3610 Hamilton Street

The History of the Building

Sometime in 1866-’69, two deeds were transferred from Elias P. Smithers, a “conveyancer” or real estate agent, to Samuel Hillman, a carpenter (3608 Hamilton). This was probably 3608 and 3610. 3610 was empty in June of 1870, but occupied in November (see below). This suggests a date of 1869-’70 for this twin.

3608-10: “two-and-one-half story Second Empire .style brick double with side Victorian porches and entrances; first-floor projecting bays, bracketed wood cornice and asphalt-shingled roof with two dormers. 3610 his Victorian porch removed and bay infilled with two-story tower above front entrance circa 1905”

(Inventory of Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the National Register of Historic Places, 1985)

Previous Residents of 3610 Hamilton St.

Nov. 1870:

Robert Stevenson 24 (Renter)

Jamie 20

Kate Huber 15

(ED 77, 30)

They may have been newlyweds. The house was apparently empty in June, 1870. (A line was left blank between 3608 and 3612.)

1880:

Mahlon Wanner 56 In the hardware business; renting

Georgietta Wanner 51

John Henry Wanner 26 “Cor.” Clerk

Mary Ella Wanner 21

Charles Albert Wanner 19

In 1870, they lived at 3527 Hamilton St.

In 1887, the Public Ledger Almanac listed him as a Nuisance Inspector for the Bureau of Health. In 1890, Mahlon is listed in the City Directory at 62 N. 36^th St. with his profession listed as “ins.” This was probably a business address. John was listed as a bookkeeper living at 4049 Powelton Ave.

(1880: ED 487, p 25; Public Ledger Almanac, p.53)

1890 City Directory: Ida Alves, widow of Henry (Renter)

John B. Rodgers, “packer”

In 1880, John was living at the Educational Home for Boys, 4901 Greenway Ave. In 1900, he was listed as a 30 year-old cigar packer living at 3900 Reno St., Mantua. He came from Cuba in 1872 as a child. His father was born in Connecticut and his mother in Cuba. He was married and had two children. His mother, Isabel B. Rodgers was also living with them. (She was probably the Ida Alves he was living with in 1890.) (1880: ED 574, p 10; 1900: Ward 24, ED 555, p 15A)

1900:

Isaac P. Bailey 40 Born in April, 1860; he did not list an occupation; he owned the house, with a mortgage; he was not married.

Walter C Bailey 30 Born Sept. 1869; manufacturer of stationery

Charles S. Reyburn 34 Boarder; born in Wisconsin; parents born in Md.; manufacturer of stationery

Elwyn Reyburn 39 Boarder; born in Maryland; parents born in Md.; salesman of stationery

Eugene C. Lewis 39 Boarder; born in Ohio; bookkeeper

(ED 543, pp. 9a-9b)

The Bailey’s apparently had another brother, Elwood H. Bailey who is listed in the 1910 census as a manufacturer of stationery. They were from Salisbury, Lancaster Co. Their father was a “dealer in mdse” (merchandise?). Elwood and Charles C. were living at home in 1880.

In 1910, Charles Reyburn was at 2101 Venango St. His wife, Irene, was apparently Walter Bailey’s sister. Bailey, his wife and their 6 year old child were also living there. They were now in the rug business with Charles listed as the manufacturer and Charles as the treasurer. The Reyburns owned the house, but had a mortgage. Isaac does seem to be listed in the 1910 census.

1906 Blue Book: Mr. & Mrs. C. Freeman Cadmus

1910:

Charles (Freeman) Cadmus 66 Owner with a mortgage

Margaret Cadmus 62 Born in N.J.; her parents were from Scotland; married 25 years, but childless.

Annie Brown 35 Black; servant; born in Va.

(ED 492, p 3b)

In 1900, they were boarders at 840 N. 24^th St. He was a shoe dealer.

1920:

Charles M. Mitchell 56 Clerk for the Penna. R.R.; owner with a mortgage

Sallie R. Mitchel 54 Born in W.D.C.

Mattie W.M. Heinz 50 Lodger; born in N.Y.

Ella M. Wilguns 55 Lodger; an agent for the Travelers Aid Society

(ED 686, 4B)

In 1910, the Baileys lived at 3819 Hamilton St.

1930: Charles and Sallie Mitchell still lived there, but without boarders. The house was valued at $5,500. They married when he was 45 and she was 33.

(ED 398, p 8a)

1950 Directory: Braybrooks, Robert C.

Rogers, Stanley A.

Timmons, R. K. Jr.

Deed History

The house was built in 1868 and 1869 by Elias P. Smithers and John Williams. Smithers was a lawyer, and Williams was a carpenter/builder (according to the city directory). Together, they built much of the south side of the 3600 block of Hamilton Street on speculation.

March 11, 1869 – House is sold to Charles J. Brickman.

- Brickman’s listed occupation was “painter”. Brickman also owned property at 3620 Hamilton (where he lived in 1870) and 3606 Hamilton.

September 20^th, 1874 – House is sold to Henry Cramer from Brickman

*January 6^th, 1876 – House is sold to Henry J. Gardiner from Brickman???

April 27^th, 1885 – House is sold to Lucretia M. Baily from Cramer

September 24^th, 1895 – House is sold to Walter L. Baily and Irene P. Baily (singlewoman) from Elwood H. Baily

- Lucretia Baily’s house passed to Elwood, Walter, and Irene. Elwood sold his interests to Walter and Irene.

April 19^th, 1901 – House is sold to Charles Freeman Cadmus from the Bailys.

July 24^th, 1919 – House is sold to Sallie R. Mitchell from Cadmus

- Listed as C. W. Cadmus and the Pennsylvania Insurance Co as part of the “last will and testament of Margaret Simpson Cadmus”.

January 23^rd, 1940 – House is sold to Nancy W. Widman (widow) and Joyce Hope Widman (her daughter, single) from Mitchell

In 1920, they lived at 1637 Girard Ave. Nancy was the wife of Frank Widman, a physician. In 1940, she would have been 70.

January 11^th, 1945 – House is sold to Cornelius Gallagher and Rose (h/w) from the Widmans

June 21, 1948 – House is sold to Leonard G. Cooke from Gallagher

- Cooke lived next door at 3608 Hamilton at the time.

1948-1962 - ?

1962 – House is sold to Robert and Rheta Weidenbacher for $6500.

2008 – House is sold to George Poulin and Keith Roeckle from the estate of Robert Weidenbacher

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