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Butler Bank, founded in 1901 by the Pearson Family, bought the 1/2 acre piect of property at 16 Main Street Andover in March of 2006.  The space had been occupied by Friendly's Restaurant since June 1, 1965 which closed on December 24, quickly sold to Butler Bank for a total of $1.45 million.   
Butler Bank, founded in 1901 by General Gardner Pearson (1882 - 1953), bought the 1/2 acre piece of property at 16 Main Street, Andover in March of 2006.  The space had been occupied by Friendly's Restaurant from June 1, 1965 until December 24. The property was sold to Butler Bank for $1.45 million.   
 
Friendly's was torn down on September 6, 2006.  Construction for Butler Bank began in October, 2006.  This, Butler Bank's fourth branch, opened on May 24, 2007. CPA John J. Drago and  Doherty Law Offices were tenants of the bank at the opening. Boston King Cafe opened in the Butler Bank building on April 26, 2008. 
 
On April 17, 2010, People’s United Bank, acquired Butler Bank after it was closed by the Massachusetts Division of Banks on April 16.
 
In 2012 People's United acquired Danversbank and Riverbank and consolidated all bank locations at 16 North Main Street.
 
[https://www.peoples.com/portal/site/peoples/ People's United Bank]


Friendly's was torn down on September 6, 2006.  Construction for Butler Bank began in October, 2006.  This Butler Bank's fourth branch opened on May 24, 2007. CPA John J. Drago and  Doherty Law Offices were tenants of the bank at the opening. Another tenant opened in the Butler Bank building on April 26, 2008.  The restaurant, [[Andover Business - Boston King Cafe|Boston King Cafe]], is owned by Sun Son.


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*"Butler Bank building will also include take-out restaurant", ''The Eagle Tribune'', October 26, 2006.
*"Butler Bank building will also include take-out restaurant", ''The Eagle Tribune'', October 26, 2006.
*"Butler Bank, tenants celebrate opening day", ''The Andover Townsman'', May 24, 2007.
*"Butler Bank, tenants celebrate opening day", ''The Andover Townsman'', May 24, 2007.
*"Bumper crop of banks springs up in Andover", ''The Andover Townsman'', May 31, 2007.
*''The Andover Townsman'', September 6, 2007.
*''The Andover Townsman'', September 6, 2007.
*"A picture of charity", ''The Eagle Tribune'', April 11, 2008.
*"A picture of charity", ''The Eagle Tribune'', April 11, 2008.
*"New cafe has opened", ''The Andover Townsman'', May 1, 2008.
*"New cafe has opened", ''The Andover Townsman'', May 1, 2008.
*"Leaders look to downtown", ''The Andover Townsman'', February 12, 2009.
*"People's United Bank aquires Butler Bank", ''New Haven Register'', April 17, 2010.
*"Town Talk", ''Andover Townsman'', April 28, 2010
*"A tale of two Pearsons", ''The Eagle Tribune'', August 10, 2006, page 1.
*[http://www.andovertownsman.com/local/x2145133244/Three-banks-unite-into-one "Two Andover branches to close after People's United acquires Danversbank"], ''The Andover Townsman'', January 12, 2012, p. 4


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Latest revision as of 13:04, 19 January 2012

Butler Bank, founded in 1901 by General Gardner Pearson (1882 - 1953), bought the 1/2 acre piece of property at 16 Main Street, Andover in March of 2006. The space had been occupied by Friendly's Restaurant from June 1, 1965 until December 24. The property was sold to Butler Bank for $1.45 million.

Friendly's was torn down on September 6, 2006. Construction for Butler Bank began in October, 2006. This, Butler Bank's fourth branch, opened on May 24, 2007. CPA John J. Drago and Doherty Law Offices were tenants of the bank at the opening. Boston King Cafe opened in the Butler Bank building on April 26, 2008.

On April 17, 2010, People’s United Bank, acquired Butler Bank after it was closed by the Massachusetts Division of Banks on April 16.

In 2012 People's United acquired Danversbank and Riverbank and consolidated all bank locations at 16 North Main Street.

People's United Bank


See

  • "Friendly's for sale", The Andover Townsman, January 5, 2006.
  • "Friendly's not so friendly to town", The Eagle Tribune, January 26, 2006.
  • "Friendly's sold, details of buyer not yet released", The Andover Townsman, January 26, 2006.
  • "Plans for Friendly's site could include new restaurant", The Eagle Tribune, July 26, 2006.
  • "Friendly's soon to be flattened", The Eagle Tribune, August 1, 2006.
  • "Town wants details on bank's request for parking waiver", The Eagle Tribune, September 14, 2006.
  • "Rocky road", The Andover Townsman, September 14, 2006.
  • "Butler Bank building will also include take-out restaurant", The Eagle Tribune, October 26, 2006.
  • "Butler Bank, tenants celebrate opening day", The Andover Townsman, May 24, 2007.
  • "Bumper crop of banks springs up in Andover", The Andover Townsman, May 31, 2007.
  • The Andover Townsman, September 6, 2007.
  • "A picture of charity", The Eagle Tribune, April 11, 2008.
  • "New cafe has opened", The Andover Townsman, May 1, 2008.
  • "Leaders look to downtown", The Andover Townsman, February 12, 2009.
  • "People's United Bank aquires Butler Bank", New Haven Register, April 17, 2010.
  • "Town Talk", Andover Townsman, April 28, 2010
  • "A tale of two Pearsons", The Eagle Tribune, August 10, 2006, page 1.
  • "Two Andover branches to close after People's United acquires Danversbank", The Andover Townsman, January 12, 2012, p. 4
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