17 ABBOT ST
architectural description
NRDIS NRMRA
Greek Revival built in 1858
historical narrative
Phoebe Atkinson (1858-1881) - first depositor of Andover Bank (now Bay Bank); killed her sister and fled to Stoneham
South Church: home willed to South Church upon her death in 1881; income from real estate to go to poor and needy female church members; account book of monies is in the Andover Historical Society Archives.
Ripley, George: 1882 purchased home from South Church (prominent Andover citizen)
Cromie, Samuel: 1907 willed to Mr. Cromie by Mr. Ripley
Abbot Academy: 1962 sold to Abbot Academy
Francis, Brian: 1975 home sold to this family
Sand, David & Jean: 1978 - sold to Sands (present owners)
1872 map shows on Abbot St.; circa 1870 moved from Sunset Rock Rd. near #65 according to John Sullivan (1994)
Demolished
bibliography/references
File at AHS
Phoebe Atkinson Account Book - AHS
Deeds - Salem, MA registry
inventory data
| Place: | Andover Center |
| Historic District: | Academy Hill NRH District |
| Address: | 17 abbot st |
| Historic Name: | Cromie House - Phillips Academy/Phoebe Atkinson House |
| Present Use: | residence |
| Original Use: | residence |
| Date of Construction: | 1858 |
| Source: | Salem deeds, AH Society |
| Style/Form: | Greek Revival |
| Architect/Builder: | |
| Foundation: | |
| Wall/Trim: | Wood shingles |
| Roof: | |
| Outbuildings / Secondary Structures | 2-stall garage - 1950's |
| Major Alterations: | Rear addition - 1979; porch - 1950's; porch opened to kitchen - 1994 |
| Condition: | |
| Moved: | |
| Demolished: | yes |
| Acreage: | less than one acre; 5/8 acre |
| Setting: | |
| MHC inventory number: | ANV.1063 |
| Recorded by: | |
| Organization: | Andover Historical Commission |
| Date: | 1978?/1994 |
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