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In 2004 Andover Choral Society celebrated its 75th Anniversary. In 1926 the Square and Compass Glee Club was formed. They began to have regular meetings to learn four-part classical repertoire. They reorganized into the Andover Male Choir, under the direction of John Everett Collins, popularly known as "the music man." This group was renamed the Andover Choral Society and sometimes had as many as 100 members. Every Christmas they presented the ''Messiah''. Soon women were allowed to join the group.In 1985 Geoge Redman took over as director. In 1990 Allen Coombs became the third director. The 75th anniversary was celebrated with a performance of ''Carmina'' ''Burana'' and Bach's ''Passion According to St. John''. The chorus also joined the Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Society in their annual holiday concert. The Andover Choral Society remains open to all who enjoy classical singing and who are committed participants.
William Poor and his son Joseph opened a blacksmith shop on Poor Street (named for an ancestor) in 1833. The blacksmith shop became the Poor Wagon Shop. William and Joseph were abolitionists and built wagons with false bottoms to help transport runaway slaves to NH. William retired in 1895 and Joseph was forced to sell out a few years later due to poor health.
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In 1906, William Wood, president of the American Woolen Company, moved the shop to his estate, Arden, on Main Street.  He used it as a playhouse for his family and renamed it "the Casino."  The building was located behind the present Christian Science Church on Main Street, south of Shawsheen Square.  It burned down February 9, 2014.
*Andover Choral Society Celebrates 75th Anniversary.(long article with photographs)''Andover Townsman''9/9/2004, pages17,21.


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*"Poor Wagon Shop became underground stop, 'casino'", ''Andover Townsman'', July 22, 2010.
"History destroyed:'Suspicious' blaze at 1860s wagon shop on Wood Estate," ''Andover Townsman'', February 13, 2014, p. 1.
"From wagon shop to millionaire's playhouse," ''Andover Townsman'', February 13, 2014, p. 6.
"'Living link' extinguished," ''Andover Townsman'', February 13, 2014, p. 6.
*"Recognizing the value of history," ''Andover Townsman'', February 13, 2014, p. 7.


*Andover Choral Society Plans Jan. 23 Concert. ''Andover Townsman''  1/13/2005, page 18.


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*Andover Choral Concert Date Changed to Sunday.(Jan.30) ''Andover Townsman,1/27/2005, page
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William Poor and his son Joseph opened a blacksmith shop on Poor Street (named for an ancestor) in 1833. The blacksmith shop became the Poor Wagon Shop. William and Joseph were abolitionists and built wagons with false bottoms to help transport runaway slaves to NH. William retired in 1895 and Joseph was forced to sell out a few years later due to poor health.

In 1906, William Wood, president of the American Woolen Company, moved the shop to his estate, Arden, on Main Street. He used it as a playhouse for his family and renamed it "the Casino." The building was located behind the present Christian Science Church on Main Street, south of Shawsheen Square. It burned down February 9, 2014.

See

  • "Poor Wagon Shop became underground stop, 'casino'", Andover Townsman, July 22, 2010.

"History destroyed:'Suspicious' blaze at 1860s wagon shop on Wood Estate," Andover Townsman, February 13, 2014, p. 1. "From wagon shop to millionaire's playhouse," Andover Townsman, February 13, 2014, p. 6. "'Living link' extinguished," Andover Townsman, February 13, 2014, p. 6.

  • "Recognizing the value of history," Andover Townsman, February 13, 2014, p. 7.



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