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The Town House was built in 1858 at a cost of $15,500 and is located on Main Street in the middle of town. It was orginally constructed for a "spacious hall in the second story, with a small gallery and four anterooms. In the first floor a smaller hall, also a post office room, treasurer's and selectmen's room..." | The Town House was built in 1858 at a cost of $15,500 and is located on Main Street in the middle of town. It was orginally constructed for a "spacious hall in the second story, with a small gallery and four anterooms. In the first floor a smaller hall, also a post office room, treasurer's and selectmen's room..." | ||
In 1882 an extension was added for cooking accommodations and water for use by clubs and private parties. In 1902 a lobby was designed with ornamental winding staircases and tinted walls. | In 1882 an extension was added for cooking accommodations and water for use by clubs and private parties. In 1902 a lobby was designed with ornamental winding staircases and tinted walls. | ||
The Town Seal was placed in the mosaic floor. In 1989 the facility was completely renovated adding air-conditioning. The building is now available for wedding receptions, theater performances, and banquets. There is still a Post Office substation on the first floor. | The Town Seal was placed in the mosaic floor. | ||
In 1989 the facility was completely renovated adding air-conditioning. The building is now available for wedding receptions, theater performances, and banquets. There is still a Post Office substation on the first floor. A "Rededication Ceremony for the Andover Town House" was held on May 6, 1989. | |||
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Revision as of 13:16, 21 November 2011
The Town House was built in 1858 at a cost of $15,500 and is located on Main Street in the middle of town. It was orginally constructed for a "spacious hall in the second story, with a small gallery and four anterooms. In the first floor a smaller hall, also a post office room, treasurer's and selectmen's room..."
In 1882 an extension was added for cooking accommodations and water for use by clubs and private parties. In 1902 a lobby was designed with ornamental winding staircases and tinted walls. The Town Seal was placed in the mosaic floor.
In 1989 the facility was completely renovated adding air-conditioning. The building is now available for wedding receptions, theater performances, and banquets. There is still a Post Office substation on the first floor. A "Rededication Ceremony for the Andover Town House" was held on May 6, 1989.
See
- Andover Townsman, April 27, 1989
- Andover Townsman, May 4, 1989, p. 6+
Andover Town House Function Room
Andover Vertical File--Historic Houses--Town House
--Glenda 10:03, January 26, 2007 (EST)
--Kim 12:16, November 21, 2011 (EST)
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