
though, by itself, does not cause or result in significant problems. Scam pointing however, can be _
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devastating to the longevity of a historic brick wall due to the incompatibility and the fact t at scam
pointing using modern mortars will trap moisture into a permeable historic brick.
While moisture permeability itself is not a detrimental quality of a historic brick, historic bricks
perform poorly to resist rising damp and rising damp can have significant negative effects on a brick
wall. Rising damp can normally be identified through moisture testing of brick partitions or through
the visual identification, even without the more extensive process of identifying water and leak trails.
In such circumstances, concentrated efflarescence at or near the base of a masonry wall is generally
easy to identify.
Homogeneity of subrate components (Consistency)
In more detail, you can go further and break the brick in half and get a better look beyond the face of
the brick. You see the internal makeup of a historic brick in the adjacent image.
Scorn poin#ing can lead to tipallini; and surface delamination of bricks. Sandstone, such as
brownstone in stone ntasat� is very susceptible to delamination because of the stratified layering in
the stone. (Granite stoixe by comparison, when subjected to the same extermal environmental
conditions performs much better to resist these effects.) Historic brick is also more susceptible to
delamination than modern brick, also due to the heterogeneous nature of the substrate materials.
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It's one of the rare and few building materials that is naturally resistant to ultraviolet rays, largely
resistant to the detrimental effects of precipitation and moisture, and a strong durable material that can
even resist fire. Considering the great technological advances in building materials over the last 100
years, even modern homopolymers and heteropolymerswhile utilizing breakthroughs in flexibility
and elasticity, still cannot replicate the superior characteristics of brick masonry.
Iron Content
The pictures below show 2 bricks that have been cut in half, similar to a brick bat or closer brick.
By cutting these bricks in half, you can see a closer look at the internal substrate materials. There is a
significant difference between the internal makeup of a historic brick in the photo below on the left side
and a modern brick, shown in the photo below on the right side.
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Bricks are red, not just because the substrate is generally a red color clay but specifically because that
red color comes from iron oxide present in the earth. Iron oxide, when fired, will become a brighter
red. Concentrations of small iron ore will become a darker black color. You can see dark black specks
in the historic bricks.
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The next photo below shows an even closer view. The historic brick on the left, has large portions of
rock and large iron materials inside of the brick. Whereas, by comparison, the modern brick on the
right side of the photo has a much greater consistency within or among the substrate materials. This
difference is due to the ability of hydraulic modern equipment to lift and move large amounts of heavy
material, with ease, through sifting and filtering materials before the plug is created.
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Mostly because of the consistency of the substrate materials, modern bricks have a much more regular
and consistent rectilinear form. Historic bricks, because of the wide variation in substrate materials, due
to the inability of historic processes to filter substrate materials to modern standards, the bricks would
change form slightly in the kiln firing process. Substrate materials such as the clay component of
bricks will fuse and bond and change shape when being fired, ever so slightly, but in the case of a
historic brick, with great variation in the substrates, the shape will change irregularly, in the firing
process.
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Here in Washington DC, historic masonry buildings are extremely expensive and the amount of
financial loss caused by improper repointing and low quality construction is staggering. However, in
addition to the direct financial value of the property, there is also a cultural loss when historic buildings
are damaged. By comparison, consider neighboring poor cities, when historic buildings are damaged,
it's not just the loss of value to the property owner, there's also a loss to all inhabitants and visitors of a
city, present and future, who care about architecture, history, and culture.
We encourage all of our clients, and all readers of this article and to our blog in general, to prioritize the
historic built environment of Washington DC and neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle,
and Georgetown and become educated on on the difference between proper historic preservation versus
improper work which leads to significant damage to the historic fabric of a building.
From a conservation and preservation perspective, several approaches can be taken to improve
conditions related to deteriorated historic brick masonry. Primarily, lime mortar brick joints and low
temperature fired soft red clay bricks should be inspected and checked on a routine maintenance
schedule, either seasonally or at least annually. If brick masonry is kept in good condition, the life of
embedded wood elements can be significantly extended. Hire a professional contractor which
specializes, understands and appreciates historic construction elements and buildings.
In this article we talked about the following terminology and concepts, follow the links below for more
related information from the IDS web�;ite:
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Brkk bat or closer bricks
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Kiln firinn of bricks
These concepts are part of the fundamentals of historic masonry restoration, tuckpointing, and brick
repair.
The links in the list above will take you to other articles with more information on defects, failures,
preservation and repair of historic masonry. You can learn a lot more on our blog. Feel free to check it
out. If you have questions about the historic masonry of your building in Washington DC, fill out the
webform below and drop us a line. We will be in touch if we can help.
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Dear Members of the Old King's Highway: I am puzzled as to why this
application has come before you tonight when the matter was clearly dealt
with at the meeting in January. At that time it was deemed irresponsible for
Mr Hagopian to demolish the chimney on the ell at 405 Old King's Highway
in Yarmouth Port and he was ordered to replace the chimney. After all
these months the situation is exactly the same: Mr Hagopian who is
knowledgeable as a Yarmouth realtor tore down a chimney without an
application to demolish in an early Cape Cod House, most likely dating to
the early 1800"s. Despite Mr Hagopian's regret in doing so it was done and
we cannot go backward. I trust the members of OKH will stick to its
decision and that Mr Hagopian will comply.
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Dear Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee Members,
My name is Tim Chiang and I have been made aware of the circumstances, history, and present
request for the allowance of the demolition of his non -historic, non -original rear chimney on his
property at 405 Route 6a. It is important to me as a homeowner of an antique and historic home at
107 Route 6a, Yarmouth Port that a standard of reasonableness and consistency be upheld and
maintained to enable a continuation of support for ongoing engagement by homeowners to sustain
historic preservation. Given that similar chimney removals have been approved by this board in the
recent past, along with the fact that the original beehive fireplace in the house had been removed a
long time ago rending the demolished chimney as not historically relevant, I strongly support the
demolition of the chimney with no good remedy.
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107 Route 6a, Yarmouth Pori, MA
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415 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port.
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As John Grady has stated, I've been a Licensed R.E. Broker for 45 years. I started when I was 24 —
you can do the math later. For most of my career, I was a Senior V.P. for Coldwell Banker New
England.
In those years, I have listed, sold and previewed countless antique properties in Mass., NH and
Vermont.
I have been twice certified by Historic New England (then the Society for the Preservation of
New England Antiquities) as a Historic Property Specialist.
I'm a member of Historic New England
And I was docent for Historic New England at the Winslow Crocker House for several years,
which by the way, although built in the late 1790's, is not original to the site and had the
chimney rebuilt back in the 1930's. It doesn't have to be "original" to be historic.
I'm a Past Trustee and member of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth and currently serve on
the Programs Committee. We are working on a Yarmouth Port historic house tour for late
September.
I'm a member of Nantucket Preservation Trust
A supporter of Protect Our Past.
It is because of this lifelong passion that we chose to live in this historic district and it's what
moves me to speak at this podium to protect it.
I'd like to offer a different perspective on this, based on history.
Each one of the homes along the Old Kings Highway has a story to tell. In the late 1970's, every
antique property in Yarmouth was visited to compile the data needed for them to be placed on
the National Register of Historic Places. Architectural features, personal stories and the history
of each home was recorded. Photos were taken. References to the old town maps dating back
to 1850 were used. This information was then entered into the state database of historic
properties (what is called MACRIS) and in the 1980s, our historical society published the
Yarmouth Book of Old Homes and Gathering Places. It's no longer in print, but you can still find
copies.
Out of curiosity and interest, on Tuesday, May 711, along with a friend from the historical society,
I walked from Mill Lane to just beyond Union St. on 6A. We stopped to look at each home,
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recording the street number, the style of house, we counted chimneys and ells. We also stopped
to talk with owners who were out enjoying the day. One of the inn owners thought we were
visitors doing the Captain's Mile Tour. In case you are not familiar with it, the Historical Society
has a self guided tour map of sea captains homes. It's an educational tool and popular with
visitors who come here because of our history. Last year, we met a person who was visiting from
just over the bridge. She showed us the map in her hand with a very clear "X" that crossed off
one of the Captain's homes. "There's nothing left of the original house" she commented. These
things matter.
The day following our walk, I cross checked every home through the MACRIS website. I read the
story of each home. Many who were interviewed in the 1970's had been in their homes for
generations. Qualities such as "respecting the past, loyalty to one's family and neighbor and the
honesty of a house" were specifically mentioned. Owners with names like Thacher, Hallet, Bray,
Taylor and Matthews were prevalent. They still are.
#405 is a Matthews — Taylor house that had the legacy of remaining in the same family for over
200 years with minimal changes. Phebe Taylor was in her mid 70's when she was interviewed
about her house in the late 1970's and her name pops up in stories of other homes along 6A.
She lived in that house until her 90's and then it quietly passed to her friend Sally White. It
remained with Sally until October of last year. We have so few stories left like Phebe's House.
Many our homes have changed hands multiple times since we received our National Register
plaques in the 1980s.
I like facts. It's not enough to stand here and say that ells and their chimneys are a defining
characteristic of the homes along 6A, I wanted to do a count. I did not include businesses.
Here's what I found:
We walked past 102 homes from the corner of Mill Lane to just beyond Union Street. Most of
these houses have one or more chimneys, very few have none at all. The chimneys are the souls
of these homes. A few of the homes that I would have referred to by sight as "newer" are now
more than 50 years old, which Historic New England and the Mass. Historical Commission now
classifies as "antique" or historic.
Out of the 102 homes, 34 are Cape style homes, either full Capes, 3/ or %: Capes. Out of these 34,
22 of the homes had ells with chimneys. These ells had a purpose in the origin of the house.
They held cooking hearths, washing areas, storage and sometimes had two-holer privys. They
were purposeful then and they still are now.
Out of the 34 Cape style homes, 18 were half Capes, like 405 Route 6A. 12 of the 18 still have
their ells and chimneys. Until very recently, there would have been 15 that still had their ell
chimneys. Two were removed as a by product of major remodeling, the chimney on the ell of
405 Rte. 6A was demolished without a permit. And this has happened just in the past couple of
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The MACRIS data on the houses along 6A also refers to the "Nesting" of same style houses built
at approximately the same time. The "nest" of six half Capes located between Pine Street and
Union St., that includes #405 Route 6A, were built from the late 1700's to early 1800s. We are
broken up by the professional building developed by Gordon Clark, Jr. in the 1960's prior to the
establishment of the Old Kings Highway Historic District. Gordon had an eye for detail and
history and was careful to make this commercial complex blend into our historic streetscape by
building 5 brick chimneys along the roofline — including an arched one in the center that mimics
the one that was demolished at 405 Rte. 6a. Out of this nest of 6 half Capes, 4 of us still have
our ell and ell chimneys. I would call this a very good example of an "important character
defining architectural feature" and as such protected in the language of the Historic District Act,
whether it's visible from the street, or not.
May is National Preservation Month. The Old King's Highway Historic District is the largest,
contiguous historic district in our country. It's also a designated National Scenic Byway. We
should be proud of this!
As homeowners in the historic district, we all have our part to play and at the end of our
stewardship, we hopefully leave it in a better place by showing respect to the legacy that has
been left in our hands. We can choose to tear down history, or build it up. Preservation looks
towards repairs, not demolitions. Demolitions without due process or permits are injurious to
the fabric and history of our homes and an affront to those who do follow the rules.
I ask that the committee uphold February's unanimous decision, which was to deny the chimney
demolition at 405 Route 6A and as a remedy, order the rebuild of the exterior chimney from the
roofline up in order to restore the longstanding character of this home. This decision was
supported by the Building Dept. in the violation notice of town building laws they sent to the
applicant. The Regional OKH denied the applicant's appeal because it was filed outside of
allowed timeframe, however, they did not vacate the decision or remedy made by this
committee. It still stands. The integrity of this home has been harmed and needs to be made
right.
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