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Macomber-Sylvia Building: Baker's Daily Log
Macomber-Sylvia Building: Baker's Daily Log
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Pete Baker's daily log of work on Macomber-Sylvia Building Restoration, August 1976 - January 18, 1977 (the date the building was destroyed in a gas explosion).
Structural Survey Of The Macomber-Silvia Building, 1976
Structural Survey Of The Macomber-Silvia Building, 1976
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Structural Report prepared by Anne W. Baker Restorations for WHALE, New Bedford, MA. the report includes a brief history and description of the Macomber-Sylvia house, a structural survey, a general work outline, a proposed work schedule and costs for the project. Prepared in 1976.
Akin House: Lecture, October 2006
Akin House: Lecture, October 2006
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Slides for Pete Baker's lecture on Akin House, October 2006.
Akin House: Powerpoint For Grant Proposal To Benefit Akin House Cultural Heritage Center
Akin House: Powerpoint For Grant Proposal To Benefit Akin House Cultural Heritage Center
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Powerpoint presentation. Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) in cooperation with the Town of Dartmouth. Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Grant Proposal to Benefit The Akin House Cultural Heritage Center. Photographs and explanations of historical significance of Akin House rooms and historical features. Presentation not dated. File is Dated 2007.
Akin House: Letter From Daniel Perry On Dhpt's Application For Cpa Funds
Akin House: Letter From Daniel Perry On Dhpt's Application For Cpa Funds
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Letter from Attorney Daniel Perry regarding the CPA application of Dartmouth Historic Preservation for Restoration of Akin House. Dated September 15, 2008.
Akin House: Dr. Hodges Letter Of Support For Cpa Funding
Akin House: Dr. Hodges Letter Of Support For Cpa Funding
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Dr. Christina Hodges of the Peabody Museum writes a letter in support of the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust (DHPT) application for a Community Preservation funds for continuing work at the historic Elihu Akin House in South Dartmouth. Letter dated August 28, 2008.
Akin House: Final Cost Exterior And Estimate For Interior
Akin House: Final Cost Exterior And Estimate For Interior
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Final Cost for Exterior work and Estimate for Interior for Akin House Restoration. Submitted by Stephen J. Tyson. Dated August 26, 2008.
Akin House: Historical Structural Report By Anne Baker, Anne W. Baker
Akin House: Historical Structural Report By Anne Baker, Anne W. Baker
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Historical Structure Report prepared for the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Prepared by Anne W. Baker. Dated October 11, 2004. Describes the importance of Akin House and detailed architectural and structural features.
Akin House: Elihu Akin House Interpretation Project
Akin House: Elihu Akin House Interpretation Project
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Narrative for a NEH Consultation Grant to allow W H A L E staff to refine interpretation plans for the Elihu Akin House. The project brings together humanities scholars, historic preservationists, museum staff and educators to plan the best use of the 1762 house as an education center/museum.
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, August 10, 2005
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, August 10, 2005
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New Bedford Standard-Times article written by Tom Timberlake on August 10, 2005, entitled Historic Akin House has a future.
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, October 26, 2006
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, October 26, 2006
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New Bedford Standard-Times article from October 26, 2006 entitled WHALE to present session on Akin House.
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, March 1, 2015
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, March 1, 2015
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New Bedford Standard-Times article from March 1, 2015, entitled Policymakers: Questions for the Dartmouth Historic Preservation Trust about the Akin house.
Akin House: Akin Deed
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Akin Deed research done by Peggi Medeiros. Research dated July 15, 2004.
Akin House: Letter Concerning Rear 20th Century Dormer
Akin House: Letter Concerning Rear 20th Century Dormer
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Letter written by WHALE to MHC concerning the decision not to replace the 20th century dormer on the rear of the house. The decision was based on recommendations made by the Architectural Preservation Group and Anne Baker. Draft Letter dated January 20, 2006
Akin House: Letter Concerning Akin House Historical Structure
Akin House: Letter Concerning Akin House Historical Structure
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Letter written by Anne Baker to Diana detailing the historical structure of the Akin House. Dated September 28, 2008.
Akin House: Estimate For Immediate Structural Repairs
Akin House: Estimate For Immediate Structural Repairs
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Estimate submitted by Anne Baker for immediate structural repairs to plates, rafters and sills. Dated June 20, 2005.
Akin House: Baker Invoice To Whale
Akin House: Baker Invoice To Whale
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Anne Baker's invoice to WHALE for surveying, site documentation, and cleaning. Dated July 30, 2004.
Akin House: Request To Mhc To Amend Criteria Statement
Akin House: Request To Mhc To Amend Criteria Statement
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Draft letter to Michael Steinitz, Massachusetts Historical Commission. Request to amend original Criteria Statement to include additional information based on Baker's Historical Structures Report. no date is given on the Draft.
Akin House: Conservation Completed To Date
Akin House: Conservation Completed To Date
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A list of conservation work completed to date. Though no date appears on the list, it appears to have been compiled in June 2006.
Akin House: The Elihu Akin House Narrative
Akin House: The Elihu Akin House Narrative
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The Elihu Akin House Narrative written by Peggi Medieros for the Massachusetts Historical Commission describes the architectural importance of Akin House as well as the Akin Family influence in the development of South Dartmouth, MA.
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, February 17, 2004
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, February 17, 2004
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New Bedford Standard-Times article from February 17, 2004. Written by Curt Brown, entitled WHALE takes steps to preserve Akin House.
Akin House: Letter To Buddy Baker-Smith, Community Preservation Committee, Anne W. Baker
Akin House: Letter To Buddy Baker-Smith, Community Preservation Committee, Anne W. Baker
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Letter from Anne Baker to Buddy Baker-Smith to the Community Preservation Committee in Dartmouth, MA expressing her concerns for the future of the Akin House. Letter dated September 22, 2008.
Akin House: Baker Letter Concerning The Historical Structure Of The Akin House, Anne W. Baker
Akin House: Baker Letter Concerning The Historical Structure Of The Akin House, Anne W. Baker
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Lengthy email from Anne Baker to Diana illustrating the historically significant structure of the Akin House and her desire to have it preserved as Culture Resource Center. Email is dated September 28, 2008.
Akin House: Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Emergency Fund Request
Akin House: Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Emergency Fund Request
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Letter written by Lisa Sughrue, Executive Director of the Waterfront Historic Area League requesting $40,000 in Emergency Preservation Funds for the Akin House from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund. Letter describes the restoration work done by Architectural Preservation Group in Fall 2005.
Akin House: Preliminary Existing Condition Drawings
Akin House: Preliminary Existing Condition Drawings
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Preliminary Existing Condition Drawings of Akin House first and second floors with elevations. Drawn by Wise-Surma-Jones Architects in New Bedford, MA. Dated June 30, 2004.