Dr. J.W. Ellis House
Dr. J. W. Ellis House | |
| Location | 62 State St., Augusta, Maine |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44°19′2″N 69°46′38″W / 44.31722°N 69.77722°W |
| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1855 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000148[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 15, 1979 |
The Dr. J.W. Ellis House is a historic house at 62 State Street in Augusta, Maine. [2] Built in 1855 for a prominent local doctor, it is a fine example of late Greek Revival architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]
Description and history
The Ellis House stands west of Augusta's Water Street downtown,[3] on the west side of State Street (Maine State Route 27), opposite its junction with Church Street. State Street is a major north–south route through the city. The house is a 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure, with a gabled roof, clapboard siding, and granite foundation. The main (east-facing) facade is three bays wide, with fluted pilasters at the corners rising to a broad entablature. Windows are sash, topped by narrow corniced entablatures. The main entrance is recessed, with sidelights on either side; the opening around the recess is framed by pilasters and an entablature with a carved floral panel on top. The interior follows a typical center hall plan, with a graceful curving staircase, and original woodwork in many of the rooms.[4]
The house was built about 1855 for Dr. Joseph Willard Ellis, and is a fine example of late Greek Revival design; its designer is not known. Dr. Ellis served for many years as Augusta's city physician and in private practice. The house was a private residence until 1970, when it was purchased by the Maine Democratic Party for use as its headquarters.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Dr. J. W. Ellis House, Augusta -on Roadtrippers".
- ^ "Downtown- City of Augusta Maine".
- ^ a b "NRHP nomination for Dr. J.W. Ellis House". National Park Service. Retrieved May 8, 2016.