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McElhinny House, 1851
300 N. Court Street

One of the oldest buildings in Fairfield, it perfectly fits the general picture of a two-story clapboard house-type found throughout much of the country from 1830 through 1850.

The design is late Federal in style, accompanied by a few Greek Revival details.

In 1931 it was restored by the Women's Club to nearly as possible to its former elegance and is still used as their meeting house.

See a closeup of the porch
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Info about the new Carriage House on the Prairie Architects website.

McElhinny House

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