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Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862
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Lot deeds for 3600 Chestnut Street, 1841-1862

Permanent ID:
14523
Dates:
January 4 1841
February 1 1844
September 18 1844
September 19 1845
December 15 1856
April 12 1862
Image Description:
This digital record contains images that depict six deeds of exchange for property lots located between 36th and 37th Streets on Chestnut Street [described as Hamilton's Village]. This block would later become the location of the Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society home in 1884. Now called the Ralston Home, is is still standing at 3612 Chestnut Street. These lots were purcharsed over time by William W. Keens, likely on behalf of the Board of the Society. The home was contructed in 1884. Previous deed owners are listed as follows: Lydia Purves [Purvis] "Executrix of Alexander Purves [Purvis] deceased"; "William Purves (Wife)"; John Rodman Paul, et al; William V. Pettit; Martha, Elizabeth, George, and Mary Holt.
Address:
Philadelphia
Format:
Certificates
Collection:
Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society/Ralston House records