Architectural Description:
NRDIS NRMRA
This 1 1/2 story expanded cape or ranch style home has 2 dormers with pediments on the gable roof. The 5 connecting bays are in the following rhythm:
1. 2 storied cross gable bay with 1 central casement window
2. 1 1/2 story bay with off center entrance and 3 casement windows. The entrance has fluted pilasters and detailed cornice, 2 dormers on 1/2 story.
3. 2 casement windows, off center chimney
4. closed breezeway connecting house to garage
5. 2- car garage
Bibliography/References:
Essex County Registry Deeds, Salem, MA
Essex Northern Registry Deeds, Lawrence, MA
Land Court plan #16725-A - Dec. 1937 - Ctf2343
Land Court plan #16725 - Nov. 25, 1945 - Ctf. #3078 - sub-div.
Owners;
Samuel Wheeler - land
Thaddeus P. Allen - June 30, 1849 - land
Thaddeus P. & Timnah E. Allen
Rebecca L. Allen - Feb. 3, 1872 - b. 12, p. 560 - 1 acre homestead lot
Rebecca L. (Allen) White, wife of Frederick S. - Sept. 18, 1883 - b. 73 p. 412 mtg.
Jennie G. Couch, wife of Albert P. - Mar. 28, 1908 - b. 258 p. 492 1 acre homestead lot
Sylvester Carter - Dec. 12, 1908 - b. 268 p. 243 - 4.5 acre lot
Albert P. Couch estate, Joseph L. Burns Extr. - Nov. 8, 1937 - ProbateAlbert P. Couch estate, Jan. 14, 1938 - b. 613 p. 449 Notice
Albert P. Couch estate, Jan. 14, 1938 - b. 613 p. 599 - disposal - two parcels
Land Court Decree - Mar. 9, 1938 - Doc. #16725 - Certificate #2343
Dorothy Whittaker Stewart, wife of John - Mar. 10, 1938 - Ctf. #2344
Charles P. & Ruth H. Gabeler - Mar. 1, 1946 - Ctf. #3078
Ann Dooley - grantor to Thompson ?
Donald G. & Frances M. Thompson - July 19, 1951 - Ctf. #3740
Trustees of Phillips Academy - Nov. 5, 1969 - Ctf. #6418
Inventory Data:
| Street | Bancroft Rd |
| Place | Phillips District |
| Historic District | Not Applicable |
| Historic Name | Charles & Ruth Gabeler house |
| Present Use | PA faculty residence |
| Original Use | residence |
| Construction Date | 1946 |
| Source | ECRDS, ENRDL, style-njs |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Foundation | concrete |
| Wall/Trim | clapboards/wood |
| Roof | asphalt - gable |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | 2 car garage |
| Condition | excellent |
| Acreage | 2.187 acres |
| Setting | residential |
| Map and parcel | 58-26 |
| MHC Number | ANV.1046 |
| Recorded by | Sandra Pomeroy, James S. Batchelder |
| Organization | Andover Historical Society, Andover Preservation Commission |
| Date entered | 1-1992, 5/17/2016 |
