ANDOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Andover's Historical Museum and Research Center

Attention Dick Foster
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs: MEPA Office
251 Causeway Street
Boston MA O2114

Dear Mr. Foster:                                                                                    Re:EOEA No.12306


   The site at North Main and Stevens Streets, Andover Massachusetts is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Andover Village Industrial District. Known primarily for its nineteenth century mill occupation, it, however has an equally significant eighteenth century importance. The Phillips Powder Mill operated here during the Revolutionary War and later a paper mill was on this site.  Given the site's proximity to the Shawsheen River, further exploration is recommended for Colonial and Native American evidence.

   Comprehensive historical and archeological surveys should be required. Your utmost consideration of the National Register property is fully endorsed by the Andover Historical Society.

Please feel free to call me at (978) 475-2236 if any additional information is needed.

Sincerely,


Barbara Thibault
Executive Director

cc. Norma Gammon Andover Historical Society Preservation Committee
97 Main Street Andover, Massachusetts 01810 (978) 475-2236 Fax (978) 470-2741