3737 Lancaster
Avenue
The
History
1877 Dir: Elmer W. Brigham of Brigham & Smith, described as a
boarding company at this address (with Angus D. Smith)
1878 Dir.: James Ward, express
1880 Directory (Fall 1879): Eckert
John B., painter
The 1880 census shows
him and his family at 3709 Smedley (aka 312 N.
37th St.)
1880:
John Given 40 Shoemaker; born in Ireland
Dorcas Given 16 Parents born in Ireland
Emily Given 9
George Given 8
Joseph Given 6
1889 Directory: Walsh James J.,
furniture at 3737 Lancaster Ave., home 3811
Lancaster Ave.
1894: “James Walsh’s big installment
house, No. 3737 Lancaster avenue, is not only well established, having been
located at this place for the past ten years, but well-known throughout West
Philadelphia by reason of the full line of furniture, carpets, crockeryware,
dry goods, shoes, ladies’ garments, etc., which owing to the near approach of
the holidays are marked down to the lowest prices, consistent with good
materials. You can obtain a fine assortment here at easy payments. This plan
has been prominently placed before the public of this section of the city
largely through the efforts of Mr. Walsh.” (Inquirer, Dec. 16)
1900:
James J. Walsh 62 Furniture;
born in Ireland, immigrated in 1876; owner with a mortgage
Elizabeth C. Walsh 40 Married with 5 children, 3 surviving;
born in Ireland
Elizabeth C. Walsh 16
Grace M. Walsh 14
Davis F. Walsh 8
Their
son, John, died in 1889 when they lived at 3811 Lancaster Ave.
He was 27 and born in Ireland. He was a seaman. In 1910, they lived at 3704 Baring St.
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