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The Town House was built in 1858 at a cost of $15,500 and is located on Main Street in the middle of town.  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..."
In the 1960's ABC was a national program that placed youths from disadvantaged communities in secondary schools of more affluent towns.


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.
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The Town Seal was placed in the mosaic floor.  
*"ABC Begins Fundraising," ''Andover Townsman'', May 24, 2001, p.1, 5.
*"Andover's ABC house aims to expand its reach," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 24, 2001, p. 1.
*"House gives students a better chance," ''Boston Sunday Globe'', June 3, 2001.
*"From cars to birds to backhoes: ABC students, supports ready for sounds of growth," ''Andover Townsman'', October 31, 2002.
*"Overcoming culture shock," ''Andover Townsman'', February 20, 2003, p. 13.
*"Makeover in works at ABC house," ''Andover Townsman'', July 10, 2003.
*"As easy as A-B-C," ''Andover Townsman'', November 6, 2003.
*"ABC House: Students helping students," ''Andover Townsman'', June 10, 2004.
*"ABC host families see rewards," ''Andover Townsman'', July 27, 2004, p. 1.
*"Fund-raising program benefits A Better Chance in Andover," ''Andover Townsman'', November 25, 2004.
*"ABC program hailed a success in Andover, North Andover," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 24, 2005, p. 4.
*"Making connections," ''Andover Townsman'', September 8, 2005.
*"Patrick tells ABC kids: I was one of you," ''Andover Townsman'', December 8, 2005.
*"ABC in Andover is turning 40: Dowe an early ABC success," ''Andover Townsman'', June 8, 2006, p. 31.
*"Sampling a Way of Life," ''Andover Townsman'', March 29, 2007.
*"The ABCs of success," ''Andover Townsman'', April 5, 2007, p. 13.
*"ABC spells success for AHS alumni," ''Andover Townsman'', May 3, 2007.
*"New 'parent,' big family: ABC supervisors feel right at home," ''Andover Townsman'', September 20, 2007, p. 14.
*"A bond across generations," ''Andover Townsman'', October 2, 2008, p. 1.
*"ABC students get financial lessons," ''Andover Townsman'', January 8, 2009, p. 5.
*"Making money make sense," ''Eagle Tribune'', February 1, 2009.
*"How ABC Came to Andover High," ''Andover Townsman'', December 22, 2011, p.7.
*"A Better Chance Andover: Story of its inception," ''Andover Townsman'', March 14, 2013, p. 9.
*"A Better Chance Andover, Part II: Town rallies support," ''Andover Townsman'', March 21, 2013, p. 7.


During WWII, the second floor was subdivided into office space.  Several plans to raze the building were thwarted in the 1950s and 1960s.


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.  A "Rededication Ceremony for the Andover Town House" was held on May 6, 1989.
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--[[User:Kim|Kim]] 13:35, March 15, 2013 (EDT)


[[Image:Andover_Town_House_Rededication.jpg|thumb|...''Andover Town House Rededication Ceremony, May 6, 1989''.... click to enlarge|left]]
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* "Andover considers ways to save old Town Hall", ''Eagle Tribune'', November 25, 1986.
* ''Andover Townsman'', April 27, 1989


* ''Andover Townsman'', May 4, 1989, p. 6+
*"Sentimental journey for hall", ''Andover Townsman'', July 21, 2005.
*"Is there new revenue in Andover's Old Town Hall?", ''Eagle Tribune'', March 18, 2008.
[http://andoverma.gov/facilities/rentals/townhouse.php Andover Town House Function Room ]
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Revision as of 18:23, 29 May 2013

In the 1960's ABC was a national program that placed youths from disadvantaged communities in secondary schools of more affluent towns.

See

  • "ABC Begins Fundraising," Andover Townsman, May 24, 2001, p.1, 5.
  • "Andover's ABC house aims to expand its reach," Eagle Tribune, May 24, 2001, p. 1.
  • "House gives students a better chance," Boston Sunday Globe, June 3, 2001.
  • "From cars to birds to backhoes: ABC students, supports ready for sounds of growth," Andover Townsman, October 31, 2002.
  • "Overcoming culture shock," Andover Townsman, February 20, 2003, p. 13.
  • "Makeover in works at ABC house," Andover Townsman, July 10, 2003.
  • "As easy as A-B-C," Andover Townsman, November 6, 2003.
  • "ABC House: Students helping students," Andover Townsman, June 10, 2004.
  • "ABC host families see rewards," Andover Townsman, July 27, 2004, p. 1.
  • "Fund-raising program benefits A Better Chance in Andover," Andover Townsman, November 25, 2004.
  • "ABC program hailed a success in Andover, North Andover," Eagle Tribune, June 24, 2005, p. 4.
  • "Making connections," Andover Townsman, September 8, 2005.
  • "Patrick tells ABC kids: I was one of you," Andover Townsman, December 8, 2005.
  • "ABC in Andover is turning 40: Dowe an early ABC success," Andover Townsman, June 8, 2006, p. 31.
  • "Sampling a Way of Life," Andover Townsman, March 29, 2007.
  • "The ABCs of success," Andover Townsman, April 5, 2007, p. 13.
  • "ABC spells success for AHS alumni," Andover Townsman, May 3, 2007.
  • "New 'parent,' big family: ABC supervisors feel right at home," Andover Townsman, September 20, 2007, p. 14.
  • "A bond across generations," Andover Townsman, October 2, 2008, p. 1.
  • "ABC students get financial lessons," Andover Townsman, January 8, 2009, p. 5.
  • "Making money make sense," Eagle Tribune, February 1, 2009.
  • "How ABC Came to Andover High," Andover Townsman, December 22, 2011, p.7.
  • "A Better Chance Andover: Story of its inception," Andover Townsman, March 14, 2013, p. 9.
  • "A Better Chance Andover, Part II: Town rallies support," Andover Townsman, March 21, 2013, p. 7.


--Leslie 17:27, May 16, 2012 (EDT)
 --Kim 13:35, March 15, 2013 (EDT)





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