Scottish immigrants David & Elizabeth Ramsay, who opened the first hardware store in the Kittitas Valley, built the shingle style craftsman bungalow at 215 E 9th Avenue from 1903-1905. The home was designed by Canadian architect, Samuel Maclure, who was one of North America’s most noted architects in the Arts & Crafts movement. The Ramsay house has had only three owners in nearly 120 years and remains largely in its original state. From the massive two-story central stair to its built ins and original stained glass, the home today is still one of the finest homes in the City of Ellensburg. The residence sits in the First Railroad Historic District neighborhood on almost 3 city lots and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
