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14 Herbert Street
Built for
Antonina and John Boltrukiewicz
Machine Painter
1912
Researched and written by Jen Ratliff
July 2018
Historic Salem Inc,
The Bowditch House
9 North Street, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-0799 | HistoricSalem.org
©2018
�View of 14 Herbert Street, 1998 (MACRIS SAL.3865)
14 Herbert Street is a two-family, flat-roofed home built about 1912 by John S.
Boltrukiewicz and his family. The home replaced a circa 1874 single-family home that belonged
to Hannah Brick. The previous home was very similar to the adjacent 16 Herbert Street and was
likely built around the same time, possibly by the Brick family, who owned both plots of land.
In the early 20th century, the Historic Derby Street Neighborhood was predominantly
Polish. Attracted to job opportunities in the city’s mills and factories, Polish immigrants began
arriving in Salem around 1890 and by 1911, Poles comprised about 8% of the city’s overall
population. Religion played a strong role in the Polish community and as the number of Polish
Catholics in Salem grew, the need for a permanent house of worship became apparent. Herbert
Street and Union Street became the heart of the Polish Catholic presence in the city, housing St.
John the Baptist Church, a parochial school, convent, and rectory.
�View of the previous building at 14 Herbert Street and the Manning House at 10 ½ Herbert Street. c. 1890-1910.
(Phillips Library)
Reverend Joseph J. Czubek (1908-1910)
Joseph J. Czubek (1874-1940), was born on August 8, 1874 in Toledo, Ohio, one of five
children belonging to James and Mary (Nowak) Czubek. His parents immigrated to America from
the Province of Posen, an area of Prussia that became part of the German Empire in 1871.1 At
the age of 24, Joseph was ordained at a Polish Seminary in Detroit, Michigan.2
In 1901, Reverend Czubek was beckoned to Salem by Father Chmielewski of Boston, to
conduct mass in Polish. These services were given in the basement of an Irish parish, the Church
1
Year: 1920; Census Place: Salem Ward 2, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_696; Page: 6A; Enumeration District:
259
Year: 1937; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6006; Line: 1; Page
Number: 136
2
Polish American Liturgical Center, History of St. John the Baptist, Salem MA, Diamond Jubilee (1903-1978)
�of Immaculate Conception on Hawthorne Boulevard, (then Walnut Street.) Czubek was quickly
welcomed by Salem’s parishioners due to his support of the need to erect a Polish Catholic
church in the city. Reverend Czubek created and tasked a committee with raising over $2,000
needed to purchase and convert a dwelling into a new parish. Following the building’s
completion, Czubek was appointed the pastor of St. John the Baptist Polish Roman Catholic
Church, which held its first mass at 18-20 Herbert Street on July 3, 1903.3
Reverend Czubek continued expanding church, purchasing additional buildings on
Herbert Street and the surrounding area to house a school, rectory, and a convent.4 After only
three short years, the church building on Herbert Street had already become inadequate for the
growing number of parishioners. Czubek purchased a vacant, former Baptist Church on St. Peter
Street and assigned a committee to oversee the building’s restoration. The new church was
completed in 1909 and the former Herbert Street church was converted into additional
classrooms for the Polish parochial school, which had previously occupied the basement.
One of Czubek’s many purchases was 14 and 16 Herbert Street in 1908, at the cost of
$2,900. The two dwellings were sold to Czubek by Ellen Fitzgerald of Boston.5 The land and two
homes previously belonged to Hannah Brick, who likely built them.6 Czubek used the properties
to house the Felician Sisters, nuns who operated the church’s parochial school, until a convent
could be built on Union Street. 7
Reverend Czubek’s legacy was cemented on June 25, 1914 when the Great Salem Fire
destroyed 1,600 buildings over 250 acres. More than 14,000 Salemites were displaced from their
homes including many from the Derby Street area. After hours of devastation to the city, the fire
stopped at the foot of Herbert Street and Central Wharf. Many Poles have credited this to
Reverend Czubek. Local lore states that Czubek stood in the middle of Derby Street with holy
water and a crucifix, praying for the fire’s end. Another story credits Clara Kotarski, whose
3
Polish American Liturgical Center, History of St. John the Baptist, Salem MA, Diamond Jubilee (1903-1978) and
Salem City Directory, Salem Massachusetts, 1904.
4
Polish American Liturgical Center, History of St. John the Baptist, Salem MA, Diamond Jubilee (1903-1978)
5
Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds, Deed 1918:393
6
Atlas of the City of Salem, Massachusetts." Map. 11. Philadelphia, PA: C.M. Hopkins & Co., 1874.
7
Salem City Directory, Salem Massachusetts, George Whipple Co., 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911
�husband owned a row of buildings at the head of Derby Wharf. It is said that she placed a crucifix
on their house to halt the blaze.
In the Heart of Polish Salem, National Park Service
The Boltrukiewicz Family (1910-1996)
John Stanislaw Boltrukiewicz (1886-1954) was born in Poland on June 24, 1886. In 1907
he immigrated to the United States along with his wife Antonina “Annie” (Sigyjy) Boltrukiewicz
(1886-1963) whom he married that same year. 8 The couple rented a home at 43 Union Street,
that they shared with John’s older brother Lucas, and multiple boarders. John worked at United
8
Year: 1910; Census Place: Salem Ward 1, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_587; Page: 13B; Enumeration District:
0455; FHL microfilm: 1374600
�Shoe Company in Beverly painting machines used in the manufacturing of shoes. In 1909 they
welcomed their daughter Bronislawa “Bertha” Boltrukiewicz. (1909-1967) The couple had three
more children, Wladislawa “Alice” (1910-1993), Stanislaw “Stanley” (1912-1965), and Jane
(1914-1996.) It appears that they also had multiple children die in infancy including John Jr. born
on May 4, 1908 and Wclaw, who was born in 1909 and died of pneumonia a few weeks later.9
In August 1910, John S. Boltrukiewicz purchased 14 and 16 Herbert Street from Joseph
Czubek for “one dollar and other considerations paid.”10 Their mortgage however reflects $2,400
which may have been used to construct a new dwelling at #14.11 The family moved into 16
Herbert Street and based on directories, around 1912, constructed a new two-family house at
#14 using the former single-family home’s foundation.12 The previous home looked very similar
to #16 but may have been replaced with a two-family as an investment property.13
During the Boltrukiewicz’s ownership, 14 Herbert Street had multiple tenants, primarily
Polish. The two-family home had a quick turn-over, with most tenants only listed living in the
home for a year. This however was not uncommon, as property ownership was a great source of
pride to the Polish, who would have rented only until they could have afforded a home.
Reverend Czubek was celebrated for assisting over 100 newly married couples purchase their
first homes.14
The Boltrukiewicz children continued to live at home at #16 into adulthood. Jane worked
in the mill of the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company and Alice worked downtown as a
saleswoman at Amy, Bigelow & Washburn. Their brother Stanley worked as an auto mechanic at
Colonial Garage and Bertha Boltrukiewicz worked as a full-time stenographer. Around 1941,
Bertha began working at the Hygrade Sylvania Corporation in Salem, assembling lamps. 15 That
9
Wclaw is also listed as Wclaf and William, born September 28, 1909 and died October 11, 1909. John Jr. was born
May 4, 1908, no information on his death was found.
10
Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds, Deed 1918:393
11
Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds, Deed 1918:394
12
Both the Phillips Library (Peabody Essex Museum) and City of Salem were contacted to request the building
permits from 1912. Both organizations were not able to locate these records. The use of these records could better
substantiate the home’s construction date.
13
Foundation appears similar to previous foundation based on turn-of-the-century photograph from the Phillips
Library, included in this research.
14
The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) · 22 Aug 1910, Mon · Main Edition · Page 3
15
Salem City Directory, Salem Massachusetts, R.L Polk & Co., 1941
�same year she married Henry Panek, a machinist. By 1942 the couple had moved into 14 Herbert
Street and the following year they had a son, Henry Jr. The Paneks remained in the home for
over 20 years, the longest of any tenant.
Both homes remained in the Boltrukiewicz family for a total of 86 years. They passed
down from John and Antonina, in 1953, to their children and in 1996, following the death of
Jane, the homes were sold separately for the first time. Henry Panek Jr., Jane’s nephew, who by
that time was living in Pennsylvania, sold 16 Herbert Street to Lorinda and Michael Matter for
$121,000 and 14 Herbert Street to Aaron and Kenneth Dibello for $105,000 16
14 Herbert Street sold again, three years later, to James and Christina Ayube for
180,000.17 The two-family home was rezoned into condo units in 2004 when the Ayube’s sold
the home to Timothy J. Hallinan, III for $285,000.18 Since 2004, the two units have been owned
separately.
16
Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds, Deed 13886:526, 4008:247 and 12610:31
Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds, Deed 15774:382
18
Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds, Deed 20369:437 and Deed 22337:177
17
�Buyer
Ellen Fitzgerald
Years of
Ownership
1898-1908
Number
of Years
12
Purchase Price
$1,760
Document
Referenced
Deed 1538:550
Joseph J. Czubek
1908-1910
3
$2,900
Deed 1918:393
Deed 1918:394
John S. Boltrukiewicz
1910-1953
43
$2,900
Deed 2036:109
Jane D. Boltrukiewicz,
et al.
Aaron DiBella
Kenneth F. DiBella
1953-1996
43
1996-1999
3
> $100
$1.00
$105,000
Deed 4008:247
Deed 12610:31
Deed 13887:208
James A. Ayube
Christina M. Ayube
Timothy J. Hallinan, III
1999-2003
4
$180,000
Deed 15774:382
2003-2004
<1
$285,000
Deed 20369:437
Cynthia A. Clark
2004-2011
7
$180,000
Rebecca Mackenzie
2011-2017
6
$143,000
Deed 22349:39
Deed 22337:177
Deed 35543:378
Deed 35543:378
Nicholas L. Montefort
Allyson N. Chapman
2017Present
1+
$255,000
Deed 36196:360
Notes
14 and 16 Herbert Street
Authorized by William M. Hill, Probate Commissioner on
behalf of Daniel T. Brick, George J. Brick, Ellen Foley,
Johanna Madden.
Hannah Brick seems to be a maiden name or mother of
Hannah Fitzgerald, which Ellen Fitzgerald may be
relation of.
14 and 16 Herbert Street
Sold for “one dollar and valuable consideration paid”
Mortgaged from Ellen Fitzgerald and paid off in 1911
(Deed 2109:330)
14 and 16 Herbert Street
Sold for “one dollar and valuable consideration paid”
Mortgage states $2,400
14 and 16 Herbert Street
Inherited from her parents along with her siblings.
14 Herbert Street
1996 is the first year 14 & 16 Herbert Street are owned
by separate parties.
14 Herbert Street
14 Herbert Street
Condo association formed January 2004
(Deed 22337:177)
14 Herbert Street Unit 2
14 Herbert Street Unit 2
Rebecca married Jonathan Peros
(Deed 35543:378)
Unit 2
�Resident
F.W Preston
Directory Year
1907-1908
Vacant
1909
Felician Sisters
1910
F. Sentkowski
1911
John Krulski
1912
L. Ossolinska
A. Koscieniski
J. Filikiak
M. Darun
A. Kopuszcz
B. Napierski
H. Pouiz
P. Dombroski
J. Rhuber
I. Andros
A. Lardowski
J. Androskiewicz
1913-1914
R.S. Shaluk
R.S. Shaluk
H. Dragon
H. Dragon
N. Kaplon
1922
1924
1915
1916
1917
1918
1920
1921
1926
Notes
(Listed at 16 Herbert Street in 1909 and later
31 Union Street)
�Mrs. Mabel Fountaine
Michael Szymanski
1929- 1935
Michael switches from being listed at 14 and 15
Herbert. (When listed at #14, no #15 is listed)
Stanley Burba
(2 occupants)
Joseph Palamara Jr.
(4 occupants)
Henry Panek
(2-3 Occupants)
Joseph Palamara Jr.
(4 Occupants)
Henry Panek
(3 Occupants)
Joseph Wojtowicz
(2 Occupants)
Maciej Burak
(2-3 Occupants)
Henry Panek
(3 Occupants)
Sarah Griffin
(1 Occupants)
Henry Panek
(3 Occupants)
Vernon H. Howard
(2 Occupants)
Henry Panek
(3 Occupants)
1936-1940/1
Joseph owns a car in 1936
1941 Directory was unavailable
1942-1947
Panek household has 3 occupants starting in 1944
Henry Panek is Jane D. Boltrukiewicz’s nephew.
1948-1952
Wojtowicz houshold listed as having a telephone in
1950
1953-1954
The Burak household has 3 occupants beginning in
1954
1955-1956/7
1957-1960
�Salem Atlas, 1874 (Plate A)
�Salem Atlas, 1890-1903
�Salem Atlas 1897 (Plate 3)
�Salem Atlas 1906-1938 (Plate 15)
�Salem Atlas, 1911 (Plate 5)
����(View of the previous building at 14 Herbert Street and the Manning House at 10 ½ Herbert Street. c. 1890-1910. Phillips Library)
��������(Polish American Liturgical Center)
������(Stanton, Cathy. In the Heart of Polish Salem: An Ethnohistorical Study of St. Joseph Hall and Its Neighborhood.
Boston, MA: Northeast Region Ethnography Program, National Park Service, 2009)
�Article celebrating Reverand Czubek.
��(Stanton, Cathy. In the Heart of Polish Salem: An Ethnohistorical Study of St. Joseph Hall and Its Neighborhood.
Boston, MA: Northeast Region Ethnography Program, National Park Service, 2009)
�(Stanton, Cathy. In the Heart of Polish Salem: An Ethnohistorical Study of St. Joseph Hall and Its Neighborhood.
Boston, MA: Northeast Region Ethnography Program, National Park Service, 2009)
�(St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem Massachusetts. Findagrave.com Memorial ID: 146951826)
146951826
���Death certificate for Wclaw Boltrukiewicz, who died in infancy in 1909 due to pneumonia.
(Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.)
�(St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem Massachusetts. Findagrave.com Memorial ID: 181042919)
�(Boltrukiewicz Family Plot, Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Salem, Massachusetts. Findagrave.com Memorial ID: 180272170)
�(Boltrukiewicz Family Plot, Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Salem, Massachusetts. Findagrave.com Memorial ID: 180272170)
�����������������������������������������������������Inventory No:
SAL.3865
Historic Name:
Czubeck, John House
Common Name:
Address:
14 Herbert St
City/Town:
Salem
Village/Neighborhood:
Derby Street
Local No:
35-295
Year Constructed:
1912
Architect(s):
Architectural Style(s):
No style
Use(s):
Multiple Family Dwelling House
Significance:
Architecture; Ethnic Heritage
Area(s):
Designation(s):
Building Materials(s):
Roof: Tar, Built-up
Wall: Vinyl Siding; Wood
Foundation: Concrete Unspecified
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�USGS Quad
Assessor's number
Area(s)
Form Number
Salem
35-295
Town
Salem
Place (neighborhood or village) Derby Street
Address 14 Herbert Street
Historic Name Czubeck Building
Uses: Present
Residential
Original Residential
Date of Construction
Source
1912
maps, directories
Style/Form
Architect/Builder unknown
Exterior Material:
Foundation Concrete-faced
Wall/Trim
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Tar
Outbuildings/Secondary Structures
none
Major Alterations (with dates) c. 1980 - vinyl siding
Condition
good
Moved [Xj no
Acreage
Setting
Recorded by
Lisa Mausolf
Organization
Salem Planning Department
\Z\ yes
Date
1127SF
densely built-up 19th century residential
neighborhood between Essex Street and the waterfront
RECEIVED
Date (month/year) April 1998
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M A S S . HIST. C O M M
�BUILDING FORM (14 Herbert Street)
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION
Describe architectural features. Evaluate the characteristics of the building in terms of other buildings within the
community.
14 Herbert Street is a turn-of-the-century two-story,flat-roofed,two-family block which is sheathed in vinyl siding and rests
on a foundation which has been faced with concrete. The projecting eaves are encased in siding. The southeast comer of the
building is dominated by a recessed two-story porch which is three bays wide and supported by turned posts which are
spanned by an "x" railing. There are two bays of windows on the east side facing Herbert Street. Like most of the other
windows on the building they contain 2/2 sash with exterior storm windows and shutters; their surrounds are not visible due
to the siding. Centered on each level under the porch is a modem door. An additional entrance containing an original glassand-panel door is located on the west end of the south elevation. Fenestration on the north side consists of three irregularly
spaced bays of both small and large windows.
The building is set directly on the sidewalk. Opposite the building is a parking lot.
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
Describe the history of the building. Explain its associations with local (or state) history. Include uses of the building and
the role(s) the owners/occupants played within the community.
The present 14 Herbert Street replaced an earlier dwelling which was owned in 1874 by Hannah Brick. The heirs of Hannah
Fitzgerald owned this building and that to the south in 1897. By 1911 the property had been acquired by John Czubeck. It
appears that the present building was constructed shortly thereafter. The 1912 directory is the last to show the building as a
single-family residence; from 1913 on the property is a two-family dwelling. There is no listing for John Czubeck in the
Salem directories although Rev. Joseph Czubeck was appointed pastor of the St. John Baptist (Polish Catholic) Church in
1901 (the building was located at 18-20 Herbert Street) and lived at 31 Union Street.
The building has had a variety of tenants, many of Polish descent, over the years.
BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES
Arrington, Benjarnin F. Municipal History of Essex County in Massachusetts. Volumes I and II. New York: Lewis
Historical Publishing Company, 1922.
Hopkins, G.M. Atlas of Salem. Massachusetts. Philadelphia: 1874.
Mclntyre, Henry C.E. Map of the City of Salem. Philadelphia: 1851.
Richards, L.J. Atlas of the Citv of Salem. Massachusetts, 1897.
Salem City Directories, 1836-1970.
Walker Lithograph and Publishing Company. Atlas of the Citv of Salem. Massachusetts. Boston: 1911.
Recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If checked, you must attached a completed
National Register Criteria Statement form.
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Built for
Antonina and John Boltrukiewicz
Machine Painter
1912
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Historic Salem, Inc.
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1912, 2018
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Jen Ratliff
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English
14
1912
2018
Antonina
Boltrukiewicz
Herbert
History
House
John
Massachusetts
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Street