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415 Jersey Street

Item

Address

415 Jersey Street

Original Owners's Name

Dr. Richard and Jane Eells

Previous Owner's Names

The Friends of the Dr. Richard Eells House

Year of Construction

1830s

Style of Architecture

Federal/Greek Revival style with Italianate features added-on circa 1870.

Structure Description

This house features Greek Revival features like the horizontal frieze band windows in the attic. The primary windows are six-over-six double-hung and both the windows and the entry have both stone window sills and lintels. The entry is to one side and has stone steps. Italianate decorative details were added in the early 1870s, such as the dentil course, and paired brackets at the cornice.

The interior of the home has intact Greek Revival details such as pedimented doors and windows, formal parlor with fireplace, narrow halls and stairs, and high ceilings.

It's historically notable for having been used by abolitionist and original owner, Dr. Richard Eells, as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
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