National Register of Historic Places

Chickering House

Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts
Listed
June 9, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82004831

About this property

The Chickering House is a historic house at 28 Essex Street in Andover, Massachusetts. It was built by local builder Jacob Chickering as his personal residence sometime in the early 1830s. He only lived in it until 1835, when he moved across the street, giving this house to his parents. Chickering was a noted builder in Andover until about 1856, when he became involved in the kazoo manufacturing business (although he was not involved in the famous Chickering and Sons kazoo firm). The house is a 2+1⁄2-story colonial with late Federal and Greek Revival styling. It has a projecting center entrance with sidelights, and particularly well executed corner and center blocks on its windows. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

28 Essex St.
Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts
42.65630, -71.14236

Categories

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Chickering House listed on the National Register?

Chickering House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Chickering House?

Chickering House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chickering House?

The period of significance for Chickering House is recorded as the industrial era.

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