Wilson Bruce Evans House
Wilson Bruce Evans House, Antebellum residence in Oberlin, United States
The Wilson Bruce Evans House stands at 33 East Vine Street, featuring a two-story brick structure with extended eaves and decorative brackets under a hip roof.
Built in 1856, this residence functioned as a vital Underground Railroad station and was the home of Wilson Bruce Evans, who participated in the 1858 Oberlin-Wellington Rescue.
The interior displays exceptional woodwork crafted by Wilson Bruce Evans and Henry Evans, demonstrating the skills of free African American craftsmen in the 1850s.
The Wilson Bruce Evans Home Historical Society acquired the property in 2021 and initiated rehabilitation projects to make the building accessible to visitors.
The descendants of Wilson Bruce Evans maintained ownership of this National Historic Landmark for 165 years, preserving its original architectural elements and historical significance.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 41.28861,-82.21639
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:35
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