1916-1941 owned by John S. Melcher, 106 Lafayette St. NYC. Burned in 1947. No. 105 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Photos 0968 d-h: Living Room Photos 0968 i + j: View from porch showing part of the beautiful garden, with vista toward the sea
Description: 1916-1941 owned by John S. Melcher, 106 Lafayette St. NYC. Burned in 1947. No. 105 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Photos 0968 d-h: Living Room Photos 0968 i + j: View from porch showing part of the beautiful garden, with vista toward the sea
Description: Alice Graves was Mrs. T. N. Graves. Winter scene with Model T Ford in foreground. 1921 rented to Percy C. Madeira, 1925 to Montgomery family.
In 1906 panoramic photograph on file the barn is much further back on property, so it must have been moved. The land where the barn was located is now the Astor cottage.
Description: In 1906 panoramic photograph on file the barn is much further back on property, so it must have been moved. The land where the barn was located is now the Astor cottage.
Built in 1926 for the Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, 18 East Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Contractor: E. A. Hodgdon No. 109 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. M. E. Peabody became a Bishop in 1940.
Description: Built in 1926 for the Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, 18 East Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Contractor: E. A. Hodgdon No. 109 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. M. E. Peabody became a Bishop in 1940.
1923 rented to Percy Madeira, Rydal, PA. 1930-41 rented to Andrew Wright Crawford, Philadelphia. Photo 0855 a: winter scene. Shows cottage from the south west with kitchen entrance and porch. Photo 0855 b: this is also a winter scene. Photo 0855 c: west side. Photo 0855 d: front side. Summer scene.
Description: 1923 rented to Percy Madeira, Rydal, PA. 1930-41 rented to Andrew Wright Crawford, Philadelphia. Photo 0855 a: winter scene. Shows cottage from the south west with kitchen entrance and porch. Photo 0855 b: this is also a winter scene. Photo 0855 c: west side. Photo 0855 d: front side. Summer scene.
Built 1938 for Franklin Robinson of Philadelphia or NYC. 1986 owned by Estate of Mrs. F. Boyer. Cottage renamed "Moosewood", owner Mr. Bevin Cherot. No 213 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Built 1938 for Franklin Robinson of Philadelphia or NYC. 1986 owned by Estate of Mrs. F. Boyer. Cottage renamed "Moosewood", owner Mr. Bevin Cherot. No 213 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Owned by Volkmar family. On Harborside Road. daughters: Mrs. Schuyler, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Mrs. Geo. Thomas Jr., Beverley Hills, CA
"East Coster Cottage" and "West Coster Cottage" rented in the early 1920's. After 1925 only "West Coster" rented 1928 Knowles lists "Coster Coster" owned by Kenney (?)
Description: "East Coster Cottage" and "West Coster Cottage" rented in the early 1920's. After 1925 only "West Coster" rented 1928 Knowles lists "Coster Coster" owned by Kenney (?)