HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-10-23 October 23, 1958
The Historic Districts Commission held a meeting Thursday,,
Octo&# 1958 in the First Floor Conference Room, Cary Memorial
Building* present were obarjes G.Davis, Chairman, Floyd J.Tay!=2
Edwin B.Worthen, Jr. and Associate Members Charles H.Cola and
AW.Kandall S.Reed.
YoUT&TUDENT: A Lexington resident, student at Y.W.
came in and was given a copy of the amended Act. He wanted to
interview some one on the Commission and it was arranged that
he would see MrJaylor at his office next Thnrsday morning.
THEATRE CAVERA SHOPI The date of the application was checked
and Zound to beg by phoneo Sept. 152 195S.
YA50NIC: Yr.Colo said YT.Ericksom had told him he had some
sketches on the fire escape and Yr.Gole and YrAorthen will
get together with him on this.
HA CODE GHVRGH: Mr. Davis told of the proceedings during the
trial. He said Mr.Roger Greeley and. Yr.Worthen testifidd
as well as Mr. Davis, for the Commission. The judges at the
close asked if it were not Dossible to wcrk this out.
Mr.Davia then read a letter from Mr.Stevens, quoting remarks
from a letter from MroMay of the Hancock Church. One of the
points brought up was tiat the Commission most approve one of
the sketches already submitted, with or without modifications.
After about 3.14 of an hour's discussion, it was decided to
have YrWavis tell MrSteven.s that it was felt he should
furnish the Judge with a copy of the letter from Mr,Yay and
indicate to the Judge that in view of their stand, there
probably is not much reason for holding off making the
decision and to let the law take its duo course.
ZINGSTON R.I. kr.Davia told of some correspondence he had had
with Violet Higbee of Qngston$ R.I. They are forming a
Kingston, R.I. Impreement Society and wish to know how the
historic, zoning would or had effected real estate, ate* Mr,Davis
read a letter from a Professor at the University there, asking
if Yr.Daviz and Raj one else he wanted could possibly come dow7m
to a meeting they are having Friday, Nov. 21st and answer
any questions, etc. MrSavis is to go if possible and also
would tell them to get in touch with Xr.Codman of the Beacon
Hill Group . who had had more experience and try if possible
to get him to attend too.
Floyd J.Taylor, Secretary
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October 23, 1958
The Historic Districts Coo ission hold a public Vaying
Qursda.y, Oct. 23, 1956 in the First Floor Conference Room,
Cary Material Building at 6:00 P.M. on the application of
Ellen K.Sw4nfor a certificates for the installation of
combination aluminum store windows and doors on the `,,Gust
at 24 Bedford St, Sittiss on the Commission were Charles G.
Davis, Chairman, Floyd J TIor, Edwin %Worthern, Jr. and
Associate Messbars, Charles H.Cole and. Ad .Kendall S.Roesd.
Present were Mrso6wan and Wr son and his isifee
Mr. Davis read the notice. They wish to install combination
aluminum wiaadowa, a front door and possibly a side door on
they Lexington side. These windows are plain and the doors
would also be conservative. The question was raised about
painting the windows but this is not planned. The finish ari
these windows was discussed and it was decided these were in
a Usatirn" finish.. it was also stated that the house is
being painted the same color as before, i.e . , white.
Hearing adjourned at SQ5 °.M,
Meetings Yates it was unanimously voted to issue a certificate
of appropriateness to Ellen K*Swan for the installation of
combination aluminum storm sash and doors and the Chairman
was directed to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness as
prepared*
Floyd j.`gayl r, seacrestarT
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October 23, 1958
The Historic Districts Commission hold a h,aring Thursday o
Oct. 23V 1956 in the First Floor Conference Room
Caryy
morial
Building at ` e on the aDplicatiOn Of o Celebrations
Committee for a crtificatofor the erection Of a placue on the
eeJa%Tree" on the Corson. Sitting orz tahr CENwi it�s3 war
Charles G.Davis, C it an, FloTd J.Taylcp Rd in rS. ortsen,�ra
and associate Ye hers Charles H.Cole and Adu.Kenda lc eed. .
Present were yr.Gustin and. two other members of
his Mr.lavis read thB notice. The committee wishes to eruct a
het cgs inscribed bronze p1aoue to lac attached. to a concrete
base at foOr of RU.N. .ree"o The base will be approscimatelY
9" wide, B" deep and. project above the � rou�d approximately 3�.
The bass will be of concrete .
The atact location of the true was discussed. This is an oak
between monument and Harrington Rci. and is roughly oppaosits
Q'Foley' s house . Sign would be on street side.
Hearing adjourned. at 7:40 1.M-
IvEETING: Votes It was terTo�ns11 voted
ito issue
a certificate
of appropriateness tc
the erection of a plaque and the Chairman was directed to sign
the Certificate of Appropriatenesss as Vosparode
Floyd J.Taulor, SwcretarT
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