People: Houston, Henry H., 1820-1895 / Place: Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.) / Creator: Smith, Sallie L. O. - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over People Houston, Henry H., 1820-1895 Place Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.) Creator Smith, Sallie L. O.

Extent:: 0.75 linear feet
Abstract:: Henry Howard Houston (1820-1895) was a prominent Philadelphia businessman and philanthropist influential in the development of Chestnut Hill. After his death, he left a building and property in Chestnut Hill to the Philadelphia Cricket Club. The Sallie L. O. Smith Collection on the Henry H. Houston Estate, circa 1905-1996, includes correspondence and other materials concerning Philadelphia Cricket Club and the estate of Henry H. Houston.

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