The Ellis Street Graded School District lies at the heart of this district. The brick cruciform institutional building was constructed in 1880-1881 and is of Italianate design. It is Salisbury’s oldest educational facility and served as a grade school, high school, and elementary school. The Ellis Street district developed during the late nineteenth and early-twentieth century, as Salisbury experienced growth due to the Spencer Shops and an expanding downtown. There are 70 properties within the district. The dominant architectural styles include Queen Anne, Italianate, and Salisbury’s largest grouping of Craftsman bungalows. Across from the school are four identical Tudor, Revival style homes. The oldest building in the district is the David A. Atwell House on West Kerr Street, constructed in 1867 as a two-story structure with Greek Revival elements. (Source: Ellis Street Graded School National Register Nomination, 1999).
The district also includes Shober Bridge listed as a contributing structure in the National Register Historic District. The timber bridge spans the railroad tracks and was the site of the crossing of General Stoneman’s Raid into Salisbury in April of 1865.

Home Offerings in the Ellis Street Graded School Historic District:

121 S. Caldwell St
121 S. Caldwell St

121 S. Caldwell Street - Currently Rented

 1,450 square feet

Constructed c. 1920 this 2 bedroom/2 bath cottage style home still contains most of the original features including hardwood floors and several fireplaces (non-functional). Nestled one block off the Ellis Street Graded School official map, it is still considered by locals as a home in the historic district.

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619 W. Council St
619 W. Council St

619 W Council Street - Currently Rented

1450 Square Feet

A traditional 1930's Craftmans style home featuring original doors and hardwood floors. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom also has a granite countertop. There are two bedrooms on the main level. The wraparound front porch entices friends and neighbors to stop by and pull up a chair.

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127 S. Caldwell St
127 S. Caldwell St

127 S. Caldwell St - Currently Rented

 1,450 square feet

Constructed c. 1920 this 2 bedroom/1 bath cottage style home still contains most of the original features including hardwood floors and several fireplaces (non-functional). Nestled one block off the Ellis Street Graded School official map, it is still considered by locals as a home in the historic district.

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700 W. Council St
700 W. Council St

700 W. Council St - Currently Rented

1,500 square feet

Constructed c. 1900 this 2 bedroom/1 bath cottage style home still contains some of the original features including tray ceilings and several fireplaces (non-functional). Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, one block off the Ellis Street Graded School official map, it is still considered by locals as a home in the district.

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621/623 W. Council St
621/623 W. Council St

621 / 623 W. Council St- Currently Rented

Each unit approximately 1,000 square feet

A duplex home constructed in 1933. Recently renovated, each one bedroom/one bath apartment still retains the original charming hardwood floors and a dining room.

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600 W. Council St
600 W. Council St

600 W. Council St - Currently Rented

2,000 square feet

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath Craftsman bungalow has recently been renovated to accommodate the modern family while maintaining the original character of the home, which was built in 1916.

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