Allen - Ellis House - Mendon, MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

20- George St is an altered gable block Greek Revival house. It is 1 1/2 stories built on a stone foundation. It is sheathed in aluminum siding. This house was probably built by John Allen in the 1820's. Mr Allen was a farmer. By 1870 T. Ellis lived here. An 1831 map indicates that house orginally was a corner lot with a road running to George St from Milford St. This road no longer exists after 1900. By 1900 Mary J White, dressmaker, owned this home. This house is connected to the period 1780-1830, when Mendon experienced moderate population growth. Farming was the prominent activity.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1820 Architectural Period/Style: Greek revival Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Part of the Mendon Center Historic District Main Material of Construction: Woold Private/Public Access: Private Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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