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BREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY CPC APPLICATION FALL/WINTER 2017-18
1. Project Description: In 2016 The Brewster Historical Society (BHS) completed
renovation/rehabilitation of the Captain Elijah Cobb House at 739 Lower Road, and the
recreation of the Caroline A. Dugan Victorian era gardens. This effort received
community-wide support from granting agencies, town organizations, and over 1200
individual donors. Over 1 million dollars was raised for the purchase and renovation of
this property.
One blot on the landscape remains – a pre-1889 outbuilding that has fallen into
disrepair and been amended over many years. If possible, BHS wants to preserve the
older portion of the outbuilding to its 1889 configuration, but if not possible due to
safety concerns, recreate it on the same lines and with similar materials and make it
accessible to the general public. BHS plans to replace some of the newer (late 1940’s-
50’s) parts of the building, adhering to the existing footprint. The oldest part of the
building will be used to exhibit the types of items in the collections that would not
ordinarily be found in the house proper. The rear and newer parts will be used for
archival and collection storage. One of the three rear sections will continue to be used
as a garage, housing lawn furniture and equipment, as well as a circa 1875 carriage.
2. Proof of historic significance: See attached MACRIS file. The National Registry of
Historic Places lists Captain Cobb as the first person of historical interest in the Old
King’s Highway District.
3. CPA Goals/Criteria: Historical Significance: The Captain Elijah Cobb property is one of
Brewster’s most historically significant parcels, the circa 1799 house proper being
considered one of the finest examples of late Georgian architecture on Cape Cod . Cobb
himself is considered one of Cape Cod’s most prominent sea captains. He was born in
Brewster July 4, 1768. He first commanded the ship Jane; later commands included the
Monsoon, Paragon, and Ten Brothers. He traveled the world, landing in France in time
to run afoul of its Revolution. His ship’s cargo of rice and flour was confiscated to feed
the starving populace; he engineered a private meeting with Robespierre, and later
witnessed his beheading. He ran rum off the coast of Ireland, dodged blockades during
the War of 1812 before being taken prisoner, and traded in gold and ivory off the coast
of Africa. Captain Cobb retired from the sea in 1820, serving in many civic posts in town
until his death. He leaves behind not only the home on Lower Road but a rare record of
a sea captain’s life in a memoir still in circulation today.
Captain Cobb's great-granddaughter spent most of her life in the house on Lower Road,
keeping a diary that logged life in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Ms. Dugan
also took or collected over four-hundred photographs, the glass plate negatives of
which are in the custody of BHS, which give us a rare glimpse into Brewster around the
turn of the last century. The images are on continuous display at the museum, and the
outbuilding in question, photographed from before 1889 t hrough 1914, is among them.
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The library has recently published the Dugan diary and BHS assisted with this project,
providing images from the Dugan Collection and an introduction highlighting the
historical significance of the work. To coincide with the publication , BHS loaned the
library its photographic exhibit entitled “Faces of Brewster – Images from the Caro A.
Dugan Collection.” Interpretations of the Dugan gardens depicted in the diary are
maintained on site.
According to Dugan photographs and oral records, The Cobb House outbuilding served
as a carriage house and guest house in the 1800’s and as a boy’s camp and tool shed in
the 1900’s. It is currently being used for storage.
Secretary of the Interior Standards: The Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines were
reviewed at the conception of this project and have been reviewed periodically since.
Three historical preservationists with experience restoring antique houses in Newport,
Brewster, and Marblehead were consulted. The guidelines are familiar to the architects
and the Building Committee and all projected work is in compliance. Additionally, we
anticipate that historical preservationist Eric Dray, under contract with the CPC, will
review the project.
Rehabilitate threatened property/public access: The outbuilding at the Cobb property
is in a dilapidated state, portions of it close to disintegration. If possible, BHS wants to
preserve the older portion of the outbuilding to its 1889 configuration, but i f not
possible due to safety concerns, recreate it on the same lines with like or similar
materials and make it accessible to the general public.
Permanent Protection for maintaining an historical resource: a preservation restriction
on the oldest part of the outbuilding is currently under review by town counsel.
4. Community Benefits: The opening of the Cobb House Museum in 2016 brought
Brewster’s history alive for an additional thirty per cent of Brewster’s residents and
visitors. Opening the older part of the outbuilding to residents and visitors alike will add
to Brewster’s draw and help to educate visitors to life (agricultural and seafaring) in
nineteenth century Brewster. Providing more climate controlled storage will provide
proper maintenance of Brewster’s historic treasures into the future, and to allow for
better research access to the archives.
5. Community Support: In the course of the capital campaign to purchase and restore the
Captain Elijah Cobb House, it became clear that this particular property holds a special
place in the hearts of the members of this community. Over 1200 donors stepped
forward to contribute to that campaign. Grant monies were received from Town of
Brewster CPA funds, Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Eddy Foundation, Cape Cod
Five, the Bilezikian Foundation, the Kelley Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce, and
other family foundations. Letters of support from the Board of Selectmen, Brewster
Conservation Trust, Brewster Ladies Library, the Council on Aging, Cape Repertory
Theatre, the Chamber of Commerce, and our political representatives were received.
(Updated letters are attached). Brakeley and Briscoe Fundraising Consultant and
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summer resident Tom Ryan continues to assist us on a pro bono basis. Over 100
volunteers and skilled craftsmen worked tirelessly to get our doors open and continue
to work to maintain our properties and collections.
6. Timeline: The goal is to begin work in the fall of 2018 at the close of the season and
complete it in time for the 2020 summer season. Work must be halted during our May
through October museum season each year.
7. Credentials:
Paul Daley is a BHS Board member and chair of the Building and Grounds Committee.
He was a professional general contractor and renovator who worked on numerous
historic properties in town. He is responsible for capital needs assessments of the
property and for enlisting the necessary contractors/consultants/personnel.
Stephen Jones is BHS treasurer and attorney and a former and current participant in
many committees in town. He handles all legal and financial matters and matters
relating to town permitting and contracts. He is a member of the Building and Grounds
Committee.
Brown Lindquist Fenuccio & Raber Architects, Inc. are responsible for mapping out the
renovations/adaptations needed to make the property accessible to the public and
function as museum and archival storage, while keeping within historic guidelines.
The Coastal Engineering Company, Inc., specializing in historic properties, has been
consulted on the structural soundness of the property.
Sally Gunning is BHS president, member of the development committee, and historical
researcher/writer. She is responsible for grant writing, researching the historical
relevance of the project, and communicating with the general public.
8. Project Budget/financial report/balance sheet/BHS budget: See attached for separate
outbuilding project budget. Applications for funding are pending with Cape Cod Five, the
Kelley Foundation, and (ongoing) the Eddy Foundation. Private donations are being
solicited. The numbers for the initial purchase and renovation of the Cobb House:
CPC grant $ 450,000
MCC grant 150,000
Private donors/small grants: 463,800
TOTAL: $1,063,800
9. Maintenance: Maintenance for all BHS properties is overseen by the Building and
Grounds Committee and contracts with reliable vendors are in place. Maintenance is
funded by four revenue streams: events, membership, annual appeal, and endowment
fund interest.
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10. Site Control: The property is owned by BHS. A preservation restriction on parts of the
house, grounds, and outbuilding is currently under review by town counsel.
Paul Daley Construction
P.O. Box 178
Brewster, MA 02631
508-221-7080
Cobb House Outbuildings
Preliminary Construction Cost Breakdown:
Based on Plans by BLF&R Architects
Dated: 11/17/2017
Demolition and Related Fees $ 12,500.00
Excavation, Site Work, Tree removal, Final grading. $ 14,000.00
Concrete Foundations and Flat Work and related masonry $ 13,500.00
Reconstruction of Stone Foundation and base frame on old front section. $ 8,500.00
Materials:
Framing $25,000.00
Millwork $14,500.00
Roof & Siding $21,000.00
Finish $ 4,500.00
Labor:
Framing $10,500.00
Re construction (old) $ 9,500.00
Exterior Finish $ 4,500.00
Interior Finish $ 3,500.00
Siding & Roof $ 8,500.00
Subcontractors:
Insulation $ 5,000.00
Drywall $ 4,000.00
Painting $ 7,500.00
Electrical $12,500.00
HVAC $16,500.00
Total Estimated Construction Cost $ 195,500.00
(Including Repairs, Renovations, Restoration)
Escalation 4 % (Fall 2018). 7,800.00
Construction Contingency (10%). 20,330.00
Architectural and Structural Engineering Fees. 26,537.00
Civil and Survey Engineering Fees (allowance). 6,500.00
Total Estimated Project Cost $ 256,667.00
ARCHITECTS
BROWN LINDQUIST FENUCCIO & RABER ARCHITECTS, INC.
203 WILLOW STREET SUITE A
YARMOUTHPORT, MA. 02675
TEL. (508) 362-8382
WWW.CAPEARCHITECTS.COM
93B COURT STREET, UNIT 22
PLYMOUTH, MA. 02360
Issued for
11/29/2017 3:03:20 PMH:\_Current Projects\Commercial\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings\Drawings\_Current Dwgs_\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings.rvtELIJAH COBB HOUSE - OUTBUILDINGS
739 LOWER ROAD
BREWSTER, MA
11. 17. 2017
PRELIMINARY PRICING
BREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS
COVER SHEET
EX1.0 EXISTING FLOOR PLANS
EX2.0 EXISTING EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
D1.1 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN & DEMOLITION
ELEVATIONS
A0.1 PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN
A1.0 PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS
A2.0 PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
A3.0 PROPOSED BUILDING SECTIONS & REFLECTED
CEILING PLAN & BUILDING ASSEMBLY NOTES
EX2.01
EX2.0
EX2.0
EX2.0
2
4
311' - 10"8' - 7 1/2"8' - 3 1/2"16' - 4"23' - 11 1/2"21' - 0"6 1/2"63' - 10 1/2"
24' - 7 1/2"20' - 5 1/2"16' - 3"14' - 1 1/2"
30' - 4 1/2"
8' - 10 1/2"24' - 7 1/2"11' - 0 1/2"12' - 6"11' - 10 1/4"12' - 1 1/2"8' - 7"6 1/8"
(WIDE PLANK WOOD FLOORING)
(CONCRETE SLAB)
(NO FLOORING)CONCRETE SLAB
STONE GRAVEL
COVERED
DECK
(WOOD DECKING)
UP
UP
4 X 4 POST UP TO
ROOF FRAMING
WOOD SHEATHING
BOARDS AT ROOF ABOVE
PLYWOOD WALL
SHEATHING
PLYWOOD ROOF
SHEATHING ABOVE
PLYWOOD AND OTHER
NON-ORIGINAL FLOORING
AT THIS SECTION
TYPICAL ORIGINAL WALL
SHEATHING BOARDS
6 X 6 POST
BELOW, TYP.
(2) 4 X 4 POST
BELOW, TYP.
EXISTING DOOR
CLOSED OFF
EXISTING
CARRIAGE
HOUSE
02
STORAGE
03
STORAGE
01
OUTLINE OF EXISTING
SHELVING
EXISTING ELECTRIC
PANEL
UP
2 X 6 RAFTERS AT 24" O.C.
2 X 4 COLLAR TIES AT 24" O.C.
2 X 6 RAFTERS AT 24" O.C.
4 X 4 BEAM W/ 2 X 6 AT EACH SIDE
2 X 8 RIDGE 2 X 4 COLLAR TIES AT 24" O.C.3 X 4 RAFTERS AT 36" O.C.2 X 6 BEAM
2 X 4 RIDGE2 X 4 RIDGE
2 X 4 RAFTERS AT 24" O.C.
4 X 4 POST
BELOW(2) 2 X 4 VALLEY RAFTERS(2) 2 X 4 VALLEY RAFTERS2 X 4 RAFTER
2 X 4 RAFTER
2 X 4 RAFTER
2 X 4 RAFTER
2 X 4 CENTER
PURLIN
HUNG TO WALL FRAMING
WITH TYP. RAFTER HANGERS
6 X 6 POST
BELOW, TYP.
(2) 4 X 4 POST
BELOW, TYP.
DATE ISSUED:
DRAWN BY:
DRAWING NO.:
SCALE:
REVISIONS:
TITLE:
STAMP:203 WILLOW STREET, SUITE A YARMOUTHPORT, MA 02675 93B COURT STREET, UNIT #22 PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 PH 508-927-4127 PH 508-362-8382 WWW.CAPEARCHITECTS.COM 11/29/2017 3:03:31 PMH:\_Current Projects\Commercial\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings\Drawings\_Current Dwgs_\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings.rvt 1/4" = 1'-0"
EX1.0
EXISTING
FLOOR PLANELIJAH COBB HOUSE - OUTBUILDINGSHC
11. 17. 2017739 LOWER ROADBREWSTER, MABREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1/4" = 1'-0"1 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN
NO. DESCRIPTION DATE
1/4" = 1'-0"2 EXISTING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
STORAGE 3
-2' - 8"
ARCHITECTURAL
ASPHALT SHINGLES
5x5 WOOD POSTS, PAINTED
PAINTED CEDAR SHINGLE SIDING,
5"-5 1/2" T.W., TYPICAL
1x WOOD CORNER BOARDS, PAINTED
(SIZES VARIES THROUGHOUT)
1x6 OVER 1x2 WOOD RAKE
BOARDS, PAINTED
WOOD DECKING
1x WOOD WINDOW TRIM,
PAINTED
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
STORAGE 3
-2' - 8"
5x5 WOOD POSTS, PAINTED
PAINTED CEDAR SHINGLE SIDING,
5"-5 1/2" T.W., TYPICAL
1x WOOD CORNER BOARDS, PAINTED
(SIZES VARIES THROUGHOUT)
1x6 OVER 1x2 WOOD RAKE
BOARDS, PAINTED
WOOD DECKING
ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES
STONE RUBBLE
FOUNDATION
LOOSE LAID BRICK
PIER SUPPORTS
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
STORAGE 3
-2' - 8"
5x5 WOOD POSTS, PAINTED
PAINTED CEDAR SHINGLE SIDING,
5" - 5 1/2" T.W., TYPICAL
1x WOOD CORNER BOARDS, PAINTED
(SIZES VARIES THROUGHOUT)
1x6 OVER 1x2 WOOD RAKE
BOARDS, PAINTED
WOOD DECKING
ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES
STONE RUBBLE
FOUNDATIONLOOSE LAID BRICK
PIER SUPPORTS6x6 WOOD POST W/ ANGLED
SUPPORT BRACKETS, PAINTED-TYP.
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
STORAGE 3
-2' - 8"
PAINTED CEDAR SHINGLE SIDING,
5"-5 1/2" T.W., TYPICAL
1x WOOD CORNER BOARDS, PAINTED
(SIZE VARIES THROUGHOUT)
1x6 OVER 1x2 WOOD RAKE
BOARDS, PAINTED
ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT
SHINGLES
WOOD PLANK SIDING, PAINTED
1x WOOD DOOR TRIM, PAINTED
(SIZE VARIES THROUGHOUT)
DATE ISSUED:
DRAWN BY:
DRAWING NO.:
SCALE:
REVISIONS:
TITLE:
STAMP:203 WILLOW STREET, SUITE A YARMOUTHPORT, MA 02675 93B COURT STREET, UNIT #22 PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 PH 508-927-4127 PH 508-362-8382 WWW.CAPEARCHITECTS.COM 11/29/2017 3:03:36 PMH:\_Current Projects\Commercial\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings\Drawings\_Current Dwgs_\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings.rvt 1/4" = 1'-0"
EX2.0
EXISTING
EXTERIOR
ELEVATIONSELIJAH COBB HOUSE - OUTBUILDINGSHC
11. 17. 2017739 LOWER ROADBREWSTER, MABREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1/4" = 1'-0"1 EXISTING SOUTH ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"2 EXISTING EAST ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"3 EXISTING WEST ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"4 EXISTING NORTH ELEVATION
NO. DESCRIPTION DATE
DEMOLITION NOTES:
1. TEMPORARY SEGREGATION / PROTECTION: PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEMPORARY
PROTECTION TO SEGREGATE THE CONSTRUCTION AREAS FROM THE PUBLIC DURING
THE COURSE OF DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WORK. WET DOWN STRUCTURES
DURING DEMOLITION OR PROVIDE OTHER SUITABLE METHODS TO CONTROL THE
SPREAD OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
2. SITE PROTECTION: THE SITE AND SURROUNDING WETLANDS SHALL BE PROTECTED
FROM THE SPREAD OF DUST AND DEBRIS AND SEDIMENTATION CAUSED BY
STORMWATER RUNOFF PRIOR TO THE START OF DEMOLITION WORK PER THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS D.E.P., MASSACHUSETTS WETLANDS
PROTECTION ACT AND THE ORDER OF CONDITIONS.
3. UTILITIES: LOCATE, IDENTIFY, DISCONNECT, AND PROPERLY TERMINATE UTILITIES
SERVING THE BUILDINGS TO BE DEMOLISHED, PRIOR TO THE START OF DEMOLITION
WORK. ALL SUCH WORK SHALL BE DONE BY LICENSED TRADESMEN FOR THE UTILITIES
INVOLVED. SET UP TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL AND WATER SERVICE FOR USE DURING THE
CONSTRUCTION AT THE COST OF THE CONTRACTOR. PROVIDE TEMPORARY TOILET
FACILITIES ON SITE FOR USE BY THE CONTRACTOR DURING THE WORK.
4. TEMPORARY SUPPORT: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPORARY SHORING,
BRACING, OR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN THE STABILITY OF EXISTING
STRUCTURE WHERE EXISTING STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS ARE TO BE DEMOLISHED.
5. TEMPORARY WEATHER PROTECTION: MAINTAIN THE BUILDING IN A WEATHER TIGHT
CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDE TEMPORARY WEATHER PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
6. DEMOLITION: DEMOLISH AND REMOVE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AS INDICATED ON
THE DRAWINGS. USE DEMOLITION METHODS THAT WILL NOT CRACK OR STRUCTURALLY
DISTURB ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION DESIGNATED TO REMAIN.
7. DEBRIS DISPOSAL: DO NOT ALLOW DEMOLISHED MATERIALS TO ACCUMULATE ON-
SITE. REMOVE DEBRIS, RUBBISH AND OTHER MATERIALS RESULTING FROM
DEMOLITION OPERATIONS FROM THE BUILDING SITE IN A SAFE AND LEGAL MANNER.
TRANSPORT AND LEGALLY DISPOSE OF MATERIALS OFF-SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES. LEAVE THE SITE CLEAN UPON COMPLETION OF
DEMOLITION.
COVERED
DECK
(WOOD DECKING)
UP
UP
ALL SUPPORT POSTS
TO BE REMOVED, TYP.
D1.1
2
D1.1 5
D1.13
D1.1
4
BUILDING TO BE REMOVED
EXISTING STORAGE BUILDING TO BE REMOVED EXISTING CARRIAGE BUILDING TO REMAIN
EXISTING COVERED SLAB & PORTION
OF STORAGE BUILDING TO BE REMOVED
A2.0
4
A2.0
1
A2.03
A2.0 2
COVERED ROOF & SUPPORT
BEAM TO BE REMOVED
EXISTING INTERIOR PARTITION
TO BE REMOVED. SALVAGE
ALL ORIGINAL WALL BOARDS
FOR REUSE AND FOR DISPLAY /
EXHIBIT BY OWNER EXISTING COVERED
PORCH TO BE REMOVED
EXISTING PATIO DOOR &
FIXED GLASS PANEL TO
BE REMOVED
EXISTING WOOD STAIR
TO BE REMOVED
EXISTING END WALLS
TO BE REMOVED
DOOR TO BE
REMOVED
DOOR TO BE
REMOVED
PORTION OF EXISTING
SHELVING TO BE REMOVED
EXISTING WINDOW
TO BE REMOVED
RELOCATE / UPGRADE
EXISTING ELECT. PANEL
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
STORAGE 3
-2' - 8"
PORCH POSTS TO
BE REMOVED
COVERED PORCH ROOF
FRAMING TO BE
PARTIALLY REMOVED
WOOD DECK & DECKING
TO BE REMOVED
PATIO DOOR & FIXED GLASS
PANEL TO BE REMOVED
WOOD STAIR TO BE REMOVED
EXISTING STORAGE BUILDING TO BE REMOVEDEXISTING CARRIAGE HOUSE TO REMAIN
EXISTING COVERED SLAB & PORTION
OF STORAGE BUILDING TO BE REMOVEDEXISTING STORAGE BUILDING TO REMAIN
EXISTING COVERED
PORCH TO BE REMOVED
ROOF TO BE REMOVED
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
STORAGE 3
-2' - 8"
PORCH POSTS TO
BE REMOVED
COVERED PORCH ROOF
TO BE REMOVED
WOOD DECK & DECKING
TO BE REMOVED
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
STORAGE 3
-2' - 8"
ALL SUPPORT POSTS
TO BE REMOVED, TYP.
COVERED ROOF & SUPPORT
BEAM TO BE REMOVED
EXISTING STORAGE BUILDING TO BE REMOVED EXISTING CARRIAGE BUILDING TO REMAIN
OF STORAGE BUILDING TO BE REMOVED
EXISTING COVERED SLAB & PORTION EXISTING STORAGE BUILDING TO REMAIN
EXISTING COVERED
PORCH TO BE REMOVED
PORCH POSTS TO
BE REMOVED
COVERED PORCH ROOF
FRAMING TO BE PARTIALLY
REMOVED
WOOD DECK & DECKING
TO BE REMOVED
END WALLS TO BE REMOVED
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
STORAGE 3
-2' - 8"
COVERED ROOF,SUPPORT BEAM &
SUPPORT POSTS TO BE REMOVED
END WALLS TO
BE REMOVEDEXISTING STORAGE BUILDING TO BE REMOVED
DATE ISSUED:
DRAWN BY:
DRAWING NO.:
SCALE:
REVISIONS:
TITLE:
STAMP:203 WILLOW STREET, SUITE A YARMOUTHPORT, MA 02675 93B COURT STREET, UNIT #22 PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 PH 508-927-4127 PH 508-362-8382 WWW.CAPEARCHITECTS.COM 11/29/2017 3:03:30 PMH:\_Current Projects\Commercial\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings\Drawings\_Current Dwgs_\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings.rvtAs indicated
D1.1
FIRST FLOOR
DEMOLITION
PLAN &
DEMOLITION
ELEVATIONSELIJAH COBB HOUSE - OUTBUILDINGSHC
11. 17. 2017739 LOWER ROADBREWSTER, MABREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYNO. DESCRIPTION DATE
1/4" = 1'-0"1 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN
1/4" = 1'-0"2 DEMOLITION EAST ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"3 DEMOLITION SOUTH ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"4 DEMOLITION WEST ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"5 DEMOLITION NORTH ELEVATION
LOWER ROADELIJAH COBB HOUSEEXISTING HANDICAP
PARKING
PROPERTY LINE
PROPERTY LINE
PR O PER TY LIN EEXISTING BRICK PAVED
ACCESSIBLE
PROPOSED 4'-0" TO 5'-0"
WIDE DENSE PACKED STONE
DUST ACCESSIBLE WALKWAY
4' - 0"
5' - 0"
4' - 0"
DATE ISSUED:
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DRAWING NO.:
SCALE:
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TITLE:
STAMP:203 WILLOW STREET, SUITE A YARMOUTHPORT, MA 02675 93B COURT STREET, UNIT #22 PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 PH 508-927-4127 PH 508-362-8382 WWW.CAPEARCHITECTS.COM 11/29/2017 3:03:22 PMH:\_Current Projects\Commercial\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings\Drawings\_Current Dwgs_\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings.rvt 1" = 10'-0"
A0.1
PROPOSED
ARCHITECTURAL
SITE PLANELIJAH COBB HOUSE - OUTBUILDINGSHC
11. 17. 2017739 LOWER ROADBREWSTER, MABREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYNO. DESCRIPTION DATE
1" = 10'-0"1 PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN
A
A3.0
B
A3.0
EXISTING STONE RUBBLE
FOUNDATION. REPAIR /
REPOINT AS REQUIRED
10" DIA. CONCRETE PIER
W/ SPREAD FOOTING
(BIGFOOT OR EQUAL), TYP.
NEW 8" THICK CONCRETE
FOUNDATION FROST WALL,
4'-0" BELOW GRADE, TYP.
EXISTING CARRIAGE
HOUSE SLAB ABOVE
NEW 8" THICK CONCRETE
FOUNDATION FROST WALL,
4'-0" BELOW GRADE, TYP.
OUTLINE OF NEW
COVERED PORCH
ABOVE
(WIDE PLANK WOOD FLOORING)(WOOD DECKING)
UP
4 X 4 POST UP TO
ROOF FRAMING
D1.1
2
D1.1 5
D1.13
D1.1
4
A2.0
4
A2.0
1
A2.03
A2.0 2
A
A3.0
B
A3.0
EXISTING CARRIAGE
HOUSE
NEW CONDITIONED
STORAGE 1
UNCONDITIONED
DISPLAY SPACE
NEW CONDITIONED
STORAGE 2
NEW
COVERED
DECK
NEW 30" X 30"
WINDOW
NEW PORCH TO BE BUILT SAME
SIZE AS EXISTING. RAISE FLOOR
TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE
ENTRANCE (ZERO STEP ENTRY)
EXISTING HISTORIC 37" W
DOOR TO REMAIN
EXISTING FLOOR STRUCTURE
TO BE REPAIRED AND
MODIFIED FOR NEW USE AS
EXHIBIT SPACE.
NEW 6" REINFORCED
CONC. SLAB ON GRADE
FLOOR
NEW 6" REINFORCED
CONC. SLAB ON GRADE
FLOOR
NEW P.T. 6 X 6 POST, TYP.
REGRADE AREA TO PROVIDE
DRAINAGE AWAY FROM BUILDING11' - 10"16' - 3"6 1/2"OUTLINE OF NEW BEAM
& ROOF ABOVE
NEW 24" X 41"
WINDOW TO MATCH
EXISTING WINDOW
NEW 16" X 36"
WINDOWS TO
MATCH EXISTING
NEW 3068
PLANK DOOR
NEW 3068
PLANK DOOR
17' - 2"10' - 2 1/4"NEW 30" X 30"
WINDOWS TO
MATCH EXISTING
NEW PARTITION WALL FROM
GRADE TO BOTTOM OF
ROOF W/ HORIZONTAL
BOARD SIDING TO MATCH
PERVIOUS WALL AT SAME
LOCATION
WIDE PLANK FLOORING IN ORIGINAL
BUILDING TO BE RETAINED.
REPLACE ALL NON-ORIGINAL
PLYWOOD W/ WIDE PLANK FLOOR TO
MATCH EXISTING
REFRAME / INFILL EXISTING
WALL AT NEW WINDOW
USING SALVAGED TIBERS
AND SHEATHING
REFRAME / INFILL EXISTING
OPENING USING SALVAGED
TIMBERS AND SHEATHING
REPAIR / REFRAME EXISTING
WALL GIRTS AND TOP PLATE
REMOVE AND SALVAGE EXISTING FLOOR
BOARDS, AUGMENT / REPAIR EXISTING
FLOOR FRAMING AND SILLS (ASSUME
REPLACEMENT OF 50% OF SILL)
1
1
DATE ISSUED:
DRAWN BY:
DRAWING NO.:
SCALE:
REVISIONS:
TITLE:
STAMP:203 WILLOW STREET, SUITE A YARMOUTHPORT, MA 02675 93B COURT STREET, UNIT #22 PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 PH 508-927-4127 PH 508-362-8382 WWW.CAPEARCHITECTS.COM 11/29/2017 3:03:22 PMH:\_Current Projects\Commercial\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings\Drawings\_Current Dwgs_\Elijah Cobb House - Outbuildings.rvt 1/4" = 1'-0"
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FLOOR PLANSELIJAH COBB HOUSE - OUTBUILDINGSHC
11. 17. 2017739 LOWER ROADBREWSTER, MABREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYNO. DESCRIPTION DATE
1 Structural 11. 29. 2017
1/4" = 1'-0"1 PROPOSED FOUNDATION PLAN
1/4" = 1'-0"2 PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
NEW ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT
SHINGLES TO MATCH EXISTING
NEW P.T. 6 X 6 POST, TYP.
NEW WOOD DECKING TO
MATCH EXISTING
NEW 1x6 OVER 1x2 WOOD
RAKE BOARDS, PAINTED
REPAIR STONE RUBBLE
FOUNDATION AS REQUIRED
NEW COVERED DECK 33' - 6"EXISTING CARRIAGE HOUSE NEW CONDITIONED STORAGE
NEW ROOF FRAMING EXISTING ROOF TO REMAIN NEW ROOF FRAMING
NEW PAINTED CEDAR SHINGLE
SIDING, 5" T.W., TYPICAL
NEW PAINTED CEDAR SHINGLE
SIDING, 5" T.W., TYPICAL
NEW WINDOWS TO MATCH EXISTING
WINDOWS W/ 1 X 4 WOOD WINDOW
CASING & SILL TO MATCH EXISTING
NEW 30" X 30" WINDOW W/ 1 X 4
WOOD WINDOW CASING & SILL
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
STORAGE 3
-2' - 8"
NEW 1X6 WOOD CORNER BOARD,
PAINTED TO MATCH EXISTING
NEW 1x6 OVER 1x2 WOOD
RAKE BOARDS, PAINTED
NEW ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT
SHINGLES TO MATCH EXISTING
NEW 3068 WOOD PLANK DOOR W/
1x 4 WOOD DOOR TRIM, PAINTED
NEW PAINTED CEDAR SHINGLE
SIDING, 5" T.W., TYPICAL
NEW P.T. 6 X 6 POST, TYP.
NEW 2 X 8 BEAM W/ 1X WOOD
TRIM
20' - 6 3/4"NEW COVERED ROOF W/ NEW BEAM & POSTS EXISTING BUILDING BEYOND
NEW PARTITION WALL FROM GRADE TO BOTTOM
OF ROOF W/ HORIZONTAL BOARD SIDING TO
MATCH EXISTING WALL AT SAME LOCATION
NEW 3068 FIBERGLASS EXTERIOR
(FAUX PLANK) DOOR W/
1x 4 WOOD DOOR TRIM, PAINTED
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
NEW COVERED DECK & EXISTING UNCONDITIONED BUILDING BEYOND EXISTING CARRIAGE HOUSE BEYOND
NEW ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT
SHINGLES TO MATCH EXISTING
NEW P.T. 6 X 6 POST, TYP.
NEW WOOD DECKING TO
MATCH EXISTING
NEW 1 X 8 WOOD FASICA BOARD
REGRADE AROUND NEW COVERED DECK FOR
EARTH BERM RAMP FOR HANDICAPPED ACCESS
NEW 24" X 41"
WINDOW TO MATCH
PREVIOUS WINDOW
PROVIDE NEW 6 X 6 P.T. POSTS.
AUGMENT EXISTING BEAM ( EQUIVALENT
TO (2) 1-3/4" X 11-1/4" LVL)
1
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"
REPAIR STONE RUBBLE
FOUNDATION AS REQUIRED
NEW CONDITIONED STORAGE EXISTING CARRIAGE HOUSE NEW CONDITIONED STORAGE EXISTING UNCONDITIONED BUILDING FOR DISPLAY SPACE NEW COVERED DECK
NEW ROOF FRAMING AT FRONT PORTION OF ROOF STRUCTURE
NEW 1x6 OVER 1x2 WOOD
RAKE BOARDS, PAINTED
NEW ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT
SHINGLES TO MATCH EXISTING
NEW 3068 FIBERGLASS EXTERIOR
(FAUX PLANK) DOOR W/
1x 4 WOOD DOOR TRIM, PAINTED
NEW PAINTED CEDAR SHINGLE
SIDING, 5" T.W., TYPICAL
NEW P.T. 6 X 6 POST W/ P.T. 4 X 4
DIAGONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS , TYP.
NEW 2 X 8 BEAM W/ 1X WOOD TRIM
NEW P.T. 6 X 6 POST, TYP.
NEW WOOD DECKING TO
MATCH EXISTING
REGRADE FOR HANDICAPPED
ACCESS
NEW 1 X 8 WOOD FASICA BOARD
NEW ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT
SHINGLES TO MATCH EXISTING
NEW WINDOWS TO MATCH EXISTING
WINDOWS W/ 1 X 4 WOOD WINDOW
CASING & SILL TO MATCH EXISTING
SCRAPE PRIME AND PAINT SIDING AND TRIM ON
ORIGINAL BUILDING STRUCTURE AND CARRIAGE HOUSE
DATE ISSUED:
DRAWN BY:
DRAWING NO.:
SCALE:
REVISIONS:
TITLE:
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ELEVATIONSELIJAH COBB HOUSE - OUTBUILDINGSHC
11. 17. 2017739 LOWER ROADBREWSTER, MABREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYNO. DESCRIPTION DATE
1 Structural 11. 29. 2017
1/4" = 1'-0"4 PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"2 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"3 PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION
1/4" = 1'-0"1 PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION
STORAGE 1
0"
CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"MIN.4' - 0"TOP PLATE HT.7' - 0"TOP PLATE HT.9 '- 5".TOP OF WINDOW HT.6' - 8"TYPICAL ROOF
CONSTRUCTION
TYPICAL EXTERIOR
WALL CONSTRUCTION
TYPICAL FOUNDATION FROST
WALL CONSTRUCTION
TYPICAL FLOOR
SLAB ON GRADE
CONSTRUCTION CARRIAGE HOUSE
-2' - 0"MIN.4' - 0"MIN.4' - 0".TYPICAL ROOF
CONSTRUCTION
TYPICAL EXTERIOR
WALL CONSTRUCTION
TYPICAL FOUNDATION FROST
WALL CONSTRUCTION
TYPICAL FLOOR
SLAB ON GRADE
CONSTRUCTION
UNINSULATED ROOF & UNFINISHED
AT UNDERSIDE OF RAFTERS
2 X 6 RAFTERS AT 24" O.C.
2 X 4 COLLAR TIES AT 24" O.C.
NEW 2 X 8 RAFTERS AT 24" O.C.
2 X 8 RIDGE NEW 2 X 8 RAFTERS 16" O.C.3 X 4 RAFTERS AT 36" O.C.2 X 4 RIDGENEW 2 X 10 RIDGE
REMOVE 4 X 4
POST BELOW(2) 2 X 4 VALLEY RAFTERS(2) 2 X 4 VALLEY RAFTERS2 X 4 RAFTER
2 X 4 RAFTER
2 X 4 RAFTER
2 X 4 RAFTER6 X 6 POST
BELOW, TYP.
NEW 2 X 10 RIDGE
OVERFRAMING
2 X 6
NAILER
2 X 6
NAILER
NEW (3) 2x6 BEAM
INFILL FRAMING W/ 2 X 4 RAFTERS AT 24" O.C.NEW 2 X 8 RAFTERS 16" O.C.
INSTALL LAYER OF 1/2" PLYWOOD OVER
REPAIRED ROOF SHEATHING
ADD HEADER AND
REINFORCE STRINGER
REPAIR / AUGMENT EXISTING
ROOF FRAMING. INSTALL 2 X 6
COLLAR TIES.
1
1
1
1
GENERAL NOTES:
• ALL WORK SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE W/ THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)
2009 WITH MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENTS.
• CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ON SITE & COORDINATE W/ DESIGNER
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
• CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL BEARING LINES ARE CONTINUOUS & PROPERLY
TRANSFERRED TO FOUNDATION.
TYPICAL NEW ROOF CONSTRUCTION
• LAMINATED ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT ROOF SHINGLES TO MATCH EXISTING
• ICE & WATER SHIELD WHERE AT 1ST 3'-0" OF ROOF & ON ENTIRE ROOF WHERE THE
PITCH IS 3" OR LOWER.
• CAP SHINGLES
• PRE-FINISHED ALUMINUM DRIP EDGE AND GUTTERS / DOWNSPOUTS WHERE
REQUIRED
• 1/2" CDX PLYWOOD ROOF SHEATHING W/ JOINTS TAPED.
• 2 X 8 RAFTERS AT 16" O.C.
• HURRICANE CLIPS AT EACH RAFTER
• CLOSED CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION (R-6 PER INCH) R-38 MIN. BETWEEN EACH
RAFTER BAY.
• 1/2" G.W.B., PAINTED TYP.
TYPICAL NEW FLOOR SLAB ON GRADE CONSTRUCTION
• 6" CONCRETE SLAB ON GRADE W/ 6 X 6, W2.9 X 22.9 WWF OVER 15 MIL
POLYETHYLENE VAPOR BARRIER, W/ SEAMS OVERLAPPED 18" AND TAPED, 2" (R-10
MIN.) TYPE IX EPS (EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE) INSUL OVER SUB-GRADE MATERIALS
UNDER ENTIRE SLAB & 24" DOWN FOUNDATION FROST WALL.
TYPICAL NEW EXTERIOR WALL CONSTRUCTION
• 2X6 SILL / (2) 2X6 TOP PLATE
• 2X6 WALL STUDS AT 16" O.C W/ R-21 MIN. CLOSED CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
BETWEEN STUDS.
• 1/2" CDX SHEATHING W/ JOINTS TAPED.
• CEDAR SHINGLES TO MATCH EXISTING AS INDICATED ON ELEVATION DRAWINGS.
• 1/2" G.W.B., PAINTED TYP.
TYPICAL NEW FOUNDATION FROST WALL CONSTRUCTION
• 8" THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL ON CONTINUOUS 18" X 12"
REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTING, MIN. 4'-0" BELOW GRADE
• FOUNDATION AND FOOTINGS INSTALLED OVER APPROVED UNDISTURBED SUB-GRADE
OR COMPACTED STRUCTURAL FILL.
• BITUMINOUS DAMP-PROOFING (FROM B.O. FOOTING TO GRADE) ON EXTERIOR OF
FOUNDATION WALL
• 2 X 6 P.T. MUD SILL ON FOAM SILL SEALER/GASKET WITH 5/8" ANCHOR BOLTS AT
24" O.C. THROUGH 1/4" X 3" X 3" GALV. PLATE WASHERS
TYPICAL COVERED PORCH CONSTRUCTION AT NON ORIGINAL BUILDING
• 2 X P.T. FRAMING AT 16" O.C.
• BUILT-UP 2 X P.T. DECK / PORCH BEAMS ON 10" DIA. REINFORCED CONCRETE PIERS
W/ 20" BIGFOOT FOOTINGS
• 1 X WOOD DECKING TO MATCH EXISTING
• 6 X 6 P.T. POSTS W/ 1X WOOD TRIM TO MATCH EXISTING
• ROOF FRAMING AS INDICATED ON PROPOSED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
DATE ISSUED:
DRAWN BY:
DRAWING NO.:
SCALE:
REVISIONS:
TITLE:
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CEILING PLANELIJAH COBB HOUSE - OUTBUILDINGSHC
11. 17. 2017739 LOWER ROADBREWSTER, MABREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYNO. DESCRIPTION DATE
1 Structural 11. 29. 2017
1/4" = 1'-0"A SECTION AT CONDITIONED STOARGE 2
1/4" = 1'-0"B SECTION AT CONDITIONED STORAGE 1
1/4" = 1'-0"3 PROPOSED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
Pre-1889 1889
1901 1902
Brewster Old King's Highway Historic District (added 1996 -
- #96000162)
Roughly, MA 6A from E of Paines Creek Rd. to Bittersweet Dr.
and parts of Briar and Lower Rds. , Brewster
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event, Person
Architect, builder, or engineer: Peterson, Whittemore, Winslow, Walter T.
Architectural Style: Late Victorian, Mid 19th Century Revival,
Federal
Historic Person: Cobb, Capt. Elijah, et al.
Significant Year: 1860, 1790
Area of Significance: Architecture, Transportation,
Politics/Government, Commerce,
Community Planning And Development,
Maritime History
Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-
1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799,
1700-1749, 1650-1699
Owner: Private , Local
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education,
Government
Historic Sub-function: City Hall, Library, School, Secondary
Structure, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education,
Government
Current Sub-function: City Hall, Fire Station, Library, Secondary
Structure, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 2:17: PM
Inventory No:BRE.96
Historic Name:Cobb, Capt. Elijah House
Common Name:
Address:739 Lower Rd
City/Town:Brewster
Village/Neighborhood:West Brewster
Local No:3; 17-1-16/79
Year Constructed:
Architect(s):
Architectural Style(s):Federal
Use(s):Camp; Single Family Dwelling House
Significance:Architecture; Recreation; Social History
Area(s):BRE.G: Old King's Highway Regional Historic District
BRE.I: Brewster Old King's Highway
Designation(s):Local Historic District (5/1/1973); Nat'l Register District
(2/23/1996)
Building Materials(s): Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Wall: Wood Clapboard; Wood
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FORM B - BUILDING
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston
4. Map. Draw sketch of building location
: n relation to nearest cross streets and>
other buildings. Indicate north.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE
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Name OOflfi rlpliS^
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3. Description:
Date [ y ;
Source
Style &£n£fiiAN
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Altered
Moved
Date
Date
5. Lot size:
One acre or less Over one acre
Approximate frontage [~[Q
Approximate distance of building from street
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6. Recorded by , IftyKJP W ^ftC.KE^lE.
Organization fl^VfVTfcg rl\5T0t?lC.AL
Date JUiAE. iqi5
JUN 3 01973
7. Original owner (if known)
Original use
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates !V*l^(Yxufp oSprxXhk' l^i
ml y 1 _ 1 _ __ _ _ 1 •_ _ 1_ 1 _ i '-' 8. Themes (cheek as many as applicable)
Aboriginal
Agricultural
Architectural
The Arts
Commerce
Communication
Community development
Conservation
Education
Exploration/
settlement
Industry
Military
Political
Recreation
Religion
Science/
invention
Social/
humanitarian
Transportation
9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
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FORM B - BUILDING
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston
4. Map. Draw sketch of building location
in relation to nearest cross streets and
other buildings. Indicate north.
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(over)
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1. Town t^yU^QTjfVL- >Y)A* .allyI
Address 739 ^aJSSi iBl
Name Cob? Ko'age ddkh
Present use . residence
Present owner Margaret M. Gibbs
Katherine LeFleur 3. Description:
Date /7^9
Source
Style Georgian
Architect
Exterior wall fabric clapboard
Outbuildings (describe) srna11 building used
as camp
Other features Has names, dates and initials
carved and stamped on beams
Altered_
Moved
Date
Date
5. Lot size:
One acre or less
Approximate frontage
Over one acre_
170 feet
23.70
Approximate distance of building from street
50 feet
6. Recorded byJane W. KacKenzie, T.C. Ellis
OrganizationBrewster Historical Commission
Date June 1973- and 8-14-1979
7. Original owner (if known) Captain Elijah Cobb
Original use residence, homestead
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates Boys ca*"P about 1890
8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal
Agricultural
Architectural
The Arts
Commerce
Communication
Community development
-x-
Conservation
Education
Exploration/
settlement
Industry
Military
Political
Recreation
Religion
Science/
invention
Social/
humanitarian
Transportation
9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
From the road this house is picturesque with it's widow's walk set on the peak
of theJiipped roof, and a chimney to each side. The Georgian features of quoins, dentil
workj^pllasters, pediment and fanlight surrounding the front door would perhaps be
considered a bit ostentatious by the early 1800's Cape Codder.
But after all Captain Elijah Cobb (b. 1768) was a prestigous well traveled
citizen of Brewster,able to afford and take an interest in current trends of his era.
The house was built in 1799,after he had been married for 7 years, had become captain of
several ships and had had some notable adventures on the high seas. One such event
involved the capture of Captain Cobb's ship by the French during their Revolution.
By a subsequent meeting with Robspierre he was able to obtain the ship's release and
a great deal of fame and business there after. Captain Cobb retired from the sea
in 1820 at the age of 52. After that time he was very active in the town affairs.
He held several positions in the town; town clerk, treasurer, inspector general,
representative, senator, and justice of the peace and quorum, also the military rank
of brigadier general as well as being a strong supporter of the Universalist Church.
.0. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
Captain Cobb's autobiography published by Yale University
J. Henry Sears, Brewster Ship Masters, C.W. Swift, publisher,1906 ppl0-20.
CAPT. ELIJAH COBB
July 4, 1768 - November 2, I848
Captain Cobb was born in Brewster and went to sea at an early-
age. He commanded the "Monsoon","Paragon", "Ten Brothers"
and many other ships.
Known as a "neutral trader", Captain Cobb gained fame as the
first American sea captain to successfully negotiate a fair
price for his cargo, which had been seized by the French
during the revolution. This took place in 1794 when he was
26, and he returned home to find himself the most sought-
after commander to conduct trade in the war-torn European
waters.
He continued his clever manipulations until 1812 when, returning
from a successful voyage to Cadiz, he was captured by the
British and sent to St. Johns where he found 27 other American
ships held as prizes. They were soon returned to America,
and he went home immediately where he remained until 1815 or
1816, taking an active part in Cape Cod affairs.
In 1818, commanding the "Ten Brothers", he made his first
voyage to Prince's Island on the Gulf of Guinea. This trip
was so profitable that he immediately planned a second in 1819,
on which he was accompanied by Captain Isaac Clark, Captain
David Kickerson and Captain Joseph Mayo, a youth of 29. The
voyage was a tragic disaster. Cobb's three friends died of
fever while in Africa, and the pestulant "Ten Brothers" was
burnt upon its arrival in Boston. (Some records says it was
sunk after arriving.)
Captain Cobb never went to sea again, devoting the rest of his
life to town affairs. He served as Town Clerk, Treasurer,
Inspector General, Representative and Senator, as well as
Justice of the Peace. He died with the honorary military rank
of Brigadier General.
Authorship unknown
Summer House and Cobb's Fond at
#73? Lower Rd. behind Elijah Cobb
House. Horatio Algier Jr. (preacher
at Unitarian Church I864) was supposed
to have run a boys' camp in the summer
house.
Out Of Brewster
Bound For Lisbon
By CRAIG LITTLE
A typical Cape Cod sea captain who experienced
some untypical adventures was Elijah Cobb. He was
typical in his piousness and readv explanations for
quick business dealings, yet for much of his life he was
at the center of a swirl of activity and controversy.
Born in 1768 on a small Brewster farm that had a
tiny barn and one cow, Cobb was forced to leave home
at age 6 when his father died at sea, on the brig he
commanded, on a passage fr6m Cadiz to Quebec.
Cobb lived and worked with another family until the
fall of 1783, when he took passage from Skaket Beach
on a small schooner called the 'Creture.'
In Boston, Cobb warily booked passage on a vessel
bound for Surinam, or Dutch Guiana. "I am told, Sir,
that all flesh die, that go there," he worried to the
captain, who apparently talked him out of his fears.
After a successful first voyage as a cook and cabin
boy, and a short trip back to Brewster to give his
earnings to his poor mother, Cobb worked for six and
one-halfyears on a coaster plying the route between
Boston and Philadelphia.
He left the Boston-based company and made a trip
to Europe as a mate, then earned a promotion to
captain of his own brig. After several voyages to
Virginia and the West Indies, Cobb noted off-
handedly in his memoirs, "In April, 1793, I went to
the cape; & got married."
Cobb quickly found himself scheduled for another
trip to Europe, but again was cautious. "At that
time," he recorded (not quite accurately), "the
algerines were at war with America; & it was reported
that their cruisers were outside of the Streights of
Gibraltar."
This time Cobb's apprehensions were well-!
grounded, since the Barbary pirates, with the blessings
of the Dey of Algiers, preyed on American merchant
vessels. It was a common enough occurrence in church
services on Cape Cod to ask for offerings toward the
ransom of American sailors.
Cobb successfully eluded the pirates by sailing north
along Spain's Atlantic coast, but in doing so fell into
the hands of a French frigate of the Revolutionary
government. More than 100 American vessels had
been detained by the French in the past year, to stop
them from trading with the English, with whom the
French were now at war.
"All papers, relative to my ship and voyage, had
been taken from me, on board the Frigate, at sea,"
complained Cobb. Without the paters which showed
that he was bound for a neutral port, Cobb could not
ask for redress from the government.
Under Cobb's agonized eye, his cargo of flour and
rice "was taken out, & was daily made into breads,
soup, etc., etc., for the half starved populace." The
authorities "merely condescended" to send Cobb,
along with some of his crew, to cool their heels in a
hotel in Brest.
Not one to take things lying down, Cobb wrote to
the American charge' d'affaires in Paris and was
promised government bills of exchange which did not
materialize. Disgusted, Cobb sent his vessel, the
"Jane", home in charge of his mate while he obtained
an official copy of his claims from the Minister of
Marine, and set about finding a way to get to Paris.
"The road was dangerous to travail," he noted,
"the adherents of royalty were reduced to mere
scurmaging parties that committed their depradations
under cover of the night, in solitary places upon
travellers."
In addition, the only means of conveyance were the
coaches which carried national dispatches, and these
were forbidden to passengers. Cobb managed to
wheedle permission to ride from a government official
favorably disposed toward Americans, although the
man fretted about how a fast-descending blade might
feel on his neck.
Armed with a brace of pistols and a blunderbuss
Cobb set out for Paris in a coach heavily padded with
leather to ward off reactionary musket balls.
"And thus we drove on, Jehu like, without
stopping, except to exchange horses, and mail," wrote
Cobb, "taking occasionally as we run, a mouthfull of
bread, & washing it down...with red burgundy wine —
as to sleep, I did not git one wink during the journey of
684 miles."
At night during the 74 hour trip, a dozen or more
horsemen would escort the coach, and at one point
they passed a wrecked coach, with driver, postman,
and horses dead on the ground, mail scattered
everywhere.
Arriving in Paris at 4 a.m., Cobb slept, then
presented his document at a government office and
was told to come back the following day. He did so,
to learn the paper was missing, likely "brushed off
and burned, among the lose papers."
Cobb wrote calmly, "This was too much for my
already perplexed, agitated mind," and he complained
to the American consul, who merely advised him to get
another set of papers. Furious, Cobb consulted an
English-speaking Frenchman who advised him to take
his case directly to Robespierre, the Jacobin leader and
highest man in the precarious government.
Cobb did just that, requesting a personal audience
with Robespierre, and quickly received a note in the
Jacobin's own handwriting, "I will grant Citizen Cobb
an interview."
The following day, Cobb presented himself before
Robespierre, using an interpreter to explain his
grievances. To his surprise, Robespierre replied in
good English, telling him to demand the return of his
papers from the official, else "he will hear from
me...in a way not so pleasing to him."
Cobb received his bills as well as a prompt apology.
He had them forwarded to Brest, and then looked
forward to several weeks of sightseeing in the capitol.
But events were happening fast, faster almost than
Cobb's quick mind could take them in.
"During that time, the great man who had so
assentially befriended me, was beheaded by the
Galliotine," wrote Cobb. Overthown and outlawed by
the Convention, Robespierre had his jaw shattered by
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a pistol shot, then was led shocked and bleeding on a
cart to the Place de la Concorde.
Gendarmes pointed their swords at Robespierre to
show the crowds who he was. They screamed epithets
at him, yelling for the guards to remove the dirty linen
that hid his mangled face. On July 28, 1794, the 9th
Thermidor, the guillotine's blade descended on Robes-
pierre's exposed neck in one of the most singular
events of the Reign of Terror.
This event, which very materially changed the aspect
of affairs in France, also reduced the worth of Cobb's
bills by half. At a time when almost 17,000 people
were executed during a 15 month period, Cobb
managed to keep his head and head for Brest to make
good his bills. *
Almost immediately, Cobb set sail for Hamburg
where he managed to collect payment in full for the
bills, thanks to some Yankee finagling. From Ham-
burg, he booked passage for Boston, where he was
hailed as the leading authority on how to collect on
debts in Europe. He was, in fact, the first Yankee
captain who had traded with the French under the
Reign of Terror. Ship owners gave him no peace with
requests to collect on debts for them, but he managed
to find time for four days in Brewster with his wife and
new son before leaving again for Europe.
Another trip to France resulted in non-payment for
his cargo of flour and 2Vi months of waiting. Again
he sent his brig home, and went to Paris "jjre_pared for
the seige."
Cobb finally collected, getting the balance of his
money in 40,000 crowns, but found himself faced with
the problem of "how I should git the property out of
France." The revolutionary government was not keen
on the idea of foreign nationals removing currency
from France.
To reduce the bulk, Cobb exchanged the crowns for
3,000 Spanish doubloons at LeHavre, and had two
money belts made secretly by a leather craftsman in a
small village outside the city. The belts held about Vi
his doubloons, while he wrapped the rest in wads of
paper and cloth.
Cobb stowed the wrapped doubloons on board the
ship 'Caroline' several days before it was scheduled to
sail for Boston, then bribed a steward to wear one of
the belts while he wound the other around his own
waist. Eight French officials searched the ship in vain,
but again Cobb's luck held, and he was able to return
the money to the cargo's owners.
He was able to visit Brewster again, where, "On my
return home, I found that my pertner in life's voyage,
had run me in debt, for a cape Cod farm...the place
was distitute of a suitable building for the accomoda-
tion of our little family."
Cobb stayed home for most of 1799, and noted first
in his memoirs that George Washington died that year,
and secondly that his family moved into their new
house on Brewster's Lower Road on New Year's Day,
1800.
By that time, Cobb was already at sea again, bound
for Lisbon, London, Totter Rotterdam, Copenhagen,
and St. Petersburg. His house was equipped with a
Captain's Walk, so that his wife might watch for one
of his infrequent returns.
The War of 1812, at least temporarily, put an end to
Cobb's voyages and those of a hundred other Cape
Cod shipmasters. Like most other captains, Cobb was
not happy with the unpopular war, but stayed in
Brewster for its duration.
In 1914 he was moderator of the famous Town
Meeting that convened to find an answer to the British
Captain Raggett's threat to burn the town. Reluctant-
ly, Cobb and Brewster handed over $4000 as the price
of safety.
In 1818, Cobb became involved in the African trade,
although he carefully noted that he avoided involve-
ment in slaving. In April, 1819, he made his last
voyage, to Prince'slsland in the Gulf of Guinea, where
two other Brewster captains, David Nickerson (who
had been Cobb's mate) and Joseph Mayo, died of
fever. Again, Cobb's luck, as well as his robust health,
brought him back to Cape Cod.
This time he stayed home, living another 29 years,
and spending his time on a political platform instead
of the foredeck of a brig. On occasion he ventured to
Boston as a senator representing his district, but
mostly he settled into the role of gentleman farmer —
respected and a little feared.
Capt. Elijah Cobb — b. 1768 - d. I848. French pastel done in 1794 in Paris.
His father, Bcottow Cobb, died at sea leaving an impoverished widow with 6
small children. At age 6 Elijah was sent by his mother to work away from
home, which he did dilligently. At 13 he went to Boston, and there sought
a job on one of the vessels at the wharfs. He was hired as a cook at $3.40
a month, shipping from Loston to "Siranam" as he wrote. He managed to save
twenty silver dollars to bring home to his mother, and this was symbolic
of his thrift and industry all his life. He was an extremely commanding and
resourceful man. He was only 26 when the vessel he was in command of, was
seized by the French in Marseilles Harbor. The people there seized upon his
cargo with no intention of paying for it.(French Revolution times). After
months of bureaucratic delays and no satisfaction, he betook himself to
Paris (at the risk of his life, for this was the Reign of Terror). Here he
personally spoils to Robespierre. And was so convincing, he sold his cargo at
full price (altho it had been stolen long since by the people) and obtained
the release of his slip. A couple of days later, Robespierre himself was beheaded.
Because of this kind of courage and intelligence, Cobb was in much demand as
a sea captain by shippers who knew he would make a good thing of any cargo
they gave him. In 1818, having once sailed the Ten Brothers to Africa
and returned with a rich cargo of palm oil, ivory, gold dust and coffee, he *f»
prevailed upon a group of friends, including Capt. Isaac Clark, Capt. David —
Nickerson and Capt. Joseph Kayo to crew for him on another trip. It turned r+I
into a nightmare, with all except Cobb and a few hardy crewmen dieing of v,
"African Fever". It was Cobb's last voyage. After this he became a successful *R
farmer, and his writings indicate broad abilities in this line, and even v \j»
broader interests in all areas of town affairs.
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The Cape Codder Thursday, July 8, 1971
Captain Elijah Cobb
Slaked Irish Thirst
(A summer exhibit entitled "Brewster and the Sea" will be presented by the
Brewster Historical Society at the Museum on the second floor of the Brewster
Town Hall. Memorabilia of Captain Cobb and a number of other Brewster Ship
masters will be on view. Opening: Monday, July 12; Museum Hours: 1 to 4.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Admission Free.)
BY MARGARET GIBBS
Anyone interested in Cape Cod history is well
acquainted with the story of the Brewster sea captain,
~''ijah Cobb. Perhaps the most famous episode in his
.e was one which took place during the Reign of
Terror after the French Revolution. His ship,
unlawfully impounded by the French navy, was taken
to Brest and he was powerless to prevent his cargo of
rice and flour from being devoured by the half-starved
population. Getting no satisfaction from local
authorities, he undertook the perilous journey to Paris
where he managed to enlist the great Robespierre
himself as a champion for his cause. After a sequence
of flamboyant adventures he finally succeeded in
recovering his ship's papers and received a handsome
compensation for his entire bill of lading. He returned
to America to fmd that the fame of his cool daring had
preceded him and that now, at 32, he was the most
sought after master to sail the war-torn waters of
Europe.
Another amusing incident in his colorful life has not
had as much attention. It occured several years later
when he found it expedient to turn rum-runner off the
coast of Ireland. The event took place around 1800,
predating by more than a century the era in which
prohibition made rum running so profitable for many a
naughty, but hearty, British subject.
Upon taking command of a new ship, the
"Monsoon", he discovered that her merchandise
included a large shipment of New England rum. The
Boston owners, Joshua Hall and Jacob Tidd, suggested
that if this commodity were landed in Ireland,
the venture would prove extremely profitable for all
hands. Captain was fully aware that the mission would
be a difficult one because it was illegal for Ireland to
purchase spirits "not of the growth & manufactory of
the British plantation. . . ." However, he was
willing to take the risk since thirsty Irishmen had a
'-nutation for finding a way to overcome technical
ficulties when excellent liquor was dangled before
them.
After 26 days, the "Monsoon" anchored in the Cove
of Cork. Her captain, proceeding 12 miles to the city,
prompfly presented a letter of introduction to John and
Isaac Carrel & Co., a firm most likely to further his
prospects. They hastily assured him there was little-
hope of landing his cargo even if he were willing to pay
the foreign duty. Nonetheless, in the next breath, they r
agreed to send a representative of theirs with him to get
a more expert opinion from the local customs office.
The collector in charge confessed that he was in favor i
of landing the rum but insisted that he dare not give
permission until consulting his superiors.
That evening, returning to his ship, Cobb was aghast ;
to find the King's Seal slapped on her hatches and three
of the Cove's custom men in charge. He rushed to the
• local: deputy who had ordered the seizure. To Cobb's
:ef, he soon realized that the gentlemen kept tongue
in cheek even while he went through-the formality of
carrying but orders. In fact, his manner was so affable/ '
that Cobb decided it would be worth while to take
. another sounding of official opinion at.Cork.
The Cork men were even more encouraging and
strongly advised him to go in; person to discuss his
problem! with the Admiralty in Dublin. Although faced
by'an uncomfortable 200 mile: 'journey, he set out with
a light heart because he had the verbal assurance that a
sympathetic letter from his new Cork friends would |
precede him. ' ••;
On the surface the Admiralty was adamant, giving a
public verdict that the ship and its illegal cargo, must be
sold at public auction. However, in Cobb's own words,
there was a private agreement that the sale "was
intended as a "shem," & that I wou'd have liberty, to
buy ship & Cargo at my own price - & so it
proved. . ." . .
Returning to the Cove, he found the "Monsoon"
advertised to be sold for cash in three days. But, sure
enough, at the appointed hour only one other bidder -
"someone friendly" to Cobb - seemed to be interested
in the transaction.
The "shem" rival made a half-hearted offer of 2/6.
Cobb raised it to a magnificient 5 shillings and
immediately found himself once again in possession of
his ship and her valuable, but unsalable, rum.
A hint soon filtered through the underground that
the Island of Guernsey might prove to be a more
responsive market. The ship was quickly cleared for
sailing; then, at parting, the Deputy (possibly gazing at
a vague fly speck on the ceiling) volunteered the
information that in his opinion Cobb had been handled
roughly and added that, personally, he wouldn't blame
the Captain if he helped himself a little in the way of
smuggling.
With true Yankee wariness, Cobb countered by
asking: "wou'd you not be one of the first to make a
prize of me therefor - oh said he, I shou'd have to do
my duty - well Sir, said I, when you Catch'em you
Ilab'em God blefse you said he, & thus we parted, and
the next morn I sailed."
However, before that hour, matters had been so
arranged that, at a certain point between the Cove of
Cork and the Scilly Islands, the "Monsoon" would drop
eight hogheads of New England rum into the water and
as Captain Cobb explains "a pilot boat sheer'd along
side, and hove on board a small bag, which I found
contained 264 English guineas - and although I saw,
them pick up, & hoist the 8 hhds of rum, I was
satisfied."
(The present account is taken from "Elijah Cobb,
1768-1848: A Cape Cod Skipper. With a Foreword by
Ralph D. Paine." New Haven: Yale University 1925.
All quotes appear in same.)
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THE BREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
COBB HOUSE OUTBUILDING PROJECT BUDGET AND TIMELINE 2018
Date Uses Cost Source Status
11.17 Architect/engineering fees (architect/engineer’s bid) $ 26,537 Capital Campaign Committed
5.1-10.6.18 WORK HALTS FOR 2018 MUSEUM SEASON
10.18 Civil & Survey Engineering fees (architect’s allowance) 6,500 Capital Campaign Projected
11.18 Demolition/fees/container rental (contractor estimate) 12,500 Capital Campaign Projected
12.18-spring
2019
Excavation site work, tree removal, grading (contractor
estimate)
14,000 Capital Campaign Projected
“ Reconstruct stone foundation/base frame old section
(contractor estimate)
8,500 Capital Campaign Projected
“ Concrete foundations/flat work/masonry (contractor
estimate)
13,500 Capital Campaign/CPA Funds Projected
5.1-10.13.19 WORK HALTS FOR 2019 MUSEUM SEASON
10.19-12.19 Reconstruction old section (contractor estimate) 9,500 CPA Funds Projected
“ Framing (contractor estimate) 33,000 CPA Funds Projected
“ Millwork (contractor estimate) 14,500 CPA Funds Projected
“ Roof and siding (contractor estimate) 27,000 CPA Funds Projected
“ Electrical (contractor estimate) 12,500 CPA Funds Projected
1.20-4.20 HVAC (contractor estimate) 16,500 CPA Funds Projected
“ Insulation (contractor estimate) 5,000 CPA Funds Projected
“ Drywall (contractor estimate) 4,000 CPA Funds Projected
“ Finish (contractor estimate) 12,500 CPA Funds Projected
“ Painting (contractor estimate) 7,500 CPA Funds Projected
“ ADA Access 5,000 CPA Funds Projected
Total project contingencies (10%) 20,330 CPA Funds Projected
Escalation (4%) 7,800 CPA Funds Projected
5.1.20 OPEN FOR 2020 SEASON
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $ 256,667
CPA Funds: $185,000
BHS Funds: $ 71,167
PROJECT TOTAL: $256,667
December 4, 2017
Brewster Community Preservation Committee
Brewster Town Hall
Brewster, MA 02631
Re: Brewster Historical Society application to the CPC for funds to
renovate the outbuilding at the Elijah Cobb House
Dear Brewster CPC,
I write in support of the Brewster Historical Society’s application
for CPC funds to restore their outbuilding into exhibit and storage space.
The CPC grants are one of the few sources of funds available for capital
projects in the cultural community. The renovation of the outbuilding
on the Museum’s property is important to both the function of the
museum and the purpose of historical preservation.
In addition, the Brewster Historical Society successfully raised
funds for the acquisition of the Elijah Cobb House and has since that
time rehabilitated and restored the home it into an historical museum for
the Town of Brewster. This is a proven track record of success and a
tremendous accomplishment by a dedicated group of Brewster residents.
Finally, the benefits to the Town are immense: one of the most
important historical structures has been saved and is now completely
accessible to the public; the structure provides a home to important
historical archives; and, the Historical Museum, if supported by our
community, will become a destination for visitors to the Town and an
economic boost to the local economy.
The benefits of a thriving cultural institution to the life of our
community are often not easy to quantify. It enriches our lives, promotes
understanding, communication and connection to one another.
Please support this worthy institution and its continued efforts to
preserve the historical assets of the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
Janine M. Perry
Producing Artistic Director
3299 Main Street P.O. Box 1305 Brewster, MA 02631 508.896.1888 caperep.org
Janine M. Perry
Producing Artistic Director
Board of Trustees
Mary Ellen Ackerman
President
Rob Kluin
Vice President
Ben deRuyter
Treasurer
Marion Hobbs
Secretary
Patricia Arés
Jeff Cusack
Christine Eosco
Tina Games
Susan Lindquist
Elia Marnik
Honorary Board
Elliott Carr
Preston Scott Cohen
Joanne Devine
Dermot Mulroney
Nick Paleologos
Sarah K. Peake
Laila Robins
Bob Seay
Omar Sharif, Jr.
Jonathan Silverstein
Saviana Stanescu
Judi Vose
Terry Vose
Dan Wolf