Items · Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.

White Pine Tree in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A tree in the Cochran Bird Sanctuary with a plaque reading: "WHITE PINE / PINUS STODBUS".

Vista view of Phillips Campus from the Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Black and white photograph that captures a view from the Cochran Bird Sanctuary that has the Phillips Academy campus in view, especially the towers on Samuel Phillips Hall, the Memorial Bell Tower, and Cochran Chapel.

Flat stone with a hole in the middle at the Cochran Bird Sanctuary

This photo features a flat stone with a concave, hole, or divot with water located among pine needles and greenery.

Memorial Plaques of Augustus Porter Thompson and Augustus Porter Thompson

Two inlaid plaques on stone. Both have a branch with leaves and berries in the top left corner. The top one has a curved top edge and reads "In Memory of / AUGUSTUS / PORTER / THOMPSON '92 / 1873-1939". The bottom one is sqaure and reads "In Memory of / AUGUSTUS / PORTER / THOMPSON '28 / 1909-1929".

Trees, a stump, and map of the trails in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

This image shows trees and stumps in the Cochran Bird Sanctuary. In the center is a trail map posed on a stump. There is also a pad of paper in the bottom right corner.

Map of the Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A photo a map of the Cochran Bird Sanctuary.

Black and white image of trees and a wall or bench in the Cochran Sanctuary

A black and white photograph showing trees and a stone wall or bench made of various stones stacked together.

Trees and bushes with a stone wall in the Cochran Sanctuary

An image with variety of trees, mainly pine and a stone wall. It's covered in pine needles but has warm light filtering through the trees onto the stones.

Trees with a shaded area with a stone bench in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

An image with several trees and bushes (mainly pines and rhododendrons) with a stone bench in the center. The bench is made up os several smaller stones and may have a capital A in the center.

Stone Bench surrounded by trees and bushes in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

An image with several trees and bushes (mainly pines and rhododendrons) with a stone bench in the center. The bench is made up os several smaller stones.

Stowe House Gets a Remodel

In 1853 Harriet Beecher Stowe became interested in this building while she and her husband were living in Samaritan House during Calvin's teaching at the seminary. The building had a multitude of student activities held in it including coffin building and a dump. It was a shell at the time Harriet saw it, but the school had it renovated and the Stowe's held many school events here for faculty and student alike. In 1888 a wing was added and it served as the Phillips Inn until 1929 when the new inn was built and Stowe House was moved to Bartlet Street. Ten years after the 1885 photograph was taken, the Stowe House has a new fence and another cupola. The couple at the carriage are unidentified, but if it were earler you could imagine it being Harriet and Calvin about to ride off to some adventure. The adventure would likely be church.

Stowe House an Early Edition

In 1853 Harriet Beecher Stowe became interested in this building while she and her husband were living in Samaritan House during Calvin's teaching at the seminary. The building had a multitude of student activities held in it including coffin building and a dump. It was a shell at the time Harriet saw it, but the school had it renovated and the Stowe's held many school events here for faculty and student alike. In 1888 a wing was added and it served as the Phillips Inn until 1929 when the new inn was built and Stowe House was moved to Bartlet Street. This photograph shows only two small cupolas on the roof., where as most show three right up to the modern day. The photograph is dated 1885. so it would appear the cupola was added later than that.

Stowe House Finds a Home on Bartlett Street

In 1853 Harriet Beecher Stowe became interested in this building while she and her husband were living in Samaritan House during Calvin's teaching at the seminary. The building had a multitude of student activities held in it including coffin building and a dump. It was a shell at the time Harriet saw it, but the school had it renovated and the Stowe's held many school events here for faculty and student alike. In 1888 a wing was added and it served as the Phillips Inn until 1929 when the new inn was built and Stowe House was moved to Bartlet Street. After it retired as the Inn, Stowe House moved down the hill to its current location on Bartlett Street. This color photograph taken in 1995 shows the house in its original state with the wing added while it was the inn, removed.

Stowe House Comes to Rest

In 1853 Harriet Beecher Stowe became interested in this building while she and her husband were living in Samaritan House during Calvin's teaching at the seminary. The building had a multitude of student activities held in it including coffin building and a dump. It was a shell at the time Harriet saw it, but the school had it renovated and the Stowe's held many school events here for faculty and student alike. In 1888 a wing was added and it served as the Phillips Inn until 1929 when the new inn was built and Stowe House was moved to Bartlet Street. After it retired as the Inn, Stowe House moved down the hill to its current location on Bartlett Street. They have just set the house on its new foundation asnd the boundary stakes are still in the ground. Grass and trees will be planted after the snows melt.

Stowe House Dining Room

In 1853 Harriet Beecher Stowe became interested in this building while she and her husband were living in Samaritan House during Calvin's teaching at the seminary. The building had a multitude of student activities held in it including coffin building and a dump. It was a shell at the time Harriet saw it, but the school had it renovated and the Stowe's held many school events here for faculty and student alike. In 1888 a wing was added and it served as the Phillips Inn until 1929 when the new inn was built and Stowe House was moved to Bartlet Street. After it retired as the Inn, Stowe House moved down the hill to its current location on Bartlett Street. This photograph was taken before the house had become the inn. The chair in the middle with arms is for the head of the house.

The Stowe House as the Phillips Inn.

In 1853 Harriet Beecher Stowe became interested in this building while she and her husband were living in Samaritan House during Calvin's teaching at the seminary. The building had a multitude of student activities held in it including coffin building and a dump. It was a shell at the time Harriet saw it, but the school had it renovated and the Stowe's held many school events here for faculty and student alike. In 1888 a wing was added and it served as the Phillips Inn until 1929 when the new inn was built and Stowe House was moved to Bartlet Street. After it retired as the Inn, Stowe House moved down the hill to its current location on Bartlett Street. As the Inn, the patrons would bring the chairs outside top enjoy the New England air,

Stone Chapel Interior

The interior of the Stone Chapel was a more ornate version of the Old Main Building Chapel. Buttresses, hanging chandeliers and uncomfortable seating to keep the boys awake. They have switched to traditional pews rather than benches. This view is looking toward the rear of the chapel.

Stone Chapel Interior

The interior of the Stone Chapel was a more ornate version of the Old Main Building Chapel. Buttresses, hanging chandeliers and uncomfortable seating to keep the boys awake. They have switched to traditional pews rather than benches. This view is looking toward the front of the chapel.

Stone Chapel Exterior

The Stone Chapel had originally been planned to go up in 1864, but a pledge fell through and it was not built until 1875. It was used jointly by the Theological Seminary and the Academy. Its bell tower held a bell that was a facsimile of the Independence Bell and was inscribed to the memory of Josiah Bartlett, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. The last service was held June 20, 1931 and shortly after it was demolished.

Stone Chapel Exterior

The Stone Chapel had originally been planned to go up in 1864, but a pledge fell through and it was not built until 1875. It was used jointly by the Theological Seminary and the Academy. Its bell tower held a bell that was a facsimile of the Independence Bell and was inscribed to the memory of Josiah Bartlett, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. The last service was held June 20, 1931 and shortly after it was demolished.

Stone Chapel Exterior

The Stone Chapel had originally been planned to go up in 1864, but a pledge fell through and it was not built until 1875. It was used jointly by the Theological Seminary and the Academy. Its bell tower held a bell that was a facsimile of the Independence Bell and was inscribed to the memory of Josiah Bartlett, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. The last service was held June 20, 1931 and shortly after it was demolished.

Stone Chapel Exterior

The Stone Chapel had originally been planned to go up in 1864, but a pledge fell through and it was not built until 1875. It was used jointly by the Theological Seminary and the Academy. Its bell tower held a bell that was a facsimile of the Independence Bell and was inscribed to the memory of Josiah Bartlett, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. The last service was held June 20, 1931 and shortly after it was demolished.

Stone Chapel Exterior

The Stone Chapel had originally been planned to go up in 1864, but a pledge fell through and it was not built until 1875. It was used jointly by the Theological Seminary and the Academy. Its bell tower held a bell that was a facsimile of the Independence Bell and was inscribed to the memory of Josiah Bartlett, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. The last service was held June 20, 1931 and shortly after it was demolished.

Samaritan House on the Move

Samaritan House was erected in 1824 on Chapel Avenue, where Cochran Chapel now sits. It was the infirmary for the Theological School's students. Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband Calvin lived here for a short while. It was moved to 6 School Street in 1929 to make room for the chapel. Up on rollers the house is on the road and the little lost boy in front may be deciding whether he can go home or not. Seeing a house moving along a strett can be disquieting.

Samaritan House with the Inn in the Background

Samaritan House was erected in 1824 on Chapel Avenue, where Cochran Chapel now sits. It was the infirmary for the Theological School's students. Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband Calvin lived here for a short while. It was moved to 6 School Street in 1929 to make room for the chapel. This photograph was taken after the wing had been added to the Stowe House to make the Inn. The west side can be seen peeking through the trees on the right.

Samaritan House in the 1990's

Samaritan House was erected in 1824 on Chapel Avenue, where Cochran Chapel now sits. It was the infirmary for the Theological School's students. Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband Calvin lived here for a short while. It was moved to 6 School Street in 1929 to make room for the chapel. This photgraph shows the house without the shrubbery blocking the view, and in its yellow coat.

Samaritan House on School Street

Samaritan House was erected in 1824 on Chapel Avenue, where Cochran Chapel now sits. It was the infirmary for the Theological School's students. Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband Calvin lived here for a short while. It was moved to 6 School Street in 1929 to make room for the chapel and the Headmaster Alfred Stearns moved along with it.

Samaritan House on Chapel Avenue

Samaritan House was erected in 1824 on Chapel Avenue, where Cochran Chapel now sits. It was the infirmary for the Theological School's students. Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband Calvin lived here for a short while. It was moved to 6 School Street in 1929 to make room for the chapel. This photograph was taken during C. F. P. Bancroft's term as principal, and is lookin from Main Street east toward the house.

Phillips Academy Fire Department

This is a photograph of the pumper truck and hose truck used by the school's student fire department.

Duck Pond Edge in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Image of green trees with a concrete structure in the foreground. A hazard edge warning is visiable. It appears to be a spill way or stream with a pond in the background.

Duck Pond or Dam in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Image of green trees with a concrete structure in the foreground. A hazard edge warning is visiable. It appears to be a spill way or stream with a pond in the background.

Duck Pond Spillway at Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Image of green trees with a concrete structure in the foreground. A hazard edge warning is visible. It appears to be a spill way or stream with a pond in the background.

Pearson Hall Classroom with Desks and Chairs

Pearson Hall began its existence as Bartlet Hall and later Bartlet Chapel. Completed in 1818 for the Theological School, it originally sat between what is now Bartlet Hall (second version) and Foxcroft Hall (originally called Phillips Hall). The large clock tower was added 1875, and the original cupola was restored in 1922 after it was moved to its present site. This classrom featured group desks but individual chairs.

Pearson Hall Classroom with Benches

Pearson Hall began its existence as Bartlet Hall and later Bartlet Chapel. Completed in 1818 for the Theological School, it originally sat between what is now Bartlet Hall (second version) and Foxcroft Hall (originally called Phillips Hall). The large clock tower was added 1875, and the original cupola was restored in 1922 after it was moved to its present site. The benches from this classroom are currently stored in the attice of the OWH Library.

Pearson Hall Comes to Rest

Pearson Hall began its existence as Bartlet Hall and later Bartlet Chapel. Completed in 1818 for the Theological School, it originally sat between what is now Bartlet Hall (second version) and Foxcroft Hall (originally called Phillips Hall). The large clock tower was added 1875, and the original cupola was restored in 1922 after it was moved to its present site. The final preparations are done and the building is shown from the south side with the new version of the old cupola in place

Pearson Hall on the Move

Pearson Hall began its existence as Bartlet Hall and later Bartlet Chapel. Completed in 1818 for the Theological School, it originally sat between what is now Bartlet Hall (second version) and Foxcroft Hall (originally called Phillips Hall). The large clock tower was added 1875, and the original cupola was restored in 1922 after it was moved to its present site. These three pictures show it in the process of moving to its new site and the foundation upon which it will set.

Tree lined path in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

This black and white image shows a groomed gravel path, lined with well kept trees.

Trees in snow covered landscape

Black and white image of trees in winter with white snow. Fog settles in the background.

Ruined Structure surrounded by trees in the Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Image shows a run down structure with stone walls. The roof is gone and the windows are falling out. Trees grow around the ruins.

Ruined Structure in the Cochran Bird Sanctuary

The image shows a rundown stone building. The roof is gone and the windows are falling out. Plants are growing inside. There are trees all around and a fallen tree in front.

Andover Theological Seminary Missionary Rock and Rabbit Pond

A still color image of the woods. In the foreground is a pond. Behind it is a wooded area with a large rock. There may be a plaque on the rock.

Pond view with the Andover Inn and Chapel in view from Andover Theological Seminary Missionary Rock

A still color image showing a pond surrounded by trees. The Andover Inn and Chapel spire are also in the bakground.

Andover Theological Seminary Missionary Rock

This memorial was placed in 1910 to remember the missionaries sent out to foreign lands to spread the word of the lord. the theological school had moved to Harvard University in 1908, but its history remains tightly bound to this campus. The theologues often strolled the woods of the nearby bird sanctuary and this area around Rabbit Pond. For this reason the boulder was placed here.

Andover Theological Seminary Missionary Rock

This memorial was placed in 1910 to remember the missionaries sent out to foreign lands to spread the word of the lord. the theological school had moved to Harvard University in 1908, but its history remains tightly bound to this campus. The theologues often strolled the woods of the nearby bird sanctuary and this area around Rabbit Pond. For this reason the boulder was placed here.

Andover Theological Seminary Missionary Rock

This memorial was placed in 1910 to remember the missionaries sent out to foreign lands to spread the word of the lord. the theological school had moved to Harvard University in 1908, but its history remains tightly bound to this campus. The theologues often strolled the woods of the nearby bird sanctuary and this area around Rabbit Pond. For this reason the boulder was placed here.

Old Main Building Interior

Built in 1865 to replace the Stone Academy which had burned in 1863, the Old Main Building, as it came to be known, was designed by Mr. Cummings. In April that year every person connected to the Academy met at the proposed site to remove a spadeful of earth for the new foundation. In 1899 it too burned and after a remodelling demolished in 1927. The chapel was located within the Main Building, but its interior was an attempt to look like a church with a cathedral ceiling.

Old Main Building Exterior

Built in 1865 to replace the Stone Academy which had burned in 1863, the Old Main Building, as it came to be known, was designed by Mr. Cummings. In April that year every person connected to the Academy met at the proposed site to remove a spadeful of earth for the new foundation. In 1899 it too burned and after a remodelling demolished in 1927.

View overlooking a hill, trees, and lawns

Black and white image of a overlooking view of trees and lawns leading up to a hill.

Putting Green

A black and white image showing a golf course with a house in the background. White clouds dot the sky above.

Log Cabin in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A sephia image that shows a log cabin with a brick chimney and trees.

Wooden Gate at Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A color image showing a wooden gate. Behind it is a path and green trees.

Wood gates with stone posts at Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Color image of a wooden gate and two stone posts that have smaller doors. Behind it is a green forest.

Wooden gate with stone posts with smaller doors

Black and white image of a wooden gate with two tones of wood and stone posts with smaller doors that have 'A' shaped designs in them.

Stone wall with a carved out square in it in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Color image of a stone wall. There is a sqaure spot that appears to have held a plaque but it appears to be missing now. Greenery and bushes are viewable from behind the wall.

Nature Trail leading into rhododendron bushes and pine trees in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Color image showing a nature path covered in dry pine needles. It has rhododendron bushes around its entrance with pine trees in the background.

Pine trees lining the edge of a path in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Color image of a wide path with pine trees lining its edges. A green plant or bush is in the foreground blocking the view in the bottom right.

Stone wall with a bench seating area in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Color image of a stone wall with a bench seating area built in. Behind it are bushes and pine trees.

Stone wall or Bench with missing plaque in bushes in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Color image of a stone wall or bench surrounded by green bushes and trees. There appears to be a place where a plaque may have been.

Stone structure in a wooded opening in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Color image of a stone structure, wall, or bench. In a clearing between trees, pine needles, and green bushes.

Stone structure between trees, bushes, and water in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

Color image of a stone structure, wall, or bench. It is among trees, bushes, and pine needles. There also maybe a pond in the background.

Foxcroft Hall Common Room

Foxcroft Hall, originally called Phillips Hall, was built by the Seminary in 1809, a gift of Phoebe Foxcroft Phillips and he son John. It served primarily as a dorm. It was purchased by the academy as part of the purchase of the Seminary in 1908. It had four stories as did Bartlet Hall, but in 1929 the top floor was removed to match the other dorms. A fire is blazing away in the fireplace, but the boys are away at class. The Andover banner is adorned with pin-ups from the day.

Foxcroft Hall's Churchill Memorial Room

Foxcroft Hall, originally called Phillips Hall, was built by the Seminary in 1809, a gift of Phoebe Foxcroft Phillips and he son John. It served primarily as a dorm. It was purchased by the academy as part of the purchase of the Seminary in 1908. It had four stories as did Bartlet Hall, but in 1929 the top floor was removed to match the other dorms. This photograph shows the J. Wesley Churchill Memorial Room. Churchill was a graduate of both the Academy and the Seminary and taught at both as well as Abbot Academy. It was considered by many to be the finest elocutionist and reader of his time. His portrait is on the wall. The room was named for him in 1902.

Foxcroft Hall Supports Our Boys

Foxcroft Hall, originally called Phillips Hall, was built by the Seminary in 1809, a gift of Phoebe Foxcroft Phillips and he son John. It served primarily as a dorm. It was purchased by the academy as part of the purchase of the Seminary in 1908. It had four stories as did Bartlet Hall, but in 1929 the top floor was removed to match the other dorms. The students, in a show of support for the athletic teams have hung the "P" Banner on the side facing the road that the enemy will be arriving upon for the big game.

Foxcroft Hall in the Summer of 1946

Foxcroft Hall, originally called Phillips Hall, was built by the Seminary in 1809, a gift of Phoebe Foxcroft Phillips and her son John. It served primarily as a dorm. It was purchased by the academy as part of the purchase of the Seminary in 1908. It had four stories as did Bartlet Hall, but in 1929 the top floor was removed to match the other dorms. This photograph was at graduation in June 1946.

Stone with Divot covered in Moss, a camera in the backgroun in Cochran Bird Sanctuary Forbes Memorial

A color image of a stone in the ground. It has most grown on it and is surrounded by moss, grass, and a small tree. There is a black camera bag in the top right on the ground with a piece of paper.

Moss Covered stone with a divot where a plaque went in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A color image of a large stone that is covered in moss and lichen. There is a square divot on the side of the stone that looks to have held a plaque at one point.

A grassy clearing surrounded by rhododendron plants, trees, and stones in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A color image showing a grass clearing with fallen trees or branches and stones. It is surrounded by rhododendron plants and trees.

A dirt clearing surrounded by rhododendron plants and trees in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A color image with a dirt clearing surrounded by rhododendron plants and various species of trees. There appears to be a path leading into the rhododendrons.

A stone wall or bench in a clearing surrounded by trees in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A color image showing a stone wall and or bench. At a point in the wall there is a spot that looks likes steps or a seat created by two different heights, one lower and one higher. It has a grassy clearing on one side and trees with rhododendron plants on the other.

Stone wall or bench with a concave stone in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A still image showing a moss covered stone with a divot and a stone wall with a two tiered section. It is in a grassy clearing surrounded by trees.

Ducks in a pond in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A black and white image of a pond with many ducks and maybe other water fowl. There are many trees in the background

Trees, plants, and pond in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A color image of rhododendron plants and trees. There is a body of water behind through the trees.

Pond with islands in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A color image of a pond surrounded by trees. There appear to be a few islands in the pond.

Cement Foundation in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A color image of a cement foundation that is cracked and mossy. The building it supported is gone. It is surrounded by trees and bushes.

Clearing with a stone cement piece in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A still color image showing a clearing covered in pine needles and leaves. There is a pillar or wall of cemented stone in it. Around the clearing are trees and rhododendron plants.

Ruined foundation in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A color still image of a crumbling foundation in a wooded space. In the foreground is a few stone cemented pieces on the ground. In the back is the foundation of a long gone building, some pieces pure cement, others with stone inlays. It's surrounded by trees and bushes.

Grassy Path lined with trees in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A still color image focusing on a strip of green grass. Around it is trees and bushes with fall colors. To the left may be a cement structure.

Graffiti covered spillway in Cochran Bird Sanctuary

A still color image of a cement structure, possibly a spillway with a pond on the right side. There are trees around the space. Graffiti is on the spillway,

Oliver Wendell Holmes Library James Strohn Copley Wing

The Copley Wing was added to the east side of the library in 1959 and was considered to be an architectural structure for the ages. Less than 30 years later it was gone. Its metal and glass exterior was considered in conflict with the brick structures surrounding it and so the new wing was designed and finished in 1988. The Copley Wing has served the school as the American History area very well, and served as home to some of the school's famous pranks involving automobiles being placed inside the building.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Library James Strohn Copley Wing

The Copley Wing was added to the east side of the library in 1959 and was considered to be an architectural structure for the ages. Less than 30 years later it was gone. Its metal and glass exterior was considered in conflict with the brick structures surrounding it and so the new wing was designed and finished in 1988. The Copley Wing has served the school as the American History area very well, and served as home to some of the school's famous pranks involving automobiles being placed inside the building.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Library James Strohn Copley Wing

The Copley Wing was added to the east side of the library in 1959 and was considered to be an architectural structure for the ages. Less than 30 years later it was gone. Its metal and glass exterior was considered in conflict with the brick structures surrounding it and so the new wing was designed and finished in 1988. The Copley Wing has served the school as the American History area very well, and served as home to some of the school's famous pranks involving automobiles being placed inside the building.