Harris-Molloy House
High Street

William Harris purchased this lot, No. 7, for 500 pounds from the estate of William Sluby, a founder of Washington College.

Harris owned the lot between 1801 and 1821 and is responsible for erecting and probably enlarging the house which remains today.

Harris sold his house in 1821 for $1,300.

Dorothy D. Molloy purchased the house in 1958. The late Mrs. Molloy transferred her house to the Maryland Historical Trust in 1971 and bequeathed funds for restoration work, upon her death. The exterior was restored to its early appearance by the Trust under the direction of James T. Wollon, Jr., AIA. It is an example of an artisan's or tradesman's house. Mr. Wollon estimated that there had been two separate additions, toward the river, to a very small original structure. Of particular note is the reconstructed front entrance.