Sayen Residence, “Craig Mawr”

1995.0551

 

Other copies of this image:

1995.0727




Object ID#    1995.0551                

Object Name     Copy Print

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Description    
Exterior view of "Craig Manor".

Notes    
Handwritten on reverse: "Sayen property on West Wayne Ave. / (later Italian Amer. Club) / 'Craig Manor' / property originally was on West Wayne Ave. / to beyond Phila. & Western bridge and along / Conestoga Road to So. Devon Ave. / There was a stable and tennis court & / vegetable garden at back." Handwritten on the envelope that held the photograph: "Craig Manor" / Sayen house on West Wayne / Ave. " Second Image: Printed in white letters, directly on image: "Craig Manor." Handwritten on the front, below the image: "Osgood Sayen Feb. 1895." Handwritten on the back: "Birthplace of Frederick K. Laym / Oct. 20 - 1885 / Room second floor left / 'Craig Manor' -- Wayne, Pa.cor. West Wayne Ave. & / Conestoga Rd. Property went all the / way back to Devon Ave. Mr. Sayen / sold large tract of this land to Phila. / & Western Railway for Trolley to Run. / Family moved to 'Waldheim', St. Davids in 1900."