Hull–Wolcott House facts for kids
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Hull–Wolcott House
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Front of the house
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | 1031 River Road Maumee, Ohio |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1827 |
| Architect | James A. Wolcott |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000506 |
| Added to NRHP | January 26, 1970 |
The Hull–Wolcott House is a very old and important building in Maumee, Ohio. It was once the home of a busy businessman named James Wolcott and his family. Today, it is a museum where you can learn about life long ago.
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The Hull–Wolcott House: A Historic Home
The Hull–Wolcott House is named after James Wolcott and his great-granddaughter, Rilla Hull. Only the main house is original to the spot where it stands. It started as a small log cabin and grew into a large, beautiful home.
Who Were the Wolcotts?
James Wolcott and his wife, Mary Wells, moved to Maumee in 1826. They bought a lot of land, about 300 acres, in 1827. James Wolcott was a very active businessman. He built docks and storage buildings along the Maumee River. He even built two steamships to help move his goods.
James and Mary Wolcott had six children, five sons and one daughter. Their home stayed in the family for many years. It was passed down through three generations.
From Log Cabin to Mansion
The Hull–Wolcott House began as a simple log house in 1827. Over time, between 1827 and 1836, it was expanded. It became a large 14-room mansion. The house was built in the Federal style, which was popular at the time. This style often uses simple, balanced designs.
A Home for Everyone: Becoming a Museum
The last family member to live in the house was Rilla Hull. She was James Wolcott's great-granddaughter. When Rilla Hull passed away in 1957, she wanted her home to be used by the public. She wanted it to benefit everyone.
So, the house was given to the City of Maumee. It was turned into a historical museum. This way, people can visit and learn about the past.
Exploring the Wolcott House Museum Complex
Today, the Hull–Wolcott House is part of a bigger area called the Wolcott House Museum Complex. The Maumee Valley Historical Society takes care of this complex. It includes several other old buildings that show what life was like in the past.
The complex has many interesting structures:
- The Wolcott House, built around 1835.
- The Log House, from about 1850.
- The Gilbert-Flanigan House, built around 1841.
- The Box Schoolhouse, from about 1850.
- The Clover Leaf Depot, built around 1888.
- The Monclova Country Church, from about 1901.
Images for kids
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The Hull–Wolcott House
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A sign describing the site.
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Looking across the garden at the Hull–Wolcott House
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The Monclova Country Church.
