Ellison Clubhouse

1913

Built in 1913 and designed by Boston architect Harold Field Kellogg, the Ellison Clubhouse is a waterfront landmark in the Craftsman/English Revival tradition. Today it stands as a center of community life and a tangible link to Duxbury’s maritime recreation heritage.

Year | 1913
Architect | Harold Field Kellogg
Styles | Craftsman; English Revival
Designation | Contributing resource in Old Shipbuilders’ National Register District (1986)
Address | 23 Mattakeeset Ct, Duxbury
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History & Significance

Origins

As the Duxbury Yacht Club expanded beyond racing into golf and tennis, members commissioned Kellogg to design the present clubhouse; costs ultimately reached $12,000.

Architecture

Broad eaves, exposed rafters, waterfront deck, half‑timbered gable ends—hallmarks of the style; later dormer and wing changes reflect ongoing use.

Legacy

Officially named the Ellison Clubhouse in 1988 to honor William Partridge Ellison.

Preservation Priorities

Exterior envelope care (shingles, stucco/half‑timbering)
Window and door conservation
Deck and shoreline interface, and interpretation.

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