Luke Jillson House

Historic house in Rhode Island, United States

United States historic place


Luke Jillson House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places


41°57′41″N 71°26′41″W / 41.96139°N 71.44472°W / 41.96139; -71.44472
Architectural style	Georgian
NRHP reference No.	82000141 ^[1]
Added to NRHP	August 12, 1982

The Luke Jillson House, also known as the Fisk House, is a historic house in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The wood-frame house is an excellent local example of Georgian style. Although a common date given for its construction is 1752, it was more likely built c. 1776 or in 1792, based on stylistic evidence.^[2]

The house is two and one-half stories tall with a flank gable roof and two interior brick chimneys, reflecting a central hall plan. The entrance, centered in a five-bay facade, has fluted pilasters supporting a cushion frieze surmounted by a modillion-trimmed cornice and pediment. A four-story, square, Italianate tower, constructed in the 19th century and connecting to a long, one-story addition, is attached to the rear elevation.^[2]

The dwelling is noted primarily for its architecture, which attests to the reputed affluence and prominence of Luke Jillson, about whom little is known.^[2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
^ ^a ^b ^c "NRHP nomination for Luke Jillson House" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-08-04.