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 3311
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 Daniel McDevitt
1892, Dec.
12: Birth of Herman Markle Hessenbruch to Herman and Ida (Markle) Hessenbruch
In 1890, Herman, Sr. was lived at
the Hessenbruch family home at 3316 Baring St. Herman
and Ida were married in Nov. 1891. Herman M. Hessenbruch married Florence
Dreer, the adopted daughter of William F. and Anna (Williams) Dreer (101 N. 33rd St.).
1894
& 1895 Directories:
Hessenbruch Herman (T. Hessenbruch & Co.), h 3311 Powelton
1900:
Henry [M.] Justi 32 born Dec.
1867 Dental manufacturer
Elizabeth M. Justi 27 born May 1873 Married 2 years; one child; born in Conn.
Henry M. Justi, Jr. 1 born
Nov. 1898
Mary Kietter (?) 26 Servant;
born April 1874 in
In the 1890
Directory, he was listed at 3401 Baring St., the
home of his father, Henry D. Justi. They
manufactured false teeth.
Henry Martin Justi married Harriet
Elizabeth Monson of New Haven, Conn., on Jan. 12, 1898.
1910:
Henry M. Justi 41 Manufacture
teeth; parents born in Germany; owner [sic]
Elizabeth M. Justi 36 Married 12
years, 2 children; born in Conn.
Henry M. Justi, Jr 11
Charles M. Justi 8
Elizabeth Mittlestout 40 Servant;
born in
Mammie McDough 40 Servant; born in
1920:
Henry M. Justi 52 Manufacturer
of teeth; renting
Elizabeth M. Justi 46 Born in Conn.
Henry M. Justi, Jr. 21
Charles M. Justi 17
In
1930, they lived at 205 Glenn Rd., Lower Merion. Their house was valued at
$95,000. In 1920, Henry M. Justi, Jr. married Helen T. Kellogg. The Justi
family was living in Germantown. In 1930, Charles M. Justi married Eleanor L.
Royal.
1922: Marriage of Helen T. Kellogg to Henry M.
Justi, Jr.
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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