3306 Hamilton Street

The History of the Building

“Circa 1870, two-and-one-half story ,Second Empire style double, stucco over brick construction; originally slate-shingled mansard, now asphalt. Each house has first-floor projecting bay and dormers. Original T-shaped plan. Recessed section of 3304 filled in circa 1905 with three-story gabled bay. Pent over entrance added and 'rectangular second-floor projecting bay above original first-floor bay. Circa 1980 wood shingles on new bay. 1905 addition also has casement window with pent and dentillated cornice”

(Inventory of Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the national register of Historic Places, 1985)

Previous Residents of 3306 Hamilton Street

1870:

George Fairlamb 50 Physician; no real estate, personal: $1,000

Mary Fairlamb 50

Anna Fairlamb 24

(ED 77, 30)

In 1860, they were living in Ward 3, west of 5^th St. George was listed as a carpenter. They also had a son, George H. Fairlamb, who was a bookkeeper born about 1840.

The 1866 directory lists G. W. Fairlamb, electrician, at 1131 Catherine St.

The 1865 IRS records list George W. Fairlamb at 1131 Catherine St.

1878, March 9: Death of Laura H. H. Fairlamb, daughter of Dr. George W. and Laura S. Fairlamb of 3306 Hamilton St.. She died suddenly from convulsions. (Phila. Inquirer)

1880:

George Fairlamb 50 Physician; born in Del.

Laura Fairlamb 35 [2^nd] Wife; father born in Prussia

Florence Fairlamb 1

Mary Belge 20 Servant; born in Germany, parents in Prussia

(ED 483, 27)

Note: his true age was 60.

1881 Directory: George W. Fairlamb, physician, 529 N. 13^th, h 3306 Hamilton

1890 Directory: George W. Fairlamb

1890 Census Veterans Schedule: George W. Fairlamb, M.D., Capt. Company D, 88^th Regiment, Penna. Infantry, Aug. 11, 1861 - Apr 29, 1862, hernia, discharge-disability.

(ED 511, 1)

However: “"March 25, 1862, Camp Kelly, District of Columbia-- passing references to various things (Mount Vernon, 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers), the resignation of Captain George W. Fairlamb…”

(A Guide to the Papers of George E. Wagner 1861-1904.)

1891: Death of George W. Fairlamb of 3306 Hamilton St. Relatives and friends of the family, also Anne M. Ross Post, No. 94, G. A. R., Loyal Legion, Masonic Veterans, Philadelphia Lodge No. 72, A. Y. M., Jerusalem Chapter, E. A. M., respectfully invited to funeral at his previous residence. (Phila. Inquirer)

1895 Directory: Charles S. Smith

In 1880, the Smith family was living in Northampton, Bucks Co., Pa. where he was a farmer. His wife’s maiden name was vanArtsdalen.

1895 Philadelphia Inquirer: “A musicale and dance was recently tendered by Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Smith at their residence, 3306 Hamilton street, in honor of their son, C. E. Rupert Smith. A number of presents were received by the latter, and the occasion was in every way enjoyable.” (May, 19, 1895)

1900:

Charles S. Smith 59 Landlord; owns free of mortgage

Juliet V. Smith 52 Married 29 years, five children, four surviving

Lillian J. Smith 28

C[harles] E. Rupert Smith 26 Druggist

Martin V. B. V. Smith 24 Railroad clerk

Harold S. E. Smith 18

(ED 539, 8A)

The second V. in Martin’s name stands for vanArtsdalen, his mother’s maiden name.

“A pleasant note has been received from C. E. Rupert Smith, '99, the only "Smith" to graduate out of the four that matriculated. At one time he was chief manufacturing chemist for Shoemaker & Busch, but for the last eight years he has been the manager of the Pinchback College Pharmacy at Walnut and 34th Streets. The business under his wise management has greatly increased. Mr. Smith was the winner of the Materia Medica prize at the time of his graduation.”

(Alumni Report. Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Alumni Association, 1908.)

“Smith's Quininets. Smith's Quininets were sold by C. E. Rupert Smith of Philadelphia. It was labeled as "a sure cure and preventive" for a long list of ailments, although analysis showed it to consist essentially of a mixture of quinin and acetanilid. The product was declared misbranded because of the false therapeutic claims. Smith pleaded guilty and was fined $5. [Notice of Judgment, No. 965.]”

(Nostrums and Quackery; Articles on the Nostrum Evil and Quackery Reprinted ...2^nd Edition, 1912. American Medical Association, Arthur Joseph Cramp, p 565.)

“C. E. Rupert Smith, Sr, Birth: 1874, Death: 1960

Burial: William Penn Cemetery, Philadelphia”

Buried with Mary M Smith (1884-1969) and C.E.R. Jr. (1913-1967)

1908: Univ. of Penna. School of Law, John Fred Maloney, [Residence] Woburn, Mass., [City Address] 3306 Hamilton St.

(Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania, 1908-09.)

1917: “John Fred Maloney. LL B., 1909; Lawyer; city solicitor, 1913-1914; city clerk since 1915. 17 Pleasant St. and 105 Montvale Ave., Woburn, Mass. (General alumni catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania, 1917)

1922: “JOHN FRED MALONEY. b. June 13. 1885; LL. В.. 19O9: Lawyer. 1778 Broadway ami 108 Morningside Drive. New York. N. Y.” (General Alumni Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania, 1922. Class of 1909)

1910:

Charles S. Smith 70 Owner, free of a mortgage

Juliet J. Smith 63 Married 39 years, 5 children, 4 surviving

Martin D. Smith 33 Clerk;

Mary R. Smith 24 Daughter-in-law; married 1 year, no children

Harold C. Smith 26 Bookkeeper for the railroad

(ED 488, 6B)

1920:

Charles S. Smith 79 Owner, free of a mortgage

Juliet Smith 72

(ED 682, 10B)

1930:

Charles S. Smith 89 Widowed; owner, house valued at $10,000

(ED 396, 6B)

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