20 SCHOOL ST
architectural description
NRDIS NRMRA
Corinthian columns, huge double dormers, pediments.
historical narrative
Present owner Phillips Academy. Original owner Abbot Academy. Used for faculty residence and dormitory. Residence of Abbot Academy headmistress, Bertha Bailey.
Themes - Architectural, Community development and Education. Believe this early 20th century house on site of old Tufts Butterfield house built by "Flagg, a carpenter" in 1830's.
bibliography/references
Andover Townsman, May 24, 1935. "Local Exhibitors at Barn Studio" (on School Street), pupils of Frances Dalton.
Carpenter, Jane B. "Abbot and Miss Bailey and Abbot in the Early Days" - Boston: Thos. Todd, 1959.
inventory data
| Place: | Andover Center |
| Historic District: | Academy Hill NRH District |
| Address: | 20 school st |
| Historic Name: | Bailey, Bertha House |
| Present Use: | residential |
| Original Use: | dorm/faculty - Abbot Academy |
| Date of Construction: | 1830 |
| Source: | School Street Sampler - AHS |
| Style/Form: | Greek Revival |
| Architect/Builder: | |
| Foundation: | |
| Wall/Trim: | clapboards |
| Roof: | |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | garage |
| Major Alterations: | |
| Condition: | |
| Moved: | |
| Demolished: | |
| Acreage: | less than one acre |
| Setting: | |
| MHC inventory number: | ANV.516 |
| Recorded by: | Stack/Mofford |
| Organization: | Andover Historical Commission |
| Date: | 1975-77 |
other historic buildings
- on school st
- in Academy Hill NRH District
- with architectural style Greek Revival
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