269 HIGHLAND RD
architectural description
NRIND NRMRA
Academy Hill NR District
Exceptional trim; large form; appears to be all original; commanding site
historical narrative
Owners:
James Downing et al, 11-21-1951
Archie N. Frest & Eliz. D. Sargebt, 11-20-1952
1700 Estate Trust, Lincoln Giles, trustee, 11-5-1968
George & Ann Marie Ferance, 7-30-1976
William & Helen Walt
Themes: architectural, community development
Built as a county home for Boston businessman, Benjamin Rogers. It became the Downing dairy and orchard from 1870 - 1968.
1995 Preservation award, certificate of appreciation
Building marker 1994
1980 National Register nomination
bibliography/references
See 1980 National Register nomination for more information
inventory data
| Place: | |
| Historic District: | Individual National Register Listing |
| Address: | 269 highland rd |
| Historic Name: | Rogers, Benjamin - Downing, John J. House |
| Present Use: | residence |
| Original Use: | |
| Date of Construction: | c.1840s |
| Source: | style-njs |
| Style/Form: | Gothic Revival |
| Architect/Builder: | |
| Foundation: | |
| Wall/Trim: | clapboards |
| Roof: | |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | |
| Major Alterations: | lot split-out building transfer to lot 30a, 1969 |
| Condition: | |
| Moved: | |
| Demolished: | yes |
| Acreage: | 1.32 acres; 48,290 square feet approx. frontage 180 feet |
| Setting: | |
| MHC inventory number: | ANV.270 |
| Recorded by: | Stack/Mofford |
| Organization: | Andover Historical Commission |
| Date: | 1975-77 |
other historic buildings
- on highland rd
- in Individual National Register Listing
- with architectural style Gothic Revival
48 Clark Road
