Built c.1836 this house retains its Greek Revival appearance with a wide frieze board returning on the gable end and asymmetrical openings in the front facade.  The structure is supported by four black walnut beams bolted with iron rods, and brick walls are hidden behind the stucco.  The Hull family lived on the upper floor and Hull operated a mercantile establishment on the lower level.  At one time, a double door opened toward the river side.  Isaac was a nephew of Commodore Hull, who commanded the U.S.S. Constitution during the War of 1812.  An Uncle, William was the commander at Fort Detroit, when it surrendered to the British.  His brother, David, was among the first settlers prior to 1812.  After the war, the remainder of the family immigrated to the Maumee Valley.  Isaac was known for his feats of physical endurance and it was said that he often walked between Maumee and Defiance, Ohio, in a single day to look after his various business interests.  Isaac and his wife, Chloe (Spafford), built this home near his sister, Almira, and her husband, Robert Forsyth.

This house was featured on the Maumee Bicentennial Quilt in 1976.  The brochure states:  "This building was used as a residence and business establishment in the 1830's by Isaac Hull, a descendant of Commodore Hull of the U.S.S. Constitution.  Isaac Hull, the Maumee pioneer who built the first Maumee-Perrysburg bridge, married Chloe Spafford of Rochester, New York in 1827.  After their two daughters drowned in 1855 they could no longer bear to live within sight of the River and sold their house to Peter Puhl who converted it into a rug-weaving factory.  The stucco house is solidly constructed out of locally-made brick four layers thick, fastened with bolted tie rods.  Each floor is supported by four walnut beams.  Carved under the west eaves is the advertisement:  "Isaac Hull's New Store."  The home is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Warren.."  Block made by Judi Warren, Row 3, block 2)

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