Architectural Description:
LHD
style: Federal Greek Revival
Other features: black and fillet window frames, Gable end overhang on south side facade end is Greek Revival element, wood framing. Gable roof. Earth floor in basement. Steam and auto burn heating.
This Greek Revival house built about 1857 has 10 rooms, 1 bath, 5 bedrooms, Gable roofs, open porch; large bay window on south facade; barn and loft; shed;. Built close to sidewalk (5ft); story 2A , 1 chimney, well maintained
Historical Narrative:
Themes: Architectural, Community development
Owners:
1910 Pat. Donovan
1920 Patrick Donovan
1950 Jane E. Lowry & Mary P. Donovan
1952 Lowry
1957 Patricia J. Lowry & Mary P. Donovan
Bibliography/References:
Essex County Registry Deeds, Salem, MA
Essex Northern Registry Deeds, Lawrence, MA
Assessors Records (Town of Andover)
Owners;
Timothy Bailey -
Rebecca H. Downing, wife of Samuel - Sept. 17, 1864 - b. 674 leaf 174 - $1000
Edward K. Davis - July 13, 1874 - b. 29 p. 199 - $1000
Thomas Conway - May 20, 1887 - b. 90 p. 339 - $1900 - two parcels
Thomas Conway estate, heir, widow Catherine Conway - Probate
Catherine Conway estate, heir Annie Dougherty - Probate
Annie & Michael Dougherty
Patrick Donovan - Oct. 28, 1907 - b. 158 p. 319 - $850
Jane E. Lowry & Mary P. Donovan - Dec. 4, 1924 - b. 507 p. 513
William G. Quigley - Aug. 15, 1950 - b. 739 p. 232
Jane E. Lowry & Mary P. Donovan - Aug. 15, 1950 - b. 739 p. 233
William G. Quigley - Oct. 28, 1957 - b. 864 p. 153
Mary P. Donovan & Patricia J. Lowry - Oct. 28, 1957 - b. 864 p. 154
David J. & Carol A. Delaney - Feb. 26, 1972 - b. 1189 p. 230
Wayne R. & Alberta W. Davis - June 27, 1975 - b. 1262 p. 362
Inventory Data:
| Street | Andover St |
| Place | Ballardvale |
| Historic District | Ballardvale Local Historic District |
| Present Use | residence |
| Original Use | residence |
| Construction Date | 1857 - 1860 |
| Source | ECRDS, ENRDL, style-njs |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Foundation | stone/granite/brick |
| Wall/Trim | aluminum |
| Roof | asphalt - gable |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | garage and shed (early 20th century) |
| Major Alterations | considerably (1967), replacement siding and windows |
| Condition | good |
| Acreage | 1.120 acres; Lot size: 1.12 acres; Approx. frontage: 138' |
| Setting | residential |
| Map and parcel | 137-22 |
| MHC Number | ANV.25 |
| Recorded by | Stack/Mofford; Ruth Sharpe, James S. Batchelder (Ballardvale Historic District) |
| Organization | Andover Preservation Commission |
| Date entered | 1975 - 1977; Feb 1998, 11/13/2016 |
