Ellis, James H. and Molly, House
historic place
The James H. and Molly Ellis House was a historic place in Dallas, Texas, built around 1905. Located at 2426 Pine Street, James H. Ellis, a descendant of a Dallas County pioneer, and his wife, Molly, were its first known occupants. Molly Ellis continued to live there after James' death around 1926. This one-story frame dwelling featured a modified T-plan and displayed Classical Revival architectural details. Its facade included a classically detailed, wrap-around porch. The house was considered an outstanding example of residential architecture in South Dallas. It represented a significant vestige of rural farm life that preceded the area's new subdivisions. The house reflected South Dallas's transition from a truck-farming community to a suburban commuter neighborhood. The James H. and Molly Ellis House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1995. Unfortunately, the house was destroyed by fire on August 11, 2019, and subsequently demolished. Its historical importance lies in its architectural style and its reflection of South Dallas's development.