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	Clifford House
	U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	Eustis, Florida
Coordinates	28°51′28″N 81°41′11″W / 28.85778°N 81.68639°W
Architectural style	Classical Revival
NRHP reference No.	75000559
Added to NRHP	April 4, 1975

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The Clifford House (also known as the Clifford-Taylor House) is a historic home in Eustis, Florida, United States. It is located at 536 North Bay Street. On April 4, 1975, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was owned by G.D. Clifford, an early settler and local merchandiser.^[2]

Construction began in 1910 and completed in 1911, the 4,500 sq ft (420 m²). Clifford house has 18 rooms and is home to the Eustis Historical Museum & Preservation Society, which was founded in 1983.

Eustis Historical Museum

Each room of the Clifford House has a different theme, and features period antiques and displays of local history. One room is called the “Indiana Jones Room”, and is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Edgar J. Banks, a professor and archaeologist who spent time in Eustis, and who is held up as the inspiration for the character of Indiana Jones.

The Citrus Museum is located next to Clifford House, and features exhibits related to the area's former importance in the citrus industry, including labels, posters, utensils, tools, equipment and other memorabilia.

References

^ "National Register Information System – Clifford House (#75000559)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
^ "The Clifford House". Retrieved 2019-03-20.

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[nris-1] "National Register Information System – Clifford House (#75000559)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved 2019-03-20.

[2] "The Clifford House". Retrieved 2019-03-20.

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  | location = [[Eustis, Florida|Eustis]], [[Florida]]
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-The '''Clifford House''' (also known as the '''Clifford-Taylor House''') is a historic home in [[Eustis, Florida|Eustis]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]. It is located at 536 North [[State Road 44 (Florida)|Bay Street]]. On [[April 4]], [[1975]], it was added to the [[United States|U.S.]] [[National Register of Historic Places]].
+The '''Clifford House''' (also known as the '''Clifford-Taylor House''') is a historic home in [[Eustis, Florida|Eustis]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]. It is located at 536 North [[State Road 44 (Florida)|Bay Street]]. On April 4, 1975, it was added to the [[United States|U.S.]] [[National Register of Historic Places]].  It was owned by G.D. Clifford, an early settler and local merchandiser.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eustishistoricalmuseum.org/History.asp|title=The Clifford House|access-date=2019-03-20}}</ref>
-Built in 1910, the 4500 sq. ft. Clifford house has 18 rooms and is home to the Eustis Historical Museum & Preservation Society.
+Construction began in 1910 and completed in 1911, the {{convert|4500|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}. Clifford house has 18 rooms and is home to the '''Eustis Historical Museum & Preservation Society''', which was founded in 1983.
+==Eustis Historical Museum==
-==References and external links==
+Each room of the Clifford House has a different theme, and features period antiques and displays of local history.  One room is called the “Indiana Jones Room”, and is dedicated to the memory of Dr. [[Edgar James Banks|Edgar J. Banks]], a professor and [[archaeologist]] who spent time in Eustis, and who is held up as the inspiration for the character of [[Indiana Jones (character)|Indiana Jones]].
+The Citrus Museum is located next to Clifford House, and features exhibits related to the area's former importance in the citrus industry, including labels, posters, utensils, tools, equipment and other memorabilia.
+==References==
+{{Reflist}}
+==External links==
+{{Commons and category|Clifford House (Eustis, Florida)}}
 * [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/FL/Lake/state.html Lake County listings] at [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com National Register of Historic Places]
 * [http://www.flheritage.com Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs]
-** [http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/index.cfm?fuseaction=ListAreas&county=lake Lake County listings]
+** [https://web.archive.org/web/20070216141233/http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/index.cfm?fuseaction=ListAreas&county=Lake Lake County listings]
-** [http://www.flheritage.com/services/sites/fht/record_t.cfm?ID=323&type=c&index=35 Clifford House]
+** [https://web.archive.org/web/20070310165414/http://www.flheritage.com/services/sites/fht/record_t.cfm?ID=323&type=c&index=35 Clifford House]
+* [http://www.eustishistoricalmuseum.org/  Eustis Historical Museum] - official site
+{{Authority control}}
-[[Category:Houses in Florida]]
+[[Category:Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida]]
-[[Category:Lake County, Florida]]
+[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Lake County, Florida]]
-[[Category:Registered Historic Places in Florida]]
+[[Category:Museums in Lake County, Florida]]
+[[Category:Historic house museums in Florida]]
+[[Category:Historical society museums in Florida]]
+[[Category:Houses in Lake County, Florida]]
+[[Category:Eustis, Florida]]
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+{{Florida-museum-stub}}