{"id":22,"date":"1949-07-29T00:00:59","date_gmt":"1949-07-29T05:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radnorhistory.org\/collection\/articles\/ytmt\/?p=22"},"modified":"2016-06-26T17:18:23","modified_gmt":"2016-06-26T22:18:23","slug":"22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radnorhistory.org\/archive\/articles\/ytmt\/?p=22","title":{"rendered":"Period descriptions of N. Wayne houses \u2013 Wendell & Smith, W.L. Price"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t<\/span>\u201cWholesale building\u201d of Wayne Estate houses as explained in last week\u2019s column, resulted in much duplication of the architectural plans of which there were, however, quite a number. Some of the first plans had distinctive names. One was the \u201cGabled Inn,\u201d of which the first were scheduled to be built on North Wayne and Woodland avenues. However, a walk around present day North Wayne shows that this plan must have gained much favor as there are several \u201cGabled Inns\u201d on most of the streets. 407 North Wayne avenue and its next door neighbor, 409, are examples of this type. Our booklet states that it \u201chas good porches and contains reception room with large square hall and oak stairway, living room with open grate and mantel, dining room, pantry, kitchen and out kitchen on first floor, and five chambers and bathroom on second floor, with a room in the roof for servant\u2019s use or storage purposes. A thoroughly cozy home. Plumbing as good as the best. Stairway of oak, furniture finish. Back stairs.\u201d On a lot 60 x 200 this type house was built to sell for $5,500.<\/p>\n

\t<\/span>The \u201cFlemish House\u201d was somewhat larger, although planned for the same sized lot os the \u201cGables Inn.\u201d It sold for $7,000. Its special features seem to have been \u201ca portico on the front,\u201d – handsome effects in colored glass\u201d and a unique mantel. These were originally built on Chestnut and Beechtree lanes and on Woodland avenue. 407 Woodland avenue and 214 and 218 Beechtree lane are examples of this type.<\/p>\n

\t<\/span>The \u201cRound End House,\u201d designed after \u201cOld English homes\u201d was placed on a lot 120 x 225 and priced at $8,000. \u201cA large open living room with liberal fireplace, yet secluded from hall, is the chief feature of this plan\u201d according to our booklet. Originally scheduled for Woodland avenue, this type house is also found pretty generally throughout Wayne. Number 325 Beechtree lane is one example of this plan.<\/p>\n

\t<\/span>The \u201cNew Tower House\u201d had a 155 foot lot and sold originally for $9,500. Numbers 213 and 131 Beechtree lane are of this type. This merited a very flowery description in the early advertisements. \u201cA very picturesque exterior. Large well shaded portico on the front. A very attractive thirteen room house with carved oak staircase. Hardwood finish on the first floor and home-like corners for your furniture. Tasteful effects in stained glass rundells. The very best of everything in this home.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t<\/span>Examples of the \u201cPillar House\u201d may be seen at 310 Oak lane; 129 Walnut avenue and 419 North Wayne avenue. This house was built of stone and brick, \u201cpebble coated to second story\u201d on a lot 113 x 230. Here is the first mention of \u201cStationary soapstone washing tubs.\u201d There were \u201ctwo rooms third floor; good closets in every room – A novel effect has been produced by joining the back and main stairways and putting a glass window over both. This is quite a feature in this plan.\u201d The price of this house was $8,250.<\/p>\n

\t<\/span>The architect for the \u201cGables Inn\u201d was J. C. Worthington, with offices at 755 Walnut street in Philadelphia. The other four houses were designed by the firm of F. L. and W. L. Price, of 731 Walnut street.<\/p>\n

\t<\/span>While houses were being sold in North Wayne to the extent of \u201ca half million dollars worth to satisfied purchasers . . . the south side, on Lancaster avenue, near St. Davids station and the adjoining territory, has another half a million dollars worth of houses now under way. Most of them will be ready for the early fall market.\u201d (This is quoted from the September 1890 edition of the advertising brochure.) Plans for \u201call of these Country Homes, which are on a plateau in Delaware County\u2019s highlands\u201d had been adopted at this time. All were to have \u201cthe best of plumbing, with the novel goodness of steam heat and tasty decorations in stained glass and tile work and oak and plate glass finish for first floors. Places of so much progressiveness, with great and meritorious work, should receive your attention, either for present or future needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t<\/span>These houses do not have the distinguishing names that were given to the North Wayne houses. However, the writer has endeavored to identify each of the different types by giving the location of one or more of these South Wayne and St. Davids houses. Here, as in the first houses built by Wendell and Smith, there is the same duplication throughout the sections. Prices are much the same as the earlier ones, but the gratifying phrase \u201cand upwards\u201d is always added! The architects were F. L. and W. L. Price, who designed so many of the North Wayne houses. Presumably the terms of sale were practically the same, \u201c$2,000 in cash, or other terms can be arranged if desired\u201d with title \u201cguaranteed by prominent trust companies in Philadelphia and Wayne, who will give prompt attention to all conveyancing matters entrusted to their care.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t<\/span>This development on the South side of the railroad will be described in next week\u2019s column.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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