3301 Powelton Avenue
3301-3317 Powelton Ave.
were developed as a unit by Frederick Poth in 1891 at a cost of about $140,000.
They were designed by architect Otto C. Wolf in “German gothic style.” (Phila. Builders’ Guide, May 28, 1890)
3301-3303: “three-story
red brick Victorian double house; wood porch with rusticated brownstone base.
Large first floor arched tripartite picture window with heavy rusticated
brownstone arches and flat scored brownstone sills; articulated brownstone arches
over door and second floor windows, where there is also a brownstone belt course;
projecting bow in metal cornice between second floor and slate-shingled
mansard; each house has third floor tripartite windows divided by metal columns
and set in jerkin-head gabled dormers. --- Contributing.”
(Inventory of
Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the National Register of Historic
Places, 1985)
The features of these homes were described in the
following ads for 3303 and 3305:
“For Rent – One of those
Handsome 15-room, side-yard residences, Powelton avenue, (No. 3303); excellent
repair throughout, two baths, laundry in basement and all modern conveniences;
plumbing and heating apparatuses the best; location and convenience to centre of city; cannot be excelled. F. A. Poth,
owner.” (Inquirer, Jan. 9, 1899) A
later ad includes “Elegantly finished in hard woods… Large pantry. Two bath rooms, den, smoking room. Servants’ hallway and
staircase throughout. Reception hall room and staircase in centre.
Numerous fireplaces.” It was listed for $75 per month. (Inquirer, May 21)
History of 3301
Powelton Avenue
1871, Mar. 16:
Title for 3301-3317 Powelton Ave. transferred to Daniel McDivitt
by George M. Dallas, Jr.
1890, Jun. 26: Title
for 3301-3317 Powelton Ave. transferred to Frederick A. Poth by Philadelphia
Trust Savings Bank and Insurance Co. by will of Danial McDevitt
1898, April 12: Marriage of Clara R. Farrow to
David M. Hitch of 3301 Powelton Ave. They were married at the Church of the
Savior (Protestant Episcopal), 38th and Chestnut Streets.
1900:
Matilda Nugent 38 Servant;
black; widowed, no children; born in Md.
Laura Vanormer 28 Servant;
white
Apparently,
the family was not in residence.
1910:
? Palmer (female) 26 Born in Conn.
Catherine Palmer 15 Daughter;
born in Minn., father born in Pa., mother in Conn.
Harmon (?) (male) 64 Born in Virginia
Mrs. Harmon 60 Married
44 years, 9 children, 4 surviving; born in Va.
a Harmon child ?
Helen Baker 24 Stenographer
(This
household is listed at the bottom of the page which is torn and almost
illegible.)
1953, Mar. 6: Title for 3301-3317 Powelton Ave.
transferred to Worbud Corp. by Provident Trust Co. of
Philadelphia, Harry A. Poth, Sub Trustee
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