Historical Narrative:
This site once held two homes built in the late 1880s. The property once was owned by the Richardson family with included the land now used as our public Park, Town offices and Doherty Middle School. The Richardson homestead was located on the corner of Main & Chestnut Streets where the Press building is today.
The historic homes were razed at different times for parking. This multi business & merchant building was built in 1989
A list of businesses in the building compiled by Gail Rawston's - "Evolution of Main Street" 2013
Angel Babies/Molly Kate, 28 Chestnut Street
Hometown Seafoods (2006-2013) (from Barnard Street)
Hori Yoga (2013)
Leonard Orthodontics (2013)
Salon Invi (2013)
Eva Nails & Spa (2012)
Good Feet (2012)
Verizon Wireless (moved to 77 Main, 2012)
First Date Boutique, clothing (2007-present)
Sparkle Skin Care (2002-2007)
Earthfood Store (from Park) (2001)
Shaban’s Clothing (2003-present)
Jeans Addiction Denim Boutique (to 2007)
Philip Ciampa Salon & Day Spa (2000)
Simply Nails (2000)
Goose Crossing (2000)
Clothes Encounter (1998)
Michelle’s Boutique (1997)
Colpitt’s Travel (1990)
Designer’s Workshop (1990)
Gallery Uptown (1990) (from 10 Main Street)
Rugged Bear (1990) (then to 34 Park Street)
Learning Express (1990) (then to 32 Park Street)
Bibliography/References:
Essex Northern Registry Deeds, Lawrence, MA
Owners;
Belmont Manor Realty Trust, James A.Manganello, Genevieve C. Bombara, Trustees - Jan. 21, 2002 - b. 6620 p. 11
Andover Realty Trust, James A. Manganello, Rosemarie B. Manganello, Trs - Jan. 22, 2002 - Inst. #3056
Northern Enterprises Realty Trust, Thomas Belhumeur, Trustee - Feb. 27, 2002 - b. 6724 p. 120
Lupan Realty LLC - July 28, 2011 - b. 12561 p. 42
Inventory Data:
| Street | Chestnut St |
| Place | Andover Center |
| Historic District | Not Applicable |
| Present Use | Commerical/merchants |
| Original Use | Commerical/merchants |
| Construction Date | 1989 |
| Source | ECRDS, ENRDL |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Foundation | concrete |
| Wall/Trim | clapboards/wood |
| Roof | asphalt - hip |
| Condition | excellent |
| Demolition Details | 2 lots with houses razed |
| Acreage | 0.63728 acre |
| Setting | Business/commercial |
| Map and parcel | 39-33 |
| Recorded by | James S. Batchelder |
| Organization | Andover Preservation Commission |
| Date entered | Apr. 3, 2016 |
