3305 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)
3305-3307: “three-story
red brick Victorian double house; wood porch w1t.h. 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 an4 second floor windows, where the-re is also a brownstone belt
course; projecting bow in metal cornice between second floor and slate-shing1ed
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 3305
Powelton Avenue
1871, Mar. 16:
Title for 3301-3315 Powelton Ave. transferred to Daniel McDivitt
by George M. Dallas, Jr.
1890, Jun. 26: Title
for 3301-3315 Powelton Ave. transferred to Frederick A. Poth by Philadelphia
Trust Savings Bank and Insurance Co. by will of Daniel McDevitt
1896 Directory:
Charles H. Crippen
Edward J. Crippen, of E. J. & Co. (Edward
J. and James E. Crippen) grocers at 1232 Chestnut St.
James
E. Crippen was living at 423 N. 33rd St. (See
an article about their stores there.)
George E. Crippen, manager, chestnut corner of
12th St.
Sarah A. Crippen, widow of James
1900:
Charles Swan 39 Civil engineer, unemployed for 3 months
in past year; born in N.J., father born in Germany mother in Scotland; renting
Marion K. Swan 36 Married 12 years, 2 children; born in
N.J.
Marion K. Swan 10 Born in N.J.
Charles E. Swan 8 Born
in N.J.
Mary Jones 39 Servant; married 18 years, 2 children,
both deceased; born in Scotland
Sarah Stratton 40 Servant; married 18 years, 1 child, now
deceased; parents born in Canada *English-speaking)
In 1910, they lived at
260 W Johnson St. He died in 1919 and was buried in Trenton.
1901 Directory:
Charles H. Swan, manager
1910:
Thomas J. Budd 55 Bank
cashier; parents born in N.J.
Lettie Budd 54 Married
28 years, 3 children
Annie Budd 23
Thomas W. Budd 18
In
1900, They lived at 4073 Powelton Ave. with Lettie’s mother, Annie D. Johnson. In
1920, Thomas and Electra (Lettie) lived at 115 N. 34th St. He died
May 11, 1922.
1918, Oct. 7: Death of Anna G. Cummings. “Of
influenza, Oct. 7, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Anna G., daughter of Mary Flynn
and late Thomas Cummings. Funeral services and int. private, from mother's
residence, 3305 Powelton ave.”
(Public
Ledger, October 11)
1953, Mar. 6: Title for 3301-3315 Powelton Ave.
transferred to Worbud Corp. by Provident Trust Co. of
Philadelphia, Harry A. Poth, Sub Trustee
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