28 Elm Street

Architectural Description: 

Greek Revival side porch and entry c. 1850's

Historical Narrative: 

Owner: Frances M. Fenn (7/12/46)

Andover Valuation Schedule for South Parish - Daniel Abbot, Dwelling house & Barn - 1/2 acre land $1650. 17 acres Howarth land - $960. Presonal estate 2 cows $40, 21 Bank Shares $1890.

Bibliography/References: 

Essex Country Registry Deeds, Salem, MA
Essex Northern Registry Deeds, Lawrence, MA

Owner:
Daniel Abbot
John Flint
Frances A. Flint
Wentworth R. & Helen M. Libby -Dec. 10, 1920 - b. 435 p. 204
Isaac C. Brown - Sept. 7, 1927 - b. 534 p. 591 taken,
Isaac C. Brown - Sept. 10, 1927 - b. 542 p. 470
Mary E. Brown - Apr. 30, 1929 - by Will
Isaac C. Brown estate
Louise M. Clark - Oct. 23, 1929 - b. 549 p. 76
Thomas A. & Trelsie P. Buffum - May 26, 1945 -b. 673 p. 338
Frances M. Fenn - July 12, 1946 - b. 686 p. 158
Fenn estate – Frances M. Thompson Extrx.
William H. Gurry - July 29, 1981 - b. 1525 p. 80
PSJ Realty Trust, Joseph Wadland Jr. - Nov. 2, 1999 - b. 5596 p. 279
Free Christian Church - Nov. 2, 2004 - b. 9163 p. 20

Inventory Data:

StreetElm St
PlaceAndover Center
Historic DistrictNot Applicable
Historic NameDaniel Abbott House
Present UseFree Church Parish House
Original Useresidence
Construction Datec. 1820's
Architectural StyleFederal
Foundationstone/granite/brick
Wall/Trimclapboards/hardyboard
Roofasphalt - gable
Major Alterationsporch added 1850 Dec. 2011 - April 2012 - exterior siding, new roof and replacement windows.
Conditionexcellent
Acreageless than one acre; 8,190 square feet, 51 feet approx. frontage
Settingresidential/business
Map and parcel38-119
MHC NumberANV.172
Recorded byStack/Mofford, James S. Batchelder
OrganizationAndover Historical Society, Andover Preservation Commission
Date entered1975-77, 1/31/2016

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