Historic Beverly Home to be Demolished

The Beverly Citizen recently reported that even after much opposition from locals and Beverly board members, a home that was built in the early 1700’s will be knocked down by the owner and replaced with a Walgreens pharmacy. 

The property, located at 48 Dodge Street, is commonly referred to as the Wood-Greenwood House and is considered historically significant by many city board members and the Beverly Historical Society.

“One by one these [historical] houses are being torn down, and it’s taking away the historical value of Beverly. The house is significant and it should be preserved.” said Dan Lohnes, president of the Beverly Historical Society.

Owners of the home, Westward Apple Orchards Limited Partnership, has stated that the space is “functionally obsolete”, and that the property, which is already has commercial zoning, must be redeveloped.

Read the entire Beverly Citizen article.