310 E High St., Oxford, OH 45056
Lewis Place, home to Miami’s presidents since 1903, was built on High Street in 1839 by Romeo and Jane Lewis. The architecture of the house is reminiscent of Lewis’ previous Florida home. In this home, Romeo’s wife, Jane North Lewis, reared her nephew, Phillip North Moore (Miami 1870, Doctor of Laws 1920). As Jane cared for a number of other relatives, the home was often called “Saint’s Rest.”
After Jane’s death in 1888, Phillip inherited the home. In 1903, he leased it rent-free to Miami for use as the president’s home. After Phillip’s death in 1929, his heirs sold Lewis Place to Miami, and it became the official president’s home.
The house was remodeled in 1902, with a back porch added in 1951, remodeled again in 1965, and again in 1995 and 2006. As of 2015, 10 presidents and their families have resided at Lewis Place.
Built: 1839
Abv.: LEW
ID#: 0780