Andover Village Industrial District facts for kids
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Andover Village Industrial District
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Building on Red Spring Road
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 Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | Andover, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1814 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| MPS | Town of Andover MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000476 |
| Added to NRHP | October 7, 1982 |
The Andover Village Industrial District is a special historical area in Andover, Massachusetts. It shows what a busy factory town looked like in the 1800s. This area, often called "The Village," helped Andover grow a lot. Its growth even led to North Andover becoming its own town later on.
The district is located along the Shawsheen River. It stretches between North Main Street and Moraine Street. Many important buildings are on Stevens Street, Red Spring Road, Shawsheen Road, and Essex Street.
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A Glimpse into Andover's Industrial Past
This district tells the story of Andover's early factories. It shows how people lived and worked during the 19th century.
Historic Mill Buildings
Even though the very first factories are gone, some old mill buildings still stand. The Marland Mill complex on Stevens Street has buildings from the 1820s. A very important building there is a spinning and carding mill. It was built in 1885. This building has a tall five-story tower. It also features fancy brick designs.
Another old building was the Abbot Mills complex. Its history goes back to 1814. It was located at 18-20 Red Spring Road. This building was a large, barn-like structure made of wood. It was next to the Smith & Dove mills. Those mills were made of stone and built in the 1820s. Sadly, the Abbot Mills building had a fire in 2013. It was taken down in 2014. Much of its wood was saved and used again.
The Tyer Rubber complex on Railroad Street is another big part of the district. Its main building was built in 1912.
Homes for Workers
The district also has many different types of homes. These homes were built for the mill workers. Many early houses have a Greek Revival style. Some older homes show a Federal style. Later on, larger buildings were built. These included boarding houses and multi-family homes. They came in many different styles.
National Recognition
The Andover Village Industrial District is very important. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This listing helps protect its historical value.
