Andover
Black and white photograph of the Andover Glue Factory, taken May 20, 1964, shortly before the building burned down. The factory only existed for a few years. According to Dave Ahlmgren, former city of Andover employee, they had a gas line that ran into the building and that caused the fire. It was located one block south of Andover Blvd., and a couple hundred feet west of the railroad track. (Image ID P3131.A)
At a glance
1852: First settler land claim
1857: organized along with the county as Round Lake Township
1860: Name changed to Grow Township; Population 330
1972: Incorporated as the Village of Andover
1974: Incorporated as the City of Andover
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Oral history from Glen Lindstrom, 2005
Did you know?
A “Train Myth” tells that Andover was named for a train accident that went “over and over.” While fun, the name Andover was associated with the area before train tracks were even built in the city in 1899.
The Porter-Kelsey house is the only National Register Property in Andover (see video below). The home is built with bricks produced at the Kelsey Brick Works.
Andover established a Fire Department on September 9, 1978. While construction on a permanent fire station began, a tin Quonset hut acted as the first fire station for the city. The first fire chief was called Vic Evans.
Andover Christmas ornament cut in the shape of the county.