125b RIVER RD
architectural description
Style: Georgian
Other features:
site & buildings endangered by industrialization and Highway development.
historical narrative
Present owner: Catherine Shattuck, estate of - J. A. Dolten, Trustees (August 1977)
Original owner: Land originally C. L. Dudley Bradstreet house, Joseph Shattuck
Themes: Aboriginal, Agricultural, Architectural, Community development, Exploration/settlement, Recreation
Historical significance: Land believed to be part of Col. Dudley Bradstreet's farm, part of which came into possession of Sarah Farnum, wife of Benjamin Abbot, - and then to sons, David and Jonathan Abbot. Jonathan's daughter, Phebe, was married to Joseph Shattuck Jr.. Thus, Shattucks have occupied since 1807.
Bailey says, Joseph Shattuck "bought farm in West Andover near Merrimack River" 1728. His sons, revolutionary war soldiers, Capt. Joseph and Capt. Nathan settled within mile of each other on their father's lands. Both were selectmen, representatives to legislature. This was Joseph's homestead.
About 1941, Edward Shattuck retired from business in Boston and devoted himself to restoring this farm. He became known for price turkeys, which he fed bananas, and his Holstein cattle. He restored house and opened it as Shattuck Farm Tea House.
Indian village once on site. Many artifacts from archeological digs here - now in Peabody Museum, Andover.
Fire damage, rest of house, July 1977.
bibliography/references
see 1980 National Register nomination for updated information
Andover Historical Society files / early deeds 1723 / 1724
Bailey, Sarah Loring; "Historical Sketches of Andover", 1880 p. 155, 364-365, 367, 369
Glennie, George etal; "Historic Andover", 325th Anniversary, 1646 - 1971, Andover Historical Society, 1971
Goldsmith, Bessie; "Historical Houses in Andover" - compiled for Tercentary of Andover, Historical Society, 1946
inventory data
| Place: | |
| Historic District: | Not Applicable |
| Address: | 125b river rd |
| Historic Name: | Abbott - Shattuck Farm |
| Present Use: | residence - now abandoned except for care taker - fate is uncertain |
| Original Use: | farm/residence |
| Date of Construction: | ca. 1728 |
| Source: | early deeds, A. H. S. files |
| Style/Form: | Other |
| Architect/Builder: | |
| Foundation: | |
| Wall/Trim: | clapboards |
| Roof: | |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | fine barn, sheds |
| Major Alterations: | restored after 1941 |
| Condition: | |
| Moved: | 233 - 234 High Plain Road |
| Demolished: | |
| Acreage: | frontage: 181.95' |
| Setting: | |
| MHC inventory number: | |
| Recorded by: | N. J. Stack/Mofford |
| Organization: | Andover Historical Commission |
| Date: | 1975 - 1977 |
other historic buildings
- on river rd
- in Not Applicable
- with architectural style Other
Post Office Building
