Items · Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.

The Andover Inn, also called Phillips Inn, has also had two buildings, as well as once being called Mansion House. The first hotel connected to the school was the former home of the Phillips family which was then called Mansion House. After it burned in 1887, the Stowe House was converted to a hotel and called first Mansion House and the Phillips Inn. The newest building was constructed in 1930 and remained the Phillips Inn until 1940 when it was christened the Andover Inn. The Manager's Suite was designed for comfortable meetings around the fireplace.

The Phillips Inn Now Know as the Andover Inn

The Andover Inn, also called Phillips Inn, has also had two buildings, as well as once being called Mansion House. The first hotel connected to the school was the former home of the Phillips family which was then called Mansion House. After it burned in 1887, the Stowe House was converted to a hotel and called first Mansion House and the Phillips Inn. The newest building was constructed in 1930 and remained the Phillips Inn until 1940 when it was christened the Andover Inn. The sign on the tree in front reads The Phillips Inn.

Andover Inn Is Ready for Business

The Andover Inn, also called Phillips Inn, has also had two buildings, as well as once being called Mansion House. The first hotel connected to the school was the former home of the Phillips family which was then called Mansion House. After it burned in 1887, the Stowe House was converted to a hotel and called first Mansion House and the Phillips Inn. The newest building was constructed in 1930 and remained the Phillips Inn until 1940 when it was christened the Andover Inn. The formal portrait of the completed Inn taken by the construction company.

Andover Inn and Period Autos

The Andover Inn, also called Phillips Inn, has also had two buildings, as well as once being called Mansion House. The first hotel connected to the school was the former home of the Phillips family which was then called Mansion House. After it burned in 1887, the Stowe House was converted to a hotel and called first Mansion House and the Phillips Inn. The newest building was constructed in 1930 and remained the Phillips Inn until 1940 when it was christened the Andover Inn. Parking was at a premium as the parking lot was not constructed yet.

Andover Inn During Construction

The Andover Inn, also called Phillips Inn, has also had two buildings, as well as once being called Mansion House. The first hotel connected to the school was the former home of the Phillips family which was then called Mansion House. After it burned in 1887, the Stowe House was converted to a hotel and called first Mansion House and the Phillips Inn. The newest building was constructed in 1930 and remained the Phillips Inn until 1940 when it was christened the Andover Inn. Construction sites often look like dumps right up until just before completion. This site was no different.

Andover Inn: The View from the Back

The Andover Inn, also called Phillips Inn, has also had two buildings, as well as once being called Mansion House. The first hotel connected to the school was the former home of the Phillips family which was then called Mansion House. After it burned in 1887, the Stowe House was converted to a hotel and called first Mansion House and the Phillips Inn. The newest building was constructed in 1930 and remained the Phillips Inn until 1940 when it was christened the Andover Inn. Almost done, the Inn just needs some grass and some stairs for that door up in the corner and she's ready to open.

The New Andover Inn's Foundation Laid

The Andover Inn, also called Phillips Inn, has also had two buildings, as well as once being called Mansion House. The first hotel connected to the school was the former home of the Phillips family which was then called Mansion House. After it burned in 1887, the Stowe House was converted to a hotel and called first Mansion House and the Phillips Inn. The newest building was constructed in 1930 and remained the Phillips Inn until 1940 when it was christened the Andover Inn. The Stowe House can be seen in the right side of the photograph in its new location having given up its role as the Inn to this brick newcomer.

The Andover Inn

The Andover Inn, also called Phillips Inn, has also had two buildings, as well as once being called Mansion House. The first hotel connected to the school was the former home of the Phillips family which was then called Mansion House. After it burned in 1887, the Stowe House was converted to a hotel and called first Mansion House and the Phillips Inn. The newest building was constructed in 1930 and remained the Phillips Inn until 1940 when it was christened the Andover Inn. This is a view of the new building as it is being constructed.

Andover Cottage Covered in Vines

Andover Cottage was built through the generous donations of residents of the town of Andover, spearheaded by Miss Emily Carter. It was completed in 1893 and was the residence for 10 students, an instructor and a janitor. It is located on Old Campus Road. The layout for the grounds surrounding it was done by Frederick Law Olmsted. This view as taken during its vine covered days, before concerns over wear and tear created by the vines clinging on, forced their removal.

Andover Cottage Looking Down the Hill

Andover Cottage was built through the generous donations of residents of the town of Andover, spearheaded by Miss Emily Carter. It was completed in 1893 and was the residence for 10 students, an instructor and a janitor. It is located on Old Campus Road. The layout for the grounds surrounding it was done by Frederick Law Olmsted. This shows why the school is sometimes referred to as Andover Hill. Before the trees all grew up, a view in any direction away from campus was downhill.

Andover Cottage: a Formal Portrait

Andover Cottage was built through the generous donations of residents of the town of Andover, spearheaded by Miss Emily Carter. It was completed in 1893 and was the residence for 10 students, an instructor and a janitor. It is located on Old Campus Road. The layout for the grounds surrounding it was done by Frederick Law Olmsted. This was a formal portrait of the building.

Andover Cottage through the Bushes

Andover Cottage was built through the generous donations of residents of the town of Andover, spearheaded by Miss Emily Carter. It was completed in 1893 and was the residence for 10 students, an instructor and a janitor. It is located on Old Campus Road. The layout for the grounds surrounding it was done by Frederick Law Olmsted. This is looking westward alongn the path down from Main Street at Andover Cottage on Old Campus Road

Andover Cottage

Andover Cottage was built through the generous donations of residents of the town of Andover, spearheaded by Miss Emily Carter. It was completed in 1893 and was the residence for 10 students, an instructor and a janitor. It is located on Old Campus Road. The layout for the grounds surrounding it was done by Frederick Law Olmsted.

Andover Cottage

Andover Cottage was built through the generous donations of residents of the town of Andover, spearheaded by Miss Emily Carter. It was completed in 1893 and was the residence for 10 students, an instructor and a janitor. It is located on Old Campus Road. The layout for the grounds surrounding it was done by Frederick Law Olmsted. This view includes Eaton Cottage and Andover Cottage to the left and Pemberton/Taylor Cottage to the far right in its original location. In 1928 it was moved to the other side of Eaton Cottage to complete the Vista.

Andover Bookstore Staff

Originally located on campus next to Newman House, the Andover Bookstore has been around for over 200 hundred years. It was originally owned by Mark Newman, the third principal of the academy. Besides a bookstore there was a print shop which became the first in this country to own a set of Hebrew type. The original building is no more, but the bookstore is in a new building in town at 89R Main Street, but it made short stops in the Brick House on campus and 37 Main Street in town before its current home. The staff was always happy to help you find the Herman Hesse section of the paperbacks for the copy of Siddhartha you needed for class and never again.

Andover Bookstore's Fireplace

Originally located on campus next to Newman House, the Andover Bookstore has been around for over 200 hundred years. It was originally owned by Mark Newman, the third principal of the academy. Besides a bookstore there was a print shop which became the first in this country to own a set of Hebrew type. The original building is no more, but the bookstore is in a new building in town at 89R Main Street, but it made short stops in the Brick House on campus and 37 Main Street in town before its current home. Although the ladies aren't enjoying the free hot coffee behind them, they are enjoying the warmth of the fire.

Andover Bookstore Northeast Corner

Originally located on campus next to Newman House, the Andover Bookstore has been around for over 200 hundred years. It was originally owned by Mark Newman, the third principal of the academy. Besides a bookstore there was a print shop which became the first in this country to own a set of Hebrew type. The original building is no more, but the bookstore is in a new building in town at 89R Main Street, but it made short stops in the Brick House on campus and 37 Main Street in town before its current home.

Andover Bookstore's Fireplace

Originally located on campus next to Newman House, the Andover Bookstore has been around for over 200 hundred years. It was originally owned by Mark Newman, the third principal of the academy. Besides a bookstore there was a print shop which became the first in this country to own a set of Hebrew type. The original building is no more, but the bookstore is in a new building in town at 89R Main Street, but it made short stops in the Brick House on campus and 37 Main Street in town before its current home. The gentleman in the photograph is F. A. Peterson, a member of the Class of 1934 and an English Department Faculty member from 1946-1981.

Andover Bookstore Book Tables

Originally located on campus next to Newman House, the Andover Bookstore has been around for over 200 hundred years. It was originally owned by Mark Newman, the third principal of the academy. Besides a bookstore there was a print shop which became the first in this country to own a set of Hebrew type. The original building is no more, but the bookstore is in a new building in town at 89R Main Street, but it made short stops in the Brick House on campus and 37 Main Street in town before its current home. The books that would conform to the uniform shelf arrangement were put out on tables

Andover Bookstore Main Floor

Originally located on campus next to Newman House, the Andover Bookstore has been around for over 200 hundred years. It was originally owned by Mark Newman, the third principal of the academy. Besides a bookstore there was a print shop which became the first in this country to own a set of Hebrew type. The original building is no more, but the bookstore is in a new building in town at 89R Main Street, but it made short stops in the Brick House on campus and 37 Main Street in town before its current home. The main floor bookshelves were evenly spaced and packed tight. This view shows that size was a main consideration for which shelf a book might appear.

Andover Bookstore Looking Up to the Second Floor

Originally located on campus next to Newman House, the Andover Bookstore has been around for over 200 hundred years. It was originally owned by Mark Newman, the third principal of the academy. Besides a bookstore there was a print shop which became the first in this country to own a set of Hebrew type. The original building is no more, but the bookstore is in a new building in town at 89R Main Street, but it made short stops in the Brick House on campus and 37 Main Street in town before its current home. Here we are looking up to the second floor from the bottom of the main staircase. The second floor was where the academies' students would go to buy their textbooks.

Andover Bookstore: Textbook Department

Originally located on campus next to Newman House, the Andover Bookstore has been around for over 200 hundred years. It was originally owned by Mark Newman, the third principal of the academy. Besides a bookstore there was a print shop which became the first in this country to own a set of Hebrew type. The original building is no more, but the bookstore is in a new building in town at 89R Main Street, but it made short stops in the Brick House on campus and 37 Main Street in town before its current home. Here are the Academy Boys cueing up to but their textbooks at the beginning of the 1963/64 school year.

America House Historical Poster

America House built in 1825 was originally called Blunt House. In 1832 Samuel F. Smith, a member of the class of 1834 of the Seminary wrote "America" and set the words to a German tune he had been translating for Lowell Mason, an instructor of his. It was also called the Clark House from 1908 to 1919.

America House Decorated for the 150th.

America House built in 1825 was originally called Blunt House. In 1832 Samuel F. Smith, a member of the class of 1834 of the Seminary wrote "America" and set the words to a German tune he had been translating for Lowell Mason, an instructor of his. It was also called the Clark House from 1908 to 1919. The banners and flags were part of the 150th Anniversay of the school.

America House and the Trolley Line

America House located at 147 Main Street and built in 1825 was originally called Blunt House. In 1832 Samuel F. Smith, a member of the class of 1834 of the Seminary wrote "America" and set the words to a German tune he had been translating for Lowell Mason, an instructor of his. It was also called the Clark House from 1908 to 1919. This view was taken as the trolley tracks were being laid and the road and driveway are still to be repaired.

America House and the Trolley Line

America House located at 147 Main Street and built in 1825 was originally called Blunt House. In 1832 Samuel F. Smith, a member of the class of 1834 of the Seminary wrote "America" and set the words to a German tune he had been translating for Lowell Mason, an instructor of his. It was also called the Clark House from 1908 to 1919. This view was taken after the completion of the trolley line. The driveway and the roard with its stone curbing are done.

America House an Early View

America House located at 147 Main Street and built in 1825 was originally called Blunt House. In 1832 Samuel F. Smith, a member of the class of 1834 of the Seminary wrote "America" and set the words to a German tune he had been translating for Lowell Mason, an instructor of his. It was also called the Clark House from 1908 to 1919. The big trees are now gone as is the set of stairs going up from the sidewalk.

America House where "America" was written

America House located at 147 Main Street and built in 1825 was originally called Blunt House. In 1832 Samuel F. Smith, a member of the class of 1834 of the Seminary wrote "America" and set the words to a German tune he had been translating for Lowell Mason, an instructor of his. It was also called the Clark House from 1908 to 1919. This is looking west across Main Street to the front of ther house.