19 Wolcott Ave

Architectural Description: 

This home would be listed as a Colonial Revival home built from about 1905 - 1915 and is known as the "American Four-Square" The boxy form with hip roof above wide eaves and including one dormer here, is derived from early prairie house designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. The Four Square has been adapted to many different forms from Classical style to minimal design elements. "Variation on a theme", to suit the new owners taste and budget.

Historical Narrative: 

Wolcott Avenue was laid out in March 1902 by engineer John E. Smith Map #96. It is said to have been named for Governor Roger Wolcott former Lt. Governor 1893-1897 and then Gov. from 1897-1900. The street had 29 house lots and was a portion of the 25 acre Samuel B. Locke estate at 70 Elm St. The farm extended down to Maple Ave and was bounded by Walnut and Elm Streets. Anne H. Locke, wife of Samuel B., held the deed on Apr. 12, 1876. Anne sold off some of the first lots on the Ave before naming her daughter Florence M. Locke her Trustee on June 2, 1909. Florence then had charge of selling the remaining house lots. Annie and Florence had life tenancy in the Locke homestead at 70 Elm St.

All the deeds came with restrictions. Only one home per lot, either single or a two family. The home had to cost at least $3000 above the foundation. The cost was later raised to $3500. A set back of 30’ from the street and all garages in the rear of the property. By the 1920’s they restricted one story bungalows.
Wolcott Ave has a diverse mix of styles including modified Queen Anne, Shingle style craftsman, Bungalow craftsman, Four Square, Colonial Revival and Dutch Colonial homes.

This parcel "lot #9 was purchased by Eugene M. Weeks on July 25, 1912. The property was placed in both Eugene M. & Edyth M. Weeks on Mar. 20, 1924
The 1920 Andover Valuation Schedule list Eugene M. Weeks, 19 Wolcott Ave, House $3700, 8800 sq. ft. land $900 = $4600. The 1920 census lists Eugene age, 40 b. NY as Manager of a grocery store. Edith age 38 b. NY and two children Catherine age 17 and Edward 12 both born in MA.

Bibliography/References: 

19 Wolcott – 38-198- Lot 9 - 0.202 acre – 8800 sq. ft.
Essex County Registry Deeds, Salem, MA
Essex Northern Registry Deeds, Lawrence, MA
See plans #96 - Sam. B. Locke Estate - Mar. 25, 1902

Samuel B. Locke - Nov. 1, 1861 - b. 629 leaf 251
Charles O. Cummings - Nov. 16, 1871 - b. 12 p. 282
Anne H. Locke, wife of Samuel B. - Apr. 12, 1876 - b. 40 p. 37
Florence M. Locke, Trustee - June 2, 1909 - b. 274 p. 489
Eugene M. Weeks –July 25, 1912 – b. 320 p. 137
Edyth M. Weeks – Mar. 20, 1924 – b. 497 p. 229
Eugene M. & Edyth M. Weeks – Mar. 20, 1924 – b. 497 p. 229
Edyth M. Weeks estate, Eugene M – d. June 23, 1941 – probate
Robert T & Anna T. Walsh – Sept. 18, 1943 – b. 660 p. 25
Marguerite M. O’Grady – Mar. 22, 1954 – b. 789 p. 203
Robert T & Anna T. Walsh - Mar. 22, 1954 – b. 789 p. 204
Robert T Walsh estate, Anna T. – d. June 18, 1987 – probate
William J., Dorothy and Jane Walsh – Aug. 9, 1989 – b. 2982 p. 301
Eleanor M. Burke – Aug. 9, 1989 – b. 2982 p. 301
Dorothy A. Driscoll, William J. Walsh, Jane M. Reilly – Apr. 11, 1996 – b. 4496 p. 154
Scott A. & Nancee B. (Barbati) Morrissey – Feb. 14, 1997 – b. 4693 p. 266
Mark & Christine Barganti – Oct. 9, 2014 – b. 14007 p. 175

Inventory Data:

StreetWolcott Av
PlaceAndover Center District
Historic DistrictNot Applicable
Historic NameEugene M. & Edyth M. Weeks House
Present Useresidence
Original Useresidence
Construction Date1915-1920
SourceERDS, NERDL, style,
Architectural StyleColonial Revival
Foundationstone/granite
Wall/Trimcedar shingle/wood
Roofasphalt/hip
Conditionexcellent
Acreage0.202 acre – 8800 sq. ft.
Settingresidential
Map and parcel38-198
Recorded byW. Frontiero, James S. Batchelder
OrganizationAndover Preservation Commission
Date entered28 Feb 1980, 4/23/2018

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