1991 Andover Preservation Award

Original owner: Jacob W. Carlton

7/1/1991: Barbara Thibault - I made a brief visit and learned the following:
When the Perrys purchased the property c.1946, the dwelling was two rental units c.1850 vernacular main block, kitchen ell and 1920's rear sleeping porch, sparse plantings and no fence. Architect Perry remodeled the structure using 19th century features. The "unusual eye-brow treatment" referred to was a device used to break up the tall walls of the building. Likewise, the trellis was added to visually lower the walls. The street facade was expanded to five bays. The fence and expansive gardens and plants were added. On the interior (first floor) the original stair was removed and a new spiral (Bulfinch-like) was constructed in a new location. The original dining room was converted to a library. Former storage spaces in the ell were made into a living room. Mrs. Perry has a set of photographs showing the Carlton House as it looked c.1946.

Perry was one of original architects for restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, VA.
Frank Tyler Carlton was a former President of the Andover Historical Society, He wrote a remembrances of walking in the downtown of Andover and down Central St. He mentions the neighbors and their homes but never mentioned his own home.
The house has 10 room with 5 bedrooms.