[MassHistPres] Last Call for Ropes Mansion Barn

[Garrett Laws]

Jane,

How about asking (negotiating with) the owner to put the demolition costs
towards repurposing the structures parts! Especially if there would be a
time frame similarin length  to your demo delay.

Greengoat.org is a non-profit that takes this approach.

Garrett
Copper and slate co.

On Monday, September 17, 2012, Jane Guy wrote:

> **
>
> The Salem Historical Commission has received an application to waive the
> Demolition Delay Ordinance for the long-vacant Ropes Mansion barn on Felt
> Street.  It is a 2 story barn with cellar, with a foot-print of
> approximately 22' x 27'.  It appears to have been built some time after
> 1907 for the 1897 home.  Free to anyone who wants to move it or rescue some
> historical parts of it, but time is limited.  The Salem Historical
> Commission has been working on efforts to save it  but it is possible that
> they will reluctantly give the vote on Wednesday to allow its demolition
> (but I expect the vote may be delayed until October 3rd).  The barn is the
> last remaining evidence that tells the story that this was an important
> working farm.  If you are interested, please contact Jessica Herbert, Chair
> at 978-479-9325 or email me at jguy at salem.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
> 'jguy at salem.com');>.  Photo attached.
>
>
> Jane A. Guy
> Assistant Community Development Director
> City of Salem
> Department of Planning & Community Development
> 120 Washington St., 3rd Floor
> Salem, MA  01970
> 978-619-5685
> (F) 978-740-0404
> jguy at salem.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'jguy at salem.com');>
> www.salem.com
>
>

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Cheers,
Garrett

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