Ellwood Maintains Historic Integrity

Ellwood, located at 76 McDonald St., is a Victorian, New England style home. It was built after the Civil War by John R. Winters, who purchased the lot in 1867. It was originally a one-story brick home.

Lynn and Hans Rechsteiner bought Ellwood in 1992 and extensively renovated the property, saving it from demolition.

"I operated as contractor," Lynn said. "Our foremost goal was to maintain the original facade and the historic integrity of the home."

Lynn has renovated numerous historic houses in Marietta. She lives at Ellwood with her husband and their children Emmy and Kyle.

The home will be featured in 's with five other homes on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4.

History

Following, John R. Winters, Peter Wellington Alexander and his wife Theresa lived at Ellwood in the 1870's. The property was sold to Edgar and Emma Pomeroy in 1887, at which time the house had already been enlarged to a two-story dwelling.

Mary and Walter Heyward purchased the home in 1901 and added a brick addition to the south side.

Arthur and Ella Potter moved into the house in 1910. Arthur named the property Ellwood in honor of his wife. 

In 1922, Evan Dobbs purchased the home. The property passed to his daughter Christine and her husband George Nichols in 1942 following Dobbs death. The couple owned Ellwood until their deaths in 1982.