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McLellan House

     The McLellan House is the oldest brick house in town and reputedly the oldest brick house in the state.  Mrs. Martha Gould, a descendant of Hugh and Elizabeth McLellan, the original owners of the house, included the college in her will.  She stated "I further direct that the State of Maine, for the use and benefit of Gorham State Teachers College...shall have the first right to purchase said real estate, upon condition, however...that it be know at the 'McLellan House, McLellan Home or McLellan Library' in honor of my paternal ancestors."

     With approval of the Governor's Council, the house and 27 acres were purchased for $20,000.  The addition of the land increased the existing campus by one-forth, a promising aspect for future college growth.