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--[[User:Eleanor|Eleanor]] ([[User talk:Eleanor|talk]]) 15:06, 8 May 2015 (EDT)Andover National Bank shared a Main Street building with Andover Savings Bank constructed in 1890. The Andover Savings Bank became Andover bank; In 1956 the Andover National Bank merged with the Merrimack National Bank to be called the Andover and Merrimack National Bank which merged with the Methuen National Bank in 1957 to become the Merrimack Valley National Bank. BayBanks Inc. acquired the Merrimack Valley National Bank.  
Built in 1931 on the campus of Phillips Academy, the Addison Gallery of American Art was the first gallery devoted entirely to American Art. The museum owns approximately 1500 paintings. In 2007, plans are underway to increase the size of the gallery by 60%. More museum space, storage and a library will be added from part of a $5 million donation by former student Thomas Israel.


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* The People Places & Events: a history of BayBank Merrimack Valley", Andover Room File.


*A Historical Sketch Covering One Hundred Twenty Years of the Andover National Bank. Andover, Massachusetts 1826-1946, Andover Room File-Business.
*"Celebrating the Andovers: Addison exhibit shows how two towns influenced American artists," ''Eagle Tribune'', November 3, 1995, page 13.
 
*"$5 Million to Boost Phillips, Addison" ''Andover Townsman'', February 8, 2007, page 1+.
 
*"No longer a lady in waiting", ''The Andover Townsman'', January 14, 2010.
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*"Chihuly 'Floats' join Addison's new roof", ''The Andover Townsman'', August 12, 2010.
[[File:Andover bank.jpg |200px|thumb|left|Photo of Andover Bank from promotional materials printed for Andover's 300 Anniversary]]
*"Addison reopening awaited", ''The Andover Townsman'', August 12, 2010.
 
*"Addison no longer a still life", ''The Andover Townsman'', September 2, 2010.
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*"Town gem reset", The Andover Townsman'', September 9, 2010.
 
*"Addison reopening party this Saturday", ''The Andover Townsman'', September 23, 2010.
[[File:AndoverNationalBank.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Andover National Bank about 1897]]
*Addison Gallery is Back in Swing at Age 80. ''Andover Townsman'' October 13, 2011, p.10.
 
 
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The Andover National Bank is in the center of the picture. The electric Trolley lines were installed to travel to Lawrence in 1891, to Reading in 1900 and to Haverhill in 1901.They operated until 1934.


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Built in 1931 on the campus of Phillips Academy, the Addison Gallery of American Art was the first gallery devoted entirely to American Art. The museum owns approximately 1500 paintings. In 2007, plans are underway to increase the size of the gallery by 60%. More museum space, storage and a library will be added from part of a $5 million donation by former student Thomas Israel.

See

  • "Celebrating the Andovers: Addison exhibit shows how two towns influenced American artists," Eagle Tribune, November 3, 1995, page 13.
  • "$5 Million to Boost Phillips, Addison" Andover Townsman, February 8, 2007, page 1+.
  • "No longer a lady in waiting", The Andover Townsman, January 14, 2010.
  • "Chihuly 'Floats' join Addison's new roof", The Andover Townsman, August 12, 2010.
  • "Addison reopening awaited", The Andover Townsman, August 12, 2010.
  • "Addison no longer a still life", The Andover Townsman, September 2, 2010.
  • "Town gem reset", The Andover Townsman, September 9, 2010.
  • "Addison reopening party this Saturday", The Andover Townsman, September 23, 2010.
  • Addison Gallery is Back in Swing at Age 80. Andover Townsman October 13, 2011, p.10.


--Glenda 14:31, February 9, 2007 (EST)

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