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Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Christopher J.Hayward,MCA Phone: 617-972.6426
Conservation Agent Fax: 617-972-6484
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To: Michael Driscoll, Town Manager
Via: Steve Magoon, Director, Community Development and Planning
From: Christopher J. Hayward, Preservation Agent J ��
Date: April 12, 2013
Re: 917 Belmont Street Watertown Historic Landmark Determination
This memo is to request the designation of 917 Belmont Street as a Watertown Historic
Landmark under the provision of the Watertown Historic Landmarks Ordinance, 0-2010-2 be
brought before the Town Council for consideration and adoption.
The Historical Commission at its April 11, 2013 meeting voted unanimously to recommend the
adoption of 917 Belmont Street as a Watertown Historic Landmark. Built in 1832, 917 Belmont
Street is recognized for its near intact Greek Revival architectural style and the historic
contributions by its residents during the American Revolution, pre-Civil War, the arts and
education movements.
As part of the Ordinance, the Walker Home and School, the present owner, initiated the request
for consideration to the Historical Commission(see attached Petition for Historic Landmark
Designation) on March 14, 2013. The request was followed by thorough research on the
property, resulting in the Landmark Designation Report, Abijah White House, 917 Behnont
Street by David Russo, Chair of the Historical Commission (see attached). As required by the
Ordinance, a copy of the application and the Designation Report is filed and presented to the
Watertown Planning Board and Zoning Officer for their information.
The criterion for designating a property as a Watertown Historic Landmark must be based on its
association with a historic person or event, and its architectural significance—917 Belmont
Street meets this selective criterion. In addition, the designation of 917 Belmont Street as a
Watertown Historic Landmark will meet the purpose of the ordinance which is to preserve the
heritage of the City by identifying and protecting sites and structures as well as foster public
appreciation and awareness of the Town's history.
If you have any questions,please feel free to contact David Russo or me at
chavward(cD,watertown-ma.eov or(617) 972-6426.
Attachments
CC; Planning Board
Mike Mena, Zoning Officer
Steve Tannenbaum
Susan Getman
David Russo