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Ballardvale District
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National Register of Historic Places

Ballardvale District

A district of 83 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1982
Greek RevivalListed 1982Andover

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

About

About the district

Ballardvale District, at Off I-93, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 7, 1982. The Register lists it for its industry, town planning, commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 828 other Massachusetts listings. The district takes in 83 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Town of Andover MRA. The listing covers 40 acres.

What it isHistoric district in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Off I-93, Andover · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Ballardvale DistrictStart here
  2. 2Bradlee SchoolQueen Anne · Built 1889 · 0.3 mi on
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14 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

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Questions about Ballardvale District

Is Ballardvale District on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 7, 1982 (Register number 82000477).

Is Ballardvale District a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Count Rumford Birthplace, 8.2 miles away.

Can you visit Ballardvale District?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Ballardvale District?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63790254 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.