3702 Hamilton Street

 

The History of the Building

 

“3700 and 3702 were built at the same time, c1869, and in a transitional Italianate style very similar to 3701-03 Baring St. behind them.  They lacked a few of the more elaborate features on 3701-03 such as the brick window surrounds and the stone belt-course above the second floor.  3700 was later modified with Colonial Revival entries on the front and side, possibly in the early twentieth century.”

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

 

3702 had a mansard roof installed in 1895 (see below).

 

Previous Residents of 3702 Hamilton Street

 

1870:

Michael Riley               42        News agent; born in Ireland; real estate: $60,000, personal: $40,000

Caroline Riley              38

Mary Riley                   20

Rose Riley                   18

Harry Riley                  13

Laura Riley                  10

Charles Riley                 7

Mary Allen                   58

Harry League               22        News agent; born in Md.

(ED 77, 117; 2nd enum. p 51)

 

1874, Philadelphia Inquirer: “Michael Bradley [sic.], Chauncey F. Sargent, and Harry C. League, who keep a tavern and news agency at No. 3702 Hamilton street, were charged with selling liquor on Sunday.  The charge was brought by Joseph Flager, who was employed by the accused to attend to their eating bar.  He saw the liquor sold and to order League order the bar-keep to sell it.  The accused were each held in $800 bail for trial.” (April 15, 1874)

 

1887 Directory: Michael Riley (Riley & Son)

 

1895 Directory: Harry C. League

                         Harry M. League, stenographer

 

1895, Philadelphia Inquirer: “PERMITS… George Graham, contractor, adding mansard roof to three-story dwelling at 3702 Hamilton street.”

 

1898, Philadelphia Inquirer: Application for a liquor license for the Broad Street Station, Michael Riley, 3702 Hamilton St. (Feb. 16, 1898)

 

1907, Dec. 22: Death of Michael Riley, 79 years old; funeral from his late residence, 3702 Hamilton St.

 

1909, Oct.: 3702 Hamilton St., 16 rooms, offered for rent at $65 per month.  (Phila. Inquirer)

 

1910, April: 3702 Hamilton St. was listed for rent at $65 per month.  In September, this was dropped to $55.  It was still available at the end of November.  It was advertised as 16 rooms with two baths.  (Phila. Inquirer, May 18, Sept. 18, and Nov. 27, 1910)

 

1920:

Henry T. Wolf             70        renting

Sarah Wolf                   68        Born in Ireland

Raymond Wolf            26        Chauffeur at Navy Yard

(ED 710, 7B)

 

1927 Directory: W. E. Fitzpatrick

                          I. Galle

                         Miss H. L. Irwin

                         K. M. McDougall

                         Miss L. L. O’Rook

 

Current Owner: James A. Barrett

 

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