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The Town House was built in 1858 at a cost of $15,500.  It was orginally constructed for a "spacious hall in the second story, with a small gallery and four anterooms. In the first floor a smaller hall, also a post office room, treasurer's and selectmen's room..."
This local company is owned and operated by Don Cowan who began selling hot dogs from his cart in 2001.  The storefront for the business is in Methuen, but he can be seen on Main Street in Andover in front of the Old Town Hall during the day on Thursday through Saturday with his cart. He travels throughout the area on Monday through Wednesday for special events and reserved engagements.
In 1882 an extension was added for cooking accommodations and water for use by clubs and private parties.  In 1902 a lobby was designed with ornamental winding staircases and tinted walls.
The Town Seal was placed in the mosaic floor. In 1989 the facility was completely renovated adding air-conditioning.  The building is now available for wedding receptions, theater performances, and banquets. There is still a Post Office substation on the first floor.


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He also attends the annual fireworks display with a larger truck that also allows him to sell sausages, ice cream and shaved ice.


* ''Andover Townsman'', April 27, 1989
Cowan travels to a number of national events throughout the year to speak with individuals who are considering the purchase of a hot dog truck.
 
* ''Andover Townsman'', May 4, 1989, p. 6+
 
Andover Town House Function Room


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This local company is owned and operated by Don Cowan who began selling hot dogs from his cart in 2001. The storefront for the business is in Methuen, but he can be seen on Main Street in Andover in front of the Old Town Hall during the day on Thursday through Saturday with his cart. He travels throughout the area on Monday through Wednesday for special events and reserved engagements.

He also attends the annual fireworks display with a larger truck that also allows him to sell sausages, ice cream and shaved ice.

Cowan travels to a number of national events throughout the year to speak with individuals who are considering the purchase of a hot dog truck.


--Jen 16:49, August 6, 2010 (EST)

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