There have been quite a few hotels, inns, and other rest houses in Andover’s history. Guest writer Aditi Kupuraj explores two of them in this 2nd of two posts.
It’s funny I grew up in Andover but don’t recall the Shawsheen Manor - what a shame it was demolished! I have many memories of the lovely Andover Inn but hadn’t realized it was the original location of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s home - love reading up on Andover history! Full of wonderful stories but some sad structural losses too - hopefully raising awareness of the beauty & value of older homes will stimulate more commitment from the public towards preservation! Without them Andover is just another face in the crowd (to quote the late Tom Petty)…
Although I never stayed in any of these Inns, I went to many functions (including our own wedding reception) and remember them fondly. Great reminder of the history!
It’s funny I grew up in Andover but don’t recall the Shawsheen Manor - what a shame it was demolished! I have many memories of the lovely Andover Inn but hadn’t realized it was the original location of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s home - love reading up on Andover history! Full of wonderful stories but some sad structural losses too - hopefully raising awareness of the beauty & value of older homes will stimulate more commitment from the public towards preservation! Without them Andover is just another face in the crowd (to quote the late Tom Petty)…
I ate at the Andover Inn a couple of times. Although I was alive to see the Shawsheen Manor. I don't remember it.
Another great article, Aditi
Although I never stayed in any of these Inns, I went to many functions (including our own wedding reception) and remember them fondly. Great reminder of the history!