Details
Creator Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title A Noted Spruce Street Residence
Date ca. 1917
Description Shows a large four-story townhome with an elaborate entrance. The sign above the door reads, "American Catholic Historical Society," and a woman sweeps the sidewalk in front of the building.
Notes The substantial house numbered 715, on Spruce Street, is a fine example of typical design in the old Quaker City. It was built in 1821 by Whitton Evens, a merchant trading with the West Indies. Having met with reverses, Mr. Evans died seven years later and the house became the home of Nicholas Biddle, then President of the Second Bank of the United Staets, who resided here until 1839. The property was purchased in 1853 by Dr. James Kitchen, who died here in 1894 at the age of 95 years. He was said to have been the oldest practitioner in the United States. Since 1895 the building has been occupied by the American Catholic Historical Society.
Taylor Catalog Number: 109
Is part of Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier Taylor - Case 3-9 [2717.F]