The Tappan House being demolished
The Tappan House, 1 Little’s Lane, Newbury, being demolished today, right now.
This is what can happen anywhere in Newburyport without a Local Historic District (LHD). By law zoning cannot stop it. A demo delay just delays the destruction for a year.
1 Little's Lane being demolished, Courtesy of Skip and Marge Motes
Destruction of The Tappan House, 1 Little's Lane, Courtesy of Skip and Marge Motes
The Tappan House being destroyed, March 20, 2012.
The Tappan House, Courtesy of P.Preservationist
The Tappan House, 1 Little’s Lane before demolition.