Stowe House Dining Room c. 1885

A black and white image of a long table set with dinner placements. There are two chandeliers, a ornate rug and wallpaper, art work, and plants throughout the room. There is also a piano.

Stowe house was named after Harriet Beecher Stowe, who saw to its restoration around 1853. Harriet and her husband, Calvin, lived in Samaritan House at the time as Calvin was teaching at the Seminary.

Before Stowe house was renovated, it had been used as a place for student activities and a dump. When Harriet became interested in the building in 1853, the building was a shell and lead to it being renovated. She and her husband then lead many school events in it. In 1888, a wing was added to the building allowing Stowe House to serve as the Phillips Inn. After 1985, a middle dormer was added. In 1929 the house was moved to Bartlet Steet and a new Inn was built.

This image was likely taken before the house was used as the Inn.

High resolution versions of images can be obtained from Phillips Academy archives.

Institution: Phillips Academy

Massachusetts--Essex (county)--Andover

1885

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Andover, Mass. : Phillips Academy

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Stowe House Photograph File

Phillips Academy

Dining rooms

Hotels

Stowe House

Inn

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Photographs

1 photograph : b&w

26 x 21 cm