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Collection: Chestnut Hill Historic District Files
Institution: Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Client Name: Houston, Henry H.
"A 2 story, 5 rank, stone dwelling w/a hipped roof, stone lintels & sills, matching 1 rank outside wings, arched center door w/fanlight & a 2 story open porch on the north. Originally an ornate Victorian house, alts, adds & subtractions over the years have given it its present appearance. Work occurred in 1906, 1918, 1920, 1922 (Jesse F. Hockstra, architect), 1929, 1942 (Robert R. McGoodwin, architect) & 1967. Garage built in 1952"

Quantity: 1 folder
Local Call: 142:293
Item dates: 1885
Holding types: Manuscripts

Building Permit Information

Building Permit Type Permit Date Permit Number Comments
City of Philadelphia Building Permit 1906 2472
City of Philadelphia Building Permit 1918 4624
City of Philadelphia Building Permit 1920 1269
City of Philadelphia Building Permit 1922 11423
City of Philadelphia Building Permit 1929 4838
City of Philadelphia Building Permit 1942 156
City of Philadelphia Building Permit 1952 7545
City of Philadelphia Building Permit 1967 31968

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Philadelphia, PA

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