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3 Lemon Street
James Ellis, Secretary and Manager of A.G. Frothingham Co.
Evelyn Kenney
Built circa 1902
Researched and written by Leslie Fontaine
December 2023
Historic Salem Inc.
9 North Street, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-0799 | info@historicsalem.org
© 2023
�MACRIS SAL.2838
Lemon Street has existed by various names since the 17th century, having been one of the
roads to the North River. By 1843 it was known by its present name. The street contains an
eclectic mixture of architectural styles, with this house being one of the later additions. Built
around 1902, it first appears in the 1903-1904 directory1, occupied by James H. Ellis, Secretary
and Manager of A.G. Frothingham Co., shoe trimmings. The house’s first appearance on a map
is from the 1890-1903 Salem Atlas, plate 17.
This home at 3 Lemon Street exemplifies the Queen Anne architectural style in a modest
manner. It stands as a two-story residence with a gable roof, featuring flush boarding on the
front and clapboards on other sides. Positioned at the northeast corner, there's a square tower
topped by a pyramidal roof, while the southeast corner boasts a first-floor bay ascending into a
squared second-story projection with its own gable roof. Along the front, there's a flat-roofed
porch supported by wrought iron replacement posts.
1
Salem, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1903-1904
1
�Ellis Family
James H. Ellis, born in Salem in 1855 to James and Linda M. Ellis2, married Evelyn A. Kenney
on July 28th, 1885, in Beverly. Evelyn was born around 1860 to James and Mary E. Kenney3.
Together, they welcomed two daughters: Edith E. Ellis on October 11, 1885, and Lena Mildred
Ellis on August 29, 18914. According to the Civil War Pension Index, James served for some
time in the military during the Civil War.
In the 1910 census, James, Evelyn, and Lena Mildred lived with Evelyn’s mother, Mary Kenney,
and her sister, Edith M. Kenney, along with their two nieces, Hazel and Dora Ellis.
By the time of the 1920 census, James and Evelyn continued living with Lena Mildred, Evelyn’s
sister Edith, their niece Nathalie B., and lodgers Cameron and Dora Turner. Unfortunately,
James passed away in 1922, soon after the census.
Following James’s death, Evelyn continued to live in the house until she passed away in 19395.
After her death, Lena inherited the family home at 3 Lemon Street. In 1940, Lena, aged 48, was
still residing at 3 Lemon Street with her aunt, Edith, who was 70 at the time.
Lena never married and remained in the family home for several decades until she sold it in
1961. After selling the house, Lena lived for another 25 years until she passed away on
September 8, 1986, in Peabody.
Laberis Family
Marino G. Laberis was born on June 6, 1917, and passed away on April 14, 20066. Stasia A.
(Sygowski) Laberis, born in Salem in 1922 to Czeslawa and Julian Sygowski, died on July 8,
20237. The couple got married around 1941 and had six children: Susan, Christine, Andrea,
2
Massachusetts State Census, 1855
Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1841-1910
4
Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925
5
Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index, 1901-1980
6
United States Social Security Death Index
7
United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014
3
2
�George, Stephen, and Bill. Marino enlisted in the military on February 27, 1942, nearly two
years after his draft registration8.
1940 Draft Card
During the 1950s census, Marino, a seasoner at a leather factory, lived at 6 Silver Street with his
wife, Stasia, and their two sons, George A. and Stephen J. The family later resided at 3 Lemon
Street, a house that remained within the family through trusts until George's death in 2006. After
George's passing, the family sold the residence.
“Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Czeslawa (Wisniewski) Sygowski.
She was raised and educated in Salem. She was married for 65 years to Marino Laberis, who
predeceased her in 2006.
Stasia worked in sales at Empire Clothing Store in Salem for over 30 years, finishing her career
at Sears. She was well known and loved for her friendliness, positive outlook, infectious
optimism, and grace.
Her life was one of continuously giving to others. In retirement, Stasia doted upon her
grandchildren and growing brood of great-grandchildren. She was an incessant reader; knitted
sweaters for grandkids that then passed to great grandkids; was an avid cook; enjoyed bingo
and trips to Foxwoods; and could shop 'til she dropped – usually for others. She was very active
even in her last 18 months living at Seasons where she enjoyed painting, ceramics, drumming,
and field trips. A great day for her ended with a chop suey sandwich at the Salem Willows and a
box of Hobbs' popcorn9.”
8
National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File,
1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration,
1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Number: 03903; Reel: 111
9
Salem News Obituary
3
�SOURCES
4
�Perley, S. (18971909). The Essex antiquarian: an illustrated ... magazine devoted to the biography, genealogy, history and
antiquities of Essex County, Massachusetts. Salem, Mass.: Essex Antiquarian.
5
�1874 Atlas, Plate D
1897 Atlas, Plate 1
6
�1890-1903 Atlas, Plate 17
1906-1938 Atlas, Plate 5
7
�1911 Atlas, Plate 8
8
�Homeowner
Brayden C. Varr
Michael & Kimberly (Smith)
Falchek
Date
Purchased
03/03/2022
4/26/2007
Laberis Family
George & Stasia A. Laberis
Marino G. Laberis & Stacia A.
Laberis (married) then - George A.
Laberis, Stephen J. Laberis,
William E. Laberis, Susan E.
Canty, Christine A. O'Brien,
Andrea S. Bean as tenants in
common
05/30/2002
03/09/1961
10/04/1902
07/05/1902
John Ingersoll Hutchinson
03/06/1886
Number
Documents
of Years Purchase Price Referenced Description
$668,000.00 40769:534
Beginning at the Northwest corner by now or formerly Dodge, thence Easterly by
Lemon Street 80 feet, Southerly by land now or formerly Hutchinson about 57.25
feet, Westerly by land now or formerly Wright 80 feet, thence Northerly by land
now or formerly Dodge 58.75 feet.
$317,000.00 26782:72
Beginning at the Northwest corner by now or formerly Dodge, thence Easterly by
Lemon Street 80 feet, Southerly by land now or formerly Hutchinson about 57.25
feet, Westerly by land now or formerly Wright 80 feet, thence Northerly by land
now or formerly Dodge 58.75 feet.
5
Nominal
Consideration
Paid 18855:530
Beginning at the Northwest corner by now or formerly Dodge, thence Easterly by
Lemon Street 80 feet, Southerly by land now or formerly Hutchinson about 57.25
feet, Westerly by land now or formerly Wright 80 feet, thence Northerly by land
now or formerly Dodge 58.75 feet.
1961-2002
41
Consideration
Paid 4750:124
Beginning at the Northwest corner by now or formerly Dodge, thence Easterly by
Lemon Street 80 feet, Southerly by land now or formerly Hutchinson about 57.25
feet, Westerly by land now or formerly Wright 80 feet, thence Northerly by land
now or formerly Dodge 58.75 feet.
1902-1961
59
2022 Present
1
2007-2022
1961-2007
Ellis Family
Evelyn A. (Kenney) Ellis, wife of
James H. Ellis then - Lena E. Ellis
Years of
Ownership
2002-2007
1902-1961
1902-1961
Notes
46
59
$1 And Other
Valuable
Consideration 1687:300
59
$1 And Other
Valuable
Consideration 1684:395
$866.67 1169:99
Combining two parcels. Beginning at Northeast corner of premises on Lemon
Street at land of said Ellis, formerly of said Hutchinson, thence running Easterly
on Lemon Street 40 feet to other land of Hutchinson thence turning and running
Southerly by land of Hutchinson 57 feet, 3 inches to land of Wright, thence by said
land of Wright Westerly 40 feet to said other land of Ellis thence Northerly on said
other land of Ellis 57 feet, 6 inches to point beginning
Combining two parcels.
Beginning at the Northeast corner at land of Dodge on Lemon Street, thence
running Easterly on Lemon Street 40 feet, thence running Southerly to land of
Wright about 57 feet, 6 inches thence running Westerly on land of Wright 40 feet
to land of Dodge thence running Northerly on land of Dodge 58 feet, 9 inches to
point started.
Bridge & Lemon corner
�Residents Table
Name
Details
1903-1904 James H. Ellis
Secretary & Manager at AG Frothingham Co.
1906 James H. Ellis
Secretary & Manager at AG Frothingham Co.
Edith E. Ellis
Boards 3 Lemon
Hazel I. Ellis
Clerk, 209 Essex, boards 3 Lemon
1910-1914 James H. Ellis
Secretary & Manager at AG Frothingham Co.
Hazel I. Ellis
Clerk, 188 Essex
L. Mildred Ellis
Boards 3 Lemon
1915 James H. Ellis
Froals Manufacturing
Dora H. Ellis
Student, boards 3 Lemon
Hazel I. Ellis
Bookkeeper, boards 3 Lemon
L. Mildred Ellis
Teacher, boards 3 Lemon
1917 James H. Ellis (Evelyn A.)
Dora H. Ellis
Student, boards 3 Lemon
L. Mildred Ellis
Cook 220 Essex Street, boards 3 Lemon
1921 James H. Ellis (Evelyn A.) Clk
L. Mildred Ellis
1931-1937 Evelyn A.
Lena M
1946 L. Mildred Ellis
Bookkeeper, boards 3 Lemon
Widow Jas H
Bookkeeper
�Inventory No:
SAL.2838
Historic Name:
Ellis, James H. House
Common Name:
Address:
3 Lemon St
City/Town:
Salem
Village/Neighborhood:
Salem Common;
Local No:
36-33;
Year Constructed:
C 1901
Architectural Style(s):
Queen Anne;
Use(s):
Single Family Dwelling House;
Significance:
Architecture;
Area(s):
SAL.FQ, SAL.IV
Designation(s):
Nat'l Register District (07/19/2002);
Building Materials:
Roof: Asphalt Shingle;
Wall: Wood; Wood Clapboard; Wood Flushboard;
Demolished
No
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FORM B - BUILDING
1338
AREA
FORM NO.
36
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
80 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02116
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Present
Residential
Original
Re.qi d e n t i a l
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City
Directories
Q.ueen Anne
Sketch Map: Draw map showing p r o p e r t y ' s l o c a t i o n
in r e l a t i o n to nearest cross s t r e e t s and/or
geographical f e a t u r e s .
Indicate a l l b u i l d i n g s
between Inventoried property and nearest
intersection(s).
Indicate north
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E x t e r i o r Wall
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Q g o
Major A l t e r a t i o n s (with dates)
Condition
Moved
UTM
REFERENCE
USGS QUADRANGLE_
SCALE
Date
Acreage
Under 1 acre
Setting
R e s i d e n t i a l , urban
Recorded by
H i l b e r t & Kim W i t h e r s
Brengle
Organization
Salem P l a n n i n g Dept.
Date
A p r i l . 1987
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3
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NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA STATEMENT ( i f
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
other b u i l d i n g s within the
applicable)
Describe important a r c h i t e c t u r a l
community.
features and evaluate i n terms of
3 Lemon S t r e e t i s a m o d e s t e x a m p l e o f t h e Queen Anne s t y l e .
It i s a
t w o - s t o r y , g a b l e r o o f e d house w i t h f l u s h b o a r d i n g on the facade and
c l a p b o a r d s on o t h e r e l e v a t i o n s .
A suqre tower w i t h a p y r a m i d a l r o o f i s set
a t an a n g l e a t the n o r t h e a s t c o r n e r , and a t the s o u t h e a s t c o r n e r a
f i r s t - s t o r y bay r i s e s i n t o a squared s e c o n d - s t o r y p r o j e c t i o n w i t h a g a b l e
roof.
A f l a t - r o o f e d porch w i t h wrought i r o n replacement p o s t s extends
across the facade.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Explain the r o l e owners played 1n l o c a l
b u i l d i n g r e l a t e s to the development o f the community.
or s t a t e h i s t o r y
and how
the
Lemon S t r e e t h a s e x i s t e d b y v a r i o u s names s i n c e t h e 1 7 t h c e n t u r y , h a v i n g
b e e n one o f t h e r o a d s t o t h e N o r t h R i v e r .
By 1843 i t was known b y i t s
p r e s e n t name.
The s t r e e t c o n t a i n s a n e c l e c t i c m i x t u r e o f a r c h i t e c t u r a l
s t y l e s , w i t h t h i s h o u s e b e i n g one o f t h e l a t e r a d d i t i o n s .
B u i l t a f t e r 1897,
i t f i r s t a p p e a r s i n t h e 1 9 0 3 - 1 9 0 4 d i r e c t o r y , o c c u p i e d b y James H . E l l i s ,
s e c r e t a r y and Manager o f A . G . F r o t h i n g h a m ' s C o . , shoe t r i m m i n g s .
BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES
City Directories,
1874 A t l a s
1897 A t l a s
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1903-1904
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Lemon Street
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3 Lemon Street, Salem, MA, 01970
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House History
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Jame Ellis, Secretary and Manager of A.G. Frothingham Co.
and his wife
Evelyn Kenney
Built circa 1902
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Built circa 1902
House history completed 2023
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Leslie Fontaine
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1902
2023
3 Lemon Street
A.G. Fronthingham Co.
Ellis
Kenney
Massachusetts
Salem
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Turner Street
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37 Turner Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970
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House history
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Jesse Kenney, tanner, 1793
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1793, 1974
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Dee
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1793
1974
37
Dee
Jesse
Kenney
Massachusetts
Salem
Turner