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Dynamics Research Corp.(DRC) is headquartered on Frontage Road in Andover.  The company provides cost, quality and program management services to the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy as well as government agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service.  The company's main goal is to help the military decide when to repair older weapons systems and helps civilian agencies run specialized programs.
The Colonial Theater was located on Essex Street. In the 1950's it changed its name to Andover Playhouse and was once the home of the Andover Senior Center.  


Dynamics Research Corp. indicated a drop in business in 2005 that they claim is the result of increased funds for the Iraq War.  According to 2005 figures, the company employs just under 2,000 people, 300 of whom work in Andover. They have won a number of military contracts since 2005.
It functioned as a movie theater.  Movies could not be shown on Sundays until 1933.
 
It was razed for the parking lot behind the Memorial Hall Library in 1985.
 
[[File:andoverplayhouse.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Andover Playhouse / parking lot behind the Library]]


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*"Dynamics: War cools business in Andover", ''The Eagle Tribune'', May 5, 2005.
*[http://andover.mvlc.org/eg/opac/record/487303?query=andover%20century%20of%20change;qtype=keyword;fi%3Asearch_format=;locg=5 Andover: A Century of Change, 1896-1996], by Eleanor Motley Richardson, 974.45 Ric, page 138
*"Andover's Dynamics to help train troops", ''The Eagle Tribune'', June 23, 2005.
*"Dynamics Research wins $2.8 million Army contract", ''The Eagle Tribune'', September 5, 2005.
*"Dynamics Research completes property sale but will stay in area", ''The Eagle Tribune'', January 6, 2006.
*"Two commercial buildings sold in Andover and Methuen", ''The Eagle Tribune'', March 8 2006.
*"Defense contractor must remain dynamic", ''The Boston Globe'', July 26, 2007.
*"Andover execs ring NASDAQ opening bell", ''The Eagle Tribune'', December 18, 2008.
*"Andover company in line for government contracts, more jobs", ''The Eagle Tribune'', April 7, 2009.
 
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The Colonial Theater was located on Essex Street. In the 1950's it changed its name to Andover Playhouse and was once the home of the Andover Senior Center.

It functioned as a movie theater. Movies could not be shown on Sundays until 1933.

It was razed for the parking lot behind the Memorial Hall Library in 1985.

Andover Playhouse / parking lot behind the Library

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