Relocation and Restoration of the George Ellicott House

Historically and architecturally significant eighteenth-century stone former dwelling physically moved across State Route 144 in Ellicott City, Maryland, and rehabilitated for commercial office usage. Two and a half story stone rear addition to original house dismantled and reconstructed on new site from stones salvaged from deconstruction. All work was performed in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and the project received grand awards in national competitions sponsored by Professional Builder and Remodeler, and Remodeling magazines. It also received the “Project of the Year Award” in 1991 from the Maryland Homebuilders Association Remodeler’s Council and a Preservation Project Award from the Maryland Historical Trust.

George Elliot House (after)

George Elliot House (after)

Left – North Side Elevation (before)
Right – Hurricane Eloise, 1975

West (front) Elevation -after flood

Left – West (front) Elevation -after flood
Right – View from Frederick Road (after flood)

Moving Day-1987

Moving Day, 1987

Night View, Rear (after)

Night View, Rear (after)

North Elevation (after)

North Elevation (after)

Stair Hall/Entry (after)

Left – Stair Hall/Entry (before)
Right – Stair Hall/Entry (after)

Stairs above 2nd Floor (after)

Left – Stairs above 2nd Floor (before)
Right – Stairs above 2nd Floor (after)

Rear Hall

Rear Hall

Rear/Accessible Entry Porch

Rear/Accessible Entry Porch

Remodeling Magazine Award

Remodeling Magazine Award

MD. Historical Trust Award (1991)

MD. Historical Trust Award (1991)

Maryland Homebuilders Award

Maryland Homebuilders Award