The
History of the Building
“two-and-one-half
story ,Second Empire style double, stucco over brick construction; originally slate-shingled
mansard, now asphalt. Each house has first-floor projecting bay and dormers.
Original T-shaped plan. Recessed section of 3304 filled in circa 1905 with
three-story gabled bay. Pent over entrance added and 'rectangular second-floor
projecting bay above original first-floor bay. Circa 1980 wood shingles on new
bay. 1905 addition also has casement window with pent and dentillated cornice”
(Inventory of
Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the national register of Historic
Places, 1985)
Previous Residents
1870 Business Directory (Fall 1869): Fairlamb
George W., electropathic physician
The 1868 directory simply lists his home
address as “W P” for West Philadelphia.
1870:
George Fairlamb 50 Physician;
no real estate, personal: $1,000
Mary Fairlamb 50
Anna Fairlamb 24
In 1860, they were living in Ward 3,
west of
1881 Directory: George W. Fairlamb, physician,
529 N. 13th, h 3306 Hamilton
1886 Directory: Fairlamb George W.,
electrician
1887, May 10: Death of Laura S. Fairlamb, wife of Dr. George W.
Fairlamb of 3306 Hamilton. Funeral from her husband's residence. (Phila. Inquirer)
1890 Directory: George W. Fairlamb
1890 Census Veterans Schedule: George W. Fairlamb, M.D., Capt.
Company D, 88th Regiment, Penna. Infantry, Aug. 11, 1861 - Apr 29,
1862, hernia, discharge-disability.
However: “"March 25, 1862, Camp
Kelly, District of Columbia-- passing references to various things (Mount
Vernon, 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers), the resignation of Captain George W.
Fairlamb…”
(A
Guide to the Papers of George E. Wagner 1861-1904.)
1891: Death of George W. Fairlamb of 3306 Hamilton St. Relatives
and friends of the family, also Anne M. Ross Post, No. 94, G. A. R., Loyal
Legion, Masonic Veterans, Philadelphia Lodge No. 72, A. Y. M., Jerusalem Chapter,
E. A. M., respectfully invited to funeral at his previous residence. (Inquirer)
1895 Directory: Charles S.
Smith
In 1880, the Smith
family was living in
1895 Inquirer: “A musicale and dance was recently tendered by
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Smith at their residence, 3306 Hamilton street, in honor of
their son, C. E. Rupert Smith. A number of presents were received by the
latter, and the occasion was in every way enjoyable.” (May 19, 1895)
1899: Rental ad for 3301 Haverford Ave., apply at 3306 Hamilton St. (Inquirer,
May 21) It was later offered for sale. (Inquirer, Aug. 12)
1900:
Charles S. Smith 59 Landlord;
owns free of mortgage
Juliet V. Smith 52 Married
29 years, five children, four surviving
Lillian J. Smith 28
C[harles] E.
Rupert Smith 26 Druggist
Martin V. B. V.
Smith 24 Railroad
clerk
Harold S. E.
Smith 18
The second V. in Martin’s name
stands for vanArtsdalen, his mother’s maiden name.
“A
pleasant note has been received from C. E. Rupert Smith, '99, the only ‘Smith’ to
graduate out of the four that matriculated. At one time he was chief
manufacturing chemist for Shoemaker & Busch, but for the last eight years
he has been the manager of the Pinchback College Pharmacy at Walnut and 34th
Streets. The business under his wise management has greatly increased. Mr.
Smith was the winner of the Materia Medica prize at the time of his
graduation.”
(Alumni Report.
“Smith's
Quininets. Smith's Quininets were sold by C. E. Rupert Smith of
(Nostrums and Quackery; Articles on the
Nostrum Evil and Quackery Reprinted,.2nd Edition, 1912. American
Medical Association, Arthur Joseph Cramp, p 565.)
“C. E. Rupert Smith, Sr, Birth:
1874, Death: 1960
Burial:
Buried with Mary M Smith (1884-1969)
and C.E.R. Jr. (1913-1967)
1904: Want ad: “Housekeeper wanted on farm,
capable of taking full charge, permanent position, three male adults…. M. V.
Smith, 3306 Hamilton. Address: Churchville, Bucks county, Pa.” (Inquirer,
April 3)
1905: A
man “held inn $1500 bail… on a charge of perjury was yesterday surrendered to
court by his bondsman, C. E. R. Smith, of 3306 Hamilton street.” (Inquirer,
March 11)
1908:
(Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania,
1908-09.)
1917: “John Fred Maloney. LL B.,
1909; Lawyer; city solicitor, 1913-1914; city clerk since 1915.
1922: “JOHN FRED MALONEY. b. June
13. 1885; LL. В. 19O9: Lawyer. 1778 Broadway ami 108 Morningside Drive.
1909: “100-Acre Farm for Rent or on shares, one
of the best in Bucks county, with all necessary outbuildings, near Ivyland
station, Northampton township. M. V. Smith, 3306 Hamilton st.” (Inquirer,
Feb. 7)
1910:
Charles S. Smith 70 Owner, free
of a mortgage
Juliet J. Smith 63 Married
39 years, 5 children, 4 surviving
Martin D. Smith 33 Clerk
Mary R. Smith 24 Daughter-in-law;
married 1 year, no children
Harold C. Smith 26 Bookkeeper
for the railroad
1912, Sep. 7: Death of Harold C. E. Smith, 30 years old, of 3306
Hamilton. Cause of death was listed as heart disease.
1920:
Charles S. Smith 79 Owner, free
of a mortgage
Juliet Smith 72
1930:
Charles S. Smith 89 Widowed;
owner, house valued at $10,000
1939: “Mid-City Shoppers Win Fashion Prizes…”
“Others
picked along Chestnut st. were…. Miss Dorothy Baxter, a plush mill worder, of
3306 Hamilton st., in a blue and white striped dress, teal blue turban, with
red plume, and black slippers….” (Inquirer, Sept. 12)
The
1940 census shows her living at 3310
Hamilton St. with her brother. She was 21 and he was 18.
1940:
Victor Cacchaine 30 Advertising copy
writer, earned $1020 in 1939; 4 years high school; renting for $35/month
Rose Cacchaine 28 Grade
school teacher, worked 25 hours in previous week, earned $100 for 4 weeks of
work in 1939; 4 years of college
Victor
Cacchaine was the son of Salvatore and Francesca Cacchione. They were both born
in Italy and immigrated in 1897 and 1899. In 1930, they lived at 1046 Garrett
St. in the E. Mt. Airy neighborhood. Salvatore was a stone cutter in a quarry.
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