Architectural Description:
other features: 2 end chimney; center entrance; corniced 2/2 windows are more elaborate at gable end; hip-roofed rear ell, Dignified vernacular design is unusual in age and detailing for neighborhood. Three-bay elevation with center entrance and end chimneys, building was in the Italianate period. (1980)
Historical Narrative:
Themes: Architectural, Community development
This property was once owned by Joseph L. Low who built the former home at 70 North Main St. and owned all the land that now is Lewis St., Buxton Court and the Town Yard. Low also owned several parcels on the east side of North Main St to Harding St. Joseph Lows heirs sold off several parcels of land on the east side of North Main and South side of Harding St. Sally Low, administrator of his estate sold this lot of one acre for $500 to Persis M. Bliss on Apr. 2, 1872. The home was built for Bliss, a widow, and later sold to Margaret Doherty on Sept. 24, 1887.
The Doherty family purchased several other homes on Harding and High Street through the years of ownership. This home was held by the family for 65 years then sold to John R. Fredrickson, wife Eva M., on Oct. 3, 1952. Frederickson owned for ten years.
George A. & Phyllis B. Grant purchased the home on May 28, 1962. George Grant died on Aug. 10, 1976. Phyllis B. Grant held ownership another 12 years then selleing to the current owners in Sept. 1988.
Bibliography/References:
Essex County Registry Deeds, Salem MA
Essex Northern Registry Deeds, Lawrence, MA
See map plan - #2552 - Aug. 1952 - Doherty Trust
#12412 - May 25, 1994 - Mass. State Highway Dept.
Owners:
Joseph Low Estate - land
Low Heirs, Sally Low, Mary & Lucy Low
Persis M. Bliss - Apr. 2, 1872 - b. 15 p. 168 - 1 acre lot - $500
Margaret Doherty - Sept. 24, 1887 - b. 93 p. 82 - 1/2 acre $2500
Mary E. Doherty - May 20, 1914 - b. 342 p. 182
Mary E. Doherty estate, heirs; John A., William J. and Jennie E. Doherty
Jennie E. Doherty and John A. Doherty - June 18, 1945 - b. 674 p. 286
Trustees of Doherty Trust - Dec. 3, 1948 - b. 719 p. 191 (p. 195)
Trustees of Doherty Trust - Sept. 5, 1952 - b. 766 p. 201
John R. Fredrickson - Oct. 3, 1952 - b. 768 p. 204
George A. & Phyllis B. Grant - May 28, 1962 - b. 959 p. 159
George A. Grant estate, heir Phyllis B. Grant - Aug. 10, 1976 - probate
Abdelmagid M. & Michelle L. Mazen - Sept. 29, 1988 - b. 2816 p. 337
Inventory Data:
| Street | Harding St |
| Place | Andover Center - Marland Village |
| Historic District | Not Applicable |
| Historic Name | Bliss - Doherty House |
| Present Use | residence |
| Original Use | residence |
| Construction Date | 1875-1887 |
| Source | ECRDS, ENRDL, style-njs |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Foundation | stone/granite |
| Wall/Trim | clapboard/wood/vinyl siding |
| Roof | asphalt - gable |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | 19th century carriage house |
| Major Alterations | entry vestibule (mid 20th century), vinyl siding now covers original window, door and corner board trim replacement windows |
| Condition | good |
| Acreage | 0.353 acre; approx. frontage: 50'; approx. distance from street: 20' |
| Setting | residential |
| Map and parcel | 38-83 |
| Recorded by | W. Frontiero, James S. Batchelder |
| Organization | Andover Preservation Commission |
| Date entered | Feb 28 1980, 4/14/2016 |
