Boston – Finegold Alexander + Associates, Inc. announced that its transformation of the historic Salem Jail from a dilapidated and abandoned property into a bustling mixed-use development has been honored with four awards.
The project restored a three-building historic jail complex and adapted it for residential and mixed use, including a full-service restaurant and an original jail cell preserved to capture the history of the property. The original jail building was constructed in 1813, and what was once an eyesore has become a welcoming visual entry into the town of Salem. To date, Finegold Alexander + Associates has received several high-profile awards from local and national agencies commending their efforts to achieve high levels of preservation and reuse.
These awards include the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association, J. Timothy Anderson Award for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation; the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2011 AIA Housing Award – Multi-Family Housing for its positive contributions to the community’s built fabric with 23 units of housing; the Massachusetts Historical Commission 2011 Preservation Award for outstanding achievements in preservation and the Historic Salem 2011 Preservation Award the preservation of historic resources and for new designs that complement the historic character of the City.