Dr. J.W. Ellis House

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]

Dr. J. W. Ellis House
Location62 State St., Augusta, Maine
Coordinates44°19′2″N 69°46′38″W
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1855 (1855)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.79000148[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 15, 1979

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
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Dr. J. W. Ellis House, Augusta -on Roadtrippers".
  3. "Downtown- City of Augusta Maine".
  4. "NRHP nomination for Dr. J.W. Ellis House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
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