304-306,
308-310: “two
two-and-and-half story, four-register, Second Empire-style double built by same
developer. Stone facade over brick construction; Victorian ,wood porches with
minor alterations. Carved wood cornices, carved gabled dormers projecting from
slate-shingled mansard.”
(Inventory of
Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the National Register of Historic
Places, 1985)
1865, Dec. 6: Title for Block of land starting at
the NW corner of Powelton and N. 37th, proceeding north to 310 N. 37th, then
west to Lancaster Ave. transferred to John H. McIlvan by Lydia E. Baring
The property became part of the
McIlvain lumber business.
1867, Dec. 4: Title for Block of land starting at
the NW corner of Powelton and N. 37th, proceeding north to 310 N. 37th, then
west to Lancaster Ave. transferred to Charles J. McIlvain by John H. McIlvan
1875, Mar. 4: Title for Block of land starting at
the NW corner of Powelton and N. 37th, proceeding north to 310 N. 37th, then
west to Lancaster Ave. transferred to Joseph Doyle by Charles J. McIlvain
Previous Residents
1875, Oct. 1: Title transferred to William H. Albertson by Joseph
Doyle
William H. Albertson is listed in
the 1875 and 1876 directories as a plasterer living at 613 N. 35th
St. The 1870 census lists him as a master plasterer, 30 years old, living with
Emma (his wife?), 32 years old. He claimed real estate worth $5,000 and
personal property worth $1,000.
1876, Nov. 9: Title transferred to Augustus Frohmann by William H.
Albertson
1878 Directory: August Frohmann of A. Frohmann & Co., wines
& liquors at 225 Dock St.
The 1875 directory lists his home as
3256 Sansom St.
1880:
A. Frohmann 43 Importer of Wines and Spirits; born in Germany
Franciske
Frohmann 41 Born in Germany
Edward Frohmann 17 Clerk
Emily A. Frohmann
15
In 1869, August Frohmann, age 34, arrived
from Bremen, German on board the S.S. Deutschland. He was already a resident of
the U.S.
1881 Directory: August Frohmann (A. Frohmann & Co., wines and
liquors, 225 Dock St.), 310 N. 37th
Edward Frohmann, clerk, 310 N. 37th
1883 Passenger list: Mr. A. Frohmann arrived in New York on board
the ship Elbe which departed Bremen, Germany. He travelled in first class.
1888 Passenger list: Mrs. A. Frohmann arrived in New York on
board the ship Lahn which departed Bremen, Germany. She travelled in first
class.
1890-‘91 Blue Book: Mr. & Mrs. A. Frohmann & daughter
1890, Sep. 10: Title transferred to Thomas P. Presser, assignee,
by Augustus Frohmann
1891 Directory: August Frohmann of A. Frohmann & Co., wines
& liquors at 225 Dock St.
Edward Frohmann, clerk
1891, Mar. 18: Title transferred to Augustus Frohmann by Thomas P.
Presser, assignee
1892 Directory: Edward Frohmann, clerk
1894 Directory: August Frohmann A. Frohmann & Co., liquors at
418 Liberty
The 1895 directory lists his widow,
Francesca, living at 1306 S. 48th St.
1894, May 4: Death of August Frohmann of 310 N. 37th St. Funeral
at his late residence; internment at Woodlands Cemetery.
1895 Directory: Franziska Frohmann widow of Auigust [A. Frohmann
& Co. now owned by Theodore A. Schaeffer at 418 Library St.]
1895, Mar. 4: Title transferred to Mutual Assurance Society as of
August Frohmann by Augustus Frohmann
1895, Apr. 16: Title transferred to Samuel G. Diehl by Mutual
Assurance Society as of August Frohmann
1897, Jul. 12: Title transferred to Arthur D. Smith by Samuel G.
Diehl
1897, Oct. 29: Title transferred to Alex P. Pedrick by Arthur D.
Smith
1900:
Alexander Pedrick 55 Agent for the
Penna. RR; owner with a mortgage
Julia C. Pedrick 45 Married 30
years, one child
Laura L. Pedrick 29
Ellie Foley 35 Servant;
born in Ireland
Alexander
Knight Pendrick was born in 1836. He was married three times. He had three
children by his first wife, Elizabeth Cooper. Laura Pendrick was his daughter
by his second wife, Emily Crawford, who he married in 1869. He married Julia
Snow April 17, 1873.
“A
little more driving brings us to the Bustleton and Somerton Turnpike to the old
stone farm house of Alexander K. Pedrick, which he has improved with good
taste, making a pleasant summer home for himself at the corner of the Red Lion
Road. The outbuildings have been colored in an attractive way, so that the group
of buildings draws the notice of those passing along the turnpike.
“Alexander
Knight Pedrick is a native Philadelphia, and was educated at Haverford College
and private schools as civil engineer, and carried the rod on the Dubuque and
Pacific Railroad, in 1855, in Iowa; but developed literary tastes, and was,
from 1861 to 1883, a consecutive period of twenty-two years, the only official
representative of the Philadelphia Associated Press at the Pennsylvania State
Capitol, with occasional variations (during the war), of more active duties as
War correspondent in Maryland and Virginia. Since 1883 he has been special
agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, attached to the executive offices
in Philadelphia. He was Secretary of the Advisory Committee of Pennsylvania
Managers during the Centennial, and compiled, in 1869, by appointment of
Governor Geary and Attorney-General Benjamin Harris Brewster, all the General
Laws governing railroads and telegraphs, and subsequently, by authority of
Governor Hoyt, all the Special Laws governing every chartered corporation in
Pennsylvania for the use of the State officials.
“Mr.
Pedrick is devoted to genealogical research, and has supplemented the labors of
George K. Knight in the same direction by preparing the most complete record of
the Knight family in existence, from the time of the arrival of Giles Knight to
the present time. He chose the location of his home mainly from a desire to be
near the scenes and memories of his ancestors
“Mr.
Pedrick is a wide-awake and active business man, and his affability and good
nature and large information make him a pleasant acquisition in this country
neighborhood.” (The Bristol Pike. By
Samuel Fitch Hotchkin. 1893. P. 278)
In
1895, he was serving as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Commission on Convict
labor.
1900, Nov. 29: Marriage of Laura Lavinia
Pedrick to Franklin Truscott Cheyney
1906 Blue Book: Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. Pedrick
1910:
Alexander K Pedrick 73 Father
born in N.J.; married 3 times
Julia C Pedrick 59 Married 37
years; born in N.J.; no children
1913: Want ad “GIRL wanted for general housework; small family;
willing to go to country; reference; Call 310 N. 37th st.” (Inquirer,
April 18)
1920:
Alexander K.
Pedrick 83 Father born in Del. [sic.]; owner, free of a mortgage
Julia C. Pedrick 69
Anna Irwin 41 Servant; born in Ireland
1920, June 16: Death of Julia C. Pedrick "at their resident
at Red Lion road and Bustleton Pike. On account of illness the services and
internment will be held at the convenience of the family and limited to the
immediate members." (Inquirer,
June 17)
1920, Sep. 21: Death of Alexander K. Pedrick at Atlantic City,
N.J.; internment at William Penn Cemetery
1921: For sale “310 N. 37th.
Attractive, 3-story, porch front. Beautiful surroundings; practically a corner;
hot water heat. $10,000 to settle estate; will consider any fair offer.” (Inquirer.
Feb. 13)
1921, May 18: Title transferred to William E. Thompson and Louise,
his wife by Eugene M. Pedrick, et al. executors
It was later inherited by his
daughter, Louise.
1930:
William E.
Thompson [Sr.] 56 Dentist; married at age 29; born in
Scotland; owner, house valued at $8,000.
Louise Thompson 51 Married at age 24; father born in Germany, mother in Scotland
John R Thompson 16
Robert E Thompson 14
Their son, William Jr., lived at 312 N. 37th St. (Pearl Court). He was also a dentist. In
1920, they all lived at 4027 Green St.
In 1920, they lived at 4027 Green
St. William, Sr. immigrated from Scotland in 1898. They had a servant and a lodger.
Louise’s maiden name was Ripple.
1934, Jun. 28: Death of William E. Thompson of 310 N. 37th St.
from atherosclerotic heart disease
“A native of Scotland, Dr. Thompson
came to this country in his youth and was educated at Keystone Academy,
Bloomsburg State Normal School, Bucknell College and the Dental School of the
University of Pennsylvania. While an undergraduate at Bucknell he was a member
of the football team…. In addition to various professional organizations he was
a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and Industry Lodge, No. 131, F. and A. M.” (Inquirer,
June 30)
1940:
William Thompson
[Jr.] 36 Dentist in private practice, earned $3,00 in 1939 for 50
weeks of work; renting for $55.50 per month
Mary Thompson 36 Four years of college
Margaret A. Thompson
8
Patrician Ann Thompson
6
Elizabeth Ann Thompson 7
months
1943, Dec. 24: Marriage license issued to
Elizabeth J. Leavens, 22 years old, of 208 S. 38th St. and Melvin E. Shaddinger,
22 years old, of 310 N. 37th St.
Melvin E. Shaddinger was from Shamokin,
Northumberland Co. He served in the U. S. Army for three months from September
1942 to January 1943.
1954, Jul. 14: Title transferred to Friendship Coop House, Inc. by
Louise R. Thompson
1979 Feb.: Sold by Manfred Kanther to Harry
Robert Oglesby for $62,000 (Inquirer, Feb. 25)
1979, Sept.: For sale “310 N. 37th
St. $70,500. 10 rms, American Mansard
in historic Powelton Village. 4 bdrm; study, 2 baths, beautiful grounds.” (Inquirer,
Sept. 23)
1979, Dec.: For sale “310 N. 37th
St. $85,000. Handsome 3 story stone twin
backing up to landscaped courtyard. 5 bdrms, 2 tile baths, bright spacious rms.
Swimming pool in basement.” (Inquirer, Dec. 9)
1998: Sold by Lucienne F. Mazur to Linda J.
Huskey for $109,000. (Inquirer, Nov. 8)