Historical Commission approves PEM accessibility project with preservation conditions
Salem Historical Commission approves Peabody Essex Museum's major accessibility ramp with preservation conditions. The commission unanimously approved installation of an ADA ramp at the rear entrance of the Gardner-Pingree House, conditional on the museum providing a timeline for completing a
Historical Commission · Meeting of May 6, 2026
Salem Historical Commission approves Peabody Essex Museum's major accessibility ramp with preservation conditions. The commission unanimously approved installation of an ADA ramp at the rear entrance of the Gardner-Pingree House, conditional on the museum providing a timeline for completing a delinquent iron-fence replacement on Brown Street. The commission also processed amendments for the City of Salem's 5 Broad Street project, with seven members voting to approve (Brendan Murray abstained) window replacement, relocation of six HVAC condenser units with 4-foot fencing, and new roofing with GAF Slateline asphalt shingles in antique slate with slate on dormers.
Six applications were continued to May 20 for further review and site visits.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of May 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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