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79: 912: 62: 104: 924: 456: 901: 111: 86: 359: 237:. The oldest elements of the house date to c. 1718, and exhibit construction techniques that are clearly derived from 17th century English methods found in other, older, First Period homes in Massachusetts. It is also notable for some surviving original decorative styling in its downstairs front rooms, and as the subject of early preservation work. 1015: 539: 847: 842: 254:-story timber-framed building two rooms wide and one deep, with a central chimney. It was probably built by Joseph Andrews, who purchased the property from John French Sr. In 1919 it underwent a careful restoration under the auspices of preservationist 837: 470: 535: 515: 510: 505: 475: 525: 495: 397: 530: 520: 500: 480: 869: 490: 485: 284: 874: 822: 702: 656: 589: 752: 727: 687: 615: 584: 563: 832: 768: 737: 692: 677: 672: 262:
First Period decorative elements were preserved, and in some instances replicated in other parts of the house. Dow was also able to apply exterior siding in a manner that was virtually indistinguishable from period siding.
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French-Andrews House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places

French–Andrews House is located in Massachusetts
French–Andrews House is located in the United States
Topsfield, Massachusetts
42°38′33″N 70°56′18″W / 42.64250°N 70.93833°W / 42.64250; -70.93833
MPS
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First Period
Topsfield, Massachusetts
George Francis Dow
National Register of Historic Places
List of the oldest buildings in Massachusetts
National Register of Historic Places listings in Essex County, Massachusetts


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