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Andover Historical Society's

Gates & Gables House Tour
Saturday, September 26th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This year, Gates and Gables, the Andover Historical Society's biannual tour of houses,

House tour homes span a wide range of American architectural styles and time periods, from the 1700s to the 20th centuries. From quaint vernacular houses, to stately 18th century homes full of surprises, there will be something for everyone on the 2009 Gates & Gables House Tour.

Tickets $40 day of tour

Tour tickets available for purchase
at South Church, 41 Central Street, Andover
beginning at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 26th.

Tour booklets and maps will also be available at South Church
beginning at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday.

One of the premier houses on the tour is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.  Built in 1759 as a simple two-room starter home, the property now includes a two-story house with two period-style additions, barns, outbuildings. Current owners Steve and Maria Crockett completed extensive repairs to the original and subsequent additions to the house, and have added unique and delightful landscape touches that include a scale model of the house that they use as a pool house. 

At the other end of the time scale is a 20th century contemporary house that recently received a “green” make over.  Homeowners Frank and Belva Hopkins replaced the out dated and inefficient roof and siding with structural insulated panels. To heat and cool the house, the Hopkins installed an environmentally friendly geothermal system that uses take advantage of the earth’s steady 55 degree temperature for both heating and cooling. The green house also produces much of the family’s electrical needs through two wind turbines and 42 solar panels installed on the roof of the house.

Thank you to our 2009 Gates & Gables Sponsors

SILVER SPONSOR
 Baron's Major Brand Appliances

BRONZE SPONSORS
Alfred J. Cavallaro, Inc. Landscape Contractors
Blackdog Builders