Guide to the Star of the Sea/Harbor House Materials in the Ade Bethune Papers ABC.SOS

This collection contains materials relating to Star of the Sea, a non-profit corporation founded by Ade Bethune to manage a project building a cooperative living community for the elder called Harbor House. The collection consists of business documents, pamphlets, newspapers, publications, correspon...

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title Guide to the Star of the Sea/Harbor House Materials in the Ade Bethune Papers ABC.SOS
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Older people -- Housing
Church Community Housing Corporation.
Harbor House (Newport, R.I.).
Star of the Sea Non-Profit Corporation.
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topic Older people -- Housing
Church Community Housing Corporation.
Harbor House (Newport, R.I.).
Star of the Sea Non-Profit Corporation.
description This collection contains materials relating to Star of the Sea, a non-profit corporation founded by Ade Bethune to manage a project building a cooperative living community for the elder called Harbor House. The collection consists of business documents, pamphlets, newspapers, publications, correspondence and flat and rolled architectural drawings and plans.
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spelling ABC-SOS Guide to the Star of the Sea/Harbor House Materials in the Ade Bethune Papers ABC.SOS Star of the Sea/Harbor House Materials Finding aid prepared by Melissa A. Smith, MLIS Graduate Student Processing of the collection and production of this finding aid made possible by a CLIR "Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives" grant with funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Ade Bethune Collection 2004 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN, 55105 651-690-6599 bethune@stkate.edu November, 2010 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2012-04-03T16:08-0500 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Star of the Sea/Harbor House Materials, Ade Bethune Papers ABC.SOS Ade Bethune Collection 8.3 Linear feet (17 boxes) plus 5.25 cubic feet of oversized materials (2 flat file drawers and 19 sets of rolled architectural drawings) Bulk, 1991-2002 1985-2002 This collection contains materials relating to Star of the Sea, a non-profit corporation founded by Ade Bethune to manage a project building a cooperative living community for the elder called Harbor House. The collection consists of business documents, pamphlets, newspapers, publications, correspondence and flat and rolled architectural drawings and plans. Bethune, Ade, 1914-2002 Preferred Citation [Name of Series], Star of the Sea/Harbor House Materials. Ade Bethune Collection, St. Catherine University Library, St. Paul, MN 55105. About Ade Bethune Marie Adélaïde de Bethune (1914-2002), known as Ade Bethune, was born in Brussels, Belgium. Bethune’s mother was a major influence throughout her life. Ade Bethune’s Catholic faith, political activism, and her interest in helping others, especially children and the elderly, were all shaped by her mother. The family immigrated to the United States and settled in New York in 1928. Bethune attended Cathedral High School in New York and later the National Academy of Design and Cooper Union. Her early years as a young artist in New York were spent with Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement, and her designs of Biblical scenes and common, working class individuals were often published in the Catholic Worker. This early work launched a life-long career in liturgical art and architecture. Ade Bethune’s artistic gifts and desire to serve others would form a life of creativity and social service rooted in the Catholic faith. Bethune moved to Newport, Rhode Island in 1938. She purchased her first home there in 1940 and a larger home in 1953. Homeownership fulfilled her need for being a part of society in community, with shared respect and responsibility. Bethune wanted others to realize that ideal as well. With this philosophy, she and a group of concerned citizens created Church Community Corporation in 1969 (later the Church Community Housing Corporation or CCHC). The CCHC, through renovation or new construction of single and multi-family residences, was responsible for more than 30 low-income Newport County families finding new homes. In the late 1980s Ade Bethune identified a new housing need in Newport. Caring for her aging parents had awakened her to the need for elder housing that encouraged independence yet recognized the need for community. Bethune founded Star of the Sea in 1991 with key members of the CCHC with the mission to develop Harbor House as the embodiment of that vision. Bethune’s mission was fulfilled and she was one of the first tenants when Harbor House opened February 4, 2002. Ade Bethune died shortly thereafter on May 1, 2002. About Star of the Sea / Harbor House Church Community Housing Corporation (CCHC) was successful in providing new or renovated housing to low income individuals, families and seniors in the Newport, RI area. Beginning in the late 1980’s Ade Bethune began to explore the option of developing an "intentional community" for active seniors. A large plat of land with buildings suffering from “deferred maintenance” at Washington and Battery Streets in Newport seemed an ideal location for such a project. In the 1840s the property had been purchased by John Auchincloss, a New York businessman, who built a summer home for his family overlooking the sea. In 1907 the Auchincloss Estate and two other parcels were joined and deeded to the St. Regis Corporation of France and New York. At this time, the property included the estate house, barn, carriage house, and other buildings. The St. Regis Corporation, or the Religious of the Cenacle, established a small convent and retreat center there. In 1914 the Cenacle undertook a building project adding the St. Francis Guest House, Nuns’ Annex, the Cenacle Chapel, and Chaplain’s Cottage to the property. The Corpus Christi Carmel Sisters from Trinidad purchased the property from St. Regis in 1955 and also used the sprawling site as an educational retreat center. After several years the property was abandoned to the City of Newport, who in 1986 designated it as John Martins Park. In 1996 the property was purchased by Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation. Ade Bethune and several board members from CCHC incorporated as a non-profit named Star of the Sea in 1991, with the goal of developing Bethune's intentional community. The Cenacle property was for sale from 1989 until it was purchased by Rhode Island Housing Mortgage and Finance Corporation in 1996. Although there were a few parties interested in purchasing the site during this time, it was not suitable for many projects. With the property sitting idle, Star of the Sea with Ade Bethune as President first developed a cooperative building plan, but was unable to secure a mortgage for the project. A rental concept was then pursued by the board and for a few years the addition of assisted living services was considered. The assisted living plan was eventually dropped and the project moved forward as a rental property. Funds from loans, grants, and personal donations were obtained in order to purchase the land and renovate the existing buildings including the chapel. During this lengthy fundraising and development phase, Bethune and the board members registered the property, chapel, and other buildings as national historic sites. They also needed to gain zoning and project plan approval from the city of Newport, RI and gain support from neighbors and the community for the Harbor House project. Bethune worked closely with Newport Collaborative Architects, Inc. and Mike Abbott, the lead architect on the project, to design a senior housing community that preserved the heritage of the Auchincloss estate and Cenacle-by-the-Sea convent and retreat center, yet provided a safe and secure home for seniors. Construction began almost ten years after Star of the Sea incorporated. During this time the project went by several names including: Washington House, Cenacle-by-the-Sea, Stella Maris, and Harbor House. The legal entity behind the project also changed to accommodate new investors and corporate changes, but Ade Bethune remained a key part of the project until its completion. Harbor House opened as a senior housing community in February 2002. Related Materials: For more about the Church Community Housing Corporation, see the Guide to Church Community Housing Corporation Records in the Ade Bethune Papers. Organization The collection is organized into two groupings: Star of the Sea Non-profit Corporation and Harbor House Project Development. Each of these has been arranged into several series and subseries. Star of the Sea Non-profit Corporation Series 1: Administration (includes 6 subseries) Series 2: Correspondence Series 3: Finances (includes 7 subseries) Series 4: Public Relations Series 5: Background Harbor House Project Development Series 6: Site History Series 7: Design and Construction (includes 2 subseries) Series 8: Architectural Drawings Many materials in this collection were in a disorganized state upon Ade Bethune's death, therefore the bulk of the arrangement was imposed at the time of processing. Folders created and maintained by Bethune have been placed in alphabetical or chronological order within an appropriate series and subseries. Loose materials were grouped in file folders before being placed in a series or subseries, and given a folder name that best represents the content of the items within the context of the rest of the collection. Contents The collection contains information about the Star of the Sea Corporation and development of the Harbor House project. These materials cover the incorporation of Star of the Sea as a non-profit entity including corporate changes, as well as fundraising activities, and design and development of Harbor House. Materials related to the purchase, design, and renovation of the Auchincloss Estate/Cenacle-by-the-Sea Convent are also included in the collection. It contains business and administrative records, correspondence, catalogs, publicity materials, and architectural plans and drawings. Materials span the years between 1985 and 2002, with the bulk of the collection from 1991-2001. Acquisition Ade Bethune donated her collection of personal and business papers, sketches, artwork, books, and artifacts to the College of St Catherine (now St. Catherine University) over a period of time from 1984-2002. Processing Information The collection was processed and the finding aid written by Melissa A. Smith, March 2010-November 2010. Church Community Housing Corporation. Harbor House (Newport, R.I.). Star of the Sea Non-Profit Corporation. Older people -- Housing Rhode Island -- Newport Star of the Sea Non-profit Corporation 11 Boxes and 1/3 Flat Box 1985-2002 Contents: The Star of the Sea materials includes documentation produced by the corporation, its board members and partners in the course of various corporate functions: administration, correspondence, finances, and publicity. There are also research and other background materials collected by Ade Bethune. Arranged: This grouping is organized into 5 series, and further divided into subseries where necessary. Series 1: Administration 1.1 Board of Directors 1.2 President's Working Files 1.3 Business Purpose 1.4 Corporate Structure and Documentation 1.5 Professional Services 1.6 Registrations and Zoning Series 2: Correspondence Series 3: Finances 3.1 Financial Reports 3.2 Funding, Development 3.3 Funding, Donors 3.4 Funding, Grants 3.5 Funding, Grant Application Files 3.6 Partnerships 3.7 Tax Status Series 4: Public Relations Series 5: Background Series 1: Administration 4 Boxes 1990-2002 Contents: Star of the Sea administrative documents related to incorporation, the IRS, registrations, professional services and corporate purpose and business. 1.1--Board of Directors 2 Boxes 1990-2002 Arrangement: Alphabetically by file title Abutters 1 1999-2000 Contains: Correspondence between board members, adjoining property owners, and officials related to zoning issues and Star of the Sea plans. Biographies 1 1999 Board Business 1 2 folders 1992-2000 Contains: General board business information, including: Campaign for the Cenacle documents, employment seekers resumes and project summaries. Board Correspondence 1 3 folders 1990-2001 Board Membership 1 1991-2001 Contains: Star of the Sea Board of Directors listings. Board Nominations 1 1992-1995 Contains: Correspondence regarding Star of the Sea-Harbor House Board Members and Advisors/Friends. Lists of names and contact information for potential Board Members & Friends. Board Resignations 1 1992-1997 Contains: Correspondance related to Board Member resignations. Board Summary Reports 1-2 3 folders 1995 Contains: Reports and documentation regarding SOS Board business. Community Survey Results 2 undated Government Support 2 1994-1995 Meeting Binder 2 2 folders 1996-2000 Contains: Board correspondence and meeting information. Includes legal documentation and reports. Meetings 2 2 folders 1990-2002 President Reports 2 1998 Contains: Also supplemental documentation including: Service and design information. Project Options 2 1995 Contains: A variety of meeting agendas/minutes and other documents outlining the need for the SOS Board to reevaluate the Harbor House project and renew outreach efforts. Reports to Board 2 1994-2001 Contains: Board of Director's reports: 1994 Feasibility Study/Analysis, Evaluation of Survey for 1995 White House Conference on Aging, 1997 market study, TPA/NA plan from US Dept of Housing and Urban Development. 1.2--President's Working Files 1/2 box 1991-2000 Contents: Board minutes, reports, articles and other working documents kept by Ade Bethune related to Star of the Sea and Harbor House development. Board Notes 3 1991-1996 Star Documents 3 1992-1995 Contains: Meeting minutes/agendas, correspondence and background information on aging, developing a community, and other topics. Star of the Sea Steering Committee Notes. President's Files 3 1992-1996 Contains: Draft plans for Cenacle property including: floor plans, comments on feasibility study and resident care/financial scenarios. Other documents include: brochures, Abbey of Saint Walburga correspondence and financial statements. SOS Notes 3 1996-2000 Contains: Documentation and acknowledgement of donations, architect and design notes, applicant lists and site history. Harbor House Development Costs reports and requests for neighborhood support of project. SOS Board 3 2000 Contains: Board correspondence, Harbor House organizational chart and purchase offer information from JER Hudson - TCB Community Revitalization Fund. HHH Minutes 3 2000 Bethune's notes 3 undated Contains: Personal handwritten notes referencing SOS board meetings, presentations etc. 1.3--Business Purpose 1/2 Box 1991-1997 Contents: Includes documents outlining the purpose of SOS: mission statement, business plans and proposals. Mission Statement 3 1991 Business Proposal 3 1992 Contains: Preliminary Proposal for The Cenacle-by-the-Sea cooperative senior center and independent living community project Business Plan 3 1994 Harpootian & Associates 3 1994 Contains: Draft Business and Marketing plans for The Cenacle-by-the-Sea Project Development 3 1992-1997 Brochures 3 1994 Contains: Brochures outlining mission and plans of SOS 1.4--Corporate Structure and Documentation 1/3 Box 1991-1995 Contents: Materials related to the incorporation and organizational structure of SOS. Incorporation 4 1991 Contains: Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Star of the Sea. By-Laws 4 1991 Harbor House Housing LP 4 2000 Contains: Limited partnership agreement for Harbor House Housing. HH Corporation Articles of Incorporation. Business Profile 4 1992 Organizational Chart 4 1992-1994 Contains: Organizational charts outlining structure of Star of the Sea and The Cenacle. Board member responsibilities outlined. Real Estate Development Structure Chart 4 undated Contains: Chart depicting relationship between the following: Washington House Associates, L.P.; Tax Credit Fund; Washington House Corp. and Star of the Sea Nonprofit Corp Community Real Estate Development Chart 4 1992 Contains: "Community Real Estate Development Charts" and Cenacle of the Sea Floor Plans Cooperative Ownership 4 1995 1.5--Professional Services 1/3 Box 1992-1997 Contents: Agreements and other documentation related to entities providing consultative services to SOS. Owners Representative : Martha Marie Grogan 4 4 folders 1992-1997 Contains: Star of the Sea contract with Martha Marie Grogan for consultant services, includes handwritten and revised drafts, also Board and financial papers and correspondence. Consultant : Commonweal & Local Initiatives Support Corp 4 3 folders 1995-1997 Consultant : The Community Builders 4 1995 Contains: Information about 4 project scenarios Consultant : The Co-Housing Center 4 1995 Contains: Proposal for fundraising campaign 1.6--Registrations and Zoning 3 folders 1995-2001 Contents: Materials related to applications for HUD, Zoning and Historical Registries. Historic Application 4 1997 Contains: Papers related to National Park Service Historic Preservation Certification for the property Zoning Memos 4 1995-2001 HUD 4 1996-1999 Series 2: Correspondence 1/2 Box 1998-2002 Contents: This series includes Bethune's correspondence to friends and acquaintances, sharing information regarding her Star of the Sea venture. These letters rarely requested donations or other action as found in funding letter requests or official SOS board communications. This series also includes lists of individuals interested in living at Harbor House. These waitlists often correlated with donor lists. Arrangement: Alphabetically by correspondent, with general correspondence at the beginning and applicant lists at the end SOS Stella Maris Correspondence & Plans 4 1988 Contains: Architectural renderings of site. Correspondence related to Stella Maris/Star of the Sea. Correspondence-Star of the Sea 4 1993-1996 Contains: Invoice for consulting services for Martha Marie Grtogan and general correspondence regarding Star Of the Sea and Harbor House. Correspondence-Drafts 4 1996 Contains: Drafts of three letters from Bethune to: van Beuren Charitable Foundations, Mrs. John R. Drexel III and Mrs. Haward F. Manice. Also includes general letter drafts. Byrne, John 4 2001 Contains: Letter to Donna regarding Rose O'Dell letter of interest Collins, Sr. Diane Marie 4 1995 Contains: Correspondence regarding Star Of the Sea and senior housing Ikonman 4 undated Contains: Single letter to Peter updating him on SOS project. Kolaski, Casimir 4 1996 Contains: Copy of letter from Bethune to Mr. Casimir Kolaski-HUD-Boston Regional Office regarding SOS and new venture. McLaughlin, Michael 5 1988 Contains: Correspondence to Michael McLaughlin related to a sale of Stella Maris and plans for the land. Ober, Frank 5 1994-1995 Contains: Correspondence to and from Ade Bethune and Frank Ober regarding the Star of the Sea project. Wixted, Ellen & Dave 5 undated Contains: Single handwritten note from Ellen & Dave Wixted regarding their attendance at a meeting in the old chapel and their support. Correspondence-Others 5 2 folders 1991-2002 Contains: Letters written to Ade Bethune in response to her articles in Commonweal and other publications. Letters to/from Bethune relating the vision and progress of Star of the Sea and Harbor House. Applicants and Waitlists 5 5 folders 1993-2001 Contains: Applicant letters and forms. Completed forms indicate interest in Independent Living, Senior Center & Prayer group. Other miscellaneous documents and correspondence included in folders by Bethune. Series 3: Finances 3 3/4 Boxes 1991-2002 3.1--Financial Reports 1/3 Box 1991-2000 Contents: Company financial reports and transactions. Accountant : Sheryl Given 5 1995-2000 Financial Reports 5 1992-1999 Financial Transactions 5 1991-2000 Financials Budgets 5 1991-1998 SOS Check Book 5 1998-1999 SOS Reports 5 2000 3.2--Funding, Development 3/4 Box 1991-1995 Contents: Materials related to fund raising. Campaign Director : Dorothy Drazel 6 2 folders 1995 Campaign for the Cenacle X 6 1995 Campaign for the Cenacle project plan and Star of the Sea organizational chart affixed to old rolled plans. Capital Campaign 6 1995 Development Committee 6 1991 Funding Sources 6 1994-1995 Contains: Articles and flyers related to fundraising. Gateway Resources 6 1993 Contains: Correspondence and donor request letter Grantmaking 6 1995 Grant Proposals 6 UNDATED Non-profit Management 6 1995 Contains: Brochures related to events for non-profit groups Tax Workshop 6 1995 3.3--Funding, Donors 3/4 Box 1995-2002 Contents: Donor records. Donations and Thank Yous 6 5 folders 1995-2000 Donor Solicitations 6 1995 Goddard, Robert and Hope 6 1996-1997 Prospect Name & Address Lists 7 5 folders 1995-2002 Contains: Includes Six Year financial summaries and handwritten notes detailing solicitation efforts 3.4--Funding, Grants 1/2 Box 1992-2001 Contents: Grant applications and responses. Chapel 7 2 Folders 1995-2000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 7 1996 McBean Charitable Trust 7 2 folders 2000 National Equity Fund 7 2000 Rhode Island Foundation 7 2000-2001 Van Beuren Charitable Foundation 7 2 folders 2000-2001 Other grants and trusts 7 2 folders 1992-2000 3.5--Funding, Grant Application Files 8 1 Box (27 folders) 1992 Contents: Contains files holding multiple copies of supporting documentation used in grant applications. Files were labeled in sequence denoting the order in which the documents were included in each application. Documents in these folders include the following information: Star of the Sea corporate documents, Board of Directors bios, project objectives, project plans, costs, justification, and support for project. Arrangement: Folders remain in the original order used to create grant application packets. 3.6--Partnerships 3/4 Box 1993-2000 Contents: Administrative records detailing Star of the Sea financial partners. Equity Offers and Tax Credits 9 2000 Paramount 9 2 folders 1999 Promissory Note 9 1997-2000 Property Purchase 9 1993-1997 RI Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp 9 3 folders 1995-2000 RI Housing Market Study 9 2 folders 1997 RI-Housing Option 9 1996-1998 Washington House Home Application 9 1997 3.7--Tax Status 1/4 Box 1991-2000 Contents: Applications and correspondence regarding non-profit/tax status. IRS 501(c)(3) 9 1991-1992 IRS Determination 9 1992-2000 IRS-Harbor House 9 2000 SOS IRS Documents 9 1995 Series 4: Public Relations 1 1/4 Boxes 1991-2001 Contents: Files include SOS publicity, marketing materials and activities. Advertising - Responses 10 1994 Contains: Correspondence and donations in responses to October 22 notice in America and other publicity regarding project. Birth of a Notion imprint A13 1993 Contains: Front page of the Newport Daily News from Tuesday, August 17, 1993 imprinted upon a piece of sheet metal. Page features a photo of Bethune and an accompanying article entitled "Birth of a Notion." Brochure Drafts 10 Cenacle Reunion 10 1992 Contains: Cenacle Guest Book 10 1993 Clippings : Opposition & Approval 10 2000 Contains: Newspaper articles supporting and opposing Star of the Sea's proposed Harbor House project. Cocktail Party 10 1997 Flea Market 10 1998 Contains: Color photos of flea market items at Cenacle site. Garden Party 10 2 folders 1994 Contains: Plans, articles, flyers, bills and guest sign in for Garden Party. Also photo album entitled "A Garden Party" -- An Informative and Inspirational Sharing Hosted By "Star Of The Sea" HH Lease Packet-Bethune 10 2001 Contains: Manila folder with Harbor House lease and welcome packet for Ade Bethune. Intentional Communities 10 1996 Contains: Correspondence and information related to the Fellowship of Intentional Communities Interests & Abilities Survey 10 UNDATED Contains: Star of the Sea Informal Survey-My Interests and Abilities. Logo-Original Drawings 10 UNDATED Newsletters 10 1992-2000 Contains: 'Friends of the Cenacle' Newsletter. Includes FoC newsletters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 with dates beginning May 1992 and concluding January 1996. Three Green Light (1997, 1999 and 2000) articles are also included in folder. Point Association Newsletter 10 2000 Contains: Copies of e-mails related to a Star of the Sea article. Star of the Sea update article for Green Light newsletter. PR Materials 10, 17 1995-2000 Contains: A variety of brochures, flyers and other public relations materials created and distributed by Star of the Sea. Folder includes three PR packets prepared for mailing. Includes Harbor House Grand Opening flyer and a handwritten draft notice to HH residents to meet to establish a resident council, develop a mission etc. Press Releases 11 1991-1995 Publicity 11 1994-2000 Published Articles 17 2 folders 1991-2000 Contains: File includes handwritten list of 'Newspaper Stories' with notations from articles dating 5/21/91 to 6/16/95. Folder also contains clipping of article announcing opening of Harbor House. Requests for info 11 1995-1997 Stationery - Pasteup 11 UNDATED Series 5: Background 3/4 Box Bulk, 1985-2000 1972-2000 Contents: Research and other materials collected or created by Ade Bethune in the course of working on the Harbor House project. Includes published articles and brochures as well as correspondence and planning documents. Aging Articles 17 1993-1995 Comparables 11 Bulk, 1991-1993 1972-1993 Contains: Senior Housing brochures, newsletters and articles. Insurance 11 1995-1996 Contains: Long Term Care insurance articles. Old Age Dependence 11 1995 Contains: Book excerpts and articles on aging. Seniors Articles & Info 11 2 folders 1990-2000 Contains: Articles related to living well in old age. Miscellaneous information including senior community and services brochures. Stella Maris 11 1988 Contains: Letters outlining plans for the Harbor House project by Star of Sea, photocopies of site renderings, requests for assistance in forming a board and fund raising help. Washington Street 11 1985-1986 Contains: Correspondence regarding Stella Maris/Star of the Sea. Whytebrook Terrace IL 11 Contains: Brochures from Whytebrook Terrace independent senior living community. Harbor House Project Development 5 Boxes, 2/3 Flat Box, and 1 1/3 Drawer, plus 19 sets of rolled drawings Harbor House Church Community Housing Corporation (CCHC) was successful in providing new or renovated housing to low income individuals, families and seniors in the Newport, RI area. Beginning in the late 1980’s Adé Bethune began to explore the option of developing an ‘intentional community’ for active seniors. A large plat of land with buildings suffering from “deferred maintenance” at Washington and Battery Streets seemed an ideal location for such a project. In the 1840’s the property was purchased by John Auchincloss, a New York businessman. He built a summer home for his family overlooking the sea. In 1907 the Auchincloss Estate and two other parcels combined earlier and known as the “Bay Bank” are joined by Agnes C. Storer and Marie Cisneros and deeded to the St. Regis Corporation of France and New York. At this time, the property included the estate house, barn, carriage and other buildings. The St. Regis Corporation or the Religious of the Cenacle established a small convent and retreat center at the address of 21 Battery Street, Newport, RI. In 1914 the Cenacle undertook a building project and added the St. Francis Guest House, Nuns’ Annex, the Cenacle Chapel and Chaplain’s Cottage to the property. Under the auspices of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935-1939 the seafront portion of the property is taken by eminent domain and used to build a waterfront Esplanade to extend Washington Street to the Naval Hospital. In 1955 the Corpus Christi Carmel Sisters from Trinidad purchase the property from St. Regis. The Carmel Sisters still used the site as an educational retreat center. After several years the property is abandoned to the City of Newport. In 1986 the City of Newport designates the property as John Martins Park. In 1996 the property was purchased by Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation. Contents: Materials in this grouping are related to the Harbor House project building site, design, and construction. Arranged: The Harbor House Project Development subgroup is arranged into three series. Series 6: Site History Series 7: Design and Construction Series 8: Architectural Drawings Series 6: Site History 1 Box, 1/5 Flat Box Contents: Research and information related to the Auchincloss/Cenacle/Harbor House property and site, including historical summaries of ownership and use of the property, maps, plats, and photographs of the site. Auchincloss House 12 1997 Contains: Notes and corrections for submission to RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Project Evaluation. Cenacle--Statue 12 2000 Contains: Several copies and transcripts of Providence RI Journal article and other documents related to the War Memorial/Thanksgiving Statue installed at the Cenacle in 1919. Cenacle Ownership--History, Plats & Maps 12 1996-2000 Cenacle Photos 17 2 folders Chapel 12 2 folders 2000-2001 History 12 1997-2000 History--Bethelem 12 History--Photos 12 Houses on the Point 12 1997 Research & Histories 12 1984-2000 Contains: Historical summaries regarding the Auchincloss/Cenacle property. The summaries outline ownership and use of the land and buildings throughout its history. Shake-A-Leg - Harry Horgan 12 1988-1994 Contains: Proposal, correspondence and plans for the Shake-A-Leg Rehab Program to build an assisted living and rehabilitative program for the elderly at the Cenacle. Stella Maris 12 1986 Contains: News articles related to the proposal to sell Stella Maris to a private developer. Also Bethune's correspondence to the editor, Bishop, and Diocese in response to plans. Washington Street Houses 12 1997 Series 7: Design and Construction 3 Boxes, 3/5 Flat Box 1991-2002 Contents: This series documents the design and project planning specifics for Harbor House. Materials include architectural recommendations, design and construction notes, correspondence, floor plans, and photographs. Arrangement: The first section contains files that Ade Bethune created and maintained in alphabetical order. The remaining files were either maintained separately by Bethune, or created out of loose materials during processing. 7.1--Bethune's Files 2 boxes Architect : Newport Collaborative Architects 13 1997 Contains: Executed contract between Star of the Sea and Newport Collaborative Architects, Inc. Architect-1 13 1992 Contains: Site plans. Document outlining Cenacle/Corpus Christi Carmel facilities and occupancies with the new plans for Star of the Sea/The Cenacle. Architect-2 13 2 folders 1993 Contains: Elevations and floor plans for project. Includes photocopies, drawings and notes regarding construction. Copies of the New England Construction News. Architecture 13 1994 Contains: Site plans. Arch-Plans 13 1995 Contains: Harbor House floor plans. Architecture 13 1996 Contains: Harbor House floor plans. Archit-Recommendation 13 3 folders 1997 Contains: Architect recommendations for design and construction, notes, and RI Housing correspondence Architect-Bathrooms 13 1993 Architect-Brainwave Gazette 13 1996-1998 Contains: Design and construction notes from Ade Bethune to Mike Abbott Architecture: Entrances & Exits 13 1995 Architecture-Kitchens 13 1997 Contains: Kitchen design and construction plans and notes including appliances, cabinets and other equipment options. Architecture-Living 13 Contains: Color photos of living room furniture options. Architecture-Memos 13 1991-1996 Contains: Design and construction notes and correspondence related to work. Architecture-Postcards 13 Contains: Photocopies of postcards and photos of buildings, statues and area etc. Archit-Site Location 13 Contains: Site maps. Archi-SqFt 13 Contains: Documents related to resident and common area square footages. Basement 13 2000 Building 13 1991-1996 Contains: Notes to architect and general project construction notes. Corpus Christi Carmel 14 Contains: Color photos of buildings, shrubbery and interior rooms/furniture. Development & Design Timeline 14 1993 Door Nos. 14 2001 Contains: Notes related to design and signage for apartment numbers. Estimates 14 2000 Contains: Estimates related to Cenacle Chapel Stained Glass restoration and structural repairs. FL 1 14 2001 Contains: Floor 1 unit plans. FL 2 14 2001 Contains: Floor 2 unit plans. FL 3 14 2001 Grouped and clipped with plastic clips. 11x14 size Some plans are drafts with items taped to 8 1/2 x 11 pages. Contains: Floor 3 unit plans. Intimist 14 1993 Contains: Information on the Intimist system--converting a toilet to bidet. Kitchen-Residents 14 1998 Contains: Notes related to resident kitchen plans. LDK 14 2000 Contains: Living-Dining-Kitchen floor plans. Landscaping 14 2001 Lifts 14 1992 Contains: Correspondence with Mike and brochure re: stair lifts. Mike 14 2001 Contains: Design and construction notes. 125 Office 14 2001 Contains: Office plans. Phoenix 14 2001 Contains: HH Eligibility Document and correspondence. Programming "The Cenacle" 14 1995-1996 Contains: 1994 Pocket Manual of Elder Services. Articles and sample activities list. Radiant Heat 14 2000 Contains: Notes and product information related to radiant heat. Signs 14 Contains: Computer printed signs for construction SOS Arch. Mike 14 2 folders 1999-2000 Contains: Plans and notes to Mike from Ade about Harbor House construction and design. SOS-Mike & Steve 14 2000 Contains: Design and construction notes. Trees 14 1998 Contains: Correspondence and bids for trees on the Cenacle property. Wheelchair 14 Contains: Notes and plan related to second wheel chair accessible unit-109. 7.2--Other Files 1 box Architectural Review & Construction Meetings 15 1997-2001 Contains: Rhode Island Housing Architectural meeting minutes and Site Construction Meeting minutes. Building Memos 15 1996-2002 Cenacle Photo Album 15 4 folders Drawings & Floor Plans 15 1993-2001 Elevations-site histories-photos 17 2 folders Floor plans & sets 17 5 folders 1993-2001 HH Exterior Details 15 2 folders 1997-2001 Contains: Plans for landscaping, chapel stain glass and war memorial statue. Includes construction photos. HH Interior Details 16 2 folders 1994-2001 Contains: Notes regarding square footage, room numbers and fixtures. HH Services 16 1994-1998 Contains: Initial suggestions and plans for services to be offered by Harbor House to residents. Landscape plans 17 Options in Elder Life & Health Care 16 Plan Notations 16 2 folders 1995-2001 Contains: Detailed building plan notes. Site plans-maps 17 Washington House Floor Plans 16 1997 Series 8: Architectural Drawings 19 sets of rolled drawings, 1 1/3 Flat File Drawers 1993-2001 Contents: Architectural drawings of the Harbor House site and buildings. Arrangement: Drawings are grouped by project name, then arranged chronologically by group. Site and landscaping plans, zoning board drawings, and working drawings are at the end. Cencacle of the Sea Cenacle Roofline (n.d.) X 2 sets Contains: Single page plan. It lays out a birds eye view of the Cenacle rooflines. One copy in blue ink and one with black ink. Cenacle of the Sea-As Built X 1993 Contains: Includes site plan and 'as-built' plans for the first, second and third floors. Three pages. Cenacle of the Sea-Proposed X 3 sets 1994 Contains: Cenacle of the Sea--Proposed Plans with original date and hand corrected new date. Cenacle of the Sea--The Newport Collaborative includes: site plans, First, Second, Third and Basement floor plans. Five pages each set. Final set dated 6/1/1994 and is eleven pages. Cenacle-Hand drawn A12 1995 Contains: Hand-drawn building plans. Six pages. Manor Living at Cenacle A12 1993 Contains: One page-two sided with drawings of Cenacle. Side two includes label: Schematic Rehab. Cenacle-Hand-drawn A12 Contains: Hand-drawn and paste up copies of Basement, First, Second and Third floors of Cenacle. Basic floor layouts. Sixteen pages with multiple copies of each floor. Newport Collaborative-Hand-drawn A12 1991 Contains: Floor plans/layouts for the First, Second and Third floors. As-Built Plans A12 1993 Contains: Includes site and two elevations of "As-Built" plans. Seven pages. Proposed Set A12 1993 Contains: Proposed Cenacle plans. Includes: Site and each level. Five pages. Basement A12 1993 Contains: Basement layouts. Seven pages. First A12 1993 Contains: First floor layouts. Five pages. Second A12 1993 Contains: Second floor layouts. Five pages. Third A12 1993 Contains: Third floor layouts. Four pages. Rooms 107-109 A12 Cenacle of the Sea-Mounted A13 2 sets 1993 Contains: Floor layouts/plans mounted on foam board. First set includes First, Second and Third floors and is colored. (24" x 36") Second set includes only the Second and Third floors. (30" x 40") Stella Maris First and Second A12 Contains: Two copies of first floor on paper and on tissue paper. One copy of second floor on tissue paper. Washington House Washington House X 3 sets 1997 Contains: Washington House plans. Preliminary. Not for construction. Two copies. 1/16" = 1' 0" Five pages each. Washington House-Star of the Sea--Preliminary Plans not for construction includes demolition plans, elevations and plumbing/HVAC/electrical. Twenty-five pages. Harbor Point Harbor Point Plans X 1997-1998 Contains: Harbor Point-Star of the Sea 1/16-1' 0" scale plans. Demolition and section detail plans. Forty-nine pages. Harbor Point X 1997-1998 Contains: Harbor Point-Star of the Sea 1/16-1' 0" scale plans. Includes: structural revisions, electrical, fire, safety, mechanical, floor plans and elevations. Eighty-five pages. Harbor House Harbor House X 2000 Contains: Harbor House-Star of the Sea plans include multiple drawings of floors by building and finish schedules and electrical, fire and plumbing plans. Ninety-one pages Harbor House architectural plans-includes site plans, First, Second, Third and Basement floor plans. Harbor House Revisions X 2 sets Contains: Floor plans. Two and four pages. Site and Landscaping Harbor Point X 3/11/1998 Contains: SP1 or site plans used to plan landscaping and other site details. Five copies of single page. One copy has handwritten notes. Harbor House X 9/28/2000 Contains: SP1 or site plans used to plan landscaping and site use. Three copies of single page. Copies have handwritten notes. Zoning Board Zoning Board X 1999 Contains: Harbor House-Star of the Sea site and floor plans. Each drawing includes a sticker with handwritten drawing id number from the City of Newport Zoning Board of Review. Five pages. Working Drawings Working Drawings X 2 sets Contains: Washington House floor plans with notes and drawings by Bethune. Includes smaller working copies of layouts. Thirty-nine pages. Harbor House floor plans various sizes with notes. Nine pages.

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