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PRESERVATION CONSULTANTS - ARCHITECTS FEASIBILITY PLANNERS
CITY of NORTHAMPTON
OFFICE of PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT
-MEMORANDUM
Ray LaBarge, Chairman
TO:
_City Property Committee
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FROM:
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Gene Bunnell
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SUBJECT:
Memorial Hall Grant Application
DATE:
July 23, 1987
FILE:
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As the attached letter reports, our grant application to the Massachusetts
Historical Commission requesting funds to repair the roof of Memorial Hall has been
turned down.
I regret that we were not successful. Probably the fact that we received a
Massachusetts Historical Commission grant in the previous round worked against us,.
and many more applications were submitted from communities than could be funded.
I do feel that repairing the roof of Memorial Hall is an important need and I
hope that the City will somehow find a way to finance the work without too much delay.
Enclosure
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Office of the Secretary of State
Michael Joseph Connolly, Secretary
Massachusetts Historical Commission
Valerie A. Talmage
Executive Director
State Historic Preservation Officer
July 10, 1987
W. David B. Musante, Jr.
Mayor
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
RE: Memorial Hall
Dear W. Tvhsante:
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Over the past 2 months the Massachusetts Historical Commission has been
reviewing and evaluating full applications received for the BY 88
D&ssachusetts Preservation Projects Fund. Regretfully, we are not able to
select your project for funding at this time.
As was mentioned in YM's invitation to submit a full application, the
Comnission hoped the increased funding would be appropriated. ihfortunately,
this did not occur and ME could only fund 500 of the full applicant invitees.
The projects selected for funding were chosen as best meeting the tight time
and monetary constraints of this program cycle, as well as appropriate scope
of work, administrative capabilities and the other criteria listed in MHC's
"Chidelines for Application and Selection of Preservation Project's". In
general, the NEU selected grant projects where the properties are
demonstrating critical exterior or structural needs.
The Comnission appreciates your interest in our program and values your
preservation concerns. If you wish to discuss your project further or desire
to reapply, please contact Elsa Fitzgerald, Assistant Director. The MHC
anticipates initiating the FY 89 grant cycle in September, with a.
preapplication deadline of December 4, 1987.
We value your preservation concerns and wish you success in achieving your
goals.
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Valerie A. Talmage
Executive Director
State Historic Preservation Officer
Massachusetts Historical 1iU1111110-0 +U11
80 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 (617) 727-8470
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MASSACHUSETTS PRESERVATION PROJECTS FUND
FY88 FULL APPLICATION
80 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02116
(617) 727-8470
DUE: APRIL 22, 1988
A. PROPERTY NAME
B. PROPERTY USE
SECTION I: PROPERTY/APPLICANT INFORMATION
Full correct name as listed in the State Register of
Historic Places. Include name of District if property
is not individually listed. Show unofficial name in
parenthesis.
Historic District: Northampton Downtown Historic District
Property Name: Memorial Hall
Address: 240 Main Street
Present Proposed
City/Town Northampton, MA Zip 01060
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XX
Church/Synagogue '
Institution
Museum
Public: Non-Government
Public: Government
Park: Monument or Open Space
Archaeological Site
Handicap Accessible
Other:(explain)
Please attach a separate sheet commenting on the
present and proposed use of the structure.
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP XX Municipality
Other (explain)
Non-profit Organization
Is the property currently accessible to the handicapped?
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C. APPLICANT
Name City of Northampton Tel. N0.413-586-6950
Title (if applicable)
Organization (if applicable)
Street City Hall, 210 Main Street
City/Town Northampton, MA Zip 01060
Signature Date
David B. Musante, Jr., Mayor
Contact Person (if other than above)
Marcia Berkley, Economic Development Coordinator
Tel. No. 413-586-6950, Extension 265
OWNER(S) (IF OWNER Name(s)
IS NOT APPLICANT) Street Tel. no.
City/Town Zip
The owner, by signing this application signifies
understanding of program requirements and funding
conditions.
Signature/ a
D. BUDGET SUMMARY
If Applying for a 50/50 Match:
Funding Requested $ 602000 (50%)
Applicant Snare $ 60,000 (5041)
-Total Project Cost (TPC) $ 120,000 (100%)
If Establishing an Historic Property Maintenance Fund:
Funding Requested $ (up to 75p)
Applicant Snare $ (up to 25%)
Total Project Cost (TPC) $ (100%)
Endowment Commitment
(in addition to TPC)
2
$ (2541 of TPC)
Will the Historic Property maintenance Fund be created
( with new funds? yes _
no
Do you have an endowment fund?
yes
no x
If yes, are the funds restricted?
yes
no
E.* PROJECT TYPE (See guidelines for explanation.)
Research Development XX Acquisition
"F.- PROJECT PERIOD
Estimated Beginning Date of Construction Fall, 1988
Estimated End Date of Construction - May, 1989
(Maximum project period allowed will be August/September 1988-June 15,
1989).
Please comment on present and proposed use of the structure:
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ATTACHMENT: Present and Proposed Use of Memorial Hall
The Memorial Hall is only marginally used by the City of Northampton at present.
The ground floor is used by the Council on Aging and the second floor is occupied
on a five year, lease basis by the State's Department of Social Services. The third
floor of the building is vacant and unusable because. of severe water leakage into
the building. In addition, there presently exists no second means of egress from
the third floor.
Upon replacement of the roof and other improvements to the exterior of the building
the City will make necessary improvements to the third floor. These improvements
will include: exploring options for a second means of egress, ceiling, wall and
floor repairs, repainting, etc. Upon completion of the improvements space will be
available for office use. The City has received requests from several social ser-
vice agencies who are searching for space. In addition, the School Department is in
need of additional office space for administration. This use of space as office
space, space available for rent will assist in offsetting the restoration and main-
tenance costs.
Future proposed use of Memorial Hall has been discussed in detail in the document,
Memorial Hall, A Restoration Project, prepared by Minde Sahner, February, 1987.
Recommendations included in this report are based on meetings held with the,City
Planning Department, City Council President and Operations Manager.
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SECTION II: PROJECT ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
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(See Instructions for guidance in completing this section.)
A. LOCAL PROJECT COORDINATOR Marcia Berkley, 'Economic Development Coordinator
Address City Hall, 210 Main Street
City/Town Northampton, MA Zip 01060
Telephone No. 413-586-6950
NOTE: Indicate on an attached sheet name, title and address of who is
authorized to
1) execute a contract with the MHC
2) sign the preservation restriction
3) enter into contracts for project work
4) prepare project reports
5) disburse funds for project work
B. PRESERVATION CONSULTANT Maximillian Ferro
Address 345 Union Street
City/Town New Bedford,-MA. Zip 02740
..Telephone No.
Will the preservation consultant provide on site supervision and certify
work? Yes
If several consultants are involved in the project, please indicate on an
attached sheet.
Resume included on file at MHC
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ANSWER TO SECTION II, A.
The Mayor of the City of Northampton, David B. Musante, Jr., will execute a contract
with the M.H.C., and will also sign the preservation restriction.
Contracts for the work will be signed by the City Property Committee of the
Northampton City Council, and by the Mayor.
Project reports will be prepared by Marcia Berkley, Economic Development Coordinator,
who will also assist the.City Property Committee in the disbursement of funds for
project work in conformance of M.H.C.'s requirements.
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C. MATCHING SHARE STATEMENT
Donor City of Northampton
Source Municipal Funds
Kind
Amount $ 60,000
Date AvaiTabTe Upon Approval by MRC of Preservation Project Grant Award
Attached is a commitment letter. from Northampton City Council,
Resolution dated-November 20, 1986
Don or
Source
Kind
Amoun t
Date Available
Attached is a committment letter from
Endowment Committment: (if applicable).
.Donor
Source
Kind
Amount
Date Available
Attached is a comni ttment letter ` from
Total
State Share Requested
$
60,000 (max lon,000. )
Total
Matching Non-state Share
$
-60,000
Total
Project Cost (TPC)
$
120,000
Endowment -Commitment
(in addition to TPC)
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NOTE_ The Commission cautions applicants that oayment requests may take a
minimum of two to four weeks. to process with financial documentation in
proper order. Therefore the applicant should be prepared to have funds
av-ai7able greater tharv the non-state share in order to have an adequate
plan: for cash flow rxeeds of the project during construction.
-D. PRESERVATION RESTRICTION AND STATEMENT OF INTENT
(See. instructions for important information concerning these
too attachments)
XX Attach the legal opinion prepared by Applicant's Attorney.
XX Attach a letter of intent to execute and record the required
Preservation Restriction signed by the owners and others with.
interest in the property.
E. PROCIJREMENl REQUIREMENTS
Method of Procurement: Small Purchase.
Competitive Negotiation
Competitive Sealed Bids AX
Type_of Contract to be Used: Standard Municipal Contract
NOTE: Contractors cannot be pre-selected. Please consult Appendix for
full explanation or MHC Grants -Divisions if Sou have any questions
regarding procurement.
F APPLICANT STATEMENT ..OF _FINANCIAL- NEED: (see instructions p. 12).
Despite the- architectural and historical significance of Memorial Hall,
given the financial" limitations under which the City is operating, and the
presaure of other essential and unavoidable expenditures, the City will not
.be in a position to justif3► or undertake further investment in Memorial Hall
without a preservation project grant award from MHC.
Continued on next page
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F. Applicant Statement of Financial Need, continued
First of all, the City of Northampton is not a wealthy community in the Commonwealth
(even though the restoration of the downtown would appear to imply that it is).
Northampton's total property valuation per capita in 1986 was only $26,425, ranking
Northampton 205th out of 351 cities and towns in this critical index of municipal
financial strength.
Northampton is facing the necessity of substantial municipal expenditures for new
elementary school construction that will consume virtually all of the City's finan-
cial capacity. The fact that the City has recently completed a period of substantial
expenditures in restoring other municipal buildings has further drained the City's
financial capacity to undertake new projects. The City recently spent'$70,000 to
restore gingerbread trim on City Hall, to install beautiful new copper gutters and
downspouts, and to rebuild missing turrets as they were originally on the building.
And the City is just now completing an expenditure of $260,000 making the Forbes
Library handicapped accessible consistent with historic preservation guidelines.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
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November 20, 19$6
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UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF .THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE Y
( RESOLUTION
f WHEREAS the Memorial Hall of the City of Northampton is an important architectural
l and historical landmark in Downtown Northampton Historic Dis-trict, and housing t WHEREAS Memorial Hall is an important fuSocialuServices, and will continuehto
Council on Aging and Department
provide important public functions in the future,. and
WHEREAS the roof and exterior mortor of the building are badly deteriorated and
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in need of repairs, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Northampton
submittedurequesting a
encourages that a Pre-Application be prepared
Preservation Project Grant of up to $60,000 from the Massachusetts Historical
CommissiOII,
Iication is successful and
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that, if the City's Pr the City Council will
if the City is 'invited to submit a Final Application,
match the-grant as required by' tfundsssanduthatsa Historical preservation~architec.tith
an equal appropriation of local ifi
will to hired by the City to. prepare the required detailed plans, spec
cations and cost estimates as required as condition of the Grant.
L In CityCOUnCii, _ November 20, L.7 ~
( F.uies suspended, passed mo readings and enrolled.
ASS' t.
Att8S=bristine Skorupsk:~ Clt/ Cerk
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. Approved: David B. Musant e=4401eyC*
A true y. r
City Clerk
Attest;'`' f<;.._
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I, G. EXTENT AND NATURE -OF PUBLIC SUPPORT: SUPPORT LETTERS ATTACHED
f ?TherNorthampton-Historical Commission has voted its strong support
for
-this pres'ervation*..pro,~ ect,rant,tspplication_., (letter, attached) -iind(tIie
Northampton.. City 'Council on November 20, 1986: unanimously approved. a.
•'t.J esolution' expressing 'its support and' commitment to the project-(Resolution
attached)
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E H. STATEMENT. ON CONSISTENCY WITH PRESERVATION AND REVITALIZATION PLANS:
(see •,Anstructions -p 2a;.
=Tlie protection of Memorial Hill through roofing and pointing of,'masonry is.
i.Iiighly'coistent with Preservation •and Revitalization Plans.' Memorial Hall is
..,:.located in a"prominent aind'-Highly visible location on .Main Street within the
.Downtown-Nortli_ampton National legister.Historic'District. The building is
part:'ot a row`:of =civic liuildings including th ' City : Hali and Academy: of
Music.. The..nearby Academy of °Music °1 s fieing restored with -a Preservation
Droject. grant from _the previous :round ;of.- funding.',.-The turrets, gingerbread
i rtrim` and copper `gutters and downspouts of thee adjacent City -Hall .were
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painstakingly restored two years ago at City expense, showing the City's
'commitment toFpreservat-ion concerns:
A `locus map is !attached\ showing tthe• visible "location' of- Memorial • Hall ori'
;the • curve.. of,. Main_ :Street::. ;
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I. ASSURANCES OF COMPLIANCE
In conside'; aWon~of and.for:t'he purpose.of..obtoining matching funds, frost th-e
Massachuseats'HistoricaT"Commission, City of Northampton
(hereinafter calTed "App lican't -Recipien er y agrees that ii wi. . comp y
w i'th -the 'following :
E ual Employment - in compliance with the provisions -of the Governor's. -Code of
Fair Practices, es, Executive Order 227, and Chapter 151 of -the Massachus?t
-General Laws as. amended, the applicant shall not discr. imi-aate in employment
because of race, color, religion, national origin} ancestry, aqe,_ sex, or
handicap.'.::.
Audit/Access to Records In compliance with Executive Order 195, the MHC, the-
-Governor, -or is designee, the Secretary of Administration and Finance, the
State Auditor or his designee shall have the right at reasonable- times and
upon reasonable- notice' to examine the books, records, and- other compilations
of data of. (contractors).-which pertain to the performance of the- provisions
and requirements of -th_is contract,-,
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Financial Management Adequate financial- management and-- recordkeepin-g, systems
meeting generally accepted accounting ;principles) will be maintained which
prov,.ide efficient and effective accountabiT i.ty and control of al l.:property,
.funds, an . -ets', including a:com-parison of actual outlays -with bud-get
f~-) estimates..'.Accounting. rec' rds .ati,71 be supported by source documentation-.-_-.
Documentation ..:provided to the Massachusetts Historical Commission 'will
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Il adequately,.: monstrate..project ex. riditures -
lzclministrati`on MatchInn'funds'will be. administered in conformance 'with all
.appJ.ica e: s ate and T.ocal laws,:. regulations,. policies, requirements, and
-guidelines*'dina- those.reTated to civil rights, eq-uaT,employment
opportunity, and handicap access,.: and policies and procedures of the
Massachusetts..P,r.eservation Grant- ;n-Aid Program .administered by.the
Massachusetts-'Historical Commission." -
Matching Share Adequate -financial-resources will be available for
per ormance Including necessary= experience, organization, technical
qualifications, and facl'lities to complete the proposed project or a firm and
binding.commitment, - arrangemen t,` or.abITIty to obtain such will be made.
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Conflict of Intent The applicant. and contractors shall not knowinq-ly
employ, compensate,. or arrange to compensate any employee of the Commission .
-during the term of this agreement, unless such arrangement is permitted under
the provis ions of M. G. L.:. c. 268A.
Preservation Restriction- The applicant will record a preservati-on
restriction an mamtenan.ce agreement in perpetuity under the provisions of
M.G.L. chapter 184, sections 31-33,-' except that revoWing fund organizations
shall agree to a specific. duration based on- the amount of funds provided.
Contracts The applicant will enter into a- standard written contract with th-e
w is sets forth mutual obligation, the scope of work, and state
administration requirements. Also, the applicant wi1T execute appropriate
contracts with its contractor(s).
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Project Work Standards The applicant agrees the project work will meet the
Secretary o the n erior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects."
Project Period/Project Sip The applicant will comply with the required
completion schedule or the project and display a project sign at work site.
Monitoring/Site Visits/Progress Reporting The applicant will comply with all
monitoring site visits and reporting requirements of the program.
Certification of Authorization Applicants have attached a copy of resolution
or vote granting au horiza ion to act in connection with this application and
any subsequent acceptance of a grant allocation by the Commission.
Local Housing Policies [for municipal applicants only] Executive Order 215
directs all state agencies which administer development-related assistance
programs to consider the applicant community's housing policies and
practices. No assistance will be provided to municipalities which have been
determined by the Secretary of Communities and Development to be unreasonably
restrictive of new housing growth.
Procurement [for municipal applicants only] Procurement will be in
compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 149-44A; chapter 30-39M of
the Acts of 1984 (the Omnibus Construction and Reform Act).
Procurement [for non-profit applicants only] All procurement transactions
i be conducted in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition
'regardless of dollar value.
State Filing Requirements [for non-profit applicants only] The applicant
lives assurance to the MHC that it is now and will remain current with all
iling*requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during the terms of
wb ...this contract, including filing its Annual Report with the Secretary of State
`:in compliance with chapter 180, section 26A, and its form P.C. with the
Attorney General's office in compliance with chapters 12 and 68 (as amended).
Statement of No Financial Interest [for non-profit applicants only] In
compliance with M.G.L. chapters and 14A, the applicant is a non-profit
organization and will submit a 501(c) determination letter from the I.R.S.
upon request.
April 19, 1988 City of Northampton
' Dated Ap licant- ecip en
by
President, Chairman, Mayor, ~r
Comparable Authorized Official)
David B. Musante, Jr., mayor
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J. AUTHORIZATION FORM
Directors of the City of Northampton
Dame. Organ iz.a ion u i ci-pa y
on 11/20/86 at which. a quorum was present,- the following resolution
to of Vote
was adopted:
VOTED : That
r David B. Musante, Jr.
i Name o .on ract Signer
Mayor-, City of Northampton
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-of this corporation be and he/she is hereby authorized to execute a
contract, and enter into contracts for project work, sign
preservation restrictions, and disburse funds or designate
appropriate persons to do so.
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Assistant City Clerk
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I hereby certify that I am the flerk of the city of Northam ton ,
Name o garriza ion
that David B. Musante, Jr. is the duly elected Mayor
Name o Contract Signer His /Her Ti tTe
of said corporation, and that the above -vote has not
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
CITY HALL
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
586-5950
David B. Musante, Jr.
Mayor
LETTER OF INTENT TO EXECUTE AND RECORD. PRESERVATION RESTRICTION
April 15, 1987
Valerie Talmadge, Executive Director
Massachusetts Historical Commission
80 Boylston Street
Boston, Ma. 02116
Dear Ms. Talmadge:
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The City of Northampton has taken pride in its historic
architecture and has tried to encourage the appropriate
restoration. and care of old buildings in the private
sector by setting a good example in the preservations of
public buildings. Recent municipal investments in the
City Hall, Forbes Library, and Academy of Music are
indications of the city's preservations concerns.
Through the initiative of the City's Historical Commission,
The Downtown N6rthampton National Register Historic District
was established in 1975. The Memorial Hall is located in the
heart of that Historical District.
Please be*assured that the city intends to execute and record
a- Preservation Restrictions for Memorial Hall as required by
The Massachusetts Historical Commission as a condition for
receiving a Preservations Project Grant Award.
Sincerely,
David B. Musante, Jr.
Mayor, City of Northampton
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
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CITY HALL
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01OW
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I 686.6960
April 15, 1987
Valerie A. Talmadge
Executive Director
Massachusetts Historical Commission
80 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Dear Ms. Talmadge:
It is my opinion that a Preservation Deed Restriction can be
recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds for the Memorial Hall
building located at 240 Main Street, Northampton, as required by the
L Massachusetts Historical Commission to qualify for a MHC Preservation
ID Project Grant Award.
The Memorial Hall is a city-owned building constructed in 1872.
Public subscription and town funds contibuted equally to its construction.
,In memory of soldiers who served the town since 1654, a list of all of
the city's military dead is displayed in the foyer.
The Memorial Hall building is located within the Downtown National
Register Historic District and as such, already requires that exterior
changes to the building with public funds must be reviewed and approved
by the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
Sincerely,
at een G llon, Esq.
Assistant 'ty Solicitor
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NORTHAMPTON 'HISTORICAL. COMMISSION
CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060
November 17, 1986
Mr. Gene Bunnell
Planning Director
Northampton City Hall
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Mr. Bunnell,
The Northmptcn Historical Calmi.ssiaz wishes to express its
support for the City's application for a Preservation Project Grant
award from the Massachusetts Historical Camissicn. The grant would
be used to replace the roofing and make exterior masonry repairs to
memorial Hall which is a significantly contributing building to our
National Register Historic District.
Memorial Hall, constructed in 1871, originally served as
Northampton's first public library and museum- Designed in the
Formal Second Dire Style, it has housed a variety of important
functions over the years. At present the building houses several
ca=Mity service agencies including our Council on Aging and various
veteran's groups. The City of Northampton has recently undertaken
renovaticns that will greatly improve the interior of trial Hall,
but funding for the major outside work is critical at this point to
insure that long range utilization of the building will be preserved.
Based on recent meetings with you, we are most enthusiastic
about the proposal, we hope that the grant will be acted upon
favorably.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Chap
Chairman
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The priority for completion of construction elements were the entire project
unable to' be funded would be:
.1) Roofing
2) Masonry work
SECTION III: PROJECT WORK ADMINISTRATION---_..-_--'~ (See Instructions for 'guidance in completing this section.)
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A. PROJECT COST ESTIMATE-
1. f Research:
For Research Projects only; consult instructions on page 16-17.
Project cost estimate attached.
ff 2. Development -Part I: '
1.
Photographs/Sl ides'
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Project Sign
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Construction
(indicate exterior/ interior items)
:Base Bid
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_ Roofing; Flashing & Gutter
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.45.500
:,Liners
- -Masonry , North: & East-. Facades
3 58 , 500
Cornice. Painting -Caulking:
3 3.000
- North-& East. Facades
Iron Cresting Repairs &
1.500
Repaint
-Wood Framing'-TRepairs
1-1-500
::,Downspout Extensions.
1,000
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masonry: --South :Facade
7,500
_;Cornice Painting & Caulking
1.500
South Facade
TOTAL :
3 120.000
Develooment Part II:
Type of Work Cost
TOTAL :
*No contingency line item allowed
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TECHPLAN-1
MEMORIAL HALL_
Northampton, Massachusetts
C. TECHNICAL PLANNING
PART I: BRIEF OVERVIEW STATEMENT
Memorial Hall was built as Northampton's first public library in
1872, designed by James McLaughlin in a Second Empire/
Renaissance Revival Style befitting its formal setting at a
major node of the downtown district. The building functioned as
a memorial to Northampton's Civil war soldiers as well as a
library and historical museum. Eventually its use as a library
was superseded, and since the early-20th century it has housed
numerous organizations and activities. Its use as an historical
museum, however, has been cut short by severe interior
deterioration on the top floor.
Memorial Hall is now underutilized because of its physical
condition, yet it remains one of downtown Northampton's most
visually and historically important buildings. It is a
prominent part of the cluster of buildings that form the visual
head of Main Street, including the castellated City Hall nearby
and the Academy of Music now being restored next door. While
~J the entire building needs much exterior.work, the long
rectangular addition at the back has recently been reroofed and.
is not threatened. in the way the front section of-the building
f is. Therefore we have concentrated our efforts on securing this
main portion of the.ori9inal building, which is in dire need of
major-exterior restoration.
The main front portion-of the building needs full reroofing to
replace extremely deteriorated flat-seam metal roofing which,
having failed in the past and-been mopped with bituminous
material, is now failing yet again, and has become a serious
source of damage to everything below it. All four facades of
the main portion need full repointing. Virtually every joint in
stonework is open. A vast majority of brick joints are open,
and those that are not open are severely eroded. The metal
cornice is peeling, and its juncture with masonry has opened up
in places and allowed water penetration to begin.damaging attic
framing. Inside, evidence of water damage from all these
sources is rapidly becoming more obvious as paint peels, plaster
falls and wood rots. We feel a new roof and a determined start
at solving the masonry problems are immediately necessary to
preserve Memorial Hall as an integral part of historic downtown
Northampton.
NORTHAMPTON MEMORIAL HALL
TECHNICAL PLANNING
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PART II:
While Memorial Hall was built with money specifically endowed
for a library, its final dedication as "LIBRARY MEMORIAL HALL
MUSEUM", as seen on the front facade, and the attempt to use it
I for all these purposes may have hastened its demise as a
library. Northampton was endowed with another library, built in
1894, and by 1916, the library functions of the two buildings
had been combined at the larger newer building. Memorial Hall
was put to other uses. This history of uncertainty in function
may have also contributed to the uncertainty of its
maintenance. With many different city groups using the building
simultaneously for a variety of purposes over the past century,
Memorial Hall has perhaps suffered from a lack of single-source
caretaking. Currently the City is looking at long-term planning
f. for use of this valuable building. Before that can take place,
however, the building's exterior shell must be secured from
i, further deterioration, which has now reached a critical level.
Roof ina
It is thought that the original roof of Memorial Hall was slate,
which would be in keeping with its Second Empire style and its
steeply pitched appearance. However, at some point fairly long
ago, the original roof was replaced with flat-seam metal pans.
This type of roofing is inherently fragile in nature because of
the difficulties of maintaining the integrity of the soldered
- seams under the wide range of temperature variations a roof must
endure. This roofing probably failed quite quickly, and was
covered with a layer of bituminous material mopped on to stop
leaks. We now have a situation where the repairs to the earlier
failure have failed. The metal has many cracks along seams in
all parts of the roof, particularly noticeable in valleys and on
the topmost flat area. _The bituminous coating, with a limited
lifespan at best, failed long ago, and a repeat of this repair
is extremely unwise. A new roof is essential.
Due to the great expense of slate, and the extreme need for many,
other expensive repairs to the exterior, we have not considered
replacing the roof in new slate. We have specified fiberglass
shingles similar to the roofing on the adjacent addition, to be
a color that from the ground will not be at odds with the
building's historic appearance. To investigate the cost of
simulated slate, we have added an alternate to the
specifications, but other repair priorities have first claim on
any available funding. To cope with the serious problem of
leaking metal gutters, typical for a building of this type in
this climate with major winter snow and ice build-ups, we plan
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r~ to line the gutters with membrane flashing. An EPDM membrane
should be installed on the topmost flat areas of the roof, and
as a further protective measure for the roofing system as a
whole, membrane flashing is to be used to line the two valleys
before installing shingles.
Fortunately, most attic framing has remained in fairly good
condition, although a major skylight fell in last year. Again,
the expense of replacing this historic item is prohibitive in
view of other more pressing needs. Where leaks at the cornice
perimeter due to gutter and cornice problems are causing damage
we have specified wood framing repairs inside in addition to
exterior repairs.
The metal cornice below the gutters is a problem that should be
addressed as soon as possible. Most critically, open joints
adjacent to masonry require caulking to prevent water
penetrating the walls. The entire cornice is peeling and in
need of paint. However, work on the cornice must be coordinated
with masonry facade work, due to the need for expensive
scaffolding to reach these areas.
While water problems from the roof perimeter gutters and cornice
` have made themselves very visible on masonry walls below, the
four facades of the building's main portion are critically in
need of repoint.ing for other reasons as well. Most basically,
the age of the building requires repointing. From all
appearances, Memorial Hall may never have been fully repointed
since it was built. Most masonry joints are eroded to the point
of barely being visible. This masonry condition has aggravated
and accelerated its own deterioration. The quantity of
projecting stone trim in the form-of stringcourses, window
lintels and other decorative elements has increased the amount
I..: of water funneling down with extra force on masonry below,
because almost all vertical joints in these elements are open.
Structural cracking is evident on all four facades along or
through brickwork from trapped water producing damaging
freeze-thaw cycles. Stone is spalling where water penetration
has deposited excessive salts. Ill-advised installations of
entry canopies are defeating the function of existing downspouts
by trapping water in corners above ground. As a rule, almost
all of these problems are visible on all facades in only
slightly varying amounts, and the amounts, unfortunately, are
almost uniformly huge. The building is in extreme need of full
repointing.
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PART III: PLANNING
Because exterior conditions are so uniformly bad, it. is
difficult to separate out more or less critical problem areas.
However, by planning repairs, priorities have been established
in attempting to manage a full exterior restoration. The
following is a summary of how the contract documents address
these issues.
1. Roofing: the integrity of the roof, its perimeter
juncture with walls, and water run-off control are
basic to maintaining any repairs below, whether
exterior or interior. All new roofing, flashings, and
gutter liners are specified, along with repairs to any
deteriorated wood framing at the roof perimeter, and
extension of downspouts where necessary.
2. Masonry: it was judged that the North and East facades
of the building, i.e. those that get least sun and
therefore remain wet longer, are in the worst shape,
despite all four having major problems. The base bid
includes full repointing of the North and East
facades, and it is anticipated that the South facade
I\ can be done as well with current funding because it
requires less scaffolding. Repointing of the West
facade is probably not affordable at this point,
although it has been made an alternate in case the
bidding market changes.
3. Miscellaneous Items: other exterior items requiring
repairs have been included in the base bid or as
Alternates depending on how they relate to more
critical needs. The rusting iron roof cresting must be
taken up and reinstalled to allow installation of the .
new membrane roof, therefore the base bid includes rust
removal and repainting for this historic ornament. The
metal cornice requiring caulking and repainting is
included according to how it can be reached by masonry
repair scaffolding and subsequent phasing. Therefore
it is not planned to repair the entire cornice in one
phase.
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