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The historical Ellwood House stands during the spring at 509 N. First St. The Ellwood-Nehring House, on the corner of Augusta and First streets, is now part of the Ellwood House tours. 

Renovations made to historic home

By Hany Abdel | January 13, 2014

A 114-year-old Tudor-style home, donated by former owner Shirley Nehring, is now renovated and will join the Ellwood Mansion for tours, receptions and musical events.The home, which is at the corner of Augusta and First streets, was built by barbed wire...