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Major Columbus Downing, Jr. House



egmont 825 Egmont Street, Brunswick. This two-storied home was built in 1881 by Major Columbus Downing. The Major was a commission merchant doing business on Bay Street. Located on the corner of Egmont and Prince Street, the house contains twelve rooms and many stained glass windows. Later additions include a greenhouse and patio which were floored with "Augusta Block" brick from Bay Street, in Brunswick. The home was later owned by Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Engel.