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Restoration of the Purdys Hotel, a prominent Purdys landmark

North Salem, NY

Summary

The old Purdys Hotel on Main Street is a highly visible historic landmark whose front facade everyone in the hamlet sees. The owner wants to fix its leaking roof and restore its original cupola and porches, and the HPC had to balance encouraging the restoration against its role in making sure the work matches the building's historic character.

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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Costs fall on the private owner; no town money involved.

✅Who benefits

The owner gets a watertight, restored building, and the whole hamlet gets a restored landmark.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingJun 30, 2026approved

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Public Hearing - Jun 30, 2026

The old Purdys Hotel on Main Street is a highly visible historic landmark whose front facade everyone in the hamlet sees. The owner wants to fix its leaking roof and restore its original cupola and porches, and the HPC had to balance encouraging the restoration against its role in making sure the work matches the building's historic character.

Related development

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Purdys Hotel Restoration — Certificate of Appropriateness

The most visible building in Purdys gets its facade restored closer to its original 19th-century look — the roof and cupola come first, with the porches to follow once details and colors are worked out.

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