The Lewis McLellan house is were I live at which is in Gorham. The McLellan house is the current home to the brothers of the Iota Nu chapter of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. McLellan Houses first two floors were build by Lewis's father Samuel when Maine was still part of Massachusetts. Then Lewis added the third floor and the cupola when Maine became a state. Fun fact the cupola got burnt down in 1989 because of faulty wiring. Another fun fact is that Lewis's last name is missed spelled on the plaque next to the front door by Greater Portland Landmarks by spelling it McLellen instead of McLellan.
Historical Overview:
Lewis McLellan is historically important political figure to the town of Gorham . Lewis took a lot of interest in many different aspects of the town of Gorham. Mr. McLellan was a board of selectmen for the town of Gorham for many years (1885-86-93-94-95-97-98). He was also a country treasurer for three years. The McLellan family was also one of the first families to live in Gorham.Lewis McLellan is a related to Hugh McLellan who was one of the first people to settle in Gorham and he the first person to build a brick house in all of Gorham.
Source:http://books.google.com/books?id=c1tAAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=history+of+Gorham&hl=en&sa=X&ei=4GlbUe3jJtPI4APm8IGQBw&ved=0CDcQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=history%20of%20Gorham&f=false
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