217 N. 33rd
Street
This building is
no longer standing.
History
1870, Aug.
3: Deed transferred from Isaac H. van Houten to
Joseph T. Jones (55 N 16A #8)
1874, Feb.
11: Marriage of Emma R. Jones to Albert S. L. Shields of 4035 Aspen St.
They were
married at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
1875
Directory: Joseph T. Jones, oils
1876 Directory: Albert S. L. Shields, lawyer at 104 S. 6th St.
The 1874 directory lists him at 4035
Aspen St.
1877 Directory: Ellen A. Jones, widow of O. Jones
1880:
Eleanor Jones 43
Emma Shields 29 Daughter
Albert Shields 29 Son-in-law;
lawyer
Joseph Shields 4 Grandson
Bridget Morris 20 Servant;
born in Ireland
Albert S. L. Shields was born in
Chester Co., Penna. Sept. 29, 1850. He was the son of Thomas H. Shields, a
wealthy merchant, and his wife, Elizabeth. The 1860 census lists them in Valley
Township, Chester Co. Thomas reported real estate worth $18,000 and personal
property worth $3,000.
1890 Directory: Ellen Jones
Albert S. L. Shields
1894: “In its present flourishing condition the [Union Republican]
club ranks with any similar organization in the country. Among its members are
the leading lights of local Republicanism.
“For
a few years prior to 1892 the club was somewhat disturbed by internal
dissensions, and there were some fears of its sinking into oblivion. It is
probable that such would have been the fate of the club, had it not been for
the energy displayed by A. S. L. Shields, Theodore B. Stulb, Charles R. Graham
and others in the reorganization of the club, which was effected in November,
1892. The reorganization was thorough, the membership list being relieved of
all objectionable names, and plans made for the refurnishing of the club's
headquarters at Eleventh and Chestnut streets.” Shields became president of the Club. (Club Men of Philadelphia, 1894)
1895, Jan. 2: Death of Stella A. Shields from cancer; burial at
Laurel Hill (records of Church of the Savior – Episcopal)
1897, Apr. 1: Marriage of Elsie F. Jones of 2057 Walnut St. to
Joseph L. Shields at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church by Rev. W. N. McVicker
They were divorced about 1902.
1898 Blue Book: A. S. L. Shields
1900:
Albert S. L.
Shields 47 Lawyer; owner, free of a mortgage
Emma Shields 44 Married
36 years, no children [sic.]; born in Penna. [sic.], parents born in England
Ellen Dougherty 32 Chambermaid;
single; born in Ireland
Hannah Feeney 30 Cook;
single, born in Ireland
Mary Feeney 19 Servant; single, born in Ireland
Kate Johnson 35 Servant; single, born in Ireland
1901, Dec. 24: Death of Emma R. Shields, wife of A. S. L. Shields
of 217 N. 33rd St.
Died “after a month’s illness… Mrs. Shields was noted for her broad charity,
and many will morn her as a benefactor.”
(Inquirer, Dec. 25, 1901)
1905 Directory: Albert S. L. Shields, lawyer at 201 Betz Building
Joseph Shields, lawyer
1906 Blue Book: A. S. L. Shields
1910:
A. S. L. Shields 60 Lawyer
in private practice; widowed; owner, free of a mortgage
Joseph L. Shields 30 Son;
manufacturer
Ellen Dougherty 38 Housekeeper;
single; born in Ireland
Cecilia K. Ryan 50 Cook;
widowed; born in N. Y., parents born in Ireland
Katherine
MacClemson 30 Waitress; single; born
in Ireland
Joseph L. Shields married Mary B.
Cooper in 1916. He was living at 915 S. 19th St. He died May 28,
1917 when he was living at 1500 Mt. Vernon St.
1916, Jan. 19: Death of A. S. L. Shields
Revised
12/18/2015