National Register of Historic Places

Hull-Wolcott House

Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio
Listed
January 25, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000506

About this property

The Hull–Wolcott House is a historic building in Maumee, Ohio. Named for James Wolcott, a businessman in the late 1820s to the mid-1840s, only the Wolcott House is original to the site. Built by James Wolcott and his wife, Mary Wells, the Wolcott House began as a log house and evolved into a 14-room Federal-style mansion between 1827 and 1836. The house is a blend of federal and classic architecture. In 1826, James Wolcott and his Mary moved to Maumee. They purchased 300 acres for $1.25 an acre in 1827 and began construction of their home. Wolcott built wharves and warehouses on the Maumee River and constructed two steamships to transport his merchandise. . James and Mary Wolcott had five sons and a daughter. The house passed through three generations to Wolcott's great-granddaughter, Rilla Hull, who was the last of the Wolcott line to reside in the "Mansion on the Maumee". Upon her death in 1957, Hull bequeathed her home for public use and benefit. St. Paul's Episcopal Church transferred the landmark to the City of Maumee for use as a historical museum. Home Ownership: James and Mary Wolcott – b.1789 to d.1873, Mary Ann Wolcott Gilbert – b.1827 to d.1891, Fredrica Gilbert Hull – b.1850 to d.1934, and Rilla E. Hull – b.1880 to d.1957.

Location

1031 River Rd.
Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio
41.57242, -83.63908

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When was Hull-Wolcott House listed on the National Register?

Hull-Wolcott House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Hull-Wolcott House?

Hull-Wolcott House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Hull-Wolcott House is recorded as the industrial era.

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