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The demolition permit for 42 Summer Street has been officially denied. It has been a long and draining road to save this house but I am relieved that our history will finally be protected. We must stay alert to ensure the building is kept in good repair now that the …

November 11, 2022

42 Summer Street - Preserve History!

42 Summer Street - Preserve History!

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Started by Betsy Gadbois 4 years, 1 month ago

We the undersigned residents and neighbors of the Summer Street/ St. John's Prep. neighborhood of Danvers are desirous that the historic property at 42 Summer Street be preserved, and possibly made into an individual Historic District, so that this important homestead remains a part of our neighborhood and heritage, as it has for over 300 years."


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September 13, 2022

Seeing the momentum behind this effort has been exhausting yet incredibly humbling. It is clear that I am not the only one who refuses to let this piece of history be erased.

Reached 100 supporters

September 13, 2022

28 Comments

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Beverly McKie
4 years ago Featured

I hope this house and especially its history and past occupants ca be preserved.

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Gene Turcotte
4 years ago Featured

This structure, by virtue of its age and history, deserves much more respect than that.

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William Clemens
4 years ago Featured

I am in full support of the creation of historic districts that will save and protect the Putnam House properties at 42-44 Summer Street, Danvers, MA.

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Karen Lee
4 years ago Featured

I grew up,in Danvers,on Summer St . There has been an over abundance of History being destroyed in my hometown. Please save 42 Summer St !

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Lisa Silva
4 years ago Featured

I grew up in this neighborhood and support you! I’ve since moved to another part of Danvers but solidarity!!!

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Doug Desrocher
4 years ago Featured

Not in favor of expansion of 44 Summer Street business and please preserve our local historic properties.

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Laura Powell
4 years ago

Saving our towns history, one house at a time.

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Jennifer Malin
4 years ago

Stop destroying the history of Danvers. Please preserve what we have left.