3820 Lancaster
Avenue
“three-story
brick rowhouse with commercial first floor shopfront, second floor projecting bay
and two registers at third floor with brownstone lintels, very heavy Gothic
pendant detail on building.”
(Inventory
of Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the
National Register of Historic Places, 1985)
The 1872 Hopkins Atlas only shows a
building at the rear of the lot. The current building is shown in the 1878
Scott Atlas.
There were renovations in 1893 (see
below).
The
History
1877, June 1: Title for 3820 Lancaster transferred to com. E. Grigg by E.
Spencer Miller, executor
1880:
William E. Grigg 30 Baker;
born in Maine, father born in England, mother in Maine
Mary M. Grigg 24
Leora M. Grigg 5
Florence L. Grigg 3
Thomas H. Grigg 31 Brother;
cabinet maker; born in Maine, father born in England, mother in Maine
Edward S. Grigg 27 Brother;
at school; born in Maine, father born in England, mother in Maine
Harry S. Grigg 24 Brother;
clerk; born in Maine, father born in England, mother in Maine
Sarah Hacket 35 Servant; black; born in Maryland
The
1877-1880 Directories list him at 3810
Lancaster Ave.
William E. Grigg was the son of Thomas and Isabella (Robinson) Grigg. In 1850, they lived in Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine where Thomas was a mill operative. In 1870, they lived in Landis, Cumberland, N.J. where Thomas was farmer. William was the third o eleven children. He died in 1942 in Los Angeles.
Mary M. (Butler) Grigg was born in
1856 and died in 1941 in Los Angeles.
1881 Dir.: Edward
S. Grigg
Harry S. Grigg
Thomas H. Grigg, stencil plts
William E. Grigg, confectioner
1882: W. E. Grigg made a donation to support of the
building of the Powelton Avenue Baptist Church at 3608-3616
Powelton Ave.
1887 Dir.: Edward
S. Grigg, confectioner at 425 S. 13th St. home, 3820 Lancaster
Note:
Thomas H. Grigg is now listed as a cabinet maker at 3826 Lancaster and living
at 3838 Baring
1887, Mar. 19: Title for 3820 Lancaster transferred to Mary M. Grigg, by
Sheriff by com. E. Grigg
1889, May 30: Title for 3820 Lancaster transferred to Clayton W. Peirson by Mary M. Grigg, by Sheriff
1891 Dir.: James J.
Miller, baker at 3820 Lancaster & 3127 & home at 3127 Powelton
1891, Mar. 12: Title for 3820 Lancaster transferred to Alexander Simpson,
Jr. by Clayton W. Peirson
1891, Oct. 7: Title for 3820 Lancaster transferred to William S. Torkington, Jr. by Alexander Simpson, Jr.
1892, Mar. 26: Title for 3820 Lancaster transferred to Mary Maussina Bryan, wife of Edwin R. by William S. Torkington, Jr.
1892, Jun. 18: Title for 3820 Lancaster transferred to J. Dickinson (rest
illegible) by Mary Maussina Bryan, wife of Edwin R.
1893: Permit issued to “Hayes Mendenhall, contractor, [for] repairs to
burned building at 3820 Lancaster avenue.” (Inquirer,
July 12)
1895 Dir.: Aug. H.
Perlin, grocer
1900:
James J. Miller 51 Confectioner;
renting
Sallie R. Miller 41 Married
10 years, two children
Roberta M. Miller 9
Emily K. Miller 6
Ida B. Simpson 45 Roomer;
missionary; single; father born in Ireland
Katharyn Handly 38 Roomer;
seamstress; single
James
J. Miller and Sallie R. Harbour were married in
Philadelphia in 1889.
1903: Ads: “ADVANCE with the times, feed your dogs
up-to-date food. American dog biscuit; write for dog book. Hygienic Food Co.
3820 Lancaster avenue.”
And “CHICKENS
NOT LAYING? Whose fault? Feed American Albumen chicken food; notice immediate
effect. Write for book. Hygienic Food Co. 3820 Lancaster
avenue.” (Inquirer, March 1)
1903, July 22: Title for 3820 Lancaster transferred to Albert P. Gerhard by
J. Dickinson (rest illegible)
Albert
Pepper Gerhard was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1900, he
lived with his parents at 59th and City Line Ave. In 1909, he lied
at the corner of 57th St. and Overbrook Ave.
1905: Male Help Wanted: “PAPERHANGER – first class. $3. J. W. Richmond, 3820
Lancaster ave.” (Inquirer May 4)
1906: Male Help Wanted: “PAPERHANGERS – Ten good paperhangers wanted. $3.
Richmond, 3820 Lancaster ave.” (Inquirer Apr.
23)
Similar
ads appeared regularly through 1915.
1907: “GIRL wanted in wall paper store and to
attend office. 3820 Lancaster ave.” (Inquirer,
May 24)
1912: Obituary: “RUDDEROW (nee DAVIS) – Suddenly 29th inst.
REBECCA, wife of Harris Rudderow. Relatives and friends invited to services,
Weds. 10 A. M., residence 3820 Lancaster ave.
Internment Northwood. Remains may be viewed Tues. 7 until 9 P. M.” (Inquirer,
Jan. 23)
In
1910, they lived at 3436 Warren St. He was a wagon driver. She was born in
England in June 1843 and immigrated in 1851. They lived with their three
children and her brother, David Davis.
1922: “BEAUTIFUL corner store with 2 apartments, reasonable rent. 3820
Lancaster ave. Apply 3602 Lancaster ave. Lee Smith.” (Inquirer, Nov. 8)
1923: “Greeley Home Open Daily. The headquarters of Raymond E. Greeley Post,
No. 61, at 3820 Lancaster avenue. is open daily to
former service men. The post is planning a membership drive.” (Inquirer,
Feb. 18)
1930:
Josiah W. Richman 64 Paper
hanging; born in NJ; owner, house valued at $14,000
Eva M. Richman 57 married
at age 25
Jessie B. Richman 26 Works
in paper hanging store
1938: Application for marriage license: “Josephine Carmichael, 20, 3820
Lancaster ave., and William Klein, 23, 3820 Lancaster
ave.” (Inquirer, Feb. 4)
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