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The hardwood floors are in every room
of the upstairs where Mike Pollard grew
up.
Probably the most noteworthy exterior
feature of the property are the twin pillars
that stand about 100 feet from the building.
“There’s so many stories about them,”
said Mike Pollard. “One story is there was
almost a banking collapse in 1903 and these
were at the entrance of the First National
Bank of New York. Mr. Searles said he’d
like to buy them. He made them an offer
they couldn’t refuse, so the bank sold them.
They were dis-assembled and transported
here by the railroad.”
The mansion, for the most part, remains
as it was when first constructed. Though
some renovations have transpired over the
years, great care by the Pollard family has
ensured the preservation of the building's
historic heritage and they take pride in the
distinction of being placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1984. Historic
preservation, education and fund-raising efforts,
along with public service, have been
the touchstones for the entire family which
has benefitted our community immensely.
Denis Webster-Greene is president of the
Methuen Historical Society. If you have
an interesting property to be considered
for a future column, please contact him at
deniswebstergreene@yahoo.com.
MethuenLife
According to the building’s owner, Mike Pollard, Mr. Searles purchased
the two pillars from the First National Bank of New York and
had them disassembled and transported to Methuen by rail.
January, 2013
Mike Pollard relaxes in his living room aside one of the four fireplaces.
His favorite room? “The sun porch, with a glass of wine.”
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Five years ago the Pollards’ kitchen was remodeled and now features
cherry cabinets, modern appliances and granite counter tops. Wooden
pegs, not nails, were discovered behind the walls.