21 - 27 Barnard Street
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Architectural Description: 

Modern commercial

Historical Narrative: 

The business block was built in the mid 1960s and was the site of a former residence converted into apartments. The houses that occupied the sight were razed to make way for much needed retail and professional office space. This building contained four separate store units. #21, #23, #25 and #27 Barnard St.

Izzy’s Emporium opened the first sore at #25 Barnard in 2004-2008 and then moved down to # 21 Barnard. Izzy's closed in 2017 after 40 years in operation
Andover Family Dentistry (Swift) (1980s-90s) 1992---Family dentistry first opened in this block then moved to the Lally Blcok in 2009 next door at #17.
Savoir Faire Home, 23 Barnard (2005-present)
Reynold’s Shoe Repair
Elite Millinery
Crazy ‘Bout Kids (from 1999)
Crispin’s Bears (1997)

Andover Photo, 25 Barnard – 1972 - 2010
Izzy’s (1st location) (2004~2008)
Taylor Shop (2000)
About Faces (1992)
Nordic Furs (1990)
Andover Beauty Supply (1986)
Salon, Salon (1985)
Sue Luby’s Yoga (1983)
Robert Jason Haircutters
Biz-Zee Needles (1970-1973)
Bottoms Up (1972)

Les Fleurs, 27 Barnard (from Musgrove Building)
Andover Photo, 1st location 2010
Master Craft Cleaners (1971)

Phinney’s (music/books), 29 Barnard (1972) ( 66 Main, 1928-1950, then 85 Main 1951-1957, 26 Park, 1958-1963, 87 Main St "Old Andover Village" 1963-1972
1992---Andover Photo/ The Taylor Shop

1983 - Residence
1943 - Residence
1932 - Residence
1930 - Residence
1926 - Residence
1906 - Residence
1896 - Residence
1884 - Residence

Bibliography/References: 

Essex County Registry Deeds, Salem, MA
Essex Northern Registry Deeds, Lawrence, MA
Directories: 1953, 1943, 1932, 1926.
Maps: 1930, 1906, 1896, 1884, 1872, 1852.
Main St. (and Beyond) Evolution - 2014 - Gail Ralston

Inventory Data:

StreetBarnard St
PlaceAndover Center District
Historic DistrictNot Applicable
Present Useretail shops
Original Useresidence
Construction Date1968 - 1972
SourceECRDS, ENRDL
Architectural StyleOther
Foundationconcrete
Wall/Trimcedar shingles/wood
Roofflat - tar & gravel
Conditionexcellent
Acreage0.637 acre
Settingbusiness/commercial
Map and parcel39-28
Recorded byBrian Lee, James S. Batchelder
OrganizationAndover Historical Society, Andover Preservation Commission
Date enteredAugust 1992, 2/26/2017

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