The
History of the Building
“Single,
center bay, oversized brick house; part of 3306-3316 development by Dilk’s. Brownstone lintels and sills, segmental brick
arches on flat wall, three-sided adjacent bay capped by gable forms other half
of facade, porch removed. A.W. Dilks, architect.”
(Inventory of
Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the National Register of Historic
Places, 1985)
“The Poth-Schmidt development houses are an
important group of large double houses by A.W. Dilks,
that describe the lifestyle, and the architectural possibilities of
post-Centennial Philadelphia. These are of added interest because the
financiers were developers of much of Powelton, as well as important
“As a consequence of Dilks'
training, and his understanding of contemporary taste, the buildings that he
designed for
(from Poth and Schmidt Development Houses. George
E. Thomas.)
Previous Residents of
3318 Arch St.
1881 Directory:
Christian Febiger, Henry C. Lea's Son & Co.
1887
& 1889 Directories: Christian
C. Febiger, Lea Bros.
& Co.
1890 Directory: Christian C. Febiger, Lea Bros. & Co.
Lea Bros. & Co. (Charles M. Lea,
C. C. Febiger, Arthur H. Lea & Henry M. Barnes),
publishers, 706 Sansom.
In 1900, the Febigers
moved to their new home 3421 Powelton Ave. His
biography is summarized on the page for that address.
1900:
Margaret A. Dumbell 48 Married 20 years, 3 children, 1
surviving
Sophie M. Ensline
76 Roomer;
widowed, 2 children, 1 surviving; born in
1908 Directory: Laura Henzey
Joseph C. Henzey,
student
In 1900, they lived at 3217 Hamilton St.
1913 Directory: Albert W. Dilks,
architect at 305 Mutual Life Building
1920:
Edwin C. Grice 64
Mary V. Grice 60
Kate B. Vanmeter 86 Mother-in-law; widowed
— 2nd
household
Jacob Rice 26 Janitor in apartment house; black; parents born in Delaware
Edith Rice 23 Janitress in apartment house; black; parents born in Maryland
— Lodgers:
Florence Bartholemew 40 Clerk
for railroad; single
Teresa G. Hammell 53 Probation officer for city; widowed
Sarah F. Glackin 42 Nurse; single
Bertha Mac Shambaugh 25 Social worker; single; born in Iowa
Agnes Tiffany 40 Nurse for Medical Department; single
Edwin & Mary Grice and her
mother previously lived at 3308 Arch St.
Mary V. Grice
Mary Grice was active in the
National Organization of Women, the suffrage movement, and other groups. For a
brief summary of her social activism, see “Powelton’s
Suffragettes.”
1920, April 11: Death of Edwin C. Grice of 3318 Arch St. Services at
Church of the Savior (Episcopal), burial at Woodlands Cemetery.
“EDWIN C. GRICE, RETIRED
MANUFACTURER DIES.
“Expert oarsmen and former member of
Undine Boat Club
"Edwin C. Grice, 3318 Arch
street, died suddenly yesterday afternoon of heart disease while walking on the
River Drive in Fairmont Park. Mr. Grice was for many years a manufacturer of
textile machinery, but had been living retired for some years. He was born in
this city 64 years ago and in early life was an expert oarsmen, and as a member
of the Undine Boat Club won several championships. In 1906, Mr. Grice seven
world’s sculling record of 4201 miles covered during the year, and in 1913 he
sent the figures to 4424 miles. He is a member of the Episcopal Church, and is
survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary W. Grice, founder and president of the Home
and School League." (Phila. Inquirer, April 12, 1920)
1921, Jan. 22: Death of Kate B. Vanmeter, 88 years old, of 3318
Arch St.
1922, March: Mary V. Grice applied for a passport to visit
Portugal, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Great Britain and
Holland.
1930:
Eliza T.
Blyler 74 Widow; renting for $25 per month
— 2nd
household
Mary V. Grice 71 Widowed;
owner, house valued at $32,000
Frederick Kramer 59 Lodger;
single
Ella Long 40 Lodger; bookkeeper for life insurance co.; single; mother born
in Delaware
Edith Meyers 61 Lodger; editor for publisher; single; born in N.J., parents
born in Germany
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