https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/28828/archive/files/9427268d52b9dfca40dd47e7811c8fd6.pdf?Expires=1777507200&Signature=PcL59eShybkappZJjn5EN4u4g7jhpt5yneCJ0U7555aeI2WJvKjBb44i48PehMr4Z9hZwY0z%7EYMY1tzLxHDDZDZ9pscBpbYt885lOwTLyB5njWkLu8ED8VoU138hHQuV%7EfIebowoPVNc2kWFwh55U3vylhWQdHWFYrV42gpn5pX0IJFMUX2Q-pCzYsn5nRQJXNcht1IDTOX07X7zBgbmHEGvO4KpGBPowrXJejXmMWw6kvCJOYKxTMYIcR9VgJveirAdaEndY952xd9OHCGi2gJpEI4n7ayvnG2i1ohocPmwSyJxN8hRnaRDerIoUbbeF9exY8NIdZRHrRhVvI2ewg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 39f9d0a28a8181baa61464f880013b62 PDF Text Text Notes on 64 Harbor Street, Salem According to Patricia Kelleher at the Salem Historical Commission, all of the buildings at the point were destroyed in the Great Fire, which happened on June 25, 1914. In reviewing both the current assessor’s map and the 1911 Walker Lithograph and Publishing Company Map, it would appear that the lot area that was 66 Harbor Street on the 1911 map is the area that is now 64-64 ½ Harbor Street on the current assessor’s map. Based on information from Salem Directories and the 1910 and 1920 United States Census, it may be that there is an error on the 1911 Walker Map and that the property was actually known as 64 Harbor Street. Prior to the fire, the area that is 64-64 ½ Harbor Street was owned by George Potvin. The pamphlet “1914 Data on Burned District at Salem, MA” and published by F.W. Dodge Co., seems to skip this address in its listings as well as the name George Potvin. However, both the 1911 map referenced above and documents at the Essex South Registry of Deeds confirm George Potvin’s ownership of the lot both prior to and after the fire in 1914. There does not appear to be a building inspection card referencing 66 Harbor Street deposited at the Salem Historical Commission which confirms building date. According to the Salem Assessor’s records, they believe the building at 64-64 ½ Harbor Street was built about 1920. Salem Directory records indicate that the property may have been built as early as 1914. Because George Potvin acquired the property in 1904 and, based on records at the Essex South County Registry of Deeds, did not sell the property until 1923, it is likely he was the owner at the time the building at 64-64 ½ Harbor Street was built. The following evidence referenced above and below was used to determine that George Potvin was the owner and likely builder of the property that is now 64-64 ½ Harbor Street: Deed descriptions from the Essex South County Registry of Deeds; MACRIS On-Line Database ~ According to various Salem Town Directories in 1913-1914, George Potvin lived at 64 Harbor Street and during those years he worked as a fireman. The 1910 United States Census reveals he worked as a fireman in the cotton mill—likely the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mill that was nearby. The 1910 Census also indicates that he lived in the house with his wife, Marie, and two children. He was Canadian French and immigrated to the United States in 1893 whereas Marie did not immigrate until 1897. In 1910, George was 44 and Marie was 48. The record indicates that George was literate and could speak English but Marie was not and French was her native language. Their children, George and Adrienne were both born in Canada, emigrated in 1894 and both spoke English. In 1910, all living in the household were alien citizens and George and Marie remained so as of the 1920 Census. ~ Plaque to read: Built for George Potvin, fireman, c. 1920. Replaced building burned in Great Salem Fire of 1914 �Owners Date of Conveyance Registry Reference Arthur Feenan of Salem to George Potvin of Salem March 23, 1904 Book 1737, Page 152 George Potvin of Salem to John E. Sargent of Salem April 11, 1923 Book 2548, Page 231 John E. Sargent of Salem to Hugh J. Grant of Salem March 1, 1926 Book 2673, Page 12 Estate of Hugh Grant to Austin J. Tully and Mary E. Tully October 14, 1926 Book 2697, Page 386 Austin J. Tully and Mary E. Tully of Salem to Christeni Morin of Salem October 14, 1926 Book 2697, Page 387 Christine Morin of Salem to Albert L. Chalifour and Yvonne L. December 20, 1950 Chalifour Book 3791, Page 454 Yvonne L. Cahlifour, widow, of Salem to Laurien R. L’Italien and Alice L. L’Italien September 26, 1958 Book 4498, Page 520 Laurien R. L’Italien and Alice L. L’Italien to Edward J. Clarke and Donald J. Clarke, both of Beverly and Jacob S. Segal of Marblehead April 7, 1978 Book 6457, Page 662 Edward J. Clarke and Donald J. Clarke, both of Beverly and Jacob S. Segal of Marblehead to Edward J. Clarke, Donald J. Clarke and Jacob S. Segal, Trustees of the Clarke Jacobs Realty Trust May 20, 1978 Book 6472, Page 272 Donald J. Clarke and Jacob S. Segal, Trustees of the Clarke March 30, 1985 Jacobs Realty Trust to Frederick D. Small and Karen J. Small of Topsfield Book 7703, Page 159 Frederick D. Small and Karen J. Small to Bank of New England, NA November 6, 1986 Book 8614, Page 63 Bank of New England, NA forecloses mortgage and deeds property to Small Frye Properties, Inc. September 1, 1989 Book 10199, Page 78 Small Frye Properties, Inc. to Salem Point LP December 27, 1991 Book 11080, Page 456 Salem Point LP to Salem Point II LP July 16, 2014 Book 33413, Page 603 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Point Plaque Initiative Description An account of the resource The Point Plaque Initiative, made possible in part by an Essex Heritage Partnership Grant, provided 16 Histories and plaques for North Shore CDC-owned buildings in the Point Neighborhood. Historic Salem, Inc. House History A resource made available by Historic Salem, Inc. detailing the history of Salem's houses. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 64 Harbor Street, Salem, MA, 01970 Subject The topic of the resource House History Description An account of the resource Built for George Potvin Fireman c. 1920 Construit pour George Potvin Pompier c. 1920 Construido para George Potvin Bombero c. 1920 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Historic Salem Inc. house history Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Historic Salem Inc. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Historic Salem Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource House built circa 1920 House history completed 2018 Language A language of the resource English, French, Spanish 1920 2018 64 Harbor Street fireman George Potvin Massachusetts Potvin Salem