Ellwood - Craig House
(Pompeiian Villa)
— Official Historical Medallion —
Built in 1900 as the winter home of Isaac L. Ellwood (1833-1910), principal developer of barbed wire. Architects G. C. Nimmons and W. K. Fellows, of Chicago, designed the house in a classic revival style with a raised Roman Doric portico. The name was derived from a planned, but unrendered, series of courtyard frescoes of Bacchanalian motif, reminiscent of ancient Pompeii.
Port Arthur pioneer G. M. Craig lived here from 1903 until 1950.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
Lower Plaque
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places
1973
Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10512.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 52.972′ N, 93° 55.354′ W. Marker is in Port Arthur, Texas, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Lakeshore Drive south of Bledsoe Place, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1953 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur TX 77640, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pompeiian Villa (within shouting distance of this marker); John Warne Gates (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clubhouse of the Federated Women’s Clubs of Port Arthur
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More about this marker. Located at the front entrance to the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
