Historical Narrative:
This lot was owned by David C. Richardson of Lawrence, MA and sold to Moody Russell, an Andover contractor on October 26, 1886. The Park across the street was once pasture land of the Richardson family. Moody Russell sold this property on Aug. 27, 1887 with home to Lewis Bacigalupo for $3300.
Oct. 19, 1894 – AT - Architect Regan is preparing plans for a new house to be erected by L. J. Bacigalopo.
Oct. 26, 1894 AT – Hardy & Cole will erect the batters for L. J. Bacigalopo’s new house on Chestnut Street tomorrow.
Bibliography/References:
Essex Northern Registry Deeds, Lawrence, MA
Owners;
David C. Richardson
Moody Russell - Oct. 26, 1886 - b. 88 p. 207
Louis Bacigalupo, wife Julia - Aug. 27, 1887 - b. 92 p. 259 - $3000.
Mary T. Donovan - April 5, 1893 - b. 131 p. 491 - $4325
Mary T. Donovan estate, John C. Angus, Commissioner - Jan. 17, 1921 - Probate
Jennie V. Dowd, wife of Michael J. - Jan. 25, 1921 - b. 436 p. 359 - $5000.
Jennie V. Dowd estate - Probate #244,106
Dowd heirs: Louise W. & Rita R. Dowd, Mary J. McDonald, and Thomas J. Dowd -
Michael J. Dowd - June 28, 1955 - b. 819 p. 50 - 2/3
Louise M. Dowd & Rita R. Dowd - Oct. 8, 1955 - b. 821 p. 402
Manuel J. & Mildred A. Souza - Mar. 31, 1966 - b. 1057 p. 234
Karl Aprans and Silvija Aprans - Aug. 31, 1984 - b. 1861 p. 245
Joyce Ritterhaus - Sept. 15, 2003 - b. 8251 p. 31
40 Chestnut Street Condominiums -Apr. 13, 2004 - b. 8696 p. 317
b. 8697 p. 3
b. 8934 p. 10
b. 9172 p. 63
Inventory Data:
| Street | Chestnut St |
| Place | Andover Center District |
| Historic District | Not Applicable |
| Historic Name | Bacigalupo - Donovan - Dowd House |
| Present Use | residence - 3 family condos |
| Original Use | residence - two family |
| Construction Date | 1887 |
| Source | ECRDS, ENRDL, style-njs |
| Architectural Style | Queen Anne |
| Architect/Builder | Moody Russell builder |
| Foundation | stone/granite |
| Wall/Trim | clapboards/wood |
| Roof | asphalt - gable |
| Major Alterations | condominium conversion, vinyl siding, replacement windows |
| Condition | excellent |
| Acreage | 0.299 acre |
| Setting | residential |
| Map and parcel | 39-108 |
| Recorded by | Stack/Mofford, James S. Batchelder |
| Organization | Andover Preservation Commission |
| Date entered | 1975-77, 3/30/2016 |
