Before
1880 this was number 333.
409-11: “three-story
Italianate-style double; stucco over brick. Simple wood porch posts across front;
cruciform plan. side entrances in cross arm. Partially separated paired
arcuated windows at third floor. Large ornate brackets be low overhang of flat
roof”
(Inventory of
Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the National Register of Historic
Places, 1985)
History
1860:
Ann Garber 56 No real estate listed, person property:
$1,000
Amana Garber 31
Ral J. Garber 25
Anna M. Garber 22
John M. Garber 17 Works in coal office
John M.
Garber married Josephine Thomas. In 1900, she and their son, Herbert T. Garden
lived at 3722 Baring St. with his wife, Lillie
(Hoffman) Garber and Lillie’s sisters.
1861 Directory:
John M. Garber, 33rd below Bridge (Spring Garden)
Garber A.
& Sons (Samuel J. Garber and Ann Garber), coal dealers, 257-259 S. Broad.
Garber
& Brother (Samuel J. and John M. Garber), coal merchants, 13th
& Willow
1863,
March: Deed transferred from Ann Garber to Mary Ann Martin.
1865
Directory (compiled in Fall, 1864): Edwin Chambers, 3001 Chestnut, h 33rd below
Hamilton
Cyrus
Chambers, Jr., 3001 Chestnut, h 2009 Vine
Chambers
Brother & Co. (Edwin & Cyrus Chambers, Jr.) 3001, 3003, & 3005
Chestnut
The
1864 directory lists Edwin Chambers, machinist, S. W. 7Th & Cherry, h
Monument Rd.
1865: Death
of Alice Chambers, 1 years old, daughter of Edwin C. and Martha B. (Barnard)
Chambers
1866 Directory: Edwin Chambers, 3001 Chestnut, h 33rd
below Hamilton
1870:
Edwin Chambers 44 Machine
manufacturer; real estate: $20,000; property: $40,000
Martha Chambers 41 Her parents were born abroad
Bernard Chambers 15 In
school
Paul
Chambers 13 In school
Elizabeth
Chambers abt 10 [Only in 2nd enumeration]
Sarah Chambers
3
Elizabeth Grooms 30 Domestic
servant; black
Edwin C. Chambers was born in
Kennett Square, Chester Co., Pa. He married Martha B. Barnard who was born in
New Garden, Chester Co., Pa. Simon Bernard Chambers married Mary Phillips
Brosius. He died in 1921 at age 65. Elizabeth Chambers died in 1886 at age 27.
In 1908, the firm of Chambers
Brothers & Co. was described as follows:
“Founders' Week in the City of
Philadelphia represents the Fiftieth Anniversary of the establishment of the
firm by two brothers, Edwin and Cyrus Chambers, Jr., the latter surviving. His
inventions in Machinery for Folding Sheets of Paper, and in Brick Making
Machinery formed the basis of this business, and have continued the specialties
to which the Company devotes its attention. Mr. Chambers is the patentee of
many notable inventions and improvements in these lines, as well as other
mechanical devices.
“The active business management has
naturally passed to younger men, and for several years has been in the hands of
J. H. Chambers, General Manager ; S. B[ernard] Chambers, Treasurer; and H. K.
King, Mechanical Engineer, who have all had the benefit of their senior's
training.
“The product of this Company has
always been of high quality, is largely used in the United States, as also in
foreign countries, and after fifty years is still the acknowledged standard.
The works employ about 175 men and are located at Fifty-second and Media
Streets.”
(Philadelphia, its Founding and Development,
1683-1908. 1908)
1875, May 7: Edwin C. Chambers died
In 1880, Martha was living with
Bernard, Elizabeth and Sarah on Peach St. next to Cyrus Chambers, Edwin’s
brother and business partner.
1877 Directory: John R. Callahan
In 1880, he lived at 308 N. 37th St.
1880:
George C. Newman 38 Manufacturer; born in
Philippena Newman 38 Born in
Ladie Heiser 14 Niece;
clerk/cashier; born in N.J., parents born in
Minnie Heiser 12 Niece; at
school; born in N.J., parents born in
He
founded the Newman Galleries
which are now run by the fifth generation of descendants of Adolph Newman at
1625 Walnut St.
“Among the art dealers in Philadelphia there is not one
better prepared to satisfy the most cultured taste than Mr. George C. Newman,
806 Market Street. Having superior facilities for carrying on the business,
this well-known house, by strictly honest and fair dealing with all, has
established a rapidly increasing patronage, until to-day it stands in the front
rank of this line of business. The stock of pictures, comprising all the latest
publications of etchings, engravings, photo gravures, facsimiles and water
colors, would delight the eyes of connoisseurs. The beautiful mantel mirrors,
in cream and gold or all gold, exquisitely carved, embellished with roses and
scrolls, artistically arranged, and the various patterns in the styles of
different periods can be had at proportionate prices, and are constantly kept
on hand. There is an endless array of pretty art mouldings for the framing of
pictures. This magnificent display of works of art presents to the notice of
those who desire to purchase gifts for home decoration an ample variety to
select from.
“The experience of Mr. George C. Newman in this business
covers a period of forty years.”
(The City of Philadelphia as It Appears in the Year 1894...
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.)
1881 Directory: George C. Newman, frames,
[business address:] 806 Market
In
1887, they lived at 3207 Baring St.
1895,
May: Deed transferred from James Henry Martin & William W. Martin will of
Mary Ann Martin to Benjamin F. Busch.
The
1895 directory lists Benjamin F. and Isabelle Busch living at 1511 Park Ave. He
was a salesman for a piano manufacturer. Isabelle was the daughter of Maurice
and Hannah F. Joy. Her father died before 1895. By 1910, Benjamin and Isabelle
were living with her mother and brothers at 2022 Arch.
1900:
George W. Powell 47 Fence manufacturer; born in N.J., father
born in N.J., mother in N.Y.; renting
Grace E. Powell 45 Married 26 years,
3 children, 1 surviving; mother born in Mass.
Anna S.
Powell 24
Amanda Ling 23 Servant
In 1910, they lived at 3412 Baring St.
1906 Blue Book: Mr. & Mrs. Edward N.
Johnson
1909, Apr. 10: Marriage of Myrtle Yetter of E. Stroudsburg, Pa. to Almer P. Stevens of 411 N.
33rd St. They were married in Delaware
In
1910, they lived at 3315 Baring St. with their
newborn daughter.
1920,
February: Deed transferred from Benjamin F. & Isabelle Joy (wife) Busch to
Ralph J. Barg.
Revised 7/31/2022