Andover Thrift to Close for Renovations Friday

The will be getting into summer shape - and winter shape for that matter - when it closes its doors this Friday to receive weatherproofing renovations during July.

Manager Frances Jennings said that the large, old windows in the front of the building will often let out warmth in the winter and make it unbearably hot in the summer.

That's why the nonprofit thrift shop, run by the on Central Street, will be renovating the front facade of the Park Street unit in order to make the space more energy efficient.

Jennings said they will be closing their doors at the end of the day this Friday, June 22 and will not reopen until Aug. 1.

But before Friday, they're have a 50 percent off sale on all items in order to clear the display room floor. Find out more by visit the Andover Thrift Shop Facebook page.

The Andover Thrift Shop is located at 10 Park Street and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact them at (978)-475-0957.

History of the Andover Thrift Shop

The first Thrift Shop was opened in February 1941 in a tiny store front on Post Office Avenue by a small group of women from the parish in an effort to raise funds for Christ Church.

Starting with $50 in capital loaned by the Vestry, the founders successfully begged donations from parishioners and friends.  The Shop outgrew that store front after two or three years and moved across the street to the Musgrove Building.  By that time the thrift shop was accepting goods on consignment from all over the Merrimack Valley.

In June 1961 the Shop moved again to 26 Chestnut Street. Business continued to improve and in May 1964 the final move was made to 10 Park Street.  

The Shop is truly ecumenical in spirit since we welcome volunteers of all ages and faiths who are willing to contribute to our ministry.  The Shop provides a service to our town and surrounding communities by making available gently used clothing and household items while at the same time playing an important recycling role in preserving our environment.

The history was provided by the Andover Thrift Shop.