The
History of the Building
“Italianate,
stuccoed, three-story house with large S-shaped brackets
below flat overhanging roof; Circa 1905 Colonial Revival porch and pedimented windowhead. Second-floor middle register filled in.”
(Inventory of
Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the National Register of Historic
Places, 1985)
Previous Residents
1859,
December: Deed transferred from Albert S. Ashmead to Henry Cochran, Trustee for
Amelia D. Andrews.
1860
Directory (compiled in fall of 1859): Alexander J. Andrews, forwarder at Market
near 31st St., home Baring near N. 36th St.
The 1859 directory
listed A. J. Andrews, commercial merchant, Bridge near 34th.
1860:
Alexander J. Andrews 48 Commercial merchant
Amelia Andrews 48 Real estate: $8,000; personal: $1,000;
[born in N.Y.]
Lori Andrews 13 Born in R.I.
Fred Andrews 9 Born
in Pa.
Euretta Andrews
7 Born in R.I.
Henry H. Van Amringe 60 Baptist Clergyman; born in R.I.; [Amelia’s
brother]
Elize Manags 20 Servant; born in Ireland
The Powelton History
Blog includes a piece on the descendants of Alexander
and Amelia Andrews and their relationship to the Northminster
Presbyterian Church. They had grandchildren and great-grandchildren born in
Powelton.
1861 Directory: Andrews A.J. “Baring ab 35th”
1862, May 24: Death of Rev. Henry H. Van Amringe,
66 years old, of 3507 Baring St. Funeral from residence of his brother-in-law,
Baring and Thirty-fifth then proceed to Laurel Hill Cemetery.
1865, October: Deed for 3504 Hamilton
St. transferred from Isaac Rozell to Henry Cochran,
Trustee for Amelia D. Andrews. The two properties were combined into a single
lot.
1866, July 10: Louisa E. Andrews
married Rev. Henry A. Smith, D.D.
He was Pastor of the New School
Presbyterian Church at 36th & Spring Garden which, under his
leadership, became the Northminster Presbyterian
Church. In 1866, he lived at 329 (407) N. 33rd St.
In 1870, Henry and Louisa lived at 3413 Hamilton St.
1870:
Alexander Andrews 54 Wholesale grain merchant; his parents
were foreign born; real estate: $25,000, personal: $25,000
Amelia D. Andrews 54 Clerk in a grain store; born in N.Y.;
her parents were born abroad
Frederick Andrews 19 Clerk in a grain store
Euretta
Andrews 16 Born in R.I.;
in school
Maggie Daily 19 Domestic
servant; born in
Elvia Van Amringe 54 Her
parents were born abroad
Frederick
H. Andrews was a member of the Class of 1871, University of Pennsylvania. (One
of his classmates was Louis N. Bruner, 3509
Spring Garden St.) In 1880,
Frederick was living at 3409 Race St. with his wife
and infant daughter.
Amelia
and Alexander Andrews
1873: Alexander
Andrews, as President of the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church
of Mantua (later the Northminster Presbyterian Church), was embroiled in a
dispute with Albert Ashmead (3500 Hamilton St.)
over a petition regarding muddy sidewalks in front of the church. For the full
story see the Powelton
History Blog.
1873, Nov. 13: Death of Amedlia Andrews, 50 years old. Burial at Laurel Hill
Cemetery.
1874, March 18: Euretta
Andrews married Edward P. Alexander. In 1870, he lived with his brothers at 3626 Baring St. Euretta and
Edward moved to a new home at 306 N. 35th St.
1878, March 11: Death of Mathilda Bruan, 79 years old, of 3507 Baring St. widowed; Burial at
Laurel Hill. She was born in N.Y. (Phila. Death Index)
1878, Aug. 28: Death of Louise E. [Andrews]
Smith. Burial at Laurel Hill.
1878, October: One-third ownership transferred
from Frederick H. Andrews to T. Ellwood Potts (a conveyancer) who immediately
transferred this to Mary S. Andrews.
1880:
Alex J. Andrews 68 Commercial
merchant; widowed, father born in Scotland, mother in Ireland
Elizabeth van Ameringe 70 Sister-in-law;
single; father born in Holland, mother in England
Rosa Dolly 21 Servant, born in Ireland
1882, August: Deed transferred from
Edward P., Frederick H., and Mary S. Andrews to George W. Kendrick.
Alexander Andrews died in 1887 at
the home of his daughter and son-in-law, 306 N. 35th
St. The Andrews children funded a window in memory of their parents at the
Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3500 Baring St. It
is the third window from the front on the east side.
1887: George W. Kendrick, Jr. (Carver W. Reed
& Co.), (E. Y. Eltonhead & Co.), (P. B.
Calvert & Co.), & pawnbroker, 601 S 3rd
In 1880, George W. Kendrick and his
family lived at 3404 Hamilton St. For biographical information about the
Murdoch and Kendrick families, see the Powelton
History Blog.
1890 Directory: George W. Kendrick, Jr. (P. B. Calvert & Co.), storage 1317
Brown St., h 3507 Baring
1892: George
Washington Kendrick, 3rd
Samuel
Murdock Kendrick
(Catalog of
George
was a member of Mask & Wig and entertained the members at several gathers
at his parents home.
1892: George W. Kendrick, Jr. joined a law suit
aimed at stopping the introduction of electric trolleys on Baring St. to
replace the old horse-drawn streetcars. (See the Powelton
History Blog for details.)
Philadelphia
Inquirer, March 26, 1893
1894, May 7: Death of Mary Hanna Murdoch, 75
years old, of 3507 Baring St. She born in Philadelphia and was widowed. Burial
at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
She
was the mother of Minnie Murdoch Kendrick (see 1900 below).
1898 Blue Book: G. W. Kendrick, Jr., G. W. Kendrick, 3rd,
and S. Murdoch Kendrick were members of the Powelton Club. (For a brief history
of the club, see the Powelton
History Blog.)
1895: “Moses & King, architects, 431 Walnut Street, have made
plans for alteration and addition to the residence of Geo. H. Kendrick, 3507
Baring Street. The specifications indicate a general overhauling of the
interior of the present house and a rear and side addition with every modern
comfort introduced. Estimates are being made for the work.” (Phila.
Builders’ Guide, Aug. 14)
Alterations and/or additions to property by Wilson
Brothers for G. W. Kendrick.
1900:
George W. Kendrick, Jr. 58 No
occupation; mother born in
Minnie M. Kendrick 50 Married
32 years, 3 children, 2 surviving
George W. Kendrick, 3rd 28 Metal
& Brass
Murdoch Kendrick 26 Lawyer
Annie C. Mulville
33 Waitress; born in Conn.,
parents born in Ireland
Jennie McDonald 21 Servant;
born in England,, immigrated in 1895, parents born in Ireland
Mary McCann 44 Cook;
born in Ireland, immigrated in 1875
In
1880, Annie Muville was a servant at 3407 Baring St.
Minnie Murdoch Kendrick and George W.
Kendrick, Jr.
1902: Marriage of Marian Audenried
of 1823 Walnut St. to George W. Kendrick
1902, Dec. 1: “Mrs. George W. Kendrick, Jr., is quite seriously
indisposed at her residence” (Inquirer)
1902, December 10: Marriage of Murdoch
Kendrick to Ethel Christine Smith, daughter of F. Percy and Katherine A. Smith
(2031 Walnust St.), in the Church of the Holy
Trinity, Nineteenth and Walnut streets.
Murdock Kendrick
(University
of Pennsylvania: its history, by J. L. Chamberlain. 1902)
(
“Murdoch
Kendrick… was born in Philadelphia, October 4, 1873. He prepared for college at
Rugby Academy [1415 Locust st.], and entered the
University of Pennsylvania in 1889, graduating in the class of 1893 with the
degree of Bachelor of Arts, and entering the Law department of the same
institution receiving his degree of Bachelor of Law in 1896…. He was assistant
district attorney for Philadelphia from November 1902 to January 1907…. Mr.
Kendrick is eligible for membership in the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of
the Revolution, in right of descent from [an ancestor of his mother’s] Captain
Matthias Slaymaker…”
(Colonial and Revolutionary
Families of Pennsylvania. John W. Jordan. 1911. P. 628.)
1903, Mar. 14: “Mrs. George W. Kendrick, Jr., who has been critically
ill in a private hospital, was so much improved yesterday that she could be
taken to the home of her husband, 3507 Baring street,
West Philadelphia. Hopes are now entertained of her complete recovery.” (Inquirer)
1903, May 19: Death of Minnie Murdoch
Kendrick, wife of George W. Kendrick of 3507 Baring St. Services held at the
Northminster Presbyterian Church.
“MRS.
G. W. KENDRICK PASSES AWAY AT HOME
“Was
One of the Best-Known Club Women and Educators in the United States – Had Been
Ill for Year
“Mrs.
George W. Kendrick, Jr., one of the best known
educators and club women in the United States, died early evening at her home,
3507 Baring street. Few women of the past century have done more for the
intellectual and moral uplifting of the sex than Mrs. Kendrick and she was also
prominent in most patriotic movements of the past decade.
“For
the past year she has been in poor health and two months ago was compelled to
undergo an operation at the Presbyterian Hospital. After this she rallied
considerably and it was thought she would recover, but several days ago a
relapse occurred and she sank gradually until she died
at a quarter to 7 last night.
“Mrs.
Kendrick was born in Philadelphia on September 5, 1849. Her father, captain
Samuel K. Murdock, who was of an old Philadelphia family, served in the War of
the Rebellion and was well known as an actor and elocutionist. She was educated
in the Philadelphia public schools and in the spring of 1866 graduated at the
head of her class from Girls’ High School.
“On
September 5, 1866, she was married to George W. Kendrick, Jr. Her activity in
public life can be best told by telling of the organizations with which she was
associated. She was president of the Alumnae of the Girls’ High and Normal
Schools; regent Quaker City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution,
treasurer of the Civic Club, vice president of the Pennsylvania Daughters of
1812 and associate treasurer of the Philadelphia Depository and Exchange for
Women’s Work. In addition to the above she was a member of the following
organizations: New Century Club, West Philadelphia Shakespeare Club,
Contemporary Club, Browning Society, Geographical Society, Public Education
Association, Educational Club and Mothers’ Congress. For a time was
corresponding secretary of the National Federation of Women’s Clubs of America.
“The
funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Services will be held at
the Northminster Presbyterian Church/ Thirty-fifth and Baring streets. In
addition to her husband, George W. Kendrick, Jr., who is Grand Senior Warden of
the Grand Lodge, F. and A. M., she is survived by two
sons, George W. Kendrick, 3rd and Murdock Kendrick, the latter being
an Assistant District Attorney.” (Inquirer, May 20, 1903, front page)
Her
family published a 185-page Memorial to her that included tributes from
numerous resolutions and tributes from individuals and organizations.
1906 Blue Book: George W. Kendrick, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Kendrick, 3rd
1910:
George W. Kendrick, Jr. 68 [Occupation
illegible]; widowed
Annie Mulville 47 Servant; single; born in Conn., parents born in England
Kate McDonnell 27 Servant;
single; born in Ireland, immigrated in 1901
Katherine Donohue 36 Servant;
single; born in Ireland, immigrated in 1907
1916, Feb. 26: Death of George W. Kendrick, Jr.
of 3507 Baring St. Internment at Central Laurel Hill Cemetery. “Automobile
funeral. Please omit flowers.”
1916, September: Deed transferred from George W. Kendrick III
& Murdoch W. Kendrick Jr. (executors of will of George W. Kendrick) to R.
Hamill D. Swing and Ann E., his wife.
It sold for $10,500.
1917: Permit issued for “Garage, 3507 Baring street, $1,050. Dr. R. H. Sewing (O[ner]), on premises. H. H. Irwin (C[ontractor]),
1613 Ranstead street. Brick, 1 story, 18x19 feet.” (Phila.
Builders’ Guide, July 4)
1920:
R[obert] Hamill D. Swing 54 Dentist; born
in N. J.; owner with a mortgage
Anna Swing 50
E[dward] C. Kirk Swing 20 Dental
student
Albert [H.] Swing 15
R. Hamill D. Swing and Anna Eloise Miller
married in Philadelphia in 1889. In 1910, they lived at 703 40th St.
They 3 older sons, Hamill D., Charles W. S., and Truman J. They had lost
one child. By 1930 they had moved to Lower Merion. Anna was the daughter of
Washington Miller and Mary Walling.
He was on the faculty of
the School of Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania where he taught
anesthesiology (Catalogue of the Univ. of
Pennsylvania, 1913-14.)
Edward C. Kirk Swing
married Ethel M. Morgan in Philadelphia in 1930.
1930:
Elvis Nichola 22 President of fraternity house; born in New Jersey; owner,
house valued at $75,000
Edwin Oliver 23 Lodger
Joseph F. Rocerito 27 Lodger
Lester Flowers 24 Lodger
John Kliendindst 29
Lodger
Ross Abell 20 Lodger; born in New Jersey
George Bisbee 22 Lodger
Thomas Young 23 Lodger;
born in New Jersey
Glenn Astle 21 Lodger; born in New Jersey
James Rossi 22 Lodger; born in New Jersey
Ors Schwenner 18 Lodger
Roy Shaddinger 20 Lodger
Phaneal Fearnow 21 Lodger;
born in West Virginia
Edward Gadzinski 20 Lodger; born in New Jersey
Thomas Perrapato 21 Lodger; born in New Jersey
Albert Putt 24 Lodger
Harry Pugh 20 Lodger
Lloyd Hagerman 22 Lodger
Albert Galeone 22 Lodger; born in New Jersey
Ralph
Delaney 22 Lodger
Phillip Conner 20 Lodger; born in Delaware
Porter Lomis 23 Lodger
Emil Grigger 22 Lodger
Harry Brownfilter 22 Lodger
Leon Windler 20 Lodger
1936, Sept. 8: Deed transferred to Julia F. Mead then back to R. Hamil D. Swing and his wife the same day
1946, Oct. 1: Deed transferred to the Alumni Corp. of Epsilon
Kappa Zeta, Chapter Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
1950 Directory: Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, Drexel University
1951 Drexel University Yearbook: Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity –
“3507 Baring Street was the scene of numerous improvements during the year, the
major change being the decoration of the basement. The new rumpus room,
formally opened for the Alumni following the annual Alumni banquet on April 21,
boasts pine-paneled walls, a built-in serving bar, and a tile floor. This
nearly completes the remodeling project which included the entire first floor
and basement.” The following photo shows
a few of the fraternity brothers.
