Historic survey completed for 70 Marion properties

MARION — Phase 4 of a survey of the town’s historic and architecturally significant properties has been completed by preservation consultant Lynn Smiledge, the Marion Historical Commission announced.

Property owners of the surveyed resources will soon be receiving a copy of the Inventory Form for their properties.

These forms are prepared according to standards established by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office.

The forms will also soon be available at the Sippican Historical Society and at the Elizabeth Taber Library, as well as on the Historical Commission webpage at marionma.gov/524/Historical-Commission.

“The inventory forms offer a detailed architectural description and a historical narrative, including photographs and historic views, when available,” read a press release. “Together they provide a fascinating look at the historic development of the town, of who the key players were in terms of both development and property ownership, altogether giving us a better understanding of Marion’s unique character, both in previous eras and today.”

This program was funded through the Community Preservation Act.