3309 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)
3309-3311: “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 3309
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
1895 Directory:
Pierce C. Newton
1900 Directory: Jackson William H.,
Vice President at 52 N. Front St.
This is listed as the
address of A. Klipetein & Co., dyestuffs.
1900:
William H. Jackson 45 Occupation: “chemicals;” born in NY,
renting
Lisbeth L. Jackson 42 Married 18 years, 3 children, 2
surviving; born in IL, parents in NY
Avis B. Jackson 14
Hazel B. Jackson 5
Laura Robinson 39 Servant; single; born in MD
Lillian Hemminger 21 Servant;
single; born in Holland, immigrated in 1880
1910:
Howard B. Worne, Sr 50 Wholesale
lace merchant;
Ella Worne 50
Married 28 years, 3 children
Leonard H[oward] Worne 28 Superintendent
Edwin P. Cottman, Sr. 39 Servant;
black; born in Maryland
Etta Cottma 30
Servant; black; married 10 years,
one child; born in Maryland
Edwin P. Cottman, Jr. 4 Black
In 1900, they lived at
809 Franklin St. In 1917, Leonard registered for the draft from 3231 Race St.
where he lived with his parents. In 1918, he married Jennie Roberta Lambeth at
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chester. In 1920, they lived at 123 N. 33rd
St. He was an electrical engineer at Southward Foundry & Machine Co. In
1930, Howard, Sr. and Ella lived in Los Angeles, Calif. Leonard died in Los
Angeles in 1940 at the age of 57.
1950 Directory: Mrs. Mary Lamb
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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