3303 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 3303
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, Sept.: Advertised for rent, 3303
Powelton Ave., 15 rooms for $75 per month.
1900:
William M. Hardt 48 National bank
examiner; born in Maryland; renting
M. Ida Hardt 47 Married
21 years, 4 children; born in Maryland
Frank M. Hardt 20 Born in
Maryland
Walter K. Hardt 18 Born in
Maryland
John W. Hardt 16 Born in
Maryland
Carrie I. Hardt 14 Born in
Maryland
Holly Glasse 26 Servant
Dora Campbell 17 Servant
Charles R. Hardt 38 Boarder; born
in Maryland
In
1910, Frank Hardt was married and living at 2216 Georges Lane, Philadelphia. He
was an assistant bank cashier.
1905, Feb. 6: Helen C. Liscom,
niece of Henry D. Stratton (3427 Powelton Ave.),
married Frank M. Hardt.
1906 Blue Book: Mr. and Mrs. George Hofstetter
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Hardt
1906: Walter Keller Hardt, 3303 Powelton Ave.,
Philadelphia, Pa-; business, Logan Hall, University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, Pa. - class of 1905 (Catalogue
of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity)
1917 Draft Card: Edward Howard Hickey, born
Oct. 1891. He was a salesman for Girard Oil (Yates and Hickey) and was married.
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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