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 #14 was sold by Florence M. Locke to William H. Simpson, wife Adelaide J. on July 28, 1923. The purchase included lots 13,14, & 15 the last lots on the Ave on the west side of the street. The property was then deeded to Gertrude E. Simpson on Feb. 18, 1924 and the deeds states "with buildings".

Edward C. Nichols purchased the property on Nov. 30, 1927. Edward place the property in both his and wife Arita T. Nichols name on Jan. 12, 1942. Edward worked for the Cambridge & Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company then housed in the Post Office building in Shawsheen Square at 323 North Main St. ( The Andover Companies today in West Andover) The Nichols family owned for 30 years then selling to George R. & Casandra K. Henderson on Aug. 21, 1957.