3316 Spring Garden Street

 

This house is no longer standing.

History

 

1858 Directory: Joseph L. Keene [sic.], iron founder, Bridge near 33rd

            The 1856 directory has two listings: Joseph L. Keen on Lancaster Pike near Market and Jos. L. Keen, sad irons at Washington [Market] above Crammond [33rd St. south of Market] (West Phila.). The 1857 directory only includes the latter listing.

 

1860:

Joseph L. Keen            35        Iron foundry

Elizabeth Keen            30

Myers [sic.] Keen         10        In school

Frank Keen                 6

Harry Keen                  1 month

 

1865 Directory: Joseph L. Keen, foundry on Market above 33rd st.

 

1870:

Joseph L. Keen            48        Iron broker; real estate: $15,000, personal property: $1,500

Elizabeth Keen            39

Morris L. Keen            20        Clerk in flour store

Harry Keen                  10

James Keen                  7

Emily Keen                 10 months, born in July 1869

Amanda Watt              45        Born in England

            In 1872, they lived at 3414 Race St.

 

1880:

A. Amy Massey            62        Single; born in Philadelphia as were both parents

Mary Bradley               60        Servant; single; born in Ireland

 

1898 Directory: Amy A. Massey

 

1900:

A. Amy Massey            65        Landlord; parents born in N.J.[?]

Helen Sefuer                34        Servant; parents born in N.J.

 

1900, Oct. 20: Death of Amy A. Massey, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Massey. Funeral from her late residence, 3316 Spring Garden.

 

1909 Directory: Gertrude Dolphn

 

1910 Directory: Gertrude D[olphin] Leamy, stenographer

                         Le Barre J. Leamy, physician

 

1910:

Le Barre J. Leamy        38        Physician; married twice; renting

Beatrice Leamy            24        Married once, for 3 years, two children, one surviving

Beatrice Leamy             11 months

Gertrude Dolphin        28[?]     Sister-in-law; stenographer for cement co., single

Corrie Hall                   23        Servant; mulatto; born in Va.

            LeBarre Leamy was previously married to Margaret Brill, the daughter of Henry Brill of New Jersey. It appears that Mrs. Leamy’s full name was Florence Beatrice. The 1911 directory (from Fall, 1910) lists him at 315 N. 37th St. His family lived at the corner of 33rd and Spring Garden (435 N. 33rd St.).

 

1914: “Settlement has been made for the purchase of 3316 Spring Garden st. between Mary Massey and Mrs. John S. Lingee, grantors, and Gilbert S. Parker. This is a three-story residence with lot 36 feet by 218 feet to Hamilton street. The consideration is a nominal one. The property is assessed at $7800. The sale was made by Edgar C. Cross, acting for the grantors.” (Phila. Inquirer, May 17)

 

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