Andover Historic Houses - Pearson Farmhouse

In 2001, the 19th century Pearson Farmhouse, built by Joseph Pearson, was moved from it's original location on the Phillips Academy campus, 254 Main Street, to 305 South Main Street. The move made way for the construction of the PA hockey rink. Builder David Barrett bought the home from PA for $1, moved it at the cost of $50,000, renovated it, and put it on the market for $699,000.

...Pearson Farmhouse, original location at Phillips Academy.... click to enlarge

...Pearson Farmhouse Move and Restoration.... click to enlarge

See

• "Phillips plans new 'community' rink," Andover Townsman, March 23, 2000, p. 17.
• "History falls in way of ice rink", Eagle Tribune, March 25, 2000.
• "Historic farmhouse will move, in time", Andover Townsman, November 16, 2000.
• "Sale price from $1 to $699,000: Renovation complete on Pearson Farmhouse", Andover Townsman, August 30, 2001.

--Kim 10:30, November 17, 2011 (EST) back to Main Page