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Historic Properties; 3915 Plainville Rd 1802 built by Eliphalet Ferris 1803-1813 enlarged by the Ferris family After 1813 a wooden structure was added to north side of the house, torn down ca 1924 1984 lean-to portion of structure was rebuilt by Dr Grooms 1802-1923 Used as a residence 1923-1927? Construction headquarters for the Mariemont Co 1930-1941 deeded by The Mariemont Co to TJ Emery Memorial for use as Museum. DAR used a portion as their headquarters, held first meeting there, did some restoration Offered for residential purposes at $45/mo (present tenant notified to vacate Feb 1, 1941) (TJEM minutes p 228 1941/01/06) 1941 - rental offices of the TJEM moved here from Inn; Richard Taylor, architect began renting 2nd floor @ $35/mo). (TJEM p 260) 1941-1968 Used as offices for contractors, builders, architects, a medical doctor, antique shop 1968 R Taylor was only remaining tenant. Educational Services Institute began renting the building 1974 Dr Ann Grooms, President of ESI obtained an option to buy building when Chelsea-Moore decided to sell 1982 Dr Grooms purchased the Ferris House |
