35-37 ELM ST
architectural description
Original double house built as such in 1790's; double entrance removed early 19th cent. Three fireplaces, 1 1/2 story cape
historical narrative
Present owner Richard and June Grant (1974)
Original owner Capt. Benjamin Ames
2. Amy Marietta Battles 8-28-47
1. fr, Mary W. Burtt
Themes: Architectural, Community Development, Military
One entrance each side; originally built as double house. Nathan Parker owned in 1773. Once also known as Ballard Pasture. Entire length of Elm Street was land granted originally to Nathan Parker, who resided in North Parish of Andover. This is believed to be homestead of Capt. Benjamin Ames who led company of South Parish men to Bunker Hill and the Revolutionary War. He moved to Andover from Lexington, and was the only Ames in Andover at the time.
Hannah Burtt was taxed for property at 35 Elm in 1900, with house shed, and barn.
bibliography/references
Bailey, Sarah Loring: Historical Sketches of Andover - 1880, Andover Historical Society
Harris, Edward M.: Andover in the American Revolution: A New England Town in a period of Crisis, 1763-1790"; 1976
Town of Andover, Real Estate Valuation, 1900
inventory data
| Place: | Andover Center |
| Historic District: | Not Applicable |
| Address: | 35-37 elm st |
| Historic Name: | Ames, Capt. Benjamin Double House |
| Present Use: | residence - two family |
| Original Use: | double house and blacksmith shop at rear |
| Date of Construction: | 1777 |
| Source: | owner's title search/style - njs |
| Style/Form: | Georgian |
| Architect/Builder: | |
| Foundation: | |
| Wall/Trim: | Clapboards |
| Roof: | |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | |
| Major Alterations: | Raised in 19th cent. c.1830's Front double entry removed 1912 Storage building moved |
| Condition: | |
| Moved: | |
| Demolished: | yes, 1986 |
| Acreage: | 17,500 sq. ft., 85 ft approximate frontage |
| Setting: | |
| MHC inventory number: | ANV.174 |
| Recorded by: | Stack/Mofford |
| Organization: | Andover Historical Society |
| Date: | 1975-77 |
other historic buildings
- on elm st
- in Not Applicable
- with architectural style Georgian
48 Clark Road
