Andover Old Homes

Starting to Burn the "Poor Farm" house (Fall 2008). These are some pictures of the old "Poor Farm". It was burned on purpose as part of a renovation of this property. Evidently due to the deteriorating condition of the house it would cost more to try to restore it than building a brand new house. "Poor Farm" is the name it was known as when I was a child. Some may know it as the "Bowman Farm" more recently. Larry Costa now owns this property.

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Below are a few pictures of the ongoing restoration (June 2009). Last I heard they weren't sure if they would rebuild and keep the same look or just build a new house all together. Also I haven't heard a time schedule on when a new house will be built and completed.

Old Poor Farm Barns being restored

As you can see the barns have been moved and are being restored. Here they have been jacked up so foundations can be put under them.

Poor Farm barns being relocated & repaired

Old Poor Farm pond being dug out

Some more of the ongoing changes to the old "Poor Farm". In this photo it appears that what was a kind of marshy area that had a spring running through it is being made into a nice pond area. This photo taken in the winter of 2010. Also some trees & rocks have been removed on the left side of the farm increasing the pasture area and a new white wood fence has been put up around the pasture.

Poor Farm Marshy area being up so pond can be made

The marshy area has been dug out possibly to make a pond. and more water is being pumped out. Not sure if this will be a pond or if they are adding more pasture land on this side or maybe both.

Pature area being increased where trees were

The above area has been cleared of rocks and trees and top soil added and seeded. Also some nice rock walls have been put in along the access road.

pasture area with cattle

A herd of cattle now enjoying the pasture land, and a nice white fence has been put up around the pasture.

barns moved, repaired, and painted

The barns have pretty much been finished and painted yellow.

picture of extended pasture & restored barns

August 2010

extensive digging to make pond

lots of earth removal to make room for pond

Digging out a hole for a pond in this spot.

extended pasture has been seeded and is growing green

Quite a bit more clearing going on up on the hill for potential future spot for house I think.

whats left of Averill Farm House after fire

What's left of the old "Averill Farm House". If you're not an old timer you might know this as the Yates Place most recently. It burned down in 2008. All that is left now is a big pile of rubble which I wish someone would come clean up or burn it...it's been there for 2-3 years and is an eyesore.

The Jodrey House

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new log home to replace Old Jodrey house

New Log House sits where the Jodrey home used to be.