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| The Andover Historical Society and the Andover Preservation Commission present certificates of appreciation annually to individuals who restore buildings that "significantly contribute to Andover's history and development." Nominations for preservation awards are submitted to the Andover Historical Society. The Massachusetts Historical Commission also issues Preservation Awards. | | The Flints were the children of Mr. Tyer, founder of the Tyer Rubber Company. Their uncle in England, Sir John Musgrove, left his estate to the family. The Flints bought the Elm Hotel, tore it down, and built the Musgrove Building in 1894. At the time, it was referred to as a "modern commercial building." |
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| *"Perservice history is rewarded", ''Eagle Tribune'', May 26, 1993, p.17. | | *"Arch changes corner into welcoming entrance", ''Eagle Tribune'', June 30, 1996. |
| *"Local preservation efforts rewarded", ''Eagle Tribune'', June 22, 1998.
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| *"Historical Society announces 1999 Preservation Awards," ''Andover Townsman'', May 20, 1999, p. 38.
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| *"Historical Society hands out its 2000 Preservation Awards", ''Andover Townsman'', May 25, 2000.
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| *"11 honored with 2001 Preservation Awards", ''Andover Townsman'', June 14, 2001.
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| *"Blending history with modern world earns 12 plaudits", ''Eagle Tribune'', May 23, 2002.
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| *"Worth preserving: 2002 Historic Preservation Awards", ''Andover Townsman'', June 20, 2002.
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| *"Preserving historical homes", ''Andover Townsman'', June 5, 2003.
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| *"Preserving historical homes: 14th Annual Preservation Awards honor townspeople's efforts at historical authenticity", ''Andover Townsman'', June 10, 2004.
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| *"Celebrating historical homes", ''Andover Townsman'', June 2, 2005.
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| *"Preservation Awards: A tribute to homeowners' efforts", ''Andover Townsman'', June 21, 2007.
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| *"Preserving History: Homeowners help keep town's character", ''Andover Townsman'', September 17, 2009, p. 13.
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| *"In praise of preservation," ''Andover Townsman'', August 15, 2013, p. 9.
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| --[[User:Kim|Kim]] 15:22, April 20, 2012 (EDT) | | --[[User:Kim|Kim]] 12:13, December 22, 2011 (EST) |
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The Flints were the children of Mr. Tyer, founder of the Tyer Rubber Company. Their uncle in England, Sir John Musgrove, left his estate to the family. The Flints bought the Elm Hotel, tore it down, and built the Musgrove Building in 1894. At the time, it was referred to as a "modern commercial building."
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The Musgrove Building, circa 1894.... click to enlarge
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- "Arch changes corner into welcoming entrance", Eagle Tribune, June 30, 1996.
--Kim 12:13, December 22, 2011 (EST)
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