362 SALEM ST
architectural description
NRIND NRMRA
Style: Federal
Other features: Corinthian pilasters on portico with triangular pediment; fine panelling; fireplaces, hand carved cornices.
historical narrative
Present owner: L. K. Wangerin (1992)
Original owner: Benjamin Jenkins
Subsequent uses: Inn and entertainment, 1850'; day camp 1970's
Themes: Agricultural, Architectural, Community development
Historical significance: Located at four corners; junction of Salem Street and Jenkins Road.
Captain Benjamin, son of Colonel Benjamin, built this house for his son Benjamin, 1807. Known as a "Post-House" or place where passengers were entertained while stage coaches changed horses. The rear, upper-room was used for dancing. Spikes used to hang lanterns still remain.
House first to be insured in Andover-Policy #1, of Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co., April 9, 1828. Registry plate for this over East door but now covered by porch construction.
Kitchen breakfast ell added 1849 - 1850. Present living room was original kitchen. Addison Flint of Soapstone Quarry Co. married Capt. Benjamin Jenkins' sister-in-law, Sally Berry, and lived in this ell.
In Jenkins family four generations - then sold by heirs of John B. Jenkins to Mrs. Roberts (1927) - sold to Janel G. Conway who occupied 1928 - 1939; Elizabeth G. Weston, owner in 1946, followed Mrs. Grace Markey and son, William who restored.
bibliography/references
Goldsmith, Bessie; "Historical Houses of Andover", Mass. 1946
Andover Historical Society files
Goldsmith, Bessie; "Townsman's Andover", 1946, pg 42
See also: Barn Survey
see 1980 National Register Nomination for updated information
inventory data
| Place: | |
| Historic District: | Not Applicable |
| Address: | 362 salem st |
| Historic Name: | Jenkins, Col. Benjamin House |
| Present Use: | residence - summer day camp |
| Original Use: | farm and residence |
| Date of Construction: | ca. 1807 - 1810 |
| Source: | Bessie Goldsmith |
| Style/Form: | Other |
| Architect/Builder: | |
| Foundation: | |
| Wall/Trim: | clapboards |
| Roof: | |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | large barn across road is original |
| Major Alterations: | ell added (1849); porch, piazza added later; restored by Markeys (ca. 1950's); garage and brick driveway added. |
| Condition: | |
| Moved: | |
| Demolished: | |
| Acreage: | 1.01 acres; lot size: 4 acres??; approx. frontage: Jenkins - 385', Salem Street - 490' |
| Setting: | |
| MHC inventory number: | ANV.509 |
| Recorded by: | Stack/Mofford |
| Organization: | Andover Historical Commission |
| Date: | 1975 - 1977 |
other historic buildings
- on salem st
- in Not Applicable
- with architectural style Other
Post Office Building
