15 Boston Road

Architectural Description: 

Cape style home, two dormers, side porch.

Historical Narrative: 

Present owner: Kohr - #9

Boston Road has had several names through the years including, Old County Rd (1915), Foster’s Pond Rd, Old Boston Road and then Boston Rd. by 1937. Deeds can be confusing at first and street directories misleading as we now have a County Rd and Foster’s Pond Rd adjoining Boston Rd. What appears as a move to another street is actually a street name change. Andover Valuation Schedule in 1920 adds to the issue by listing the road as Main St. This area is in the South District in the Valuation lists and within the Scotland School District from 1795-1902. Only one house is listed on the road in 1906 at #5. With development in this neighborhood came an influx of French Canadians who purchased lots on Boston Rd. It was sometimes referred to as “Frenchville” by locals.

This property was once owned by Rufus Caldwell and was part of his 75 acre farm. His house was located east of Boston Rd. between So. Main St. His estate was auctioned off after his death in October 1891. The property was purchased by Brooks F. Holt for $1500. Brooks F. home was on South Main St. and he was an Ice Dealer in town. Brooks later sold his business and began selling off parcels of the former Caldwell farm.

Alby Arsenault, wife Judith purchased two lots off B.F. Holt on May 31, 1916 equaling two acres. The 1920 Andover Valuation Schedule lists: Alby Arsenault - Foster's Pond Road, House and barn, $700, Garage $100, 1/2 acre $100, 2 acres $150 acres = $1050 assessment. The property was held by Arsenault for 29 years who then sold 1 and 2/3 acres to William G. & Irene Christy on May 5, 1945.

Bert & Rose A. Peters purchased lot 1 on Mar. 19, 1947 and later sold to Albert S. & Grace Lord on July 28, 1953. The Lords acquired the second lot in August 1953. The Lords owned for 32 years. Both Albert and Grace were born in 1918. In 1961 Andover Directory, Albert's occupation is Bulldozer operator.
Albert died on Dec. 22, 1976. Grace remained another nine years then sold to Janet G. & Joseph A. Gangi on Dec. 6, 1985. A year later the property was purchased by John R. & Laura A. Kohr on Dec. 31, 1986. The Kohr family continue as owners of record in 2018 now 32 years.

Bibliography/References: 

Essex County Registry Deeds, Salem, MA
Essex Northern Registry Deeds, Lawrence, MA

Owners:
Rufus Caldwell estate, Albert W. Caldwell Adm. - June 1, 1891 - Probate
Brooks F. Holt - Nov. 9, 1891 - b. 116 p. 41
Alby Arsenault, wife Judith - May 31, 1916 - b. 365 p. 21 - two parcels = 2 acres
William G. & Irene Christy - May 5, 1945 - b. 673 p. 110 - two parcels = 1 2/3 acres
Bert & Rose A. Peters - Mar. 19, 1947 - b. 695 p. 595 - lot 1
Albert S. & Grace Lord - July 28, 1953 - b. 778 p. 466 - lot 1
Albert S. & Grace Lord - Aug. 26, 1953 - b. 780 p. 102 - lot 2
Albert S. Lord estate, Grace Lord - Dec. 22, 1976 - Probate
Janet G. & Joseph A. Gangi - Dec. 6, 1985 - b. 2092 p. 269
John R. & Laura A. Kohr - Dec. 31, 1986 - b. 2400 p. 75

Inventory Data:

StreetBoston Rd
Historic DistrictNot Applicable
Present Useresidence
Original Useresidence
Construction Date1945-1947
SourceERDS, NERDL, style,
Architectural StyleOther
Foundationconcrete
Wall/TrimClapboard/wood
Roofasphalt/gable
Conditiongood
Acreage0.680 acre
Settingresidential
Map and parcel83-68
Recorded byJames S. Batchelder
OrganizationAndover Preservation Commission
Date entered1/30/2006, 5/15/2018

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