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Fairmount Park Commission Index to Briefs of Title of Fairmount Park Properties

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Researchers investigating the history of Fairmount Park properties should be familiar with the briefs of titles which accompany many of the title papers assembled during the 1860s and 1870s. This was when the City of Philadelphia acquired most of the initial properties which comprised Fairmount Park. These briefs were prepared in order for the Fairmount Park Commission to be assured that a good and clean title was assumed by them. In most cases, the briefs cover the entire history of the property from the patent granted by William Penn or his commissioners until the acquisition by the Fairmount Park Commission. The conveyancers, attorneys and others who prepared these briefs consulted not only the public records of the Recorder of Deeds and the clerks of the various courts, but occasionally had access to the original deeds and mortgages which had been passed through the ownership of the land. Many of these deeds, mortgages and other instruments were eventually given to the Park Commission at the time of the property’s acquisition. Others were retained by the former owner for various reasons. In many cases, the compilers of the briefs consulted documents which have never been recorded. Indeed, the Fairmount Park Title Papers contain an unrecorded deed from 1686 and several other unrecorded instruments from the early 1700s.

The Brief of Title generally is a detailed accounting of the history of the property ownership. It will list the date of the transfer, the dimensions of the property, the date of acknowledgment, and the date of recording and the book and page in which the recorded instrument may be found. Occasionally, the consideration will also be mentioned. If there are any court proceedings relating to the property, then the docket entries will be reproduced. Any changes in ownership through death, inheritance, marriage, et al, will also be noted. The compiler of the Brief often is mentioned, as well as an opinion from a lawyer that the Brief as presented illustrates a clean title to the property.

There are over 250 different Briefs of Titles contained with the Title Papers of Fairmount Park. In addition, three briefs of title to Fairmount Park estates acquired before the creation of the Fairmount Park Commission have also been noted in this bibliography. Since many properties within East and West Park were subdivided during the 1850s and 1860s, the briefs concerning these properties cover only the short period of time of subdivision with a note referring the user to a more comprehensive Brief. There exist six different published Briefs in these files. These cover the Belmont Estate, Lansdowne No. 3, Mantua Farm, Mifflin Land Association, part of the Landsdowne Land Company property, and a section of the lower Wissahickon Valley. Duplicate copies have emerged, often with unique notations continuing the title from the printed brief to the 1870s. 1

By the time the Fairmount Park Commission and the City expanded the boundaries of the Wissahickon Park and began to acquire additional properties elsewhere along Cobbs Creek, Tacony Creek, and Pennypack Creek, the need for these detailed Briefs of Title was replaced by the purchase of title insurance from a reputable title insurance carrier. Therefore, most properties acquired by the Fairmount Park Commission after 1885 will contain the title insurance policy rather than a brief of title.

Local historians will find that this bibliography and index of the Briefs of Titles contained within the Fairmount Park Commission Title Papers will assist greatly in their understanding of the forces which shaped the land prior to its acquisition for park purposes.

Jefferson M. Moak Archivist II

1The history of the printed Brief of Title has yet to be written. It first appears in the early 19th century and becomes a staple during the period 1850-1880. Over 400 separate published Briefs have been located in various repositories in Philadelphia. Many of these also contain manuscript notations updating the brief past its publication date. The rise of the title insurance industry reduced the need for the published briefs for insurance purposes. None have been found to have been published after 1902.

Generally, these files contain the various deeds by which the City of Philadelphia acquired property, not only for the main park system surrounding the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek, but also acquisitions for some of the smaller parks under the Fairmount Park Commission’s jurisdiction. Often the file will include deeds for the property prior to the park acquisition, some as early as the late 17th century. Prior to 1880, many properties are accompanied by a brief of title and a report on the searches for liens through the dockets of the various local, state and federal courts in Philadelphia. The brief of title traces the title from the earliest patent to the park’s condemnation and purchase. After 1880, most purchases were insured by a title insurance company and a copy of the policy was placed in the file. Occasionally, the files may contain miscellaneous correspondence, maps and other documents relating to the history of the property.

The files are arranged into different series by park and then alphabetically by the name of the grantor. Each series has a small scope and content note that gives the dates of acquisition. These are not the dates of the materials. Also in the scope and content note is the law department title Numbers for additional acquisitions when needed.

Each file may include up to three separate folders in the boxes and an additional map folder in the oversized collections.

Note: the deed to Cedar Grove in West Park is a deed of gift of the house itself and not to the property upon which it presently stands. It was originally located in the Frankford area and later moved to the west side of the Schuylkill River.

The Law Department handled most of the acquisitions for park properties prior to the creation of the Fairmount Park Commission in 1867 and again during the 20th century. Most of the deeds relating to park properties, especially outside of the main park areas surrounding the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek, appear within the records of the Law Department. These are noted in the list of properties above. Other Fairmount Park properties whose titles are found in the Law Department, Deeds to City Property (Record Series 63.5) are Art Museum, Law Department title umber 86-C-2, League Island Park number 93-M - 94-M, Lemon Hill number 104-C, Lincoln Drive & Mermaid Lane number 105-W, Marconi Park number 98-0 - 98-T, Sedgley number 104-B, Strawberry Mansion Bridge number 104-D, Fairmount Park extensions (miscellaneous) number 102-H - 103-Q; 104-E.

There is also a printout of a database of the Fairmount Park Commission Title Papers available at the archive. It is organized alphabetically according to the name of the park and the name of the grantor who sold the land to the park. It consists of the following fields: Last Name; First Name; Box Number; Map Drawer Number (Note: These numbers refer to those map cabinets located in the Transit Section of the map cabinets); Location of the Property; Lot size; Park (East Park, West Park, Wissahickon, etc.); Subdivision within the Park, if applicable, Brief of Title (Yes if one exists or no); Dates covered by the Brief of Title; Dates covered by any continuation of the Brief of Title; Searches (This indicates whether the file contains any searches or title insurance.); Deeds (Yes or no); Mortgages (Yes or no); Other (This should indicate if there are any additional papers, other than deeds, mortgages or briefs of title in the file.); and Year (This is the year or years of acquisition by the Park Commission from this owner for this section of the Park.). When properties that do not have a Brief were entered into Archivist's Toolkit information from the database was used. On some of the properties where the information from the database was used there was no information in the location field and the phrase "No location given." was used. Also when there was no Lot Size given in the database "(blank)" was entered in Archivists' Toolkit. This only refers to the database and not the actual material.

There are some abbreviations and the dates are presented in many different formats. When Jefferson Moak recorded the dates and other information it is clear he worded it exactly as it appears in the documentation. This aspect was preserved when the finding aid was entered into Archivists' Toolkit.

The creation of the electronic guide for this collection was made possible through generous funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, administered through the Council on Library and Information Resources’ “Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives” Project.

Finding aid entered into the Archivists' Toolkit by Garrett Boos and Courtney Smerz.

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City of Philadelphia, Department of Records, City Archives
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Finding aid prepared by Jefferson M. Moak
Finding Aid Date
2010.07.06
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The creation of the electronic guide for this collection was made possible through generous funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, administered through the Council on Library and Information Resources’ “Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives” Project. Finding aid entered into the Archivists' Toolkit by Garrett Boos and Courtney Smerz.
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Collection Inventory

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1920-1921 Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 86-D-2 - 86-I

Physical Description

1.0 Files

Emlen, Samuel.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lot

Haines Street. Lot Size: 24Px36.2Px25.75Px36.25P

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1893-1897; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 86-O

Physical Description

1.0 Files

Eastwick, Andrew estate.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lot

53rd to 54th Street, Eastwick Avenue to Schuylkill River. Lot Size: 8.74 acres; 16.213 acres

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1917-1919; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 103-T

Physical Description

4.0 Files

Bedford, T. Claude, Master.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

NES Wissahickon Ave. & SES Sedgwick St. 1/8 A

Bedford, T. Claude, Master.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Wayne Avenue & Ellet Street. Lot Size: 2.37A

Jenkins, Charles Francis.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

North Mt. Pleasant Avenue. Lot Size: 2.184 acres

Wright, Sydney L., trustee.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1927

Physical Description

1.0 folder

Morris, Lydia T..
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Cedar Grove - donation of house to be moved into Park. Lot Size: (blank)

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1897-1907; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 103-U - 103-Z

Physical Description

2.0 Files

Thomas, Caroline.
Box A-964 Map Case P-8
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Abstract of Title to All Those Four Certain lots or pieces of ground, situate in the Twenty-second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, and particularly described, in accordance with a recent plan thereof made by Joseph C. Wagner, Esq., Surveyor and Regulator of the Ninth Survey District of said City, as follows, to wit: (A) All that certain lot or piece of ground Beginning at a point the intersection of the south east side of Johnson Street and the south west side of Lincoln Avenue as laid out upon the City plan; thence extending southwestwardly along the southeast side of Johnson Street ninety-six feet three and five-eighths inches to a point; thence curving to the southeastward with a radius of nineteen hundred and twenty-eight and one hundred and eighty-three thousandths feet parallel to and ninety feet distant from the southwest side of Lincoln Avenue aforesaid, seven hundred and twenty-nine feet one and one-fourth includes to a point of tangency; thence still southeastwardly on a straight line parallel with and ninety feet distant from the southwest side of Lincoln Avenue aforesaid, forty feet seven and one-half includes to a point in the northwest side of Washington Lane as now laid out upon the City Plan; thence northeastwardly along the same on a curve of radius of one hundred and twenty feet, one hundred and one feet, nine and one-fourth inches to the southwest side of Lincoln Avenue on a curve of three thousandths feet, seven hundred and twenty-eight feet six and three-eighths inches to the first mentioned point and place of beginning, Containing one and five hundred and thirty-one thousandths acres.

Also (B) All that certain lot or piece of ground, beginning at a point the intersection of the southeast side of Johnson Street and the northeast side of Lincoln Avenue as laid out upon the City Plan, thence extending southeastwardly along the northeast side of said Lincoln Avenue on a curve of a radius of seventeen hundred and fifty-eight and one hundred and eighty-three thousandths feet to a point of curve in the same; thence still along the same curving to the west with a radius of one hundred and twenty-three and eight hundred and fifty thousandths feet, one hundred and ten feet seven and one-half inches to a point of reverse curve; thence still along the same curving to the east with a radius of one hundred and seventy-three and eighty hundred and fifty thousandths feet, one hundred and fifty five feet three and three-eights inches to a point of tangency; thence still along the same, northeastwardly, fifty feet to the southwest side of Wayne Avenue, thence along the same northwestwardly, twenty-five feet to a point; thence extending southwestwardly along a line parallel with and twenty-five feet distant from the northwest side of Washington Lane as aforesaid, the following distances, viz: fifty feet, one hundred the seventy-seven feet seven and three-eighths inches, eighty-eight feet three and one half inches, and one hundred and sixty-seven feet nine and seven-eighths inches, to a point; extending northwestwardly on a line parallel with and twenty-five feet distant from the northeast side of Lincoln Avenue, and with a radius of seventeen hundred and thirty-three and one hundred and eighty-three thousandths feet, seven hundred and three feet two and five-eights inches to a point in the southeast side of Johnson Street, thence southwest along the same, twenty-seven feet and seven-eights of an inch to the first mentioned point and place of beginning, containing six hundred and ninety-eight thousandths acres. Also (C) All that certain lot or piece of ground, beginning at a point the intersection of the northeast side of Lincoln Avenue and the southeast side of Washington Lane as proposed, fifty feet wide; thence extending southeast along the northeast side of Lincoln Avenue seventy feet to a point of curve in the same; thence still along the same side of Lincoln Avenue, curving to the southeast with a radius of four hundred and ninety-seven and five hundred and twenty-two thousandths feet, fifty-five feet three fourths inches to a point in the centre line of old Washington Lane as formerly laid out upon the City Plan; thence northeast along the same, three hundred and twenty-two feet one and one-eighth inches to a point in the right of way line of the Philadelphia, Germantown and Chestnut Hill Railroad; thence northwest along the said right of way line and at right angles with the old line of Washington Lane, one hundred and six feet eleven inches to a point; thence still along said right of way of said railroad, northwestwardly, one hundred and seventy-five feet six and three-eighths inches, to a point in the southeast side of Washington Lane as proposed; thence southwest along the same and at right angles with Wayne Avenue eight feet ten inches to a point of curvature in Washington Lane; thence still along the same curving to the southeast with a radius of one hundred and twenty-three and eighty-five hundredths feet, one hundred and ten feet seven and one half inches to a point of reverse curvature in the same; thence still along the same curving to the southwest with a radius of one hundred and seventy-three and eighty-five hundredths feet, one hundred and fifty-five feet three and three-eighths inches to a point of tangency in the same; thence still along the said side of Washington Lane, one hundred the ninety-three feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning, Containing one and one hundred and fifteen thousandths acres.

Also (D) All that certain lot or piece of ground, Beginning at a point the intersection of the southwest side of Lincoln Avenue, and the southeast side of Washington Lane as now laid out upon the City Plan, thence extending along the southeast side of Washington Lane, southeastwardly curving with a radius of seventy feet, a distance of seventy-two feet one inch to a point of reverse curvature; thence still along the said side of said Washington Lane, curving to the southwest with a radius of two hundred and seventy-feet, one hundred and twenty-two feet six and five-eights inches, to a point in the centre line of old Washington Lane as formerly laid out upon the City Plan; thence along the same northeast one hundred and forty feet eleven and five-eighths inches to a point in the southwest side of Lincoln Avenue; thence along the same northeast one hundred and forty feet eleven and five-eighths inches to a point in the southwest side of Lincoln Avenue; thence along the same northwest curving with a radius of four hundred and seventeen and five hundred and twenty-two thousandths feet, fifty along the same northwest seventy feet to the southeast side of Washington Lane; the first mentioned point and place of beginning, containing two hundred and twenty-seven thousandths acres. 1750/1 - 1897

Thomas, George C..
Box A-964 Map Case P-8
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

NEs Lincoln Drive. Lot Size: .698 acres

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1914; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 86-N

Physical Description

1.0 Files

Clark, Edward Walter, et al.
Box A-964
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

ES Wissahickon Avenue & School House Lane. Lot Size: 301x318x357x328

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1917-1938; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 89-K - 93-L

Physical Description

8.0 Files

Conway, William.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Nes Arch Street. Lot Size: 7.4513A

Curtis, Bridgham.
Box A-964
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Upper Darby. Lot Size: 6 lots

Manor Real Estate & Trust Company: see Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad Co. file. Lot Size: (blank).
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Coleman street, Race Street to Arch Street. Lot Size: .989 acres

Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad.
Box A-964
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

No location given. Lot Size: 11.27A; .964A; 9.756A; 1.91A

Powers, Thomas H..
Box A-964
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Race Street, nr. Lebanon Ave. Lot Size: 418.45x680.466x581.763

Wiler, Alfred D., et al.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Lansdowne Ave. & Cobb's Creek Park & Arch St. Lot Size: 18.6914 acres

Wolfenden, John.
Box A-964 Map Case M-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Lansdowne Avenue, n. of Arch St. Lot Size: .456 acres

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1869-1931

Physical Description

72.0 Files

Ament, Joseph.
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Brief of Title to All that certain triangular lot or piece of Ground with the stone messuage or tenement thereon erected. Situate on the South Western side of Pennsylvania Avenue in the 29th ward of the City of Philadelphia and Beginning at a point in the South West line of said Pennsylvania Avenue, at the distance of 310 feet 5½ in. North Westward from the North West line of Williams Lane, if extended South Westward across said Pennsylvania Avenue thence North Westward along the South West side of said Pennsylvania Avenue 181 feet 9 1/8 inches more or less to low water mark in the River Schuylkill thence down the low water mark of the said River 200 feet more or less to a point and thence Northeastwardly on a line at right angles with said Pennsylvania Avenue 87 feet 3 3/4 inches more or less to the South West side of said Pennsylvania Avenue and place of beginning.

1680-1871 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Nov. 22d, 1871 (Original patent to William Orion - 100 acres) Lot Size: 181'9 1/8 x 200x 87' 3 3/4

Arnest, James D..
Box A-964 Map Case P-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Brief of Title to All that Tract, piece or parcel of Land situate in the Twenty-first ward [late Penn Township] in the City of Philadelphia, beginning at the corner formed by the intersection of the South west side of the Ridge Turnpike Road with the South east side of Edgeley Point Lane, thence extending along the side of the said Edgeley Point Lane South fifty nine degrees fifty five minutes west seventy five perches and seventy two hundredths of a perch to a point in the line of ground late of George Crock South thirty degrees eight minutes, east forty eight perches and one tenth of a perch to a stone, thence by said ground late of George Crock North fifty one degrees one minute east twenty seven perches and eighty eight hundredths of a perch to a stone in the line of ground of George Esher, thence by said Esher’s ground North thirty four degrees thirty seven minutes west, twenty four perches and twenty seven hundredths of a perch, to a stone, thence still by said Esher’s ground North fifty nine degrees thirty two minutes east forty eight perches and fifty two hundredths of a perch to the aforesaid side of the Ridge Turnpike Road, thence along the said Ridge Road North twenty seven degrees five minutes west fourteen perches and ninety nine hundredths of a perch to a stone, and thence still along the said Ridge Road North twenty degrees eight minutes west four perches and nine hundredths of a perch to the place of Beginning, Containing thirteen acres and seventy nine square perches of land be the same more or less.

1684-1856 Compiled and abstracted from the Records and original Deeds and Documents produced and examined by Chas. Rhoads. Phila: June 1856 (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. - 270 acres) Brief of Title continued 1863-1867 Brief continued from the Records and papers produced. C. W. Robinson. January 6th, 1869 Continuation of Brief of Title of James D. Arnest 1867-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chairman of Com. On Land Purchases. April 2d, 1869 Lot Size: irregular

Bower, John.
Box A-964 Map Case P-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Brief of Title of A lot or piece of ground situate on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue and the west side of Thirty-third street, in the City of Philadelphia, beginning at the point at the north-west corner of said Pennsylvania avenue and Thirty-third street, thence extending northward, along the west side of said Thirty-third street, 190 feet, thence westward, on a line parallel with Master street, 254 feet, 115/8 inches, thence southward, on a line parallel with said Thirty-third street, 181 feet 9 inches, to the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, and thence eastward, along the same, 255 11/8 inch to the place of beginning. 1748/9 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sep. 28th, 1869 Lot Size: 190x225 (irregular)

Carty, Andrew.
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground Situate on the South East side of Thirty sixth Street and South West side of Schuylkill Avenue (as the same are laid down on the Plans of the District of Penn and confirmed by the Court) in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Containing in front or breadth on the said Schuylkill Avenue 60 feet and extending in length or depth South Westward between lines parallel with the said Thirty sixth Street 190 feet more or less to low water mark in the River Schuylkill. Bounded North Eastwardly by the said Schuylkill Avenue, North Westwardly by the said Thirty sixth Street, South Westwardly by the River Schuylkill and South Eastwardly by other ground now or late of Howard Richards. 1866-1869 Prepared by Mr. Littleton. Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 30th, 1869. (For previous brief, see Howard Richards)? Lot Size: 60x90

Connecting Railway Company.
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

A Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground situate in that part of the City of Philadelphia lately called the District of Penn beginning at a point of intersection of the southerly line of Pennsylvania Avenue and the easterly line of Thirty fifth Street as the same are laid and continued by the Court on the plan of the said late District of Penn thence extending southerly along the easterly side of the said Thirty Fifth Street One hundred and fourteen feet nine inches and seven eights of an inch to an angle of Thirty Fifth Street thence southwestward and along the southeast line of the said Thirty Fifth Street One hundred and fourteen feet nine inches and seven eights of an inch to the northeast line of Schuylkill Avenue as the same is laid down and confirmed as aforesaid thence southeastward along the north east side of the said Schuylkill Avenue two hundred and eight feet thence North fifty degrees fifty two minutes and a half east by ground formerly of Isaac S. Loyd now the Spring Garden Water Works three hundred and thirty one feet three inches to the southerly side of said Pennsylvania Avenue and thence westwardly along the southerly side of said Pennsylvania Avenue two hundred and ninety two feet three inches to the place of beginning. 1684-1874 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. January 18th 1875 (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. 270 acres) B Abstract of Title to All That Certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Beginning at a point the intersection of the South West line of Schuylkill Avenue and South East line of Thirty fifth Street, thence extending South Westward along the South East side of the said Thirty fifth Street about Two hundred and forty feet more or less to low water mark of the River Schuylkill, thence South Eastward along the said River Schuylkill about One hundred and Ninety two feet to the line of ground formerly of Isaac S. Lloyd now of the Spring Garden Water Works, thence North Fifty degrees fifty two and a half minutes East by said Ground about Two hundred and seventy two feet more or less to the South West side of the said Schuylkill Avenue and thence North Westward along the South West side of the said Schuylkill Avenue Two hundred and four feet four inches and three quarters of an inch to the place of beginning. For previous Title see the Brief of Title to the premises at the South Easterly corner of Thirty fifth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. 1839-1874 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn., January 18th 1875 Lot Size: (blank)

Conry, Eliza.
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Abstract of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground in the Twenty eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a point at the intersection of Fairmount Park Boundary line with the line dividing land of Eliza Conry and William Morrison, thence by said Morrison’s land South 43 degrees 30 minutes West fifty one and four tenths feet be the same more or less to low water mark in River Schuylkill, thence along said River South 60 degrees 15 minutes East 89 1/10 feet be the same more or less to land of William Naglee thence along said Naglee’s land North 65 degrees East 33 5/10 feet be the same more or less to corner of land of Cornelius Hanline thence along said Hanline’s land North 19 degrees East 12 feet be the same more or less to the said Fairmount Park boundary line thence North West along said boundary line 95 feet be the same more or less to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. (For the Prior Title of Robert Kennedy, see Brief of Title to property of Samuel N. Smith filed with the Park Commissioners.) 1801-1873 Copied from a Brief of Title prepared by C. M. S. Leslie. A. G. Stout. Opinion by Horatio Gates Jones, Phila. July 11, 1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chairman, July 12th, 1873 Lot Size: 51x89x33x12x95

Corlies, Samuel Fisher.
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Brief of Title to A Certain Tract of land and improvements thereon known as “The Cliffs” situate in the 20th Ward of the City of Philadelphia (formerly in Penn Township) lying on the North Eastwardly side of The Pennsylvania Avenue or Columbia Rail Road. Bounded on the North and Northwest by land now or late of James S. Spencer known as “The Fountain Green” North Eastward by land nor or late of John Sharp and John Pemberton South Eastward by land now or late of Daniel Vail and South Westwardly by the centre of The Columbia Rail Road aforesaid. Containing according to a recent Survey 31 Acres 122 7/10 perches. 1684-1869 Prepared from the Records and papers produced. Jas. Maguire March 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 26th 1869. (Original patent to John Mifflin Sr. & Jr. - 270 acres) Lot Size: 31A, 122.7P

Costigan & Bonsall.
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Brief of Title to Three lots or pieces of Ground situate in the District of Penn late Penn Township in the County of Philadelphia marked agreeable to a Survey and plan thereof, made by Henry Haines, Surveyor in the following with the Nos. 1, 2, 3. Conveyed to “The Girard Life Insurance Annuity and Trust Company of Philadelphia.” 1684-1853 Prepared from the Records and papers produced by Jno. C. Mitchell. 28 December 1853. (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. 270 acres) Brief of Title to Premises Situate in the Twentieth ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at the point of intersection of the Southerly line of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Westerly line of Thirty-fifth street thence extending westwardly along the Southerly line of said Pennsylvania Avenue Four Hundred and thirteen feet eleven and one quarter inches to the Easterly line of Thirty-sixth street Fifty-one feet five and three quarters inches to the North East side of said Schuylkill Avenue Four hundred and three feet eleven and three eighths inches to the North West line of said Thirty-fifth street thence North Eastward along the North west side of said Thirty-Fifth street One hundred and five feet one and three eighths inches to an angle in said Thirty-fifth street and thence Northwardly along the Westwardly line of said Thirty-fifth street One hundred and five feet one and three eighths inches to the place of beginning. 1684-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price March 11th 1869 (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr., 270 acres) Lot Size: 413x51x404x105

Crock, George.
Box A-964 Map Case P-1
Transcription of title brief and/or description of lots

Strawberry Mansion: Brief of Title to Lot “A”. All that capital stone messuage and tract or piece of Land situate on the Westerly side of the Wissahickon or Ridge Turnpike Road in the late Penn Township now the Twenty eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a stone at high water mark of the Schuylkill River, a corner of land now or late of Joshua Howell, thence by the said Howell’s land South 62 degrees East 14 4/10 perches to a marked white oak and South 71 degrees 15' East 14 3/10 perches to a stone, thence partly by the said Howell’s land and partly by land late of William Coleman and now of Francis R. Wharton North 86 degrees 30' East Fifty Six 9/10 perches to a post a corner of land late of William Morgan, thence by the said last mentioned land North 19 degrees 30' West 12 4/10 perches or thereabouts to another corner of the same land and South 85 degrees 15' East 25 2/10 perches more or less to the Wissahiccon or Ridge Road aforesaid, thence along the Westerly side of the said Road North 16 degrees 15' West 23 3/10 perches or thereabouts and North 12 degrees 40' West 13 9/10 perches to the middle of a 40 feet wide road leading from the said Wissahiccon Road to the Schuylkill River, thence along the middle of the said 40 feet wide Road North 69 degrees 30' West 33 8/10 perches, North 54 degrees 45' West 12 3/10 perches and North 26 degrees 25' West 14 perches to a stone in the middle of said Road, thence leaving said Road and by land late of Tench Francis, North 72 degrees West 9 6/10 perches to a stone at high water mark of the Schuylkill River, thence down the said River the several courses thereof about 72 perches more or less to the place of beginning. Containing 31 Acres and 118 perches more or less. “Lot B”. All that certain stone messuage or tenement and lot or piece of land Situate on the Westerly side of Ridge Avenue formerly called the Wissahickon Road in the Twenty eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning in the Westerly line of the said Avenue at the corner of George Crock’s land thence along the South line of said Lane North 87 degrees 14' West 24 55/100 perches to a corner, thence by the said Lot A South 15 degrees 27' East 12 62/100 perches, thence by land now or late of Francis Wharton North 86 degrees 57' East 24 perches to the said Ridge Avenue, and thence along the Westerly line of said Ridge Avenue North 16 degrees 8 1/2' West 10 1/10 perches to the place of beginning. Containing One Acres and 112 perches. 1683-1867 + deed from George Crock Opinion by Eli K. Price, April 12th, 1871, Chn. Of Com. On Land Purchases. [Original patent to Swan Swanson, Woolly Swanson & Andrew Swanson (600 acres)] Lot Size: 31A’ 118P; 1A 112P

Crock, Michael.
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
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Brief of Title to Two certain Tracts of Land situate on the North West side of Mifflin’s Lane South West of Ridge Avenue in the Twenty Eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, as the same are herein after particularly described, belonging to Michael Crock. 1682-1870 Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, 9th March 1870 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Of Com. on Land Purchases, March 10, 1870 (Original patent to William Orion 100 acres) (All that certain three story brick messuage or tenement and lot or piece of ground situate in the 28th Ward of said City. Beginning at a stone on the N.W. side of Mifflin Lane at the distance of 86 85/100 perches from Ridge Road, thence by Henry Root’s lane N. 39 degrees 8' W 648 9/10 feet to the West side of 33rd street, thence S 11 degrees 21' W along the West side of 33rd street 945 5/10 feet more or less to ground now or late of Henry Root, thence S. 39 degrees 6' E by said Henry Root’s land 45 4/10 feet to a stake on the said N.W. side of Mifflin Lane, thence N. 50 degrees 54' E along said Mifflin lane 739 4/10 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 5 5/8 Acres more or less. All that certain tract or piece of ground situate in the 28th Ward of said City. Beginning at a point on the W side of 33rd street, and in the line of land late of Henry Root at the distance of 45 4/10 feet N. W. of the N. W. side of Mifflin’s lane, thence N 13 degrees 29' E along the said West side of 33rd street 57 3/10 perches to the line of the other land of Henry Root, thence North 37 degrees W by said Henry Root’s land 33 8/10 perches to a corner in the line of David Landreth’s land, thence by said land S 61 degrees 57' W 37 49/100 perches to land belonging to the Estate of George W. Ford dec’d thence S 28 degrees 3' E 17 6/10 perches to a stone in the corner of said Ford’s land, thence S 53 degrees 4' W along said Ford’s land 4 2/10 perches more or less to the first mentioned land of Henry Root, thence 37 degrees E by said Henry Root’s land 58 69/100 perches more or less to the place of beginning. Containing 14 481/1000 acres.) Lot Size: 5.8A; 14.481A

Cruice, John.
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Abstract of Title to A lot of ground within the limits of Fairmount Park, 28th Ward, conveyed to the City of Philadelphia by John Cruice. For title of the heirs of John Shronk, see Brief filed with the conveyance by William Shronk. 1849-1860 prepared by M. Arnold, Jr. Continuation to 1872 Abstract of Title to A lot of ground at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, Philadelphia conveyed by John Cruice and wife to the City of Philadelphia. For previous title see Brief filed with papers of Wm. Shronk. 1849-1872 Prepared by M. Arnold, Jr. Lot Size: 48x90

Devine, Mark.
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground in the 28th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Beginning at a point on the South West side of the Ridge Road 60 16/100 perches North West of Mifflin Street, thence North 56 deg. 59 min. West along the said Ridge Road 6 44/100 perches to an angle or bend in the said Ridge Road thence further along said Road North 27 deg. 5 min. West 12 48/100 perches to ground late of Robert Pollock, thence by said ground South 59 deg. 32 min. West 48 52/100 perches to a corner, thence still by said Pollock’s ground South 34 deg. 37 min. East 24 27/100 perches to a point in the line of land of Charles Dingee, thence North 53 deg. 1 min. East 47 6/100 perches to the place of beginning. Containing (according to a late survey) 6 acres 61 6/10 perches. 1803-1868 Prepared from the Records and papers produced. J. Maguire, 502 Walnut St. Oct. 1868 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Oct. 19th, 1868 Continuation to 1877. Lot Size: .416A

Dickson, Hugh S..
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Ground Situate in the 28th Ward of the City of Phila. Beginning at a point on the Easterly side of the River Schuylkill in a line of Land formerly of the Laurel Hill Cemetery Company now of the City of Philadelphia, thence by the same North 14 degrees 20 minutes West 385 feet to a point on the Southerly side of land occupied by the Phila. and Reading Rail Road Company, thence by said land South 78 degrees 50 minutes West 36 9/10 feet to a point in a boundary line of Fairmount Park, as fixed by the Commissioners thereof January 13, 1872, thence by said boundary line and crossing said Railroad, and extending along the middle of a certain 50 feet wide Street leading into Ridge Avenue, North 24 degrees 39 minutes West 311 45/100 feet to a Stone in the middle of said Street, angle in said Park boundary, thence still along said boundary North 54 degrees 55 minutes West 171 65/100 feet to a point in a line of land of William Naglee, thence by said land North 70 degrees West 25 5/10 feet to a corner, and thence South 54 degrees 21 minutes West 91 6/10 feet to the River Schuylkill, thence down the same the several courses and distances thereof 751 feet to the place of Beginning, Containing 2 65/100 Acre. Belonging to Rev. Hugh S. Dickson and Sarah Margaret, his Wife. 1733-1872 Extracted from Records and Papers produced Benj. P. Wilson. Continuation to 1883 Extracted from Records and Papers produced. J. Sergeant Price. March 1883. (Original patent to Isaac Norris [6 acres]) Lot Size: 2.65

Dickson, Hugh S..
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East Falls. Lot Size: irreg.; 3A, 114P; 1A, 13P

Engel & Wolf.
Box A-964 Map Case P-1
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Brief of Title to All Those Three Certain lots or pieces of ground Situate on the North Eastwardly side of Pennsylvania Avenue in that part of the City of Philadelphia lately called the District of Penn now in the Twentieth ward of said City. One of Them Beginning at the N.E. corner of the said Pennsylvania Avenue and Thirty eighth St. as laid out in the general plan to be opened 50 ft. wide thence extending along the E. side of said Thirty eighth St. as laid out to be opened and by the lot of ground last hereinafter described N. 11 degrees 21' E E. 231 feet 6 5/8 ins. to ground now or late of James S. Spencer of which this was part thence by the Same and at right angles with the said Thirty eight Street S. 78 degrees 39' E. 80 ft. to the lot or piece of ground next hereinafter described; thence by the same S 11 degrees 21' W. crossing Jefferson St. as laid out to be opened 50 ft. wide 300 ft. 1 7/8 ins. to Pennsylvania Avenue aforesaid thence along said Avenue the three following courses and distances to wit: W. 31 degrees 49' W. 17 ft. 4 1/8 ins. N 38 degrees 13' W. 77 ft. 1 1/8 ins. N 46 degrees 28' W. 11 ft. 2 ins. to the E. side of 38th St. the place of Beginning. Another of Them Beginning at the distance of 17 ft. 4 1/4 ins. S.E. from the corner of the said Pennsylvania Avenue and the said Jefferson St. as laid out to be opened thence by the last above described lot N. 11 degrees 21' E. crossing the said Jefferson St. 300 ft. 1 7/8 ins. thence by other ground now or late of James S. Spencer of which this was part S. 78 degrees 39' E. 150 ft. Thence S. 11 degrees 21' W. crossing the said Jefferson St. 357 ft. 7 3/8 ins. to a point and thence S.W. at right angles with the said Pennsylvania Avenue 70 ft. 1 in. & 3/8ths of an inch to the N. E. side of said Pennsylvania Avenue and thence N.W. along the same 144 ft. 6 1/8 ins. to the place of beginning. And the Other of Them Beginning at the N. E. corner of said Pennsylvania Avenue and Thirty eighth St. thence extending along the East side of 38th St. and the first above described lot or ground N. 11 degrees 21' E. 231 ft. 6 5/8 ins. to other ground now or late of the said James S. Spencer of which this was part thence by the same and at right angles with said 38th St. N. 78 degrees 39' W. 87 ft. 10 ins. to other ground now or late of said James S. Spencer of which this was part thence by the same S. 11 degrees 21' W. parallel with said 38th St. 184 feet. 6 inches to the N.E. side of said Pennsylvania Avenue thence extending along said Avenue S. 56 degrees 15' E. 40 ft. 11 1/8 ins. and thence Still by the same S. 46 degrees 28' E. 59 feet and 7/8 of an inch to the place of beginning. For Previous Title, see Brief of the Haldeman Estate. 1846-1871 (includes titles to three ground rents) Prepared from the Records and Papers produced by Wm. McGeorge, Jr. Jan. 16/71 Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn. Jan. 1871 Abstract of Title to A Yearly Ground Rent of $ 85. Issuing and payable out of All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground (part and parcel of “Fountain Green”) &c. For Prior Title see Brief of Fountain Green produced. 1846-1863 Copy of Brief of title to Three Tracts of Land laid down in the above plan situate on the River Schuylkill in the County of Philadelphia No. 1 containing 19 Acres 52 Per. No 2. 8 A’s 3 qr’s & 8 P & No. 3: 21 ½ A’s called Fountain Green belonging to Jas. S. Spencer. 1684-1835 Copied from a Brief Produced By J. J. Hedges. April 6/53. Lot Size: 4 lots

Esler, Benjamin K..
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Continuation of Brief for lot at intersection of S.W. line of Schuylkill Avenue and N.W. line of 36th St. 150 ft. In front on Schl. Av. by 170 to 190 ft. in depth to low water mark in the river Schuylkill. 1853-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 26, 1869. (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. - 277 acres) Lot Size: 150x170x150x190

Ferris, John B..
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Abstract to A lot of ground at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, Philadelphia, conveyed by John B. Ferris to the City of Philadelphia. For title of Samuel N. Smith, see Brief filed with the conveyance by him to the City. 1871-1872 From the Records & Papers Produced. M. Arnold, Jr. Dec. 1872. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 5th, 1873. Lot Size: 40x75

Ford, George W..
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Brief of title To a tract of Land on the Southeast side of Edgely point Lane or Washington lane in the Twenty eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Containing 31 Acres 151 Perches. 1684-1868 From the Records and Title Papers. J. H. Siddall & Son, Conveyancers, Apr. 7, 1868. 209 So. 5th St., Philadelphia. Continuation 1868-1870 Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, 8th March 1870 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. of Com. On Land Purchases &c. Feby. 1870. (original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. - 270 acres) With map of property of Benjamin Mifflin - Edgely Point Lane from 35th to west of 38th Streets, Columbia Avenue to north of Norris Street. Lot Size: 31A, 151P

Fountain Green Rolling Mill.
Box A-964 Map Case M-2
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Brief of Title to All That Certain Lot or piece of Ground with the Stone Rolling Mill and Other improvements thereon erected; Situate on the Southwesterly Side of Pennsylvania Avenue in the 20th Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at the Distance of 176 feet 7 1/8 inches South Eastward from the South East side of 39th Street, thence along the Southwesterly Side of said Pennsylvania Avenue the five following courses and Distances to wit: South 70 Degrees and 54 Minutes East 22 feet 8 1/8 inches, South 66 Degrees and 1 Minute East 87 feet, South 56 Degrees and 15 Minutes East 87 feet; South 46 degrees and 28 minutes East crossing 38th street, 87 feet; and South 36 Degrees and 42 minutes S. E. 23 feet 8 5/8 inches to a point; thence South 41 Degrees and 55 minutes West by ground now or formerly of James S. Spencer Jr about 350 feet to Low water Mark in the River Schuylkill; thence up the several courses and Distances thereof about 310 feet, and thence North 41 Degrees and fifty five minutes East by the Lot or piece of ground next described about 386 feet to the place of Beginning And also all That Certain Lot of Ground . . . adjoining the above Rolling Mill Estate on the South Situate on the South westerly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, at the distance of 11 feet 6 inches South East of 39th Street; thence extending South 41 degrees 55' West parallel with said 39th Street by ground late of James S. Spencer jr. About 376 feet to Low Water mark in the River Schuylkill; thence South Eastward along the said River 62 feet; thence North 41 degrees 55 minutes East by the Lot or piece of ground above described about 386 feet to the Southwesterly side of the said Pennsylvania Avenue; and thence Northwestwardly along the same 65 feet 1 inch and 1/8 of an inch to the place of Beginning. Including: “Plan of the Lots described at the head of this Brief belonging to Sarah J. Haley & Susan H. O’Connor. In equal undivided Moieties” and “Plan of Lots Nos. 1, 2 & 3 Comprising the ‘Fountain Green’ Estate The premises in question forming Part of the River Front of No. 1 or 3 or both. 1684-1868 (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. - 270 acres) Lot Size: (blank)

Gaul, William, Estate.
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Brief of Title to All That Certain Lager Beer Vault and lot or piece of ground being part of a tract or farm called Mt. Pleasant Situate in that part of the City of Phila. lately called the District of Penn now in the 20th Ward. Beginning at a point a corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and a certain land leading from said Avenue to the Ridge Turnpike Road called Williams Lane being the Northernmost boundary of said Tract thence extending along said Avenue S. 39 degrees 2' E.38 ft. 1 3/4 inches to a point thence still along said Avenue S. 45 degrees 4' E. 51 ft. 10 1/4 ins. to a corner thence N. 59 degrees 55' E. 200 ft. to a corner thence N. 42 degrees 30' W. 89 ft. 9 3/4 ins. to Williams Lane aforesaid thence along said Lane S. 59 degrees 55' W. 200 ft. to the place of beginning. Bounded S.E. and N.E. by other ground part of the aforesaid tract called Mt. Pleasant N.W. by Williams Lane aforesaid S.W. by Pennsylvania Avenue aforesaid. For Previous Title see “Brief to Mount Pleasant” in possession of the Park Commission. 1847-1870 Prepared from the Records and Original Papers by Wm. McGeorge Jr. Atty. at Law, No. 32 S. 3rd. Philada. Lot Size: 38x51x200x89x200

Giles, James.
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Memorandum of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Ground, situate in the Twenty-first Ward of the City of Philadelphia beginning at a point on the boundary line of Fairmount Park as fixed by a Resolution of the Commissioners thereof the Thirteenth day of January 1872, said point being in the Northwesterly line of ground of John B. Ferris, thence extending Northwestwardly along said Park boundary 20 feet 5 1/4 inches, and extending southwestwardly in length or depth between parallel lines, 78 feet more or less to the River Schuylkill, belonging to James Giles. 1864-1873 Benjamin P. Wilson Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Mar. 15th, 1873 Lot Size: 25x78

Hendry & Cornell.
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Memorandum of Title to Lot of ground, on the South East side of 41st Street, 125 feet South West of Pennsylvania Avenue in the 20th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, 100 feet wide by 185 feet in depth more or less to the River Schuylkill. Also To Lot of Ground at the North West corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 41st Street in the Ward and City aforesaid, 90 feet front on Pennsylvania Avenue by 206 feet in depth to the River Schuylkill. The above described lots are Part of the “Mount Pleasant Estate” a complete Brief of Title of which, together with searches prepared by Henry J. Williams, Esqr. are already in possession of the Park Commissioners. 1853-1869 Compiled by Joshua Spering Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Of Land Purchases, April 19: 1869 Lot Size: 90x206

James, William.
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Brief of Title to All those two certain Lots or pieces of ground Situate at the South East corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Forty first Street in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Containing in front or breadth on said Pennsylvania Avenue Thirty two feet (each lot Seventeen feet) and extending of that width South Westwardly along said Forty first street One hundred and twenty five feet more or less. For prior Title See Brief of Henry J. Williams and others 1854-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 17th, 1869 Lot Size: 44A, 122P

Jardine, Robert.
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Ridge Avenue, brief is in series West Park. Lot Size: 21x200

Jones, Isaac C. Rockland.
Box A-965 Map Case M-2
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground Beginning at the intersection of the North=east line of Pennsylvania Avenue and the North=west line of Williams’ Lane, in the District of Penn in the County of Philadelphia, thence extending North Thirty=three degrees West along the North=east side of said Pennsylvania Avenue Forty one feet six inches and three quarters of an inch, thence North Twenty six degrees and Fifty eight minutes West by the same Sixty feet, thence North Sixty=six degrees and Four minutes East by other ground of Isaac C. Jones One hundred and eight feet eight inches and one quarter of an inch, thence South Fifty=one degrees and Fifteen minutes East by the same Ninety=six feet and three inches and one eighth of an inch, to the North-west side of said Williams Lane and thence South Fifty nine degrees and fifty=five minutes West along the North west side of said Williams Lane One hundred and forty=four feet to the place of beginning. For previous title see Brief of Title to “Rockland” Estate of Isaac C. Jones deceased filed with Park Commissioners 1815-1870 Prepared from the Records and papers produced by Wm. McGeorge, Jr. Nov. 16, 1871 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 10th, 1871 B Memorandum of Title to All that Certain Tract or piece of Ground Situate in the 20th & 28th Wards of the City of Philadelphia: Beginning at a point on the bank of the River Schuylkill in line of land formerly of Joseph Galloway and lately of Edward S. Burd, deceased, thence extending by the same South East 60 perches to a 40 feet wide road, called Williams Lane, thence extending along the said road South 62 degrees West to the North East side of Pennsylvania Avenue, thence North Westerly along the said Pennsylvania Avenue to the River Schuylkill and thence by the said River to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom a lot or piece of ground at the intersection of the North East line of Pennsylvania Avenue and North West line of Williams Lane, Containing on said Pennsylvania Avenue 121 feet 6 3/4 inches and on the said Williams Lane 144 feet (which Lot Isaac C. Jones and wife by deed dated 27 July 1848 recorded in Deed Book A.W.M. No: 75 page 514 &c. conveyed to Wilson H. Stearly and Caspar Krausz:) And also a lot of ground near the river Schuylkill, north East of the Columbia Bridge; Containing 300 feet in front and in depth on the Southwesterly side of said lot eighty two feet and on the North Easterly side thereof sixty feet, (which the said Isaac C. Jones by deed dated the 22d day of September 1860, recorded in Deed Book A.D.B. No: 133 page 217 &c. conveyed to David Kershow, Edward P. Kershow and Augustus Hunt.) Containing by computation 23 Acres & 159 perches above the present water line, and above low water mark 25 Acres and 148 perches be the same more or less. Note: The prior title to the premises in question is fully set forth in a Brief of Title to sundry messuages and lots of ground on the South West side of Pennsylvania Avenue released to the City of Philadelphia by Deed Poll - Isaac C. Jones Excr. &c. dated 27 Oct. 1869, now in possession of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park. 1815-1870 Extracted by C. Eber Smith. Mch. 1870 Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, Sol. to the Park Comrs. April 1, 1870 Concurring opinion by Eli K. Price, April 1st, 1870. C Brief of Title to All those several messuages and Lots extending South westward from Pennsylvania Avenue to the River Schuylkill to wit: One North West side of Williams Lane, Seventy feet two inches front by one hundred and forty eight feet five inches on said Lane, widening in the rear. Next North thereof, two houses and lot Sixty feet front by One hundred and thirty seven feet eight and five eighths inches on South line; Three houses and lot one hundred and ninety feet two inches North Westward of Williams Lane, Sixty feet front by one hundred and thirteen feet two and one half inches on South line: And lot Two hundred and fifty feet two inches North Westward of Williams Lane Twenty feet by Ninety one feet seven and one half on South line. 1677-1869 Compiled from the records and papers produced by Joshua Spering. Feby. 26, 1869. & Mar. 8, 1869. Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 19th, 1869. (Original patent to William Orion - 100 acres) Lot Size: 23A, 159P

Kershow & Hunt.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground and ice house, messuage or tenement thereon erected Situate in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia near the River Schuylkill North East of what is called the Columbia Bridge being part of Isaac C. Jones’ place known as Rockland beginning near the waters edge at the foot of the noted large Rock at a mark chiseled in the said Rock in the form of the letter X x and extending thence South Westwardly down the said River in a line with the most Easterly corner of the Eastern pier of said Bridge the distance of 300 feet to a stake, thence South Eastwardly at right angles to the said last mentioned line 82 feet thence North Eastwardly making an angle on the Northerly side of said line with the line last mentioned of 85 degrees 48' the distance of 300 feet 1 inch and thence North Westwardly in a line at right angles to the line first mentioned 60 feet to the place of beginning, Together with the right, liberty and privilege of a passageway from Pennsylvania Avenue to the said lot above described 15 feet in width and to Start at the Easterly end of said bridge and lead directly to the said lot and to extend in a North Easterly direction the whole length of the building erected on said lot of ground. 1677-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Octr. 30th, 1869 (Original patent to William Orion - 100 acres) Brief of Title to No. 1 All that lot or parcel of land and stone Ice House, Messuage or Tenement thereon erected in the City of Philadelphia (formerly Penn Township in the County of Philadelphia) described according to a survey made thereof by Fox and Haines as follows to wit: Beginning at a point on the South Westwardly side of Pennsylvania Avenue at the distance of 379 feet 10 1/8 inches Northwestwardly from the Northwestwardly side of Thirty sixth Street which distance is calculated on a line running South 42 degrees 36 minutes East from the said point of beginning, thence extending along said Pennsylvania Avenue North 42 degrees 36 minutes West 67 feet 2 3/4 inches to a point in the bend of said Avenue, thence still along the same, North 31 degrees 49 minutes West 32 feet 3 7/8 inches to a point, thence extending South 50 degrees 47 minutes West along the line of land now or late belonging to Benjamin W. Richards and Joseph Bispham to the old water line of the River Schuylkill, thence extending South Eastwardly along the same to a point and thence extending North 50 degrees 47 minutes East along the line of other land now or late belonging to the said Benjamin W. Richards and Joseph Bispham to the place of beginning. No. 2 All that certain lot or piece of ground Situate in the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at a point in the southwest line of Schuylkill Avenue at the distance of 269 feet 10 1/8 inches North Westward from the point of intersection of the Northwest line of 36th Street and the Southwest line of the said Schuylkill Avenue 110 feet and extending in length or depth on lines at right angles with the said Schuylkill Avenue on the Northwestern line thereof 150 feet more or less and on the South Eastern line thereof 160 feet more or less to the low water mark in the River Schuylkill. Bounded Northwestward by ground formerly of Christian Hine now belonging to the “Knickerbocker Ice Company”, North Eastward by the said Schuylkill Avenue, South Eastward by other ground belonging to “The Girard Life Insurance Annuity and Trust Company of Philadelphia” and south westward by the River Schuylkill. No. 3 All that certain lot or piece of ground with the Ice House thereof erected by the said Andrew Carty Situate on the East side of Thirty Sixth Street and Southwest side of Schuylkill Avenue (as the same are laid down on the Plans of the District of Penn and confirmed by the Court) in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Containing in front or breadth on the said Schuylkill Avenue 60 feet and extending in length or depth South westward between lines parallel with the said 36th Street 190 feet more or less to low water mark in the River Schuylkill. Bounded North Eastwardly by the said Schuylkill Avenue, Northwestwardly by the said 36th Street, Southwestwardly by the River Schuylkill and South Eastwardly by other ground of Howard Richards. 1684-1869 Extracted from the Records and Title Papers produced by W. E. Littleton, 514 Walnut St., March 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Com. Land Purchases. April 16th, 1869 (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. - 270 acres) Lot Size: 300x82

Lake, Anna Maria.
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Brief of Title to a messuage and tenement or tavern known by the sign of the Robin Hood, situate on the west side of the Ridge Road and on the North side of a road leading therefrom to the River Schuylkill, and extending thence along the said last mentioned road N. 69 degrees 30' W. 33.8 perches to a corner of land formerly of Tench Francis, thence by the same N. 15 degrees 15' E. 12.4 perches and S. 72 degrees E. 29 perches to the said Ridge Road and thence down the same S. 15 degrees W 14.4 perches to the place of beginning; Containing about 3 acres of land. 1696-1871 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Jany. 13th, 1872. (Original patent to Swan Swanson - 600 acres) Lot Size: 3 acres

Lamberton, Robert E., sheriff.
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Old Bridge Road and Ferry Road. Lot Size: 34'4"x124'1 1/8"x62',2 3/8"x80' 10.25"

Landreth, David.
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Brief of Title to a tract of land Situate on the Eagle Point Road in the 28th Ward of the City of Philadelphia - late the Township of Penn - Containing 12 Acres 102½ ps. 1679-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Nov. 12, 1869 (Original patent to William Orion) Lot Size: 12 acres, 102.5 perches

Laurel Hill Cemetery Company.
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A Abstract of title to “Fairy Hill” or “Central Laurel Hill.” 1813-1861 B Brief of Title to “Fancy Hill,” purchased by Dr. P. S. Physick of Thomas M. Willing, Esq. 1772-1810 Geo. Vaux, Augt. 28th, 1810 C Brief of Title To a Messuage or tenement and Tract of land called “Harleigh” in the Township of Penn and County of Philadelphia, containing about Twenty-seven acres, more or less, conveyed by John Livezey and wife, to John F. James. 1701-1848 Extracted from the Records and papers produced by Jno. C. Mitchell. June 1848. Continued to 1849. (Original patent to John Callow - 215 acres) D Abstract of Title to Laurel Hill. 1836-1864 Lot Size: 4 acres +

Leach, William.
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Abstract of Title to Property of William Leach and Catharine his wife at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, Philadelphia, situate on the Ridge Road 36 feet Southeast of Mifflin Street, 24 feet front by about 200 feet toward the River Schuylkill. For Title of Samuel N. Smith, see Brief filed with his conveyance to the Park. 1871-1872 From the records & papers produced. M. Arnold, Jr. Dec. 1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 4th, 1873 Lot Size: 24x200

Leon, William.
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Brief of Title to A certain Lot or piece of Ground situate on the Westerly side of the Ridge Turnpike Road in North Penn Township in the County of Philadelphia. Containing in front or breadth on the said Road 117 feet 8 inches and in depth Westwardly between lines parallel on the North line thereof 381 feet and on the South line thereof 359 feet 8 inches to low water mark of the River Schuylkill. Containing One Acre. Now belonging to Thomas H. Powers & Wm. Weightman. 1686-1847 “Plan of a Lot of Ground in North Penn Township Philadelphia County Surveyed for Jonathan Robeson. August 23rd, 1847 by John Levering. (Original patent to the Frankford Company) Lot Size: .38 acres

Miller, Rachel.
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Abstract of Title to A lot of ground at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th ward, conveyed by Rachel Miller to the City of Philadelphia, for the purposes of Fairmount Park. For title of George Shronk see brief filed with the deed of William Shronk. 1845-1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 5th 1873 Lot Size: 25’5”x184.64’x24’5”x186.64’

Miller, Samuel.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate on the North East side of Pennsylvania Avenue, in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Beginning at a point in the North East line of said Avenue, at the distance of One hundred feet North Westward from the corner of ground of James S. Spencer, thence extending along the said Avenue North westward in front Two hundred feet, and in Depth North Eastwardly between lines parallel with the line of said James S. Spencer’s land, Two hundred feet. Bounded Southwardly by said Avenue North Eastwardly and North Westwardly by ground now or late of Henry J. Williams and Christine Biddle and South Eastwardly by ground now or late of Edgar T. Longstreth. Being a part of a large Tract of Land called “Mount Pleasant” 1679-1869 (Original patent to William Orion, 100 acres) Extracted from the Records and Papers produced by C. P. Hutchinson, Conveyancer. 124 So. 6th St. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Sep. 9th. 1869 Lot Size: 200 x 200

Morison, Elizabeth.
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Abstract of Title to Certain ground of the estate of Wm. Morison, dec’d. Situate at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, Philadelphia. For Title of Robert Kennedy see Brief of Title to property of Samuel N. Smith, filed with the Park Commission and the next noted deed. 1808-1872 From the records & papers &c., M. Arnold, Jr. Dec. 1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feb. 4th, 1873 Lot Size: (blank)

Naglee, Wunibald.
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Abstract of Title to A lot of ground at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, Philadelphia, within the limits of Fairmount park, conveyed by Wunibald Naglee to the City of Philadelphia. The said lot of ground is included within the lands formerly of the Rev. Wm. Smith, D.D. whose title is set forth in the brief filed with the conveyance of Samuel N. Smith, and appears to have been vested in Simon Class prior to the year 1819. 1819-1873 Prepared by M. Arnold, Jr. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 5th, 1873. Lot Size: 142x142x90

Park, James.
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SWs Ridge Ave., 200 ft. NW of Old Ferry Rd. Lot Size: agreement

Peel, Fergus.
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WS Ferry Road, 100 feet S. of Ridge Avenue. Lot Size: 67'4"x146'x46'x40'x100'

Pemberton, Clifford.
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Deed of exchange. Lot Size: (blank)

Pemberton, Rebecca.
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Brief of Title to Two Pieces of Land Situate in the Twentieth ward of the City of Philadelphia late Penn Township and in the District of South Penn in the County of Philadelphia (formerly in the Northern Liberties) being particularly set forth and designated in the Plan C annexed to this Brief. 1684-1853 The foregoing Brief was copied from one made by Samuel W. Thackara. Brief of Title to Two certain Triangular Lots or pieces of Ground Situate in the late District of South Penn now the 20th Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Bounded and described as follows to wit: One of them, Beginning at a point in the middle of Columbia Avenue at the distance of 105 feet 5 ½ inches Westward from the West side of 33rd Street thence extending Westward along the middle of said Columbia Avenue 199 feet 11 3/8 inches to the middle of Mifflin Lane thence along the middle of said Land North 50 degrees 54' East 127 feet 3 3/4 inches to a line separating lands of the Mifflin Land Association and Rebecca Pemberton and thence along said line South 39 degrees 8' East 154 feet 2 1/4 inches to the middle of Columbia Avenue and place of beginning. And the other of them Beginning at a point in the middle of a Forty feet wide Street called Melrose Street (laid out and to be opened by the said Mifflin Land Association and Rebecca Pemberton for public use extending from Jefferson Street to Columbia Avenue parallel with and midway between 33rd and 34th Streets) at the distance of 108 feet Southward from the South side of Oxford Street, thence extending Southward along the middle of said Melrose Street 53 feet 6 5/8 inches to a line separating the lands of said Mifflin Land Association and Rebecca Pemberton thence along said line North 50 degrees 54' East 73 ft 4 3/8 inches to other land of said Mifflin Land Association and thence along said land Westward 44 feet 2 ½ inches to the middle of said Melrose St and place of beginning. 1753-1869 The second Brief above was copied principally from one made by Isaac W. Burkart. Chas. Rhoads. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Aug. 5th, 1869 (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. - 270 acres) Lot Size: 1.517 acres; 2.565 acres

Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
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Deeds to the PRR. Lot Size: (blank)

Philadelphia & Reading Railroad.
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Agreement. Lot Size: (blank)

Randolph Estate.
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Brief of Title to a certain Tract or piece of Land, containing Thirty one acres, more or less - Belonging to the Trust Estate of Mrs. Sally E. Randolph (widow) under the last Will and Testament of Philip Syng Physick, M. D., deceased. 1693/4 - 1869 Extracted from the Records & Deeds &c. produced. H. G. May(?) March 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chairman of Com. on Land Purchs. April 21st, 1869 (Original patent to Mary Rotchford - 200 acres) Lot Size: 31 acres

Ransford, Patrick T..
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Mem. of Title To all that certain lot or piece of Ground, Situate on the Southwest side of Pennsylvania Avenue at the distance of Eighty four (84) feet from the southeast side of Forty first Street, late District of Penn, (now Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia: Containing in width on Pennsylvania Avenue sixteen feet, and extending in depth Southwestwardly, at right angles with said Avenue One hundred and twenty five feet. Being part of a larger lot which Henry J. Williams, by deed recorded, granted and conveyed to William B. Whitecar in fee (the Brief of Title to which is in the hands of the Park Commissioners.) . . . 1866 – 1869 Lot Size: 16 x 125

Reeves, Elwood.
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Abstract of Title (A certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate on the North East side of Pennsylvania Avenue in the 20th Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a point in said Avenue a corner of Ground of James S. Spencer thence Extending North Westerly along said Pennsylvania Avenue One hundred feet and in depth North Eastwardly of that width between the line of James S. Spencer’s Land and a line parallel thereto Two hundred feet. Bounded South Westwardly by said Avenue, North Westwardly by other Ground of the said Edgar T. Longstreth, North Eastwardly by Ground late of Henry J. Williams and Christine Biddle and South Eastwardly by said James S. Spencer’s Land. 1845 – 1867 Lot Size: 100x200

Richards, Howard.
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Brief of Title to Three lots or pieces of Ground Situate in the District of Penn late Penn Township in the County of Philadelphia, marked agreeably to a Survey and plan thereof, made by Henry Haines, Surveyor, in the following plan, with the Nos. 1, 2, 3. Conveyed to “The Girard Life Insurance Annuity and Trust Company of Philadelphia.” (Southwest side of Pennsylvania Avenue and northeast side of Schuylkill River.) (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. - 270 acres) 1684 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 26, 1869 Lot Size: 3.039 acres

Root, Elizabeth.
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Brief of Title to All That Certain Tract or Piece of Land Situate on the North Westerly side of a two Perch wide lane, commonly called Mifflins Lane, formerly in Penn Township and County of Philadelphia, now in the Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at a Stone now planted on the side of said Lane at the distance of One hundred and seventy six perches and three tenths of a perch along said Lane from the Wissahickon or Ridge turnpike Road, thence extending by other land of Susanna Crock, intended to have been granted to Joseph Lake and Wife, North Thirty seven degrees, West Sixty one perches and sixty two hundredths of a perch to a Stone now planted for a corner on the line of land late of George Hopple, deceased, thence by said Land and Land now of James S. Spencer, Esquire, but principally by the former, South Fifty three degrees and four minutes West Thirty two perches and ninety eight hundredth of a perch to an Old corner Stone about four tenths of a perch from the South West corner of the said Hopple’s ground, thence by Land of the said James S. Spencer, Esquire, South thirty seven degrees and Sixteen minutes East Sixty one perches and sixty five hundredths of a perch to a Stone now planted for a corner in the North Westerly line of Mifflins’ lane aforesaid and thence along the side or line of said Lane, North Fifty three degrees East thirty two perches and Seventy one hundredth of a perch to the place of beginning Containing Twelve Acres and one hundred and two and a half squares. 1684 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Com. Ld. Pchs. July 15th, 1869. (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. - 270 acres) Lot Size: 12 acres, 102.5 perches

Root, Susanna.
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Brief of Title to No. 1 All that Tract of land Situate on the North Westerly side of Mifflin’s Lane in the 28th Ward (late Penn Township) of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a stone now planted on the side of said Lane at the distance of 143 46/100 perches along said Lane from the Wissahiccon or Ridge Turnpike Road, thence extending by land of Susanna Crock granted or intended to have been granted to George Elfrey and others N. 37 degrees W. 61 59/100 perches to a stone now planted for a corner in a line of land late of George Hopple, deceased, thence by said land S. 53 degrees 4' W 32 83/100 perches to another Stone now planted in said line for a corner of this and other ground of the said Susanna Crock granted or intended to have been granted to John Root and wife, thence by the same S. 37 degrees E 61 62/100 perches to another stone now planted for another corner in the North Westerly line of the said Mifflin’s Lane and thence along the side or line of the said Lane N. 53 degrees E. 32 82/100 perches to the place of beginning. Containing 12 Acres and 102 ½ square perches. No. 2 And All that tract of land Situate on the North Westerly side of said Mifflin’s Lane in said 28th Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a stake on the side of said Lane, thence extending by remaining land of Michael Crock N. 39 degrees 5' W 62 2/100 perches to a stake, thence by land late of George Hopple deceased now or late of John Root S. 51 degrees 3' W. 12 9/10 perches to a stone a corner of this and land late of Joseph Lake and wife now of Henry Root in the line of said John Root’s land, thence by said land of Henry Root S. 39 degrees 5' E. 62 5/100 perches to a corner of the same land in the side of said Mifflin’s Lane, and thence along the side of said Lane N. 50 degrees 54' E. 12 9/10 perches to the place of beginning. Containing 5 Acres. 1684 - 1871 Opinion by Eli K. Price, (April 15th, 1871), Chn. Com. on Land Purchases. (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. -270 acres) (2) Memorandum of Title to Tract of land containing about 2 9/10 Acres late belonging to Susanna Root and taken for Fairmount Park. 1810- 1875 Extracted from the Records and papers produced by Jas. P. Townsend. Opinion by Eli K. Price. March 12th, 1875. Lot Size: 12A, 102.5P; 2A; 2.9A

Serrill, William G..
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Deed of exchange. Lot Size: (blank)

Shields, Patrick.
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Memorandum of Title To a Lot of Ground composed of lots Nos. 9, 10 & 11 in a Plan of Isaac C. Jones’ lots Containing in front on Pennsylvania Avenue or Reading Rail Road 20 feet east lot, and in depth on the Westerly line 126 feet 1 3/8 inches to low water mark in the River Schuylkill, on which front each lot contains about 20 feet 5 ½ inches. The property of Patrick Shields. The title to the said lot is derived from Isaac C. Jones, Esqr. and a complete Brief and Searches for the whole large tract of which the above is part, have been furnished by Isaac C. Jones to the Park Commissioners. 1835 - 1869 Compiled by Joshua Spering. Mch. 31, ‘69 Opinion by Eli K. Price, April 28th. 1869 Lot Size: 60 x 126 (.165 acres)

Shippen, Edward.
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Belleville & Ormison. Lot Size: (blank)

Shronk, Daniel.
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Abstract of Title to A lot of ground at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, conveyed by Daniel Shronk & wife to the City of Philadelphia, for the purposes of Fairmount Park For title of George Shronk, see Brief filed with papers relating to Wm. Shronk’s property. 1845 - 1873 From the Records & Papers, &c. M. Arnold, Jr. (1872) Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 5th. 1873 Lot Size: 48’10”x278’

Shronk, Peter.
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Abstract of Title to A lot of ground at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, conveyed by Peter Shronk & wife to the City of Philadelphia, for the purposes of Fairmount Park For title of George Shronk, see Brief filed with papers relating to Wm. Shronk’s property. 1845 - 1873 From the Records & Papers, &c. M. Arnold, Jr. (1872) Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 5th. 1873 Lot Size: 24’5”x257’

Shronk, William.
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Abstract of Title to Ground of the Shronk heirs at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, Philadelphia, a portion of which is included within the limits of Fairmount Park. For the title of Rudeman Robeson, see brief of title of Samuel N. Smith filed with the Park Commission. 1760 - 1872 Prepared by M. Arnold, Jr. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 4th, 1873. Lot Size: 24’5”x257’

Smith, Samuel N..
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Brief of Title to Ground conveyed by Samuel N. Smith to Fairmount Park. 1701 - 1872 (Original patent to Frankfort Company) Lot Size: (blank)

Smith & Richards.
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Abstract of Title to Edgeley Farm on the East side of the river Schuylkill and on Edgely Point Road Containing 41 acres more or less. 1760 – 1869 Lot Size: 41 acres

Spencer, James S..
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Fountain Green. Lot Size: 40 acres

Stehley, William.
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Abstract of Title to Property at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, conveyed by William Stehley to the City of Philadelphia, for Fairmount Park. For title of John Wagner, see Brief filed with deed from Powers & Weightman. 1806 - 1872 Prepared by M. Arnold, Jr. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 5th, 1875. Lot Size: .076 acres

Tissot, Louis.
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Brief of Title to All that stone Messuage now known as “Fountain Park Hotel” and piece of land situate on the Southwest side of Ridge Avenue at the Falls in the 21st Ward of the city of Philadelphia beginning at a point on the side of said Avenue and the centre of the arch of a stone bridge over a small run, being a corner of land now of Michael Arnold, Sr. thence by said Arnold’s land S 37 degrees 38' W 58 feet 8 ½ inches to a stone, thence by the same S 7 degrees 38' W 183 feet to low water mark in the river Schuylkill thence along said low water mark N 65 degrees 30' W 557 feet 3/8 inches to a point in the line of land formerly of Edward Robeson now a twenty feet wide lane leading from said River to Ridge Avenue thence extending along the South East side of said lane N 29 degrees 25' E 270 feet to a stake in said side of said Ridge Avenue, and thence extending along the said Avenue S 61 degrees 16' E 494 feet 6 inches to the said centre of said stone arch and place of beginning Containing Two Acres and One hundred and fifty three perches of land. 1684 - 1860 (Original patent to the Frankfort Company) Lot Size: 1.18 acres

Wagenseller, James.
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Brief of Title to All those two certain Lots or pieces of Ground with the Messuage or tenement thereon erected, and marked in a plan of Isaac C. Jones’ Ground numbered 4 & 5, Situate on the South Westerly side of the Pennsylvania Avenue in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia at the distance of Sixty one feet nine inches South Eastward from the extremity of the South Western wingwall of the Columbia Rail Road bridge over the River Schuylkill Containing together in front or breadth on said Avenue Forty feet and extending in length or depth Southwestwardly between parallel lines at right angles with said Avenue One hundred feet more or less to low water mark on the River Schuylkill. Belonging to James Wagenseller and contained within the limits of Fairmount Park. 1679 - 1869 J. Sergeant Price, attorney. May 6, 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 1st, 1869. (Original patent to William Orion - 100 acres) Lot Size: .092 acres

Walz, Jacob.
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Brief of Title to Premises on the Pennsylvania Avenue in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia and Known as the “Mount Pleasant Hotel.” 1760 - 1871 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 8: 1871. Lot Size: .708 acres

Weiner, Jacob.
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4130-4138, 4244 Ridge Avenue. Lot Size: irreg

Wharton, Francis, Est..
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Ns Edgeley Point Lane & Ws 33rd St. Lot Size: 20.3 acres

White, Alexander Moss.
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Brief of Title to All That Certain lot or piece of ground Situate in the 29th ward of the City of Philadelphia beginning at a point in the West side of Thirty-third Street a corner of land late of John Bowers at the distance of 190 feet North of the North side of Pennsylvania Avenue, thence extending North 11 degrees 21' East along the West side of Thirty third Street 495 feet 11 1/4 inches to the line of ground belonging to the Connecting Railway Company thence South 50 degrees 53' West along said Connecting Railway Company’s ground 817 feet 8 inches to the North East side of said Pennsylvania Avenue thence South 64 degrees 37' East along said Pennsylvania Avenue 182 feet 7 3/4 inches to an angle thence South East by the same 88 feet to said ground late of John Bowers thence Northward along the West line of said John Bowers land 181 ft. 9 ins. To a corner thence South 78 degrees 39' East along said John Bowers land 254 feet 11 5/8 ins. to the place of beginning Containing 3 acres and 22/100 of an acre. 1684 - 1872 Prepared from the Records and Original Papers &c: produced and Examined by Wm. McGeorge, Jr. Atty at Law 32 S. 3rd Phila. (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr. - 270 acres) Lot Size: 3.22 acres

Whitecar, William B..
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Brief of Title: Premises South west side of Pennsylvania Avenue 34 feet South east of 41 Street, fifty feet by 125 feet, bounded north west by William James, south east by P. T. Ransford. For prior title, see Brief of Henry J. Williams and others. 1854 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chairman &c March 22d, 1869. Lot Size: .143 acres

Williams, Henry J..
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Brief of Title to a tract of Land called “Mount Pleasant” Situate on the River Schuylkill now in the City of Philadelphia. 1679 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price. April 10th. 1869 (Original patent to William Orion - 100 acres) Lot Size: 592x400xirregx365

Wilson, Edgar E..
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4422-4424 Ridge Avenue. Lot Size: 117x252x118x243

Wolfenden, Daniel.
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Brief of Title to A piece of ground Situate on the N. W. side of Rodman St. and N. E. side of the Schuylkill River, below ridge Road near the Falls of Schuylkill in the Twenty Eight (late 21st) Ward of the City of Philadelphia. 1701 - 1871 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn of Com. on Land Purchases. May 5th. 1871 (Original patent to the Frankford Company - 100 acres) Lot Size: .864 acres

Yarnell, Ellis.
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Wissahickon Turnpike Road. Lot Size: 2.49 acres

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1869-1874

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23.0 Files

Ayres, William.
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Abstract of Title to All That Certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate on the Northern side of Girard Avenue at the distance of Two hundred and fifty five feet Eastward from the centre of Mantua [now called Fortieth Street] Containing in front or breadth on said Girard Avenue Twenty five feet and extending Northward from the middle of said Avenue between lines parallel with said Fortieth Street Two hundred and seventy five feet to the centre of Viola Street. 1855-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chairman of Com. On Land Purchases. March 31st, 1869. Lot Size: 75x275

Boyd, Isaac, Estate.
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Brief of Title to All That Certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia - Described as follows, viz - Beginning at the intersection of the centre line of Girard Avenue and 39th Street, thence extending westward along the centre of Girard Avenue 220 feet to a point, thence extending Northward on a line at right angles therewith 275 feet to the centre of Viola Street, thence extending Eastward along the centre of Viola Street 220 feet to the centre of 39th Street and thence Southward along the centre of 39th Street 275 feet to Girard Avenue the place of beginning. 1702-1867 Nov. 15, 1869. Lot Size: 75x220

Brown, William.
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Brief of Title to All those four Lots of ground Situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia (formerly Blockley Township) part of the tract of land known as “Egglesfield,” described as follows, vizt.: No. 1 All that lot of ground beginning at the intersection of the centre line of Girard Avenue and Thirty-eighth Streets (formerly called Ninth Street); thence extending Eastward along the centre line of Girard Avenue 175 feet to ground belonging to “The Junction Rail Road Company”; thence extending Southward at right angles to the sd. Girard Avenue 265 feet to the centre of Egglesfield Street; thence Westward along the said Egglesfield Street 175 feet to the centre line of Thirty eight Street and thence Northward along the same 265 feet to the place of beginning. No. 2 Also all that Lot of ground, Situate on the South West corner of Girard Avenue and Thirty Seventh Streets, Containing in front along the middle line of Girard Avenue 175 feet and extending of that width in depth Southward along Thirty-Seventh Street on the East and ground of the Junction R.R. Company on the West, 265 feet to the middle of Egglesfield Street. (This lot taken for the Park) No. 3 Also All that Lot of Ground Situate at the North East corner of Poplar Street and Thirty Eighth Street, Containing in front along the centre line of Poplar Street 175 feet and extending of that width northward along the centre line of Thirty eighth Street on the West and ground of The Junction R.R. Company on the East, 255 feet to the centre line of Egglesfield Street. No. 4 Also All that Lot of ground Situate on the north west corner of Poplar Street and Thirty Seventh Street, Containing in front along the centre line of Poplar Street 175 feet and extending of that width in depth Northward along the centre line of Thirty Seventh Street on the East and ground of The Junction R. R. Company on the West 255 feet to the middle of Egglesfield Street. (This lot taken for the Park) The title to the four lots above described, from the Patent down to the Year 1855 is set forth in the Brief of “Egglesfield” made for the use of the Park Commission; by reference to that brief it will appear that all of the Egglesfield tract of 132 Acres excepting the 5 Lots marked N.P.P.Q.R. on the plan thereof, conveyed to Samuel H. Carpenter, were vested in Ann Hertzog with 2/5ths thereof; Charles Toppan with 1/5th thereof; and John Draper with 2/5ths thereof 1855-1864 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn, Com. On Land Pchs. (Map showing 37th - 38th Street. Poplar to Girard Avenue, including Egglesfield Street Lot Size: 2 lots - irreg

Carpenter, Samuel H..
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Brief of Title to Two lots or pieces of ground marked “N” and “O” on the plan of the Eaglesfield Estate and described as follows, to wit; No. 1 All that certain lot or piece of ground marked “N” in the said “Plan of Eaglesfield” Beginning at the intersection of the centre line of Tenth Street and a certain forty feet wide Street laid out on said Plan called Viola Street thence Northwardly along the centre line of said Tenth St. 284 feet 4 3/4 inches partly crossing Torr’s Avenue laid out on said Plan to the line between said Eaglesfield and William S. Torr’s land thence Eastwardly along said line 633 feet to the centre of Ninth Street thence Southwardly along the centre of Ninth Street 286 feet 4 3/8 inches to the centre of the aforesaid Viola Street thence Westwardly along the centre of said Viola Street 633 feet to the place of Beginning. Bounded on the West by lot marked “H” on said Plan, on the North by William S. Torr’s land, on the East by lot marked “T” on said Plan and on the South by lot marked “O” on said Plan Containing Four Acres and One hundred and forty seven thousandths of an Acre. No. 2 All that certain lot or piece of ground marked “O” on the said “Plan of Eaglesfield” Beginning at the intersection of the centre lines of Tenth Street and Girard Avenue thence Northwardly along the centre of said Tenth Street 275 feet to the centre of said Viola Street thence Eastwardly along the centre of said Viola 633 feet to the centre of Ninth Street thence Southwardly along the centre of Girard Avenue thence Westwardly along the centre of Girard Avenue 633 feet to the place of Beginning. Bounded on the West by lot marked “S” on said Plan, on the North by a lot marked “N” on said Plan, one the East by a lot marked “U” on said Plan and on the South by a lot marked “P” on said Plan. Containing Three Acres nine hundred and ninety six thousandths of an Acre more or less. 1702-1869 Prepared from the Records and Papers produced, By C. H. & H. P. Muirhead. March, 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Of Com. Land Purchases, July, 1869. Lot Size: 28x633 each

Coates, Benjamin H..
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Brief of Title to A Tract of Land known as Eaglesfield in late the Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia, now the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. 1702-1855 Wm. C. Hannis (conveyancer) (Original patent to William Warner ) Lot Size: .857A

Cold Springs Ice & Coal Company.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground situate in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia (formerly Blockley Township) marked “E E” in a certain plan of Eaglesfield annexed to a certain deed dated the Fourth day of June A. D. 1855 Recorded in Deed Book R. D. W. No. 25 page 480 &c. made between Isaac Elliott of the one part and Ann Hertzog and others of the other part. Beginning at the intersection of the centre lines of Girard Avenue and Thirty fifth Street thence Eastwardly along the centre of Girard Avenue Two hundred and fifty two feet to the West side of the River Schuylkill thence along the same continued to low water mark thence Southwardly down the River Schuylkill by low water mark to the centre line of a certain Forty feet wide Street laid out on said Plan called Eaglesfield Street thence Westwardly along said centre line of said Eaglesfield Street to the west side of the River Schuylkill thence the same course Two hundred and seventy three feet to the centre of Thirty fifth Street thence northwardly along the centre of the said Thirty fifth Street Two hundred and sixty five feet to the centre of Girard Avenue. Bounded on the North by lot marked “C C” on said Plan, on the East by the river Schuylkill, on the south by lot marked “G G” on said plan and on the west by lot marked “D D” on said Plan. Containing one acre and five hundred and ninety seven thousandths of an Acre above the water edge more or less exclusive of that covered by the water of Fairmount Dam. All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground marked in the aforesaid Plan of Eaglesfield “G G” Beginning at the intersection of the centre lines of Poplar Street as laid out on said Plan and Thirty fifth Street thence northwardly along the centre of the said Thirty fifth Street Two hundred and fifty five feet to the centre of Eaglesfield Street aforesaid thence eastwardly along the centre of Eaglesfield Street Two hundred and seventy three feet to the west side of the River Schuylkill thence along the same continued to low water mark thence Southwardly down the River Schuylkill by low water mark to the centre of said Poplar Street continued thence westwardly along the centre of Poplar Street continued to the west side of the River Schuylkill and thence the same course Two hundred and forty three feet eight an done eighth inches to the place of Beginning. Bounded on the west by lot marked on the said plan “F F” on the north by lot marked “E E” on the said Plan on the East by the River Schuylkill and on the South by lot marked “I I” on said Plan. Containing One acre and five hundred and twelve thousandths of an acre above the water edge more or less exclusive of that covered by the waters of Fairmount Dam. 1702 & 1684)-1869 Extracted from the Records and Title Papers produced by W. E. Littleton 514 Walnut St. March 1869. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Of Com. On Land Purchases. April 19th, 1869. (Original patent to William Warner ) Lot Size: 252x273; 255x273

Elkins, William L..
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Brief of Title To a Lot or piece of Ground Situate at the North East Corner of Girard Avenue & Thirty-eighth Street in the 24th Ward, Philadelphia. (Being part of “Eaglesfield”) (Girard Avenue to Viola Street, 38th to 37th Streets) 1702-1863 (Original patent to William Warner, 288 acres and 12 acres & 40 perches) Compiled from the Records and papers produced by Joshua Spering. July, 1865 Continuation 1865-1868 Lot Size: 131x215

Evans, Edmund.
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Brief of title to A square of ground marked F. F. on the plan of Egglesfield bounded by Thirty fifth, Poplar, Thirty Sixth and Egglesfield Streets. 1702-1868 Prepared by Wm. Nelson West, Geo. L. Crawford Continuation 1865-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price. March 18th, 1869 (Original patent to William Warner - 288 acres and 12 acres, 40 perches) Lot Size: 345x205

Ferree, James B..
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Brief of Title To a tract of Land Known as “Egglesfield” in the Township of Blockley in the county of Philadelphia now in the Consolidated City of Philadelphia. 1702-1855 Opinion by George L. Ashmead, Attorney at law, 317 Walnut. June 7th, 1855. Continuation 1855-1869 Continued from the Records and Papers produced by Morton & Elsassar, Conveyancers, No. 217 So. 3rd St., Phila. Opinions by Eli K. Price, Chn. Com. On Land Purchases: March 6th, 1869. Lot Size: 115x467x150x100x115x100xSRx600

Gordon, Alonzo.
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Brief of Title to a tract of Land known as Egglesfield in the Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia now in the Consolidated City of Philadelphia. 1701-1855 Opinion by George L. Ashmead, Attorney at Law, 317 Walnut. June 7, 1855. (Original 2 patents to William Warner) Continuation 1855-1869 Continued from the Records, and papers produced by Morton & Elsassar, April 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Of Com. of Purchases. May 31st 1869. Lot Size: 117x275

Joerger, Erhart.
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Brief of Title To a tract of Land known as “Eaglesfield” in the Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia now in the Consolidated City of Philadelphia. 1702-1855 Opinion by Geo L. Ashmead, atty. At Law, 317 Walnut St. June 7, 1855 Continuation 1856-1859 (Continuation of Title for Lot “U” in Plan of “Eaglesfield”.) 1856-1870 Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, Sol. to the Park Comm. 8th April 1870 Lot Size: (blank)

Kennedy, Samuel.
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Abstract of Title to A Lot of ground on the Northeast corner of Girard Avenue and Fortieth Street, City of Philadelphia, belonging to Samuel Kennedy. For prior title, see Brief of Title of “Eaglesfield” 1855-1868 Jos. C. Ferguson, 530 Walnut St. Lot Size: 275x180

Michelbach, G. Charles.
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Memorandum of Title to All that Certain Lot or piece of Ground Situate in that part of the City of Philadelphia formerly called Blockley Township, now in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the said City: being part of a lot marked “I” in a certain plan of “Eaglesfield”; Beginning at a point in the middle of Girard Avenue at the distance of 180 feet Eastward from the intersection of the centre lines of said Girard Avenue and 40th (formerly Mantua) Street as laid down on said plan thence extending Northwardly parallel with said 40th St 275 feet to the centre of said Viola Street, thence extending Eastwardly along the centre of said Viola Street 75 feet, thence extending Southwardly parallel with the said 40th Street 275 feet to the centre of the said Girard Avenue and thence extending Westwardly along the centre of said Girard Avenue 75 feet to the place of beginning. The property of Mrs. Emma Michelbach. Note: The lot of ground in question is part of “Eaglesfield.” A complete Brief of Title and Searches, shewing the prior title thereto have been furnished by Wm. F. Miskey, Esq. to the Commissioners of Fairmount Park. 1855 - 1869 Extracted from the records and title papers produced by C. Eber Smith. Apl. 1869. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Com. on Purchases. June 3rd 1869. Lot Size: 75x275

Miller, Elizabeth.
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Brief of Title To a tract of Land known as “Eaglesfield,” in the Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia now in the Consolidated City of Philadelphia. 1702 - 1869 (Original patent to William Warner - 288 acres) Lot Size: 1.519 acres

Miller, Samuel.
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Brief of Title to All those Certain Ten contiguous Lots or Pieces of Ground Situate in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia and marked and numbered in a certain plan of Lots of part of the Egglesfield Estate Nos. 116 to No. 125 inclusive. Beginning at the Southerly line of Lot No. 116 on the Easterly side of a twenty feet wide street as laid down on said plan which said line is at the distance of One hundred and twenty feet Easterly from the East side of Bridgewater Street and at right angles thereto as laid down on said plan and extending thence Northerly along said twenty feet wide street Two hundred feet to the Southerly line of ground granted to Edward Mackinson thence Easterly along the same One hundred and eighteen feet one inch and three quarters more or less to low water mark in the River Schuylkill thence Southerly along the course of said River One hundred and fifty feet and three quarters of an inch more or less to a point thence still along the course of said River South Westerly Sixty one feet five inches and a quarter to the North line of Lot No. 115 as laid down on said plan thence Westerly along the Northerly line of Lot No. 115 One hundred and fifty feet three inches and a half more or less to the Westerly side of said Twenty feet wide street and place of beginning. 1702 - 1869 Extracted from the records and Papers produced by S. D. Hutchinson, Conveyancer, 124 So. 6th St. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Sep. 9th 1869. Lot Size: 200x118x150

Miskey, William F., Trustee.
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Brief of Title to All that tract of Land, Containing Twelve Acres more or less, Situate on the West side of the River Schuylkill in the Township of Blockley, now Twenty-fourth Ward, City of Philadelphia, Bounded on the north by the said river and ground of _________ on the south by Girard avenue, on the East by the said river and on the West by Thirty seventh street, being part of a large tract of land called “Egglesfield.” Also a yearly Ground Rent of One hundred and Eighty dollars issuing out of a Lot of ground included within the above limits. 1702 - 1869 Prepared by W. Moylan Lansdale for H. C. Townsend, Esqr. Mar. 10 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 20th, 1869 Lot Size: 12 acres

Orne, Benjamin.
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40th and Viola Streets. Lot Size: 4.727 acres

Powell, George.
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Brief of Title To a Tract of Land known as “Egglesfield” in the Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia now in the Consolidated City of Philadelphia. 1702- 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 26: 69 Lot Size: 34x80

Powell, Samuel.
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Brief of Title To a Tract of Land known as “Egglesfield” in the Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia now in the Consolidated City of Philadelphia. 1702- 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chr. of Com: Ld Pus. May 13th. 1869 Lot Size: 210x275

Smith, Charles Eber.
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Brief of Title To a Lot or piece of Ground Situate on the North side of Girard Avenue and (at) the distance of 100 feet West from the West side of 37th Street, in the 24th Ward, Philadelphia, 39 feet front by 275 feet in depth between the centre lines of Girard Avenue & Viola Street. (Being Part of “Eaglefield.”) 1702 - 1863 (B) Brief of Title to All that Certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate on the North side of Girard Avenue at the distance of One hundred feet West of Thirty-seventh Street in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Containing in front or breadth on said Girard Avenue Thirty nine feet and extending in length or depth from the middle of Girard Avenue to the middle of Viola Street Two hundred and seventy five feet. The previous title will be found in a Brief prepared by Henry C. Townsend, Esq. for Wm. F. Miskey, where it is fully and carefully set out and has been exd. by E. K. Price Esq. & the undersigned - with it also there are complete searches. Joshua Spering. 1855 - 1869 Compiled by Joshua Spering. Mar. 15/69. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chmn. of L. P. Com. March 27th 1869 Lot Size: 39x75

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1812

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Williams, Jonathan.
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Lot Size: (blank)

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1913-1914; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 86-J - 89-M

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Fidelity Trust Company.
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Wissahickon Ave. and Roberts Ave. Lot Size: 10.5 A

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1910; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 99-C

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Lippincott, J. Bertram.
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Spencer Avenue and 5th Street. Lot Size: 23.324 acres

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1869-1880

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Brinton, Mary M..
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A Memorandum of Title to a lot of Ground, Situate on the Easterly, North-easterly; and northerly sides of Canal Street in the 15th Ward. Containing in front on the respective courses of Canal Street, 215 feet; 182 feet and 37 ft. 3 inches +- and extending in depth on the north line 176 feet 11 1/8 inches, to the centre line of Old Bush hill Street now vacated - (See pamphlet laws: State of Penna. 1854; Appendix 1853, p. 824) along which centre line this lot measures 347 ft +-. This Large Lot is composed of three portions. 1. A Lot of Ground granted on ground rent by John H. Brinton to Henry Wester, situate on the westerly side of Bush-Hill St., now vacated. Containing in front on said Bush-Hill St. 143 ft, and Extending in depth on the north line at right angles to Bush-Hill St. about 164 feet to the Canal, & Canal ground, now Canal Street. 2. A Lot of Ground (situate immediately north of the preceeding) granted by John H. Brinton to Edward Pole on ground rent, containing in front on the W. side of Bush Hill St., 160 feet, & Extending in depth at right angles with said Bush Hill St. on the northerly line 166 ft +- & on the Southwardly line 164 ft. +- to canal ground & Canal, now Canal Street. 3. A Lot of Ground (immediately north of the preceeding) granted by John H. Brinton to Thomas Kennedy on ground Rent. Containing in fronton the W. side of Bush Hill St. 40 ft. & Extending westward at right angles to Bush-Hill St. about 160 feet to canal ground, now Canal Street. 1708-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 11th, 1869 Map covering three lots on Canal Street and also location of old Bush-Hill Street, Hare Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. B Memorandum of Title to a triangular lot Situate on westerly side of Penna. Avenue, between Taney St. & 27th St., as laid out on the plan of the city - Said Lot being numbered (29) in the plan of the “Park Extension.” - Said lot containing 30 feet +- on Penna. Ave: 22 ft +- on W. line& 20 feet 3 in +- on South line, and Owned by Mrs: Mary M. Brinton. See “A” in accompanying plan. This triangular lot is a small part of a larger lot of ground which John H. Brinton by deed dated March 23d 1804 Recorded in Bk. _______ granted & conveyed to Wm. Murray, subject to a yearly ground rent of $ 20 payable half yearly on 1st January & July, and described as follows: “All that certain lot or piece of ground situate, lying, and being in the Northern Liberties in the County of Philadelphia, on the Westerly side of the road leading from Frances Street to Turner’s Lane, Containing in front on said Road, Eighty feet, and extending that breadth in length or depth westward one hundred & seventh feet to a 17 feet wide alley called Acorn Alley, which communicates at the Southerly End thereof, with a twenty feet wide alley called Canal Alley, leading eastwardly into the said road, and at the northerly end thereof with a forty feet wide street called Manor Street, which also leads eastwardly into the Said Road.” The Title to the above Rent Charge of $ 20. pr. ann. Subsequently became vested in Mrs: Mary M. Brinton. . . 1859 map covers 27th &Pennsylvania Avenue and Taney (or Minor) Street. Lot Size: 176x347; 30x20x22

Cave, Thomas.
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Brief of Title To a lot or piece of ground situate in the Northern Liberties now the 15th Ward of the City of Philadelphia marked No. 27 on a plan of ground and appropriated for the preservation of the purity of water and an addition to Fairmount Park under Ordinance of the City of Philadelphia approved June 28th 1864 Bounded and described as follows: Containing in front on Canal Street 197 feet 6 inches thence running Northward 94 feet 6 inches thence North eastwardly 95 feet 4 7/8 inches thence South eastwardly 143 feet thence Southwardly 27 feet 6 inches. See survey of Edwd. D. Roberts, Reg. 4th Dist. Nov. 26th 1864 Note: This Brief begins March 17th 1804 with John H. Brinton’s conveyance to Thomas Cave. The preceding title will be found in brief furnished by J. B. Townsend Esq. this being a portion of the property included in that title until the said conveyance to Thomas Cave. 1804-1866 Opinion by Eli K. Price, April 6, 1869. Lot Size: 197x27x143x95x94 Cave, Thomas Flat Iron Brief of Title To a lot or piece of ground situate in the Northern Liberties now the 15th Ward of the City of Philadelphia marked No. 27 on a plan of ground and appropriated for the preservation of the purity of water and an addition to Fairmount Park under Ordinance of the City of Philadelphia approved June 28th 1864 Bounded and described as follows: Containing in front on Canal Street 197 feet 6 inches thence running Northward 94 feet 6 inches thence North eastwardly 95 feet 4 7/8 inches thence South eastwardly 143 feet thence Southwardly 27 feet 6 inches. See survey of Edwd. D. Roberts, Reg. 4th Dist. Nov. 26th 1864 Note: This Brief begins March 17th 1804 with John H. Brinton’s conveyance to Thomas Cave. The preceding title will be found in brief furnished by J. B. Townsend Esq. this being a portion of the property included in that title until the said conveyance to Thomas Cave. 1804-1866 Opinion by Eli K. Price, April 6, 1869. Lot Size: 197x27x143x95x94

Coxe, Charles S. .
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The property in question is the lot marked on the Park Plan number 28, Charles S. Coxe. Memorandum of Title. 1708-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. of C. Land Pchs. April 13th, 1869 Original title to Henry Gouldney & others. Lot Size: 108x20x80x80x95

Farquhar, Anna Virginia.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground on the South Westerly side of Canal Street Containing in front on Canal Street Two hundred and fifty six feet one and one half inches (Numbered 26 on the Plan of Property bounded by Coates Street Landing Avenue and the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road on file in the Office of the Chief Engineer and Surveyor) Bounded by Premises described as No. 17, No. 25 & No. 24 on said Plan. 1708-1847 (Original patent to Henry Gouldney & others) Brief of Title to Lots No. 14½, No. 21, No. 23½, belonging to Eli K. Price and John M. Ogden (14 ½ being 6 feet on Landing Av. by 93 feet deep, 21 being 30 feet front on North side of Landing Av., 23½ being 30 ft. on Landing Av. by 90 ft. deep. Same as in the above Brief down to and including Conveyance . . . dated May 12th, 1832. 1843 (single entry) Brief of Title to Lot No. 11 on Plan belonging to Eli K. Price and John M. Ogden, being 20 feet in front on North side of Coates St. by 120 feet deep. Same as in above Brief to Lot No. 26 down to and including Deed . . . Dated March 15th, 1800. 1822-1837 Brief of Title to Lot No. 6 in said Plan of City Surveyor belonging to Eli K. Price, being 20 feet in front on North side of Coates and 120 feet deep to Canal Street. Same as in above Brief to No. 11 down to and including Deed . . . March 16th, 1832. 1835-1837 Brief of Title to Lot No. 7 belonging to Eli K. Price, being 20 feet in front on North side of Coates St. by 120 feet deep to Canal St. Same as in above Brief to No. 11 down to and including Deed . . . March 16th, 1832. 1835-1837 Brief of Title to Lot No. 8 in said Plan Situate on North side of Coates St. 20 feet front by 120 feet deep to Canal Street, belonging to Eli K. Price. Same as in above Brief to No. 11 down to and including Deed . . . March 16th, 1832. 1835-1840 Brief of Title to Lot No. 10 in said Plan Situate on North side of Coates St. containing in front 20 feet and in depth 120 feet to Canal Street, belonging to Eli K. Price. Same as in above Brief to No. 11 down to and including Deed . . . March 16th, 1832. 1835-1843 Brief of Title to Lot No. 9 in said Plan Situate on North side of Coates St. containing in front 20 feet and in depth 120 to Canal Street, belonging to John M. Ogden. Same as in above Brief to No. 11 down to and including Deed . . . March 16th, 1832. 1835-1840 Brief of Title to Lot No. 12 in said plan Situate on North side of said Coates Street, containing in front 20 feet and in depth 120 feet more or less to Canal Street, belonging to Philip M. Price. Same as in above Brief to No. 11 down to and including Deed . . . March 16th, 1832. 1835-1862 Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Ground on East side of Canal Street containing in front 16 feet and extending in depth about 177 feet, being Lot No. 35 on said Plan, belonging to Eli K. Price and Philip M. Price. Same as in above Brief to Lot No. 26 down to and including Deed . . . Dated March 15th, 1800. 1802-1835 Brief of Title to All that certain Lot of Ground on East side of Canal Street containing 16 feet in front and 177 feet in depth being Lot No. 36 in said Plan, belonging to Eli K. Price. Same as in above Brief to Lot No. 35 down to and including Deed . . . dated Jan’y. 1, 1830. 1832-1833 Lot No. 40. Lot situate on E. side of Canal St. 63 feet Southward of Pennsylvania Avenue 16 feet in front and extending of that breadth in length or depth Eastward on North line 21 ft & on South line 36 ft. 3 inches. Same as in above Brief for Lot No. 37 to Robert Jarden. 1833-1846 Lot Size: 16x21x16x36

Flack, William W..
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Brief of title to a Lot of ground Situate on the North East side of Landing Avenue at the distance of one hundred and six feet westward from the North East corner of said Landing Avenue and Coats Street in the District of Spring Garden and County of Philadelphia. 1776-1840 Abstract of Title to A Lot adjoining the above to the North West Containing in front on said Landing Avenue 20 ft. and extending in depth 93 ft. to Canal Street. 1841-1869 with map. Opinions by T. I. Wharton, Jan. 10, 1840; Eli K. Price, April 29th: 1851; and Eli K. Price, Chairman of Com on Land Purchases, April 29: 1869. Lot Size: 80x93//20x93

Fricke, Henry.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Four Storied Brick Messuage or Hotel and Lot or piece of Ground Situate in the District of Spring Garden in the County of Philadelphia, beginning at the North East corner of Coats Street and Landing Street and thence extending Eastward along the North side of Coats Street 50 feet and Northwestward along the North East side of said landing Street 50 feet and thence from said two points on Coats Street and Landing Street at the distance of 50 feet from said corner by a line extending Northward from Coats Street, and a line extending North Eastward from said Landing Street at right angles with said Streets respectively at the distance of 120 feet more or less to Canal Street. 1822-1840 Prepared from the Records and Papers produced by S. W. Thackara & J. S. Yardley. May, 1848. B Brief of Title to (East portion of No. 17) All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate on the North East side of Landing Avenue commencing at the distance of Two hundred and seventy eight feet and eight inches, Northward from the North side of Coates Street in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, thence extending North Eastwardly on a line at right angles with said Landing Avenue Ninety three feet to a point, thence Eastwardly in a line at right angles with Canal Street Fifteen feet and six and one fourth inches to said Canal Street thence Northwardly along the same Forty three feet and eight and five eighths to a point, thence Westwardly upon a line at right angles with said Canal Street Forty seven feet and two and three quarter inches to a point thence South Westwardly upon a line at right angles with said Landing Avenue Ninety three feet to the North East side thereof, thence South Eastwardly along the same Fifty four feet to the place of beginning. 1826-1864 C Brief of Title to the West portion of no. 17. All that certain Lot of Ground with the Messuage or tenement thereon erected, Situate on the North East side Landing Avenue in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Beginning 332 feet 8 inches North Westward from the North East corner of said Avenue and Coates Street and thence extending North Westward on said Avenue 32 feet, and said Lot extending in depth, North Eastward between parallel lines at right angles with said Avenue of the width of 32 feet aforesaid on the South East line Ninety three feet from Landing Avenue, thence North West parallel with said Avenue by the head of a cartway intended to be opened by said Grantors into Canal Street, Four feet eight and five eights inches, thence by Ground late of H. Moliere coming to a point here North thirty five degrees Twenty minutes West the residue of the width of said of Thirty-two feet. Being the same as in Brief to Lot No. 19 down to and including deed from Samuel Allen, Sheriff to John M. Ogden et al. Dated October 15th, 1853. 1859-1863 D Brief of Title to (No. 19). All that certain Lot or piece of ground Situate on the North Easterly side of Landing Avenue in the City of Philadelphia. Commencing at the distance of Four hundred and two feet North Westward from the North East corner of said Avenue and Coates Street thence extending North Eastward at right angles with said Landing Avenue by ground intended this day to be granted to Jacob C. Kensley on ground rent Eighty nine feet four and one eighth inches to a point thence North Westward by ground of Henry Moliere Forty one feet three inches to a point thence South Westward by ground of said Moliere nineteen feet to a point thence North Westward by ground of said Moliere Thirteen feet six inches to a point thence South Westward by ground granted to the Green and Coates Street Philadelphia Passenger Rail Road Company upon a line at right angles with said Landing Avenue Sixty six feet eleven and seven eights inches to the North East side of Landing Avenue and thence South Eastward along the North East side of said Avenue Fifty six feet to the place of beginning. The same as in Brief to Lot No. 26 down to and including deed from John Savage to Henry Moliere dated July 1st, 1826. 1831-1864 E Brief of Title to “Robt. Morris Hotel.” (Continuation) Lot Beginning at N. E. Coates St. & Landing St. thence extending Eastward along the N.S. of Coates St. 50 feet and Northwestward along the N.E. side of Landing Ave. 50 feet & thence from said two points on Coates St. and Landing St. at the distances of 50 feet from the corner by a line Extending Northward from Coates St. and a line extending Northeastward from Landing St. at right angles with said street respectively 120 feet more or less to Canal St. Reserving Ground Rent. 1841-1850 F Brief of Title to (west portion of No. 14 - “Robert Morris Hotel” property). All that Certain Lot or Piece of Ground situate on the North Easterly side of Landing Avenue at the distance of 50 feet North Westward from the Northwest side of Coates Street Containing in front on Landing Avenue 50 feet and extending in length or depth northwardly between parallel lines at right angles with Landing Ave. 100 feet more or less to Canal Street. The same as in brief to Hotel property to & including Deed to John M. Ogden Mar. 16, 1832, recorded in Deed Book A. M. 24, p. 215. 1834-1859 Lot Size: .215A; .275A; .107A

Green & Coates Sts. Passenger Railway Co..
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NEs Landing Avenue, 458'NW Coates St. Lot Size: (blank)

Kennedy, Dennis.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot of ground Situate in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia numbered and described on a certain Plan of E. D. Roberts Surveyor made November 26th 1864 for the Fairmount Park as numbers 32 and 33 beginning at a point in the center line of Bushill Street now vacated Thirty three feet South of the intersection of said line with the line Twelve and half feet South West of the Center line of Pennsylvania Ave. a corner of a Lot of ground late of Mary M. Brinton marked No 31 on the Plan aforesaid thence extending Southwardly by said Lot forty feet to a point a corner of a Lot late of George W. Tryon marked No 30 on said Plan thence East by said Lot sixty seven feet six inches to aforesaid line Twelve and one half feet West of the middle line of Pennsylvania Avenue thence North West along the same fifty four feet more or less to lot marked No 34 on said Plan thence westwardly by Lot No 34 Thirty feet nine inches to the place of beginning. Bounded on North by Lot No 34, East by Pennsylvania Avenue, South by Lot No 30 and West by Lot No 31. 1804-1864 Lot Size: 40x67x54x30

Kensley, Jacob C..
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground on North side of Landing Avenue commencing at a point in Western Boundary line of the ground described as No 17 in Plan of Property bounded by Coates Street, Landing Avenue and the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road (on filed in the Office of the Chief Engineer and Surveyor) thence extending Westwardly along Northerly line of the said Landing Avenue 37 feet 4 inches to a point, thence Easterly 89 feet 4 7/8 inches to the Southern boundary line of premises described No. 25 in said Plan thence eastwardly along said line 37 feet 4 3/4 inches to a point thence South Westwardly 91 feet 5 3/4 inches to Landing Avenue to the place of beginning, being Lot No. 18 on said Plan belonging to Jacob C. Kensley. The same as in Brief to Lot No. 26, on said Plan, down to and including Deed from John Savage to Henry Moliere dated July 1st, 1826, as in Brief to property of Eli K. Price, John M. Ogden and Philip M. Price. 1831-1863 Lot Size: .077 acres

Kern, Peter.
Box A-967 Map Case M-7
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Brief of Title to All that Certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate on the North Eastwardly side of Landing Avenue or Street in the late District of Spring Garden now in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at the distance of 607 Feet 8 inches North Westerly from Coates Street: thence extending North Westwardly along said Landing Avenue 60 feet to the line of Ground of John M. Ogden, Eli K. Price and Philip M. Price’s Thirty feet wide Dock; thence North Eastwardly along said Dock 90 feet; thence South Eastwardly parallel with said Avenue 38 feet; thence South Westwardly by Moliere’s ground 37 feet 11 inches to a point or line Fifty-nine feet, five and a half inches North Eastwardly from said Avenue and at right angles therewith, and thence along said line 59 feet 5½ inches to the place of Beginning. 1797-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 3rd, 1869. Lot Size: 90x38

Knight, George K..
Box A-967 Map Case P-4
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Brief of Title to a Messuage and Lot of Ground on the north side of Coates Street 210 feet East of Landing Avenue - 20 feet in front by 120 feet more or less to Canal Street. This Lot is part of the Estate formerly vested in Eli K. Price, John M. Ogden and Philip M. Price whereof a Brief of Title is already furnished to the city authorities - some of their property adjoining have been taken and absorbed for the Park Extension - and reference is accordingly made to the Brief of their property for the prior title. 1835-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. of Com. on Land Purchases. July 16th, 1869. Lot Size: 20x210

Krupp, Eli.
Box A-967 Map Case M-7
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Brief of Title To Ground of Charles E. Smith on Landing Avenue and Canal Street in the District of Spring Garden. 1708-1863

Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 8th, 1869

(Original patent to Henry Gouldney, et al.)

Miller, Hiram.
Box A-967 Map Case M-8
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Brief - Statement of Pasquali Luciani’s title. (Coates Street & Minor Street to Canal Ground) 1708 - 1833 Opinion by John Sergeant, Jan. 18, 1834 Continuation 1834 - 1869 Lot Size: .250 acres

Perot, William S..
Box A-967 Map Case M-8
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Brief of title to All that Certain Lot of Ground, with the Improvements thereon (marked No. 1 on Plan of property bounded by Coates Street, Landing Avenue and the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road, on file in the office of the Chief Engineer and Surveyor,) Situate on the North side of Coates Street in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia; Commencing at the intersection of the northern line of said Coates Street with the western line of Pennsylvania Avenue as now opened and extending Westwardly along said northern line 187 feet to a point in the centre of Taney (formerly Minor) Street, thence along the centre of said Taney Street, in a northerly direction 195 feet to the Western line of Pennsylvania Avenue as now opened and thence along said Western line in a southeasterly direction 270 feet 6 inches to the place of beginning: and lying wholly within the lines of Fairmount Park as now appropriated by law. The property of`William S. Perot. Map by Edwd. S. Roberts, Sur: & Reg. 4th: Dist: March 10th: 1869 1718 - 1869 (Original patent to Jonathan Dickinson) Extracted from the records and title papers produced by C. Eber Smith. Mch. 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Com. Land purchases. March 22d, 1869 Lot Size: 187x195x270 (.419 acres)

Popp, John George.
Box A-967 Map Case P-4
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Brief of Title To a Lot of Ground on the South side of Canal Street 172 feet 5 7/8 inches West of Esher Street in the 15th Ward of the City of Philada. Containing in front 20 feet and in depth 60 feet. (And premises situate on the North side of Coates Street 50 feet East of Landing Avenue 20 feet front by 60 feet deep.) 1822 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, June 16th. 1869 (B) Brief of Title to Ground Rent of $ 54 per annum issuing out of a Lot of Ground on the North side of Coates Street 50 feet East of Landing Avenue Containing in front on Coats Street 20 ft and in depth 60 ft - in Spring Garden and County of Philada. Also a Lot of ground on the South Side of Canal Street 172 feet 5 7/8 of an inch West of Esher Street 20 ft front by 60 ft deep in Spring Garden aforesaid. 1822 - 1840 Lot Size: .55 acres

Price, Eli Kirk.
Box A-967 Map Case P-5
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Flat Iron. Lot Size: (blank)

Sinkler, William S..
Box A-967 Map Case M-8
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Brief of Title To All those three contiguous Lots or pieces of ground Situate on the westerly side of Bushhill Street beginning at the distance of One hundred and fifty one feet southward from the Southwest corner of the said Bushhill Street and Maria Street in the District of Spring Garden in Penn Township in the County of Philadelphia - Being lots numbered 10, 11 and 12 Containing together in front or breadth on the said Bushhill Street forty eight feet that is to say sixteen feet each lot and extending that breadth in length or depth westward between parallel lines at right angles with the said Bushhill Street one hundred and sixty six feet. 1797 - 1843 Lot Size: 48x166

Smith, Barzillai C..
Box A-967 Map Case M-8
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Brief of Title To premises Situate on the North side of Coates Street Beginning at the distance of 105 feet Westward from the west side of Minor Street in Spring Garden thence northwardly by ground of Thomas Reeves parallel with Minor Street 100 feet more or less to a new Street 100 feet wide thence westward along same 113 feet thence Southward by ground of Eli K. Price et al: parallel with Minor Street 37 feet 6 inches - thence Westward by said Eli K. Price’s ground at right angles with Broad Street 18 feet thence Southward parallel with Minor Street 63 feet 4 inches to Coates Street thence along same 131 feet to place of Beginning. 1708 - 1849 Records Examined & Papers produced by Jno. H. Weeks. Decr. 9 1854. (Original patent to Jonathan Dickinson, 1718) Lot Size: .322 acres

Spring Garden Insurance Company.
Box A-967 Map Case M-8
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P & R RR & Bush Hill Street, vacated. Lot Size: .012 acres

Tryon, George W..
Box A-967 Map Case P-4
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Brief of Title to Lots Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 and those marked J. Mussi, M. J. Littleboy & J. S. Kay in this draft. (Canal Alley, between Acorn Alley and Bush Hill Street) 1708 - 1835 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. &c. April 8th, 1869 Lot Size: 1.144 acres

Wheeler, Charles.
Box A-967 Map Case P-4
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Brief of Title To Two several Lots of Ground. One of them situate on the Westerly side of Canal Street and South Westerly side of Pennsylvania Avenue: And the other of them situate on the North Easterly side of Landing Avenue in the District of Spring Garden in the County of Philadelphia. 1708 - 1854 Prepared from the Records and papers produced by Elliot J. Robinson. June 6th, 1854 Continuation to 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Nov. 13: 1869 Lot Size: 1.36 acres

Wolbert, Charles J..
Box A-967 Map Case P-4
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Brief of Title To A certain lot of ground with the Improvements thereon Situate in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, formerly Estate of Henry Moliere, dece’d, now belonging to Charles J. Wolbert. 1797 - 1826 Brief of Title To a certain Lot of Ground and Improvements thereon erected Situate in the late Penn Township and County of Philadelphia, now Fifteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia formerly the estate of Henry Moliere deceased, and also To a certain Easement or Right of Way to the said land appertaining as hereinafter particularly mentioned and set forth. 1826 - 1862 Extracted from the Records & papers, produced, by D. M. Bowen. Lot Size: .588 acres

Wood, Joseph, Estate.
Box A-967 Map Case M-8
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Brief of Title to A certain Lot of Ground Situate in the 15th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, belonging to the heirs of Joseph Wood decd.; described in the deed to Joseph Wood, according to the former lines of Streets (and including within its bounds the small Lot taken by the City for Park purposes) as follows: Beginning at a point on the West side of Bush Hill Street at the distance of 69 feet South of Manor Street, Containing in front on Bush Hill Street 34 feet and in depth 166 feet more or less to the Canal Road being composed of two Lots of 17 feet front each - The portion of said lot taken for the Park is described according to a recent survey thereof made by Ed. D. Roberts Surveyor of the 4th District as follows - beginning at a point on the east side of Canal Street at the distance of 48 ft 3 ½ inches North of Hare Street, thence extending along the East side of Canal Street crossing the S. W. line of Pennsylvania Avenue at its point of junction with Canal Street as now laid down in the plan of said survey 34 feet to a point, thence extending Eastward 12 feet 2 1/8 inches to the former line of said Pennsylvania Avenue thence extending along the former S. W. line of said Avenue 46 feet and 1/8th of an inch to a point, thence extending westward and crossing said S. W. line of Pennsylvania Av. as laid down in said plan 44 feet to Canal Street and the place of beginning. 1708 - 1869 Lot Size: .022 acres

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1869-1871

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Evans, Thomas.
Box A-967 Map Case M-9
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Brief of Title To two lots of ground included in Fairmount Park, formerly of Thomas Evans, deceased, continued from Briefs of adjoining Lots, now in the possession of Commissioners. (All those two certain Lots or pieces of ground Situate in the Village of Greenland, laid out by the said Benjamin Johnson, in the Township of Blockley, in the County of Philadelphia agreeably to a Plan thereof, recorded in the Office for recording Deeds &c. for the County aforesaid in Deed Book I.C. No. 17, page 758. One of which lots no. 21 on said Plan, is in breadth Forty feet and extends Southward, of the same breadth from the line of Peter Ott’s land on the Ford road at right angles therewith, Two hundred and thirty feet to the North side of Prospect Street. And the other of them No. 22, is in breadth Forty feet and extends Southward of the same breadth, from the South line of the said Prospect Street, about Four hundred and twenty feet.) 1812-1871 Lot Size: 40x230

Garrett, Elizabeth, et al.
Box A-967 Map Case M-9
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Brief of Title For all that certain lot or piece of ground situate in the late Blockley Township in the County of Philadelphia now in the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at a stone in the middle of the Ford Road a corner of other land of John Garrett thence by the same south sixty four degrees and one quarter east thirty eight perches to a stone a corner of Ralph McClintock’s Land thence by said McClintock’s Land south sixty-three degrees and three quarters east forty five perches and fifty six hundredths passing through a chestnut tree to a stone near a run and a corner of Andrew Crozier’s Land thence crossing over said run and by said Crozier’s Land north thirty two degrees and one quarter east twenty-five perches and four tenths to a stake in the middle of said Ford Road thence along the middle of the same North fifty-five degrees west forty-five perches and two tenths to a stake and south eighty-one degrees and a half west, fifty-two perches to the place of beginning. Containing Twelve Acres and one hundred and five perches of Land. Also a lot containing about half an acre Bounded on the North East by the Ford Road on the North West by the Schuylkill Road on the South West by Ralph McClintock’s Land and on the South East by the low water mark of the River Schuylkill marked No. 3 on the following plan. 1677-1868 Extracted from the records and papers produced. George H. Earle Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sep. 18th, 1869 Plan of Two Tracts of Pieces of Land Situate in Philadelphia City limits late the estate of John Garrett deceased. Surveyed May 28th 1869 by Wm. Sibley Surveyor. (Original patent to Swan Lom for Andrew and John Wheeler - 400 acres) Lot Size: 12 acres, 105 perches

Server, Christopher C..
Box A-967 Map Case M-9
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Abstract of Title to All those two certain Lots or pieces of Ground situate in the Village of Greenland laid out by Benjamin Johnson in the township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia agreeably to a plan thereof recorded in Deed Book I. C. No. 17, page 758 &c. One of which Lots, No. 17, in said plan is in breadth 40 feet, and extends southward of the same breadth from the line of Peter Ott’s land in the Ford road, at right angles therewith, 230 feet to the north side of Prospect street, Bounded northward by the said Peter Ott’s line, Eastward by Lot No. 15, intended to be conveyed to Samuel Wakeling, Southward by the said Prospect Street, and westward by Lot. No. 19 intended to be conveyed to Robert Desilver. And the other of them No. 18 is in breadth 40 feet and extends southward of the same breadth from the south side of the said Prospect Street directly opposite to the Lot above described about 377 feet. Bounded northward by the said Prospect Street, eastward by Lot No. 16, intended to be conveyed to the said Samuel Wakeling, Southward by other land of the said Benjamin Johnson, and westward by Lot. No. 20, intended to be conveyed to the said Robert Desilver. 1812 - 1862 Lot Size: 40x230; 40x377

Thibault, Adrian H..
Box A-967 Map Case M-9
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Brief of Title to All those two Lots of Ground Situate in the Village of “Greenland” in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia numbered Nos. 15 and 16 on a plan of said Village. No. 15 - Contains in breadth 40 feet and extends Southward of that width from the line of Peter Ott’s land in the Fall Road at right angles therewith 230 feet to the North side of Prospect Street No. 16 - Contains in breadth 40 feet and extends Southward of the same breadth from the South side of said Prospect Street, directly opposite to the above described Lot about 361 feet. 1807 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, September 15th, 1869. Lot Size: 40x230; 40x361

Uhle, John C..
Box A-967 Map Case M-9
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Brief of Title to Two certain lots or pieces of ground situate in the late Township of Blockley, now Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia the Estate of William M. Peyton, Esq. (Brief of Title to Estate of John C. Uhle. Lots No. 19 & 20 in Greenland Village. J. Sergeant Price, atty. for John C. Uhle.) 1711 - 1867 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sep. 2d, 1869. Lot Size: .579

Wilson, George, Estate.
Box A-967 Map Case M-9
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Memorandum of Title. 1807 - 1830 Lot Size: 40x230; 40x345

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1916; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 99-L - 99-O-2

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Excelsior Brick & Stone Company.
Box A-967
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Wingohocking Street & Roosevelt Blvd. Lot Size: 107x30x139x49

Logan, William.
Box A-967 Map Case M-1
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Lot Size: irregular

Hunting Park.
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This Brief is located in the Law Department Titles to City Properties, Folder 99-L Brief of Title to Hunting Park, County of Philadelphia. All that certain Tract of Piece of Land situate in the Township of the Unincorporated Northern Liberties in the County of Philadelphia, Bounded and described according to a survey and Plan thereof made by James P. David, Surveyor on the second day of April A. D. 1853 as follows to wit, Commencing on the Easterly side of the Old York Road at the distance of 1339 feet Northerly from the North east side of Nicetown Land thence extending eastwardly 45 perches & 8/10ths of a perch to a corner, thence south 1½ degrees west 26 perches & 8/10ths of a perch to a corner, thence South twenty seven degrees five minutes east 86 perches & 2/10ths of a perch to a corner, thence South thirty degrees west 31 perches & 7/10ths of a perch to a corner in the centre of the said Nicetown land, thence along the centre of the said Lane North 60 degrees West 19 perches & 97/100ths of a perch to a corner, thence crossing the said Lane South 30 degrees west 1perch & 82/100ths of a perch to a corner, thence on a line parallel with the said Lane (as now laid out of the width of 33 feet) and at the distance of 13 feet 6 inches therefrom North 60 degrees west 62 perches & 58/100ths of a Perch to a corner, thence extending across the said Nicetown Lane along the easterly side of the Old York Road aforesaid North 2 degrees and 25 minutes east 84 perches & 32/100ths of a perch to the place of Beginning. Containing 45 acres 16 perches & 34/100ths of a perch. Also All that certain tract or piece of land situate in the Township of the Unincorporated Northern Liberties aforesaid, Bounded and described according to the survey & plan aforesaid as follows to wit: commencing at the North easterly corner of the Reading Rail Road and the Old York Road thence extending along the easterly side of the said Old York Road North 2 3/4 degrees east 60 perches & 58/100ths of a perch to a corner, thence on a line parallel with Nicetown Lane, and at the distance of 13 feet 6 inches therefrom South 60 degrees east 62 perches & 83/100ths of a perch to a corner, thence south 30 degrees west 20 perches & 18/100ths of a perch to a corner, thence south 87 1/4 degrees east 43 perches & 4/10ths of a perch to a corner at the side of the said Reading Rail Road, Thence North westerly along the said Reading Rail Road 100 feet to the place of beginning Containing 16 acres 73 perches & Thirteen hundredths of a perch. 1749-1853 Extracted from the Records and Papers produced, by Chas. H. Muirhead, Sept. 29th, 1853. Opinion by T. I. Wharton, September 30th, 1853.

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1869-1879; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 104-A

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91.0 Files

Lansdown; Landsdown.
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Brief of Title to Tracts of Land Known as “Lansdown No. 1, Lansdown No. 2, belonging to Henry Bingham Baring 1797-1855 Note: This Brief is located in the Law Department Titles to City Properties, Folder 104-A

Adams, Samuel Morris.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Haddington, 207 E. 47th Street. Lot Size: 23x217

Albertson, Lewis, Guardian.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Brief of Title. All that certain lot or piece of Ground marked in Section S. and numbered in a certain plan of lots of said Company No. 1., in the Twenty-fourth Ward, of the City of Philadelphia, Recorded at Philadelphia, in Deed Book A. D. B. No. 104, page 1, Situate on the East side of Forty-eighth Street and South side of Jefferson Street and Containing in front or breadth on said Forty-eighth Street twenty-six feet ten inches and a half, and extending in length or depth Eastward of that width along the South side of said Jefferson Street one hundred and twenty-six feet. . . 1859-1874 Lot Size: 26’ 10.5x 126

Alfter, Joseph.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Brief of Title For All that certain Lot or piece of Ground as marked and laid down in a certain plan of Lots of the Landsdowne Land Company in the .Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia (which plan is recorded in Deed Book A. D. B. 104 page 1.) as marked in Section P. and numbered No 7 and situate on the East side of Forty-eighth Street at the distance of two hundred and thirty seven feet six inches Southward from the South side of Jefferson street and containing in front or breadth on said Forty eight Street twenty feet and extending in length or depth Eastward of that width One hundred and eighty feet. 1860-1877 Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 8, 1877 Lot Size: 20x180

Allen, Charles C..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground, Situate on the West side of Belmont Avenue in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, commencing at the distance of one hundred and twenty five feet three inches and one quarter of an inch Northward from the North West corner of said Belmont Avenue and Haddington Avenue, Containing in Front on Breadth on said Belmont Avenue one hundred and sixty five feet four inches and one quarter of an inch, and extending Westward between lines one hundred and sixty five feet apart parallel to said Haddington Avenue, on the South line thereof Seven hundred and seventy six feet two inches and seven eighths of an inch, and on the North line thereof Seven hundred and sixty five feet four inches and three eighths of an inch to the East side of Forty-seventh Street. 1681-1868 Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, 9 April 1869 (Original patent to Randel Vernon) Lot Size: 165x165

Andrews, Thomas A..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Brief of Title to All that Certain Lot or piece of ground Situate on the West side of Belmont Avenue in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia Commencing at the South West corner of said Belmont Avenue and Oxford Street thence extending Westward along the South side of the said Oxford Street seven hundred and twenty two feet Seven and three quarter inches to the East side of Forty-seventh Street thence Southward along the said Forty-seventh Street one hundred and fifty three feet thence Eastward on a line parallel to said Oxford Street Seven hundred and thirty two feet eight inches and seven eighths to the West side of Belmont Avenue thence Northward along said Belmont Avenue One hundred and fifty three feet four inches to the place of beginning. 1749-1854 (part 1); 1681-1860 (part 2); 1732-1857 (part 3); 1866-1869 (whole) (Original patent to Randel Vernon (1681)) Lot Size: 2.556 acres + 4 lots

Ardley, Alexander.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Haddington Avenue & NS Coane Street. Lot Size: 23x217'6"

Armstrong, Julia.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground marked in Section K. and numbered in a certain plan of lots of The Landsdown Land Company (said plan being recorded at Philadelphia in Deed Book ADB No. 104, page 1.) As Number Six Situate on the West side of Forty Seventh Street at the distance of Ninety feet Northward from the North side of Coane Street in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Containing in front or breadth on said Forty Seventh Street Eighteen feet and extending in length or depth Westward of that width one hundred feet. 1860-1879 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 2nd, 1879 Lot Size: 18x100

Bagge, Mary.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Jefferson St., e. 48th Street. Lot Size: 18x107'6"

Bain, James, Estate.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Haddington Ave. & ES 47th St. Lot Size: 23x117

Banger, William W..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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NS Lansdowne Ave, e. 47th St.. Lot Size: 23x117

Bartholomew, Jacob, Estate.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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WS 48th St., n. Haddington Ave., w. 47th St. Lot Size: (blank)

Beamish, Samuel.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Haddington Ave., w. 47th St. Lot Size: (blank)

Bishop, John R..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Haddington Ave., e. 47th St. Lot Size: 23x217'6"

Bowen, Sarah S., trustee.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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NS Haddington Avenue, w. 47th St. Lot Size: (blank)

Bowie, John B..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Haddington Avenue, e. 47th St. Lot Size: 23x217'6"

Brock, William.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Brief of Title to All that Certain Lot or Piece of ground Situate on the South side of Haddington avenue at the distance of Thirty six feet Westward from the West side of Forty seventh Street in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Containing in Front on said Haddington avenue Eighteen feet and extending in length or depth Southward of that width One hundred and nine feet six inches. Also All that Certain lot or piece of ground Situate on the South side of Haddington avenue at the distance of Fifty four feet Westward from the West side of Forty seventh Street in the Twenty fourth Ward aforesaid Containing in Front or Breadth on said Haddington avenue Eighteen feet and extending in length or depth Southward of that width One hundred and nine feet six inches. Belonging to William Brock. 1860-1870 Lot Size: 18x109’6 each

Burkhart, William J..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Haddington Avenue, e. 47th St. Lot Size: 23x217'6"

Caldwell, Jane M..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Haddington Avenue, e. 47th St. Lot Size: 38'4"x217'6"

Clark, William M..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground marked in Section K and numbered in a certain plan of lots of “The Landsdown Land Company”, No. 4, in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia (said Plan being recorded at Philadelphia in Deed Book ADB No. 104, page 1) Situate on the west side of Forty-seventh street at the distance of fifty four feet Northward from the North side of Coane Street and containing in front or breadth on said Forty-seventh street eighteen feet and extending in length or depth Westward of that width one hundred feet. 1860-1877 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Oct. 24, 1877 Lot Size: 18x100

Coane, Robert.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Cooley, Aaron B..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Cooley, Aaron B..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Near 48th & Haddington. Lot Size: (blank)

Corr, John.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Corr, Patrick.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Lansdowne, w. Belmont Avenue. Lot Size: 48x217.5

Cousins, Charlotte G..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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SS Haddington Avenue, w. Belmont Avenue. Lot Size: 46x217.5

Custer, David Y..
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Memorandum of Title. (Lot No. 1, Section I) 1860-1863 Lot Size: 18’x109’6”

Davis, O. Wilson.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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NS Lansdowne, e. 47th Street. Lot Size: 23x217.5

Douglas, Archibald.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Title to the Southernmost Part of Tract Marked No. 1 in the Foregoing Plan. 1776 - 1854 “Title to lots marked Nos. 1 to 13 inclusive, and No. 15, in the foregoing plan”. No. 1: 1681 - 1748 (original patent to Randal Vernon - 625 acres) No. 2: 1681 - 1750 (original patent to Thomas Vernon - 625 acres) No. 3: 1681 - 1826 (original patent to William & Margaret Lowther - 5000 acres) (George Family gets all three) Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 6th, 1855 Continuation 1855 to three lots Continuation of Title to Lots No. 1 to 9 inclusive in the foregoing Plan. 1855 - 1860 Title to Tracts of Land Marked Nos. 14, 16, 17, and 18, in the foregoing plan. 1732 - 1773 (original survey to Jonathan Wynne) Title to Tract of Sixty Acres 1684 - 1857 (original patent to William Wood - 100 acres) 37 pp., 2 maps Map covers Haddington Avenue to north of Montgomery Avenue, Belmont Avenue to 48th Street. (B) Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground marked in Section “U” No. 14 on a Certain plan of Lots of the “Landsdown Land Company” in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia Situate on the West side of Forty eighth Street and East side of Monument Road at the distance of Seventy five feet Southward from the South side of Jefferson Street and Containing in front or breadth on said Forty eighth Street Twenty five feet and extending in length or depth Westward of that width to the East side of Monument Road [about 130 feet]. The above described Lot is part of a large tract of land, containing fifty acres, conveyed by Dr. George Hutton and wife to the “Landsdown Land Company” in feet, Under and subject to the conditions and restrictions that no building or buildings of an offensive character should be erected or constructed, or offensive business carried on upon said premises, by Deed dated October 16th 1855, Acknowledged same day and Recorded 10th of November 1855 in Deed Book R. D. W. No. 39 p. 525 &c. - the previous title to which tract of fifty acres is set forth in the printed Brief of the “Landsdown Land Company” - 1864 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 14th, 1869. Lot Size: (blank)

Drean, Henry.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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NS Lansdowne Avenue. Lot Size: (blank)

Elliot, Catharine.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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WS 48th, SS Jefferson, SS Haddington. Lot Size: 5 lots

Ellis, Margaret H. & Thomas.
Box A-968 Map Case M-10
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of Ground numbered in section C, no. 8, on a plan of lots of the “Landsdown Land Company” Situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, on the South side of Haddington Avenue; beginning at the distance of 350 feet westward from the West side of Belmont Avenue, Containing in front on said Haddington Avenue 23 feet and extending in length or depth Southward of that width 217 feet 6 inches tot he North side of Coane Street. The Lot in question is included within the bounds of a tract of 22 acres 77 7/100 perches, a part of Belmont, the title of which is set forth in the printed Brief to the estate formerly of Richard Peters decd. called Belmont. 1854 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Com. L. P. July 12: 1869 Lot Size: (blank)

Errickson, Michael, Estate.
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(A) Brief of Title to Five Tracts of Land, Known as “Belmont,” Late the Estate of Hon. Richard Peters, Dec’d. Now the Property of Joseph S. Lovering, Trustee, Situate in the District of Belmont, County of Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Printed at the N. E. Cor. of Fourth and Chestnut Sts. 1854. (30 pp., no map) (B) Brief of Title to Tract of Land, known as “Landsdown No. 3.” District of Belmont, County of Philadelphia, The Property of Joseph S. Lovering, Trustee, Philadelphia: Printed at the N. E. Cor. of Fourth and Chestnut Sts. 1854. (32 pp., no map) (C) Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground marked in Section “D” and numbers in a certain plan of lots of “The Landsdown Land Company” ‘No. 3' and part of ‘No. 4' in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Recorded at Philadelphia in deed book “A.D.B.” No. 104 Page 1&c. Situate on the North side of Landsdown Avenue at the distance of 246 feet Westward from the West side of Belmont Avenue and containing in front or breadth on said Landsdown Avenue 34 feet 6 inches and extending in length or depth Northward of that width 217 feet 6 inches to the South side of Coane Street. For Prior title see printed Briefs of Landsdown No. 3 and Belmont. 1854 - 1869 Extracted from the records and papers produced by Bonsall Bros. 116 N. 9th St. June 1869. Lot Size: (blank)

Feinour, Eliza Ann.
Box A-968 Map Case M-11
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Brief of Title to All those two certain Lots or Pieces of Ground Situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia one of them on the East side of Forty-eighth street and commencing at the North East corner of said Forty eighth and Jefferson Street thence extending Northward along the East side of said Forty eighth street Four hundred and fifty three feet to the south side of Oxford street thence Eastward along said Oxford street one hundred and sixty five feet thence southward on a line parallel to said Forty eighth street Four hundred and fifty three feet to the North side of the said Jefferson street thence Westward along said Jefferson street on e hundred and sixty five feet to the North East corner of said Jefferson street and Forty eighth street the place of beginning. And the other of them on the West side of Forty eighth street and Commencing at the North West corner of said Forty eighth and Jefferson streets thence extending Northward along the West side of said Forty eight street four hundred and fifty three feet to the South side of Oxford street thence Westward along said Oxford street one hundred and twenty six feet to a point in the Monument Road thence extending south by said Monument Road on a line parallel to said Forty eighth street Two hundred and ninety three feet one inch and seven eighths thence still by said Monument Road southward One hundred and fifty nine feet ten and a half inches to the North side of the said Jefferson street thence Eastward along said Jefferson street One hundred and twenty nine feet and seven eighths of an inch to the North West corner of said Jefferson street and Forty eighth street the place of beginning. 1681-1748 (Lot 1) - 10 acres (liberty land - original patent to Randall Vernon 625 acres) 1681-1750 (Lot 2) - 10 acres (liberty land - original patent to Thomas Vernon 625 acres) 1681-1746 (Lot 3) - 37 acres & 137 perches (liberty land - original patent to William & Margaret Lowther - 5000 acres) 1759-1869 - Lansdowne (part of Lots 1, 2 & 3) Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn. Com. L. P. May 13th. 1869. Lot Size: 453x165

Field, Charles.
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ES 48th & Jefferson; NWc 48th & Jefferson. Lot Size: 453x165

Flanner, William H..
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Brief of Title (for all those three certain Lots or pieces of Ground marked in Section D and numbered in a certain plan . . . Nos. 24, 25, and 26 in the 24th Ward, situate on the north-west side of Landsdown Avenue at the distance of 23 feet eastward from the east side of 47th St.) 1860-1867 Lot Size: (blank)

Foster, Joseph H..
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Fry, Elizabeth & John.
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Goldbeck, John.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Ground Situate on the West side of Belmont Avenue in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia; Commencing at the South-west corner of said Belmont Avenue and Montgomery Avenue, thence extending Westward along the South side of said Montgomery Avenue, Six hundred and forty-eight feet nine inches and seven-eighths of an inch, to the East side of Forty-seventh Street; thence Southward along said Forty-seventh Street, Fifty-four feet seven inches and three-eighths of an inch, to a certain Tract of Land known as “Belmont No. 2,” thence South-eastward along said Tract of Land, Eight hundred and thirty-one feet three inches and one half of an inch, to the West side of said Belmont Avenue; and thence Northward along said Belmont Avenue, Three hundred and sixty-six feet four inches and one-fourth of an inch, to the Southwest corner of said Belmont Avenue and Montgomery Avenue, the place of beginning. 1855 - 1856 1732 - 1773 (survey to Jonathan Wynne) 1684 - 1699 (patent to William Wood) 1684 - 1869 (patent to William Shardlow and William Wood) Opinion by Eli K. Price. May 26: 1869 Lot Size: (blank)

Granello, Hannah.
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Brief of Title to Lot of ground on the West side of 48th Street 25 feet north of Haddington Ave. 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia - Belonging to The City of Philadelphia. 1749 - 1875, including briefs to Lots 1, 2 & 3 mentioned elsewhere. Opinion by Eli K. Price, undated. Lot Size: .047 acres

Hastings, Matthew, Estate.
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Brief of Title to All that Certain Lot or piece of ground Situate on the West side of Belmont Avenue in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia and Commencing at the South West corner of said Belmont Avenue and Jefferson street thence extending Westward along the South side of the said Jefferson street seven hundred and fifty six feet five inches and five eighths to the East side of Forty-seventh street thence Southward along said Forty-seventh street One hundred and thirty five feet thence Eastward on a line parallel to said Jefferson Street Seven hundred and Sixty-five feet four inches and three eighths to the West side of Belmont Avenue thence Northward along said Belmont Avenue One hundred and thirty five feet three inches and a half to the place of beginning. Lots 1, 2, & 3 1681-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. May 29th. 1869. Lot Size: 23x217.5

Hinckle, William.
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NS Lansdowne Avenue, w. Belmont. Lot Size: 34.5x217.5

Inskeep, Joseph.
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WS 48th, n. Haddington Avenue. Lot Size: .068 acres

Jackson, Joseph.
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SS Jefferson St. Lot Size: .044 acres

Johnson, Ellen.
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Jones & Chambers.
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NS Lansdowne Ave, w. Belmont Ave. Lot Size: .230 acres

Kearney, Howard C., Estate.
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Abstract of Title. Lot No. 4, Sec. Q. Landsdowne Land Co. 1860-1866 Lot Size: .087 acres

Kellogg, George R..
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WS 48th St., N. Haddington Avenue. Lot Size: .189 acres

Klare, Augustus.
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Brief of Title to All the Lots of “The Landsdown Land Company” in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. (Made by S. P. Hutchinson, conveyancer) 1749 - 1867 Lot Size: .044 acres

Klett, Charles O..
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NS Haddington Avenue, E. 48th St. Lot Size: 18x107.5

Landsdown Land Company.
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Title to the Southernmost Part of Tract Marked No. 1 in the Foregoing Plan. J. B. Chandler, printer. 1681-1857 published after 1866 Lot Size: (blank) multiple properties

Longaker, A. Brower.
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SS Haddington Avenue, e. 47th St. Lot Size: .205 acres

Mason, James S..
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Brief of Title to All that Certain three story stone messuage or tenement and Lot or piece of ground Situate on the West side of Forty-eighth street in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Commencing at the North-west corner of said Forty-eighth street and Oxford street thence extending Northward along the west side of said Forty-eighth street Four hundred and two feet seven inches to the line of a certain Tract of land known as “Belmont No. 2" thence Northwestward by said Tract of land one hundred and thirty-six feet eleven and three-eighths inches to a point near the West side of Monument Road a corner of Jesse George’s land thence Southward by said George’s land on a line in said Monument Road and parallel to said Forty-eighth street Four hundred and fifty-six feet two and three-quarter inches to the north side of said Oxford street thence Eastward by said Oxford street one hundred and twenty-six feet to the north-west corner of said Oxford street and Forty-eighth street the place of beginning. Also all that Certain Lot or piece of ground Situate on the East side of Forty-eighth street in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia (with the stone barn thereon erected) Commencing at the North-east corner of said Forty-eighth street and Oxford street thence extending Northward along the east side of said Forty-eighth street Three hundred and sixty-eight feet six and one-quarter inches to a certain Tract of land known as “Belmont No. 2" thence extending South-Eastward by said Tract of Land one hundred and seventy-nine feet four inches thence Southward on a line parallel to said Forty-eighth street Two hundred and ninety-eight feet three and one-eighth inches to the North side of said Oxford street thence Westward along said Oxford street one hundred and sixty-five feet to the North-East corner of said Oxford street and Forty-eighth street the place of beginning. Also all the Certain Triangular Lot or piece of ground Situate at the North-east corner of Oxford street and Forty-seventh street in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia extending Eastward along the north side of said Oxford street Four hundred and forty-five feet four and three quarters inches to the line of a certain tract of land known as “Belmont No. 2" thence North westward by said Tract of land Four hundred and eighty-four feet two and one-eighth inches to the east side of said Forty-seventh street thence Southward along said Forty-seventh street one hundred and eighty-nine feet eight and one quarter inches to the North-east corner of Forty-seventh street and Oxford street aforesaid the place of beginning. All that Certain Lot or piece of ground, also, Situate on the West side of Belmont Avenue in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Commencing at the North-west corner of said Belmont Avenue and Oxford street thence extending Northward along said Belmont Avenue Four hundred and sixty-one feet to the South-west corner of said Belmont Avenue and Columbia Avenue thence Westward along said Columbia Avenue Twenty-two feet six and seven-eighths inches to a certain Tract of land known as “Belmont No. 2" thence South-Westward by said Tract of land Five hundred feet eight and one-eighth inches to the north side of said Oxford street thence Eastward along said Oxford street Two hundred and fifty feet six and three-fourths inches to the place of beginning. Also all the Certain Triangular Lot or piece of ground Situate at the South-west corner of Forty-seventh street and Montgomery Avenue in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia extending Westward along the South side of said Montgomery Avenue Fifty-eight feet one and three-eighths inches to a tract of land known as “Belmont No. 2" thence South-Eastward by said Tract of land Sixty-four feet and three-eighths to the West side of said Forty-seventh street thence Northward along said Forty-seventh street Twenty-six feet ten and five-eighths inches to the South-west corner of Forty-seventh street and Montgomery Avenue aforesaid the place of beginning. 1681- 1869 (Original patent to Randall Vernon for 625 acres. 1684 warrant for liberty land.) (Original patent to William Wood, 1684, 100 acres Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 21st, 1869. (B) (Brief of Title to) All those Three certain Lots or Pieces of Ground marked in Section “A” and numbered in a certain Plan of lots of “The Landsdown Land Company” in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Numbers Four (no. 4) Five (No. 5) and Six (No. 6) said Plan Recorded in Deed Book A. D. B. No. 104 page 1. Situate on the West side of Belmont Avenue and South side of Coane Street and Containing together in Front or Breadth on said Belmont Avenue One hundred and five feet eight inches and extending in Length or Depth Westward of that width on the South line thereof One hundred and ninety four feet ten inches more or less and on the North line thereof along said Coane Street One hundred and eighty nine feet more or less to Lot No. 1 in “Section D.” Also All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground marked in Section “U” no. 1 on the aforesaid Plan of lots of “The Landsdown Land Company”. Situate on the West side of Forty-eighth Street and North side of Haddington Avenue and Containing in Front or Breadth on said Forty-eighth Street Twenty-five feet and extending in Length or Depth Westward of that width to the Monument Road be the same whatever it may be. — And Also All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground marked in Section “U” Number Eleven (no. 11) on the aforesaid Plan of lots of the “The Landsdown Land Company” Situate on the West side of Forty-eight Street and East side of Monument Road at the distance of One hundred and fifty feet Southward from the South side of Jefferson Street and Containing in Front or Breadth on said Forth-eight Street Twenty five feet and extending in Length or Depth Westward of that width to the East side of Monument Road. 1749 - 1869 (Original patent to Richard Peters. 22 acres & 60 perches) Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 21st, 1869. Lot Size: (blank)

Maxwell, Jacob G..
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WS Belmont Ave., n. Lansdowne Avenue. Lot Size: 32x194'10"

McCann, James.
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NS Lansdowne Avenue, w. Belmont Avenue. Lot Size: 23'x217.5'

McCollom, John.
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NS Lansdowne Avenue, w. Belmont Avenue. Lot Size: 34.5x217.5

McCully, Martha & John.
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SS Jefferson, between 47th & 48th. Lot Size: 18x107.5

McCurdy, John K..
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Memorandum of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground marked in Section “Q” No. 1 in a certain plan of the Landsdown Land Company’s Lots in the Twenty fourth ward of the City of Philadelphia, Situate on the West side of Forty Seventh Street at the distance of One hundred and seven feet six inches Northward from the North side of Haddington Avenue and Containing in front or breadth on the said Forty Seventh Street Twenty one feet, and extending in length or depth westward of that width One hundred and eight feet. 1860-1879 Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn. Jany. 17th, 1880 Lot Size: 21x108

Meeser, Mary & Henry.
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SS Haddington Avenue, E. 47th Street. Lot Size: 23x217.5

Moyn, Elizabeth H..
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Belmont & Lansdowne; SS Jefferson, w. 47th. Lot Size: 2 lots

Nonnenberg, Christian.
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(Request for searches for) A Tract of Piece of Land Situate in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Beginning at the North West corner of Landsdown Avenue and Belmont Avenue, thence extending Northward along the west side of said Belmont Avenue to the South side of Haddington Avenue, thence westward along said Haddington Avenue to the West side of Forty-seventh Street, thence Northward along the West side of said Forty-seventh Street, to the South side of Jefferson Street, thence Westward along the South side of said Jefferson Street, to the middle of the Monument Road, thence Southward along the middle of the said Monument Road, to the North side of Landsdown Avenue, thence Eastward along the North side of Landsdown Avenue and Belmont Avenue, the place of beginning. Mem. Of Title to Four Lots of ground Section R Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the Landsdown Land Company’s Plan of Lots in 24th Ward. 1860 - 1890 [Record missing from database.]

Parker, Annie.
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ES 48th, n. Haddington Avenue. Lot Size: 26' 10.5"x126

Parker, Rebecca.
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Brief of Title (to Landsdown Estate No. 4). J. B. Chandler, printer. (S. H. Gartley) Lot Size: (blank)

Patterson, C. Stuart.
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Brief of Title to Premises on the North side of Landsdown Avenue three hundred and ninety seven feet nine and one half-inches Westward from Belmont Avenue in the Twenty Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Containing in front or breadth on said Landsdown Avenue fifty five feet two and a half inches (that is to say nine feet two and a half inches of lot marked Number Nine (9) on Plan of Landsdown Land Company and the whole of lots marked Numbers ten (10) and eleven (11) on said Plan each lot being twenty three feet) and extending in depth Northward of that width two hundred and seventeen feet six inches to the South side of Coane Street, belonging to C. Stuart Patterson (Original patent to Richard Peters) 1776 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn. Com. L.P. April, 7th, 1869 Lot Size: 55’ 2.5x217

Ranquett, Sarah.
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SS Jefferson St., w. 47th St.. Lot Size: 18x107.5

Reeves, Francis B..
Box A-969 Map Case M-12
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SS Haddington Avenue, w. Belmont. Lot Size: 38' 4.5x217.5'

Reeves, John.
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SS Haddington Avenue, w. Belmont. Lot Size: 38' 4.5"x217.5'

Riblett, Joseph.
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ES 48th Sst., N. Haddington Avenue. Lot Size: 20x180

Robertson, William.
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WS 47th St., n. Coane St. Lot Size: 18x100

Rohrman, John C..
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NWc 47th & Haddington. Lot Size: 54x107.5

Ross, Thomas.
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SS Haddington Avenue & NS Coarne street. Lot Size: 23x217.5

Sharp, George.
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SWx Belmont Ave. & Haddington Ave. Lot Size: 189x196

Shaw, Charles.
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NS Coarne St., w. 47th Street. Lot Size: 20x108

Shuff, William Henry.
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NS Haddington Avenue, w. 47th St. Lot Size: (blank)

Smith, David L..
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WS 47th, N. Coarne Street. Lot Size: 36x100

Smith & Troxell.
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All those certain lots or pieces of ground marked in Section P formerly of the Landsdowne Land Company, and designated on the plan of Land Company, which is Recorded in Deed Book A.D.B. No. 104, Page 1 &c. In Section P. and Nos. 4, 5 & 6. Situate on the East side of 48th Street, Commencing at the distance of 177 feet 6 inches Southward from the South side of Jefferson Street. Each lot containing in front or breadth on said 48th Street, 20 feet, and extending eastward of that width 180 feet. 1860-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sep. 8th 1869 Lot Size: 20x108

Snyder, Enos.
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Abstract of Title to All that Certain Lot or Piece of Ground (Marked in Section O No. 5 in a Certain plan of “The Landsdown Land Company” in the twenty fourth ward of the City of Philadelphia and Recorded in Deed Book A.D.B. No. 104, page 1&c.) Situate on the North side of Haddington Avenue at the distance of Seventy two feet westward from the west side of Forty Seventh Street Containing in Front or Breadth on said Haddington Avenue Eighteen feet and in depth Northward 107 feet 6 inches. 1855-1870 Lot Size: 18x107.5

Sowers, William H..
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SS Haddington Avenue, e. 47th St. Lot Size: 30'8"x217.5

Speakman, Townsend.
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SS Jefferson, W. 47th Street. Lot Size: 36x107.5

Stevenson, William E..
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SS Haddington, w. 47th Street. Lot Size: 18x109.5

Taylor, William.
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WS 48th, S. Jefferson Street. Lot Size: 25x?

Thrasher, George F..
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SS Haddington Avenue, w. 47th Street. Lot Size: 18x109.5

Troxell, Felix J..
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see Smith & Troxell

Van Dyke, Henry.
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Brief of Title to All those certain Lots or Pieces of Ground marked in “section Q” and numbered in a certain plan of lots of the Landsdown Land Company Numbered Ten (10) and Nine (9) in the Twenty Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia recorded at Philadelphia in Deed Book A.D.B. No. 104 page 1 situate on the West side of Forty Seventh Street at the distance of One hundred and seven feet six inches South of Jefferson Street and containing together in front on the said Forty Seventh Street forty two feet (that is to say twenty one feet each lot) and extending in depth Westward One hundred and eighty feet; Also all that certain lot or piece of ground marked in “Section R.” Number Nine (9) on the aforesaid plan of said lots. Situate on the South side of Jefferson Street at the distance of One hundred and forty four feet; Westward from the West side of Forty Seventh Street: Containing in front or breadth on said Jefferson Street eighteen feet and extending in length or depth Southward one hundred and seven feet six inches belonging to Rev. Henry J. Vandyke. Compiled from Records & papers produced by C. E. Morgan, Jr. 623 Walnut St. 1681-1860 (Original patent to William Lowther - 500 acres) Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chairman, &c. May 11th, 1869 Lot Size: (blank)

Vodges, Mary M..
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SS Haddington, 47th Street. Lot Size: 18x109

Warner, Redwood.
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ES 48th, n. Haddington Avenue. Lot Size: 20x180

Way, Sarah S..
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NS Coarne St., w. 47th Street. Lot Size: 20x108

Willis, Ann.
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SS Haddington Avenue, w. 47th Street. Lot Size: 18x109.5

Willis, Sylvester D..
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WS 48th, n. Haddington Avenue. Lot Size: 56'3"xirreg

Wisewall, Joseph B..
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SS Haddington Avenue, w. Belmont Avenue. Lot Size: 38'x217.6'

Yocum, James.
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SS Haddington, e. 47th Street. Lot Size: 23x217.5

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1869-1876

Physical Description

29.0 Files

Andre & Kellner.
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SS Oxford, WS 33rd St. Lot Size: 90x104

Brandes, Theodore.
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ES 34th St., 110' N. Oxford Ave. Lot Size: .039A

Bruer, Henry.
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WS 34th Street, 148' NE Oxford. Lot Size: 18x96

Canavan, Joseph J..
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground marked number Eighty one in a certain plan of lots of the Mifflin Land Association situate at the North West corner of Thirty-third and Oxford streets in the Twenty ninth (late Twentieth) Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Containing in front or breadth on the said Oxford Street Twenty four feet and extending of that breadth in length or depth Northward along said Thirty-third Street one hundred and six feet to a certain Four feet wide alley running East and West from said Thirty-third street to a certain Forty feet wide street called Melrose street Together with the free use right liberty and privilege of the above mentioned alley and of a water course therein in common with the owners and occupiers of the other ground bounding thereon Subject to a proportionable part of the expense of pitching and paving the aforesaid alley and of keeping the same in good order and repair. 1857-1873 From the Records and papers produced. Bonsall Bros: 116 N. 9th Street. July, 1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Aug. 5th 1873. Notes of Title, 1854-1861. Lot Size: 24x106

Caner, William John.
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ES 34th St., n. Oxford. Lot Size: 40x96

Duane, William.
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Ws 34th, 166, n. of Oxford. Lot Size: 18x96

Eggert, Charles H..
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WS Melrose St., 184' N. Oxford. Lot Size: 36x80

Farnum, Christiana &, McDonald, Ann.
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Melrose Street, 240' N. Oxford. Lot Size: 36x80

Garrett, Washington.
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Melrose Street. Lot Size: 20x80

Goepp, Charles, et al.
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Brief of Title to the Real Estate of the Mifflin Land Association in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Printed by A. Ketterlinus, N. E. Corner of Third and Race Street. Philadelphia. 1858. (Covers area bounded by Columbia Avenue, Jefferson Street, 33rd Street and 35th Street) 1684-1856 28 pp. Abstracted and compiled from the records and title papers produced. C. Goepp, No. 120 S. 6th St., above Spruce, Philadelphia. December 21, 1857. (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr., 270 acres) Schedule of the Division into Lots of the Real Estate of the Mifflin Land Association, and Valuation of the Same. 6 pp. Memorandum of Title. 1857-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sep. 8th, 1869 Lot Size: (blank)

Herbert, Lawrence.
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Oxford near 34th St. Lot Size: 25x109; 50x109

Hillary, William.
Box A-969 Map Case M-13
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ES 34th, 128' N. Oxford. Lot Size: 18x96

Huber, James S..
Box A-969 Map Case M-13
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Brief of Title to the Real Estate of the Mifflin Land Association in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Printed by A. Ketterlinus, N. E. Corner of Third and Race Street. Philadelphia. 1858. (Covers area bounded by Columbia Avenue, Jefferson Street, 33rd Street and 35th Street) 1684-1856, 28 pp. Abstracted and compiled from the records and title papers produced. C. Goepp, No. 120 S. 6th St., above Spruce, Philadelphia. December 21, 1857. (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr., 270 acres) Continuation 1857-1868 (various parcels), 4 ms. pp. Brief of Title to the Real Estate of the Mifflin Land Association in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Printed by A. Ketterlinus, N. E. Corner of Third and Race Street. Philadelphia. 1858. (Covers area bounded by Columbia Avenue, Jefferson Street, 33rd Street and 35th Street) 1684-1856, 28 pp., 1 map Abstracted and compiled from the records and title papers produced. C. Goepp, No. 120 S. 6th St., above Spruce, Philadelphia. December 21, 1857. (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr., 270 acres) Map: “Plan of Division in Lots of the Real Estate of the Mifflin Land Association lated in the 20th Ward in the City of Philadelphia.” M. H. Traubel Lithy. 409 Chesnut St. Phila. Map covers area from 33rd to Corlies Street, Columbia Avenue to Jefferson Street, including Melrose Street, 34th Street and Mifflin Lane. Continuation 1857-1869, 7 ms. pp. Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 1st, 1869 Schedule of the Division into Lots of the Real Estate of the Mifflin Land Association, and Valuation of the Same. 6 pp. Lot Size: (blank)

John, Frederick Ludwig, Dec’d..
Box A-969 Map Case M-13
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of Ground Situate on the West side of Thirty fourth Street at the distance of One hundred and forty nine feet and one half of an inch South of the South East corner of Oxford and Thirty-fourth Street in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia and marked with number “Twelve” on a certain plan of lots laid out by “The Mifflin Land Association” recorded in Deed Book R. D. W. No. 155 page 535 &c. Containing in front on breadth on the said Thirty fourth Street Eighteen feet and extending in length or depth Westward between parallel lines at right angles with the said Thirty fourth Street Ninety one feet to a four feet wide alley running North and South and communicating at its Northern terminus, with another four feet and one half of an inch wide alley extending Westward from Thirty fourth Street to a Street called Corlies Street. Bounded Northward by a lot marked on the above mentioned plan with number “Thirteen,” Southward by a lot marked number “Eleven” on the same plan Eastward by the said Thirty fourth Street and Westward by the said back alley. 1857-1864 Lot Size: 18x91

Kochersperger, Sarah.
Box A-969 Map Case M-13
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34th street north of Oxford Street. Lot Size: 20x96

Leupold, Theodore.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Miller, Henry.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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West side Melrose Street, south of Oxford Street. Lot Size: 148x80

Psotta & Mueller.
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WS 33rd St. n. of Oxford St. Lot Size: 20x96 (.044 acre)

Schanz, Christopher.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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34th Street, south from Oxford. Lot Size: 120x96

Schmitt, Catharine.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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SWc Melrose and Columbia. Lot Size: .393 acres

Springer, John B..
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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West side Melrose Street, s. Columbia Avenue. Lot Size: 36x80; 40x96

Steffens, Edwin.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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Sec Oxford & Corlies Streets. Lot Size: .188 acres

Stubenrauch, Anna Maria.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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Brief of Title to the Real Estate of the Mifflin Land Association in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Printed by A. Ketterlinus, N. E. Corner of Third and Race Street. Philadelphia. 1858. (Covers area bounded by Columbia Avenue, Jefferson Street, 33rd Street and 35th Street) 1684-1856, 28 pp., 1 map Abstracted and compiled from the records and title papers produced. C. Goepp, No. 120 S. 6th St., above Spruce, Philadelphia. December 21, 1857. (Original patent to John Mifflin, Sr. & Jr., 270 acres) Continuation 1857-1876, 4 ms. pp. Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 25th, 1876. Lot Size: .088 acres

SEDGLEY.
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Brief of Title to A tract of land called Sedgley belonging to Ferdinand Dreer. Memorandum. A full brief from the Patent to Robert Morris is in possession of Mr. Dreer. 1799-1853 Note: This Brief is located in the Law Department Titles to City Properties, Folder 104-B

Tiedeman, Frederick.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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East side 34th St., n. Oxford Street. Lot Size: 20x96

Vollmer, William & Augustus.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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Corlies Street. Lot Size: .198 acres

Wheeler, John Howell.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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Es 34th Street, n. Oxford St. Lot Size: .237 acres

Wilhelm, Charles.
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10 lots. Lot Size: (blank)

Wolseiffer, Philip Mathias.
Box A-969 Map Case M-14
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2 lots. Lot Size: .077 acres

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1915-1960; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 86-P - 88-E

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Girard Trust Company, et al.
Box A-969
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Morris Park. Lot Size: (blank)

Miller, Lillian Hoffman.
Box A-969
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Pennwood Road, west Ruskin Road. Lot Size: (blank)

Moss, Warren.
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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66th Street and Woodcrest Avenue. Lot Size: (blank)

Parkway. 70 Files.
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Dates of Acquisitions: 1927-1928; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 51-A - 86-C

The deeds to the Parkway in the files of the Fairmount Park Commission pertain only to the 2100 blocks of Spring, Winter and Vine Streets and to the 200 blocks of N. 21st, Van Pelt and N. 22nd Streets. These files are arranged by address and contain generally the deed to the property, the title insurance policy, the order of the Common Pleas Court condemning the property, and, occasionally, correspondence and other documents. There are no records of the Parkway properties in the briefs or the database.

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70.0 Files

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1915-1961; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 88-F - 89-J

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Rorer, Gerard.
Box A-969
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Lincoln Drive. Lot Size: 231x72'6"x200x187

Woodward, George.
Box A-969
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Lot Size: (blank)

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1955-1958; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 94-N - 98-L; 117-X

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Korman, Hyman, Inc..
Box A-969
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SWs Winchester Avenue. Lot Size: (blank)

Weiss, Benjamin & Saul.
Box A-969
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Lot Size: irregular

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1916-1956; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 101-A - 102-F

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Aron, Max.
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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NES Wyoming Ave, NW of L Street. Lot Size: irregular

Burk, Louis.
Box A-969
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Cayuga Street, 40' E. of L St. Lot Size: 30x77

Dewees, Franklin.
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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Sec Wyoming & K. Lot Size: .13A

Dougan, John S. & Elizabeth H..
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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L Street, n. of Cayuga. Lot Size: 109x68x120x18

Duffin, David.
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NWc Wingohocking & N Street. Lot Size: 10.5A

Herbott, Harry A..
Box A-969
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WS Cayuga Street. Lot Size: 20x77

Holmes, Walter.
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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L & Cayuga. Lot Size: 16x200x17x?

Jackson, Elizabeth M. et al.
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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L & Cayuga Streets; Howland St. Lot Size: 3 lots

Mayer, John B..
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East side of "L" Street, 205 north of Cayuga Street. Lot Size: 176x68x193x148

McGarvey, Thomas J..
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Wyoming Avenue and Ramona Avenue. Lot Size: 4 lots

Nemec, Joseph.
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East side "L" Street, n. of Cayuga Street. Lot Size: (blank)

Pearl, Edward.
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Southeast side Roosevelt Boulevard. Lot Size: 34.146 square feet

Philadelphia Felt Company.
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Lot Size: 4.2180 acres

Schreiber, Elizabeth.
Box A-969
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Rising Sun Avenue & Tacony Creek. Lot Size: irregular

Shtzline, Charles A..
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Lot Size: (blank)

Sinn, Christian F..
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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Northeast "L" street, north of Cayuga Street. Lot Size: 193x53x171x48

Smedley, William Henry.
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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Wyoming and Unity Streets Lot Size: (blank)

Sommer, Louis.
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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Lot Size: (blank)

Tremont Realty Company.
Box A-969 Map Case M-1
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Lot Size: (blank)

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1957; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 99-E-1 - 99-E-2

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Sisters of St. Basil the Great.
Box A-969
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South side Somerville Avenue. Lot Size: 13,203 square feet

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1867-1948

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101.0 Files

Arnold, Simon W..
Box A-970 Map Case N-1
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Continuation of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at the South East corner of Columbia Avenue and Bridgewater Street as laid down in a plan or survey of the first division of the Belmont Estate, thence extending South 27 degrees 40' 31" west 181 feet 7 1/8 inches to the East side of Fortieth Street, thence along the East side of said Fortieth Street, South 6 degrees 19'29" East 177 feet 7 5/8 inches to a point in line between Landsdown and Belmont Estates, thence along said line South 72 degrees 24' 31" west 6 feet 8 5/8 inches to the middle of Schuylkill River Road, thence along the middle of said Road, North 10 degrees 44' 35", East 121 feet 8½ inches, to a point, thence South 79 degrees 15' 25" East at right angles therewith along the East line of Peter Wagner’s ground 51 feet 6½ inches to a point in the Towing path of the Schuylkill Navigation Company, thence Southward by the same along the East side of said Wagner’s land 130 feet to a point in line between Landsdown and Belmont Estates, thence South 72 degrees 24' 41" West along the same to low water mark in the said River Schuylkill thence Northward by low water mark, to the South side of Columbia Avenue aforesaid, thence North 62 degrees 19' 29" West along the South side of said Columbia Avenue to the East side of Bridgewater Street and place of beginning. 1860-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 26th, 1869 Lot Size: irregular

Bacon, David, Estate of.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground, described according to a Survey thereof made by Samuel L. Smedley, one of the City Surveyors and Regulators, as situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia; beginning at a point in the East side of River Road at the west corner of Wm. S. Torrs land and in the South line of a tract of land known as Lansdowne, thence extending S. 1 degree 14' E, along said land of Wm. S. Torr’s 504 feet 3 inches to the line of Egglesfield, belonging to Richard G. Stotesbery 320 feet more or less to the South west boundary line of Fairmount Park, as fixed by Act of Assembly, thence Northwest along said boundary line of Fairmount Park and by other ground belonging to the Estate of David Bacon deceased 920 feet more or less to the line of ground known as Lansdowne No. 3, thence N 83 degrees 40½' E. by said Lansdowne No. 3, 1095 feet 3 inches to the place of beginning. Containing 8 acres and sixth six thousandths of an Acre. 1684-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Com. Land Purchases. July 7th, 1869. Lot Size: 8.066A

Belmont Avenue & Plank Road Company.
Box A-970 Map Case N-1
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Abstract of Title To a certain Lot or piece of ground. Situate at the North West corner of Lansdowne avenue and Forty third street in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Containing in front or breadth on said Forty third street 597 feet 3 1/4 inches and extending of that width Westward at right angles thereto on the south line thereof along Lansdowne avenue 93 feet 3 7/8 inches and on the North line thereof 125 feet 5 5/8 inches to a Tract of land known as “Lansdowne No. 3.” Bounded on the North by ground now or late of Charles Ingersoll and John Craig Miller Trustees, on the East by said Forty third street on the South by Lansdowne avenue and on the West by Tract of Land known as “Lansdowne No. 3.” Containing one and one half acres. For previous Title - See “Brief of Title” to a Lot of Ground Containing 4 acres late belonging to William W. Gerhart Situate on the East side of Belmont avenue beginning at a point in the middle of Columbia avenue. Which brief in now in the possession of the Fairmount Park Commission. 1823-1863 Lot Size: 1.5A

Bennett, Joseph M..
Box A-970
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SS Edgeley Avenue. Lot Size: 26.183A

Blair, William and Mary.
Box A-970 Map Case P-6
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A [Brief of Title to Premises in Blockley Township, in the County of Philadelphia. October 4th, 1843] Brief of Title To Two Tracts or Pieces of Land Situate in Blockley Township in the County of Philadelphia on the side of the Ford Road. 1756-1842 Extracted from the Records pr. A. B. Carver. Novr. 18/42 B [Abstract of Title to Two contiguous lots or pieces of land situate on the Ford road in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia. belonging to William Blair.] Abstract of Title to All that certain messuage or tenement and two contiguous lots or pieces of land Situate in late Blockley Township, County of Philadelphia, now in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, One of them beginning at a stake or stone on the side fo the road commonly called Ford road and thence extending by the same North 54 degree West about 7 perches and seven tenths of a perch to a stone thence by land now or late of Morton Garrett South 36 degrees, West 21 Perches and a half to a Stone, thence by land now or late of Watson, South 61 degrees East 7 perches and seven tenths of a perch to a stone and thence by the next described lot North 36 degrees East 20 perches and eight tenths of a perch to the place of beginning, Containing One Acre. And the other of them beginning at a stone by the side of the Ford Road at a corner of land now or late of Samuel Garrett, thence by the side of the said road North 54 degrees, West 7 Perches and eight tenths to a stone, thence by the above described lot South 36 degrees West 20 perches and eight tenths to a stone in the line of land now or late of Watson thence by the same South 61 degrees East 7 perches and eight tenths of a perch to a stone thence by land now or late of Samuel Garrett North 36 degrees, East 20 Perches to the place of beginning, containing One acres, exclusive of the said Road. 1756-1866 From the records and papers produced, abstracted by A. G. Stout. Philad’a. October, 1869. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Com. On Land Purchases, Jany. 7, 1870. Lot Size: 1A; 1A

Boyle, Peter & Mary.
Box A-970 Map Case N-1
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Brief of Title to Two certain Lots of ground at the Falls of Schuylkill belonging to Mary Boyle. No. 1: All that certain Lot of piece of Ground Beginning at a point on the West side of Schuylkill Road at the distance of 100 feet Southward from the Southerly side of Simon Street thence extending Westwardly 130 feet 4 inches to another point being 100 feet from the Southeasterly side of Simon Street on the east side of a 25 feet wide street called Redinger Street, thence South Easterly extending along the East side of said Redinger Street 50 feet to another point, thence extending Eastwardly 133 feet and one inch to a point on the westerly side of the said Schuylkill Road at the distance of 136 feet 2 inches Northwesterly from the North westerly side of a certain one perch wide street thence extending Northwesterly along the Westerly side of the said Schuylkill Road 50 feet to the said point and place of beginning. No. 2: All that certain Lot or piece of Ground with the Improvements thereon Situate lying and being on the Westerly side of the Reading Rail Road in the 24th Ward of the said City of Philadelphia commencing at a point on the corner of Ground granted or intended to have been granted to Thomas Grim at the distance of 130 feet, more or less, from the line of John Simon’s land and extending thence Northwardly 30 feet in front or breadth along a certain 20 feet wide Street laid out through the premises of James Giles thence Westwardly at right angles with said Street 239 feet, one inch more or less to the line of ground of Joseph Warner, thence Southwardly along the line of said Warner’s land 31 feet 2 inches to a corner of said Grim’s land and thence Eastwardly along said Grim’s line 224 feet 4 inches more or less, to the said Street at the place of Beginning. 1681-1870 Extracted from the Records and Title Papers produced by Benj. P. Wilson Lot Size: 30x239

Boyle, Peter & Mary.
Box A-970 Map Case N-1
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WS Schuylkill Road, SE Simon St. Lot Size: 134x50x133x50

Breen, Michael.
Box A-970 Map Case P-6
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground with the three story double stone dwelling house thereon erected, described according to a survey on the 5th day of November 1863, by Samuel L. Smedley, Esq., Surveyor and Regulator of the 11th District of Philadelphia, as follows, to wit, situate on the Westerly side of the Reading Rail Road in the Twenty Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Commencing at a point in the corner of Frederick Stoever’s line of ground on the Westerly side of a certain twenty feet wide street laid out by James Giles, thence extending along the division line of said Stoever’s ground North 84 degrees 43' West three hundred and twenty-eight feet and five eights of an inch more or less to the Easterly side of Johnson’s lane, thence along the Easterly side of Johnson’s lane South 11 degrees 32' East eighteen feet three and seven eighths inches, thence extending South 84 degrees 43' East three hundred and nineteenth feet four and seven eighths inches more or less to a point in the Westerly sideof said twenty feet wide street, thence along said twenty feet wide street North 16 degrees 6 24/100' East seventeen feet ten and a quarter inches to the place of beginning, together with the privilege of said twenty feet wide street and of the road leading from said street to the river Schuylkill to be of the width of at least fourteen feet, and of an alley or passage of five feet in breadth in common with tenants and occupiers immediately adjoining &c subject to charges for paving &c said alley, and with the right of access to a certain pump adjoining the premises of said estate. For title prior to the next herein recited Deed see Brief of Title in possession of Park Commissioners to stone house and lot of Charles Weiss, being a lot next but one South of above described lot and being also part of the larger lot conveyed by Giles and wife to Edward Carr. 1852-1881 Made out from records and papers examined and produced by Charles Chauncey. Jan. 1881. Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 11th, 1881. Lot Size: 328x18

Brookmeyer, John & Martha.
Box A-970 Map Case N-1
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Memorandum of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Ground with the frame messuage or Tenement thereon erected, Situate lying and being on the Westerly side of the Schuylkill River Road below the Falls of Schuylkill in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, commencing at a point on said Road at a corner of Thomas Wood’s Ground at the distance of 45 feet Northward from the North side of a certain 14 feet wide Lane laid out between the property of James Giles, and John Simon, Containing in front or breadth on the said Schuylkill River Road 25 feet, and extending that same width in length or depth at right angles with said Schuylkill River Road 148 feet, Bounded Northwardly and Westwardly by Ground now or late of James Giles, Southwardly by Ground now or late of Thomas Wood, and Eastwardly by the Schuylkill River Road aforesaid. For prior title see Brief of Title among papers of Charles Weiss. 1853-1856 Lot Size: 25x148

Brown & Haines.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Stone Ice House and Lot or Piece of Ground situate on the Southerly side of Mantua Street between Maple Street and Ground of Gotwalts, in the late District of West Philadelphia now in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia. 1684-1867, 1869 [Original patentee: William Smith (500 acres)] Brief of Title to The above described Yearly Ground Rent or sum of $ 90. payable in equal half-yearly payments upon the First day of the months of January and July by John and Stephen Barcus to Richard Peters sole acting Executor of the last Will and Testament of his father Richard Peters, Esq., deceased, for the uses of the said last Will and Testament. 1867-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chr. Com. L. Pu. July 7, 1869 Lot Size: 60x115

Burns, George.
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Title to All that certain Lot of Ground a part of the Tract known as Belmont Situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia; Bounded Westward by the Falls or River Schuylkill Road, Eastward by the tow path of the Schuylkill Navigation Company’s Canal, Northward by the line of the Belmont Estate and Southward by the line of the Lansdown Estate, Containing on the said Road one hundred and Twenty-one feet Eight and a half inches on the said South line Fifty nine feet two inches to a stake on the East line on said tow path One hundred and Thirty feet to a point and on the north line Fifty one feet six and a half inches. This Lot is part of the large Tract marked No. 1 in the Deed from E. K. Price to John Tucker and others and which H. C. Townsend by Deed dated March 31, 1853 recorded in Deed Book T. H., no. 73, page 260 granted to Joseph S. Lovering in fee in trust as set forth in the Brief of Title to “Belmont” in the possession of the City of Philadelphia. 1859-1869 Lot Size: 59x130

Carr, Edward.
Box A-970 Map Case N-1
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Continuation of Brief of Title to All that certain three story stone House with the Lot or piece of ground on which the same is erected, Situate lying and being on the Westerly side of the Reading Rail Road in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, described according to Survey made on the 5th day of November 1863 by Samuel L. Smedley, Esqr. Surveyor and Regulator of the Eleventh District of Philadelphia, as follows: Commencing at a point on the Westerly side of a certain 20 feet wide Street laid out by James Giles at the distance of 17 feet 10 1/4 inches South Westward from a point in the corner of Frederick Stoever’s land on the Westerly side of said Street, thence extending North Westward along the South Westerly side of the Lot of Ground late of the Estate of Edward Carr deceased North 84 degrees 43' West 319 feet 4 7/8 inches to the Easterly side of Johnson’s Lane thence extending along the Easterly side of said Johnsons Lane South 11 degrees and 32' East 17 feet 4 1/8 inches thence extending in a straight line South 84 degrees and 43' East 322 feet 2 5/8 inches to a point in the said Westerly side of said 20 feet wide Street at the distance of 16 feet 10 7/8 inches from the place of beginning, and thence extending along the Westerly side of said 20 feet wide Street 16 feet 10 7/8 inches to the place of beginning. For prior title, see title papers of Charles Weiss. 1852-1871 Lot Size: irregular

Cassidy, Daniel.
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SWc 37th & Poplar. Lot Size: 34x80

Children's Hospital.
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Parkside & Monument. Lot Size: Deed of Exchange

Childs, William & Rachel.
Box A-970 Map Case N-1
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Abstract of title to Property on the River Road, West Falls of Schuylkill 24th Ward; conveyed to the City of Philadelphia by William Childs and Rachel his wife for the purposes of Fairmount Park. For title of John Simon, see Brief filed with the deed from him for neighboring property. 1859-1870 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Dec. 11th, 1873. Lot Size: 50x133

Costigan, Thomas.
Box A-970 Map Case N-1
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot of Ground Situate on the North Easterly side of Thirtieth Street in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a point at the distance of 149 feet 11 inches North Westerly from the Northerly side of Bridge Street a corner of lot marked B No. 34 in a certain plan annexed to the return of John S. Morton and other Commissioners, etc. thence extending North Easterly along said lot No. 34 on a line at right angles with said 30th Street about 270 feet to Low water mark in the River Schuylkill thence North Westerly along the line of low water mark of the said River 30 feet to a point corner of lot of ground granted by Thomas A. Reilly and wife to Patrick McDonough on Ground Rent thence South Westerly along said lot on a line at right angles with said 30th Street about 270 feet to the North Easterly side of said 30th Street and thence South Easterly along said side of said 30th Street 30 feet to the place of beginning. 1684-1869 Extracted from the records and papers produced by Bonsall Bros. July 1869. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sep. 3rd 1869 Original patent to William Powell for 250 acres. Lot Size: 270x30

Crew, J. Lewis.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground situate on the West side of Forty Third Street in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a point Fifty feet North from the North side of Hancock Avenue thence extending Northward along the West side of Forty third Street Fifty feet thence Westward on a line parallel to the said Hancock Avenue Eighty nine feet eight and three quarters inches to the Southwest boundary line of Fairmount Park as fixed by Act of Assembly thence Southeast along said boundary line and by other ground of Anna L. Crew Eighty nine feet seven and three eighths inches to land of William H. Phelan thence Eastward along the said William H. Phelan’s land parallel to said Hancock Avenue Fifteen feet four and a quarter inches to the place of beginning. For back title to above Lot, see printed Brief (Belmont?) 1863-1869 Prepd. from deed records by W. M. Levick 8 mo. 1859 Lot Size: 50x90x90x15

Cruice, John.
Box A-970
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Brief of Title to: 1 All that certain Tract of Land situate on the West side of the Road leading from the Robin Hood Ford to the Falls Bridge near the Falls of Schuylkill in the 24th ward of the City of Philadelphia Containing in front or breadth in said Road 25 feet and extending thence Westward of the same width in length or depth 125 feet 5 ins. on the North line and 136 ft. 9 ins. on the South line thereof to the East line of the Reading Rail Road Bounded Northward by ground late of the Estate of Frederick Stoever dec’d now of the City of Philadelphia Southward by land late of James Giles West by the Reading Rail Road and Eastwardly by the public road aforesaid. 2 Also All that Certain tract of land situate in the West side of the River Schuylkill opposite Laurel Hill Cemetery in the 24th ward aforesaid beginning at a point in the Easterly line of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road at the Southwardly corner of John Cruice’s ground and at the distance of 25 feet one and a half inches South from the Southward line of land formerly of the Estate of Frederick Stoever dec’d and thence extending Eastwardly along the line of land hereinbefore described and gradually converging to a point 136 feet 9 ins. to the Schuylkill River Road thence Westwardly along the line of other ground of John Cruice 142 ft. 6 ins. to the said Eastwardly line of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road and thence Northwardly along the same 22 feet to the place of beginning. 3 And Also All that Certain tract of land situate on the Westwardly side of the River Road below the Falls of Schuylkill in the 24th ward aforesaid Commencing at a point on said Road a corner of ground last above described at the distance of 25 feet Southward from the Southward line of land formerly of Frederick Stoever dec’d now of the City of Philadelphia and continuing thence in front or breadth along the line of said Schuylkill River Road Southwardly 50 feet to a point and extending thence the same breadth Westwardly at right angles with said Schuylkill River Road in length or depth on the Northwardly line 142 feet 6 ins. and on the Southwardly line 159 feet 11 ins. more or less to the E. line of ground of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road. For Previous Title see other Brief contained in Bound Book being Abstract of Lots 1st and 2nd described in Deed from John Cruice to the City of Philadelphia. 1808-1873 McGeorge, 32 S. 3rd. Opinion by John C. Bullitt, Aug 8, 1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Aug. 9th 1873 B (Bound Book - Brief of Title) All that Messuage and piece or parcel of land Situate in Blockley Township in the County of Philadelphia . . . . (With map of parcels) 1777-1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Aug. 9th 1873 Lot Size: 5 lots

Davis, Augustus B..
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to All those Two certain contiguous Lots or Pieces of Ground - One of them Situate on the Southerly side of Mantua Street opened along the Tow Path of the Schuylkill Navigation Company - and on the Easterly side of Maple Street - 30 feet wide - in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, formerly the Village of Mantua in the County of Philadelphia Containing in Front or Breadth on the said Mantua Street. Fifty one feet and extending in Length or Depth of that width along the said Maple Street Ninety-six feet and on the opposite line thereto Ninety-nine feet nine inches to a 20 feet wide Street. And the Other of them - contiguous to the above. Situate on the Southerly side of said Mantua Street. Beginning at the distance of Fifty one feet Eastwardly from Maple Street, thence extending Southwardly on a line parallel with said Maple Street Ninety nine feet nine inches to a Twenty feet wide Street called Quinby Street, thence Eastwardly along the Northwardly side of said Quinby Street Forty two feet to a point, thence Northwardly One hundred and four feet to the Southwardly side of the said Mantua Street - at a point seventy-six feet six inches Eastwardly from the said Maple Street, and thence Westwardly Twenty five feet six inches to the place of Beginning. 1684-1869 From the Records and Papers Produced by E. C. Diehl. June May 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price June 19th 1869 (Original patent to William Smith - 500 acres) Brief of Title to The 3 several yearly Ground Rents . . . issuing out of and half yearly payable from 3 several Lots or Pieces of Ground situate on the Southerly side of Mantua Street in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia. 1684-1867 Lot Size: 2 lots; 51x96; irregular

Daymon, Andrew J..
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to All that Certain Lot or piece of land, situate in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at the North side of Redinger Street at the distance of Seventy five feet from the side of Simon Street, thence extending by a lot conveyed to James Dillon, North Westwardly One hundred and forty four feet nine inches to a corner at the side of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road, thence by the side thereof Southeastwardly nineteen feet to a corner, thence by other land of John Simon, Southwestwardly One hundred and forty nine feet eight inches to a corner at the side of said Redinger Street thence by the side thereof North Eastwardly Twenty five feet to the place of beginning. 1794-1870 Lot Size: 144x19x150x25

Dillon, James.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Abstract of Title to All That Certain Lot or Piece of Ground, Situate in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Bounded and described as follows, Beginning at a corner on the side of Redinger Street, fifty feet south of Simon Street, thence extending by other ground now or late of John Simon Northwesterly One hundred and thirty nine feet four inches to a corner at the side of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road, thence by the side thereof Southerly Nineteen feet to other land now or late of John Simon, thence by the same Southeasterly One hundred and forty-four feet and nine inches to the side of said Redinger Street, and thence by the same Northerly Twenty five feet to the place of beginning. For previous Title to the above Lot of Ground, See Brief of Title to Lot conveyed by Andrew J. Daymon and wife to the City of Philadelphia by Deed Poll dated the Tenth day of November A. D. 1870 . . . which Brief in now in the possession of the Park Commissioners. 1850-1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, June 9th 1873. Lot Size: 139x19x145x25

Dillon, William.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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River Road to Robin Hood Ford. Lot Size: 40x127

Doherty, William.
Box A-970 Map Case P-6
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ES Monument Road. Lot Size: 2A

Drexel & Devine.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to A certain lot or piece of ground taken by the City of Philadelphia for Fairmount Park, late the property of Mark Devine and Executors of Francis M. Drexel, decd. (Abstract of Title of Land of Drexel & Devine on west side Schuylkill River taken for Park purposes.) 1684-1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. of Com. (Original patent to John Bowles & John Skutton for 400 acres) Lot Size: 32.478A

Dutilh, Charles.
Box A-970 Map Case P-6
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Brief of Title to All that certain tract of piece of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected Situate in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia (formerly in the Township of Blockley and County of Philadelphia) bounded and described as follows, to wit; Beginning at a stake by the side of the Tow-path of the River Schuylkill 2 perches South of a Spring thence (crossing the Schuylkill Road, and also crossing the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road, which is laid and extended through and across the said tract of land) by a line of stones and marked trees, partly by land of Joseph Johnson and partly by land of Jacob S. Waln North 48½ degrees West 121.6 perches to a marked Cherry Tree, thence still by the said Waln’s land North 46½ degrees West 32.8 perches to a marked Sassafras Tree, thence by the same land North 40 degrees East 39 perches to a stone near a marked Cedar Tree, thence partly by land of Rebecca Ott and partly by land late of Archibald Watson South 72½ degrees East 71.2 perches to a stake, thence partly by land late of Benjamin Johnson and partly by land of ________ (recrossing the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road and the Schuylkill Road aforesaid South 50½ degrees East 97.1 perches to a stake by the side of the Tow-path at the River Schuylkill thence down the said River the several courses thereof about 73.5 perches to the place of beginning. Containing 64 Acres 32 perches of land be the same more or less. Map 1684-1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 14th, 1872. (Original patent to John Bowles and John Skutten) B Second copy of Brief of Title with same dimensions “Brief of Title to All that certain Tract or Piece of Land with the Buildings and Improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia, bounded and described as follows, &c.” 1734-1847 Extracted from the Records and Papers produced by S. W. Thackara & J. S. Yardley. April, 1847. Lot Size: 62A, 32P

Everly, Adam, Estate.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to the Lot or piece of land part of the Tract of land called “Emlenton” belonging to the Estate of Adam Everly deceased - lying between and bounded by land of The Pennsylvania Rail Road Company on the South west, by the River Schuylkill at low water mark on the north east - by Haverford Street on the South and by land of John Lips on the north, containing including the portion overflowed by the pool of Fairmount Dam [and Excepting thereout the Lots granted by the said Adam Everly in his life time to Jeremiah King and Abraham A. King and the rights and privileges granted to The Schuylkill Navigation Company] about 8½ acres be the same more or less. Mem. The Title to said Tract call Emlenton wich contained 24 acres and 114 perches appears regularly deduced from Patent dated Dec. 31, 1684 down to the conveyance thereof by Caleb Pierce & James Emlen to Adam Everly by Deed dated 22 Sept 1831 - in the Brief of Title to the property conveyed by Jeremiah King to the City of Philadelphia - which reference is hereby made. 1851-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Nov. 20, 1869 Lot Size: 8.5A

Eyre, Abraham P..
Box A-969 Map Case M-13
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Belmont & Landsdown: Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate on the west side of Belmont Avenue, in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia: commencing at the North West corner of said Belmont Avenue and Haddington Avenue, thence extending Northward along the West side of said Belmont Avenue one hundred and twenty five feet three inches and three quarters, thence Westward on a line parallel to said Haddington Avenue, Seven hundred and thirty six feet two and seven-eighths inches, to the line of land formerly of A. P. Eyre, thence Southward along the same One hundred and twenty five feet to said Haddington Avenue, thence Eastward along the North side of the same, Seven hundred and forty one feet five and seven eighths inches, more or less, to the place of beginning. (Belmont Estate property) Also All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground, Situate on the East side of Forty Eighth Street at the distance of Eighty feet seven and a half inches Southward from the South side of Jefferson Street, Containing in Front or Breadth on said Forty-eighth Street, twenty six feet ten and a half inches, and in Length or Depth Eastward of that width One hundred and twenty six feet [being lot No. 4 in Section S, plan of lots of Landsdown Land Co.] Abraham P. Eyre. 1749-1857 (Belmont) 22 acres, 777 perches 1681-1748 (Lot 1) - 10 acres (liberty land - original patent to Randall Vernon 625 acres) 1681-1750 (Lot 2) - 10 acres (liberty land - original patent to Thomas Vernon 625 acres) 1681-1746 (Lot 3) - 37 acres & 137 perches (liberty land - original patent to William & Margaret Lowther - 5000 acres) 1759-1870 - Lansdowne (part of Lots 1, 2 & 3) [Record missing from database.]

Flanagan, Edward & Mary.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Memorandum of Title to Mary Flanagan’s lot. For early title see “Brief of Title” among papers of Charles Weiss. (A lot of ground situate on the westerly side of a certain twenty feet wide street.) 1864-1867 Lot Size: 30x293x30x280

Garland, James.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to All that certain Messuage or Tenement (late Ferry House and Ferry formerly called and known as The Upper Ferry on Schuylkill) and all that tract or piece of Land thereunto belonging with the other messuages and buildings thereon erected situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia described as follows to wit. Beginning at a stone at the River Schuylkill thence extending by the great Road called the Ferry Road now open between this and land formerly of James Humphreys and wife Westward 39 6/10 perches to a stone thence by land of John Britton Southward 38 perches or thereabouts to a stone in the line of land of William Bingham and by the same Eastward 58 perches to a stone at the River Schuylkill and up the several courses of the said River 43 perches or thereabouts to the place of beginning. Containing 11 Acres and 79 perches and all the right of the marsh and Flat ground fronting and adjoining the same to low water mark on said River. 1684-1869 Filed July 3rd, 1869. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sep. 30th, 1869 with map of area from west of 30th Street to Schuylkill River, Haverford Road to Hamilton Street, including 30th Street, Bridge Street and Pennsylvania Railroad. (Original patent to William Powell - 250 acres) Lot Size: 3.6A

Garrett, Andrew.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to A Tract of Land on the West side of the River Schuylkill in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia (Being the Estate of Andrew Garrett, dec’d.) (All That Certain Stone Messuage or Tenement and Lot or piece of ground, Situate in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Beginning at a point in the middle of the River Road on the West Bank of the River Schuylkill and in the middle of the Old Ford Road thence extending N. 53 degrees 21' W along the middle of the Ford Road, and by land late of Frederick Stoever deceased crossing the Reading Rail Road 561 feet and Forty-three Hundredths of a foot to a corner of William Blair’s Land thence South Thirty-three degrees and Thirty-two minutes West by said William Blair’s Land 352 feet and Twenty-five Hundredths of a foot to Joshua B. Lippincott’s Land, thence South Sixty degrees fifty-eight minutes East by said Joshua B. Lippincott’s Land and crossing said Philadelphia and Reading Rail-road 581 feet to the middle of the River Road, thence North 35 degrees 3'6" along the middle of said River Road, and by Land belonging to the Heirs of John Garrett, deceased, 278 feet to the place of beginning. 1677-1869 (Original patent to Swan Lom for Andrew and John Wheeler - 400 acres) Lot Size: 3.6 acres

George, Jesse & Rebecca.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to Seven contiguous tracts of land Situate in the Twenty-fourth ward of the City of Philadelphia (late in Blockley Township in the County of Philadelphia.) No. 1 Containing 312 Acres more or less No. 2 Containing 12 ½ Acres more or less No. 3 Containing 12 Acres 138 perches No. 4 Containing 30 Acres more or less No. 5 Containing 37 Acres 137 perches No. 6 Containing 10 Acres more or less No. 7 Containing 10 Acres Making a total according to the old surveys of 424 Acres and 115 perches. 1&2 1684 (Original patent to William Sharlow - 100 acres, & William Wood - 100 acres) 3 1681 (Original lease and release to John Lowther & Anne Sharlott Lowther - 12 acres & 38 perches, part of liberty land share of 5000 acres - warrant 1733) 4 1705 (original patent to David Powell in right of Rheuben Pownall and George Pownall. - 20 acres) 5 1681 (original lease and release to William & Margaret Lowther - 37 acres & 137 perches, part of liberty land share of 5000 acres - warrant 1733) 6 1687 (original lease and release to Thomas Vernon - 10 acres of liberty land, part of share of 625 acres) 7 1681 (original lease and release to Randel Vernon - 10 acres of liberty land, part of share of 625 acres) Brief of title finishes in 1867 with acquisition of all rights by Jesse and Rebecca George from other members of the family. Lot Size: 7 lots

George's Avenue Line Adjustment.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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1.548A Lot Size: 7 lots

Gerhart, William.
Box A-970 Map Case P-6
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground Situate in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at a point on the East side of Belmont Avenue and in the middle of Columbia Avenue, thence extending Southward along the East side of the said Belmont Avenue 287 Feet 5 ½ inches to a point, thence Eastward on a line parallel with the said Columbia Avenue by ground now of the City of Philadelphia 598 Feet to the middle of Lexington or Forty third Street, thence Northward along the middle of the said Lexington or Forty third Street 286 Feet 10 inches to the middle of the said Columbia Avenue 616 Feet 10 7/8 inches to the place of beginning. Containing 4 Acres. 1684-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, April 1st, 1869. (Original patent to William Wood for 100 acres) Lot Size: 4A

Gideon, Edward.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Memorandum of Title to All that Certain lot or piece of ground Situate on the South side of Landsdown Avenue and West side of Forty first Street in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Containing in front or breadth on the said Landsdown Avenue one hundred and sixteen feet and extending in length or depth Southward of that width along the West side of said Forty-first Street Three hundred feet to Media Street - Bounded Southward by said Media Street, Westward by other ground of the said Joseph S. Lovering, Eastward by said Forty first Street and Northward by Lansdown Avenue aforesaid. The property of Edward Gideon. Note: The premises is question were formerly part of Landsdown No. 3, owned by Joseph S. Lovering, Trustee. A complete Brief of Title and Searches presented by Mr. Lovering are now in the possession of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park, and exhibit the prior title of the premises in question. 1853-1869 Extracted from the records and title papers produced by C. Eber Smith, Apl. 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, April 23rd, 1869 Lot Size: 116x300

Giles, James.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Ground Situate on the South Easterly side of the Reading Rail Road in the 24th Ward of said City commencing at a point a corner of said Reading Rail Road and a certain one perch wide road running between this and ground formerly of John Simon, thence North Easterly along the side of said Rail Road 228 feet to ground now or formerly of John Cruice thence Eastwardly along said Ground 159 feet 11 inches to a point in the side of the River Road thence Southward along the Westerly side of said Road 183 feet and 3 inches to a point in the line of Ground now or formerly of Martha Brookmeyer, thence Westward along said ground 148 feet to a point thence Southward 45 feet to a point in the side of said one perch wide Road, thence North Westward along the side of said Road to the place of Beginning. Title, same as in Boyle Brief down to and including recital of the Will of Elizabeth Redinger (in Title to Lot No. 2) whereby the said premises became vested in James Giles in fee. 1867-1871 Benj. P. Wilson Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Lot Size: 228x159x183x148x45

Glentworth, Annie E..
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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2 lots. Lot Size: 24.135A/2.95A

Grime, James.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to No. 1 All that certain Lot or piece of Ground Situate on the Westerly side of the Road leading to the Robin Hood Ford and Falls of Schuylkill Bridge at the distance of about 120 feet Southward from a stone the South East corner of Land late of Elizabeth Redinger now of James Giles in the late Township of Blockley, now the 24th Ward, of the City of Philadelphia, Containing in front or breadth on said Road Twenty feet and extending of that width in length or depth thence Westward about One hundred and twenty five feet, Bounded Northward and Westward by Streets land out by John Simon for public use, of the width of 25 feet, Southward by a Lot granted to William Dillon and Eastward by the River Road aforesaid. No. 2 All that certain Lot or piece of Ground Beginning on the South West side of Simon Street and Redinger Street in said City Containing in front or breadth on said Redinger Street 25 feet and in length or depth One hundred and thirty feet nine inches extending Westwardly to the Reading Rail Road Bounded Northwardly by said Simon Street Southwardly by Land now or late of John Simon, Eastwardly by the said Redinger Street, and Westwardly by the said Reading Rail Road and Containing in front thereon nineteen feet. No. 3 All that certain Lot or piece of Ground Beginning at a point on the side of said Redinger Street 25 feet from the side fo Simon Street in a Plan of Building Lots laid out by John Levering, Esq. for the said John Simon near the Falls of Schuylkill in the Consolidated City of Philadelphia (now the 24th Ward) thence extending in a Northwestwardly direction to a point at the side of the said Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road 134 feet from said Redinger Street and 19 feet from said Simon Street, thence along the side of said Rail Road 19 feet to another Lot of Ground in said Plan of Building Lots, thence by said Lot 139 feet 4 inches to the side of said Redinger Street and thence by the side thereof 25 feet to the place of Beginning. formerly belonging to James Grime. Title to all of the three Lots above described, same as in Brief of Mary Boyle’s Lot No. 1 down to Conveyance to John Simon, dated December 3rd, 1850 1852-1870 Lot Size: 3 lots

Grime, Thomas.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to Two certain Lots of ground at the Falls of Schuylkill Belonging to Thomas Grime. No. 1 All that certain Lot or piece of ground with the improvements thereon erected Situate lying and being in that part of the City of Philadelphia, formerly the Township of Blockley, on the Westerly side of the Reading Railroad, commencing at a corner of John Simon’s ground and extending thence Northwardly fifty feet in front or breadth along a certain twenty feet wide street, laid out by James Giles, and extending that same breadth in length or depth Westwardly to the line of ground of Joseph Warner Bounded Southwardly by the Ground of John Simon, Westward by Joseph of Joseph warner, Northward by ground not or late of James R. Glanding and Eastward by the said twenty feet wide street. No. 2 All that certain lot or piece of ground with the frame building thereon erected, Situate on the Westwardly side of the Reading Railroad in that part of the City of Philadelphia, formerly the Township of Blockley, commencing at a point on the corner of ground of Aaron Job at the distance of Fifty feet more or less from the line of John Simon’s land, and extending thence Northwardly eighty feet in front or breadth along a certain Twenty feet wide street, laid out through the premises of James Giles, thence Westwardly at right angles with said street and along the line of ground intended to be granted to Peter Conner, two hundred and twenty-four feet four inches more or less to the line of ground of Joseph Warner, thence Southwardly along the line of said Warner’s ground Eighty-three feet two inches more or less to a corner of said Aaron Job’s ground, and thence Eastwardly along the said Job’s ground, one hundred and eighty-four feet ten inches more or less to the said Street at the place of beginning. 1681-1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. March 1st, 1873. (Original patent to Luce Andreas in the behalf of John Wheeler and Andreas Wheeler - 400 acres) Lot Size: 2 lots

Hanbest, Thomas Passmore, Estate.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Ground situate in the late township of Blockley, now 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, beginning at a point on the N.E. side of Peters Road, a corner of Jacob S. Waln’s land, thence N. 26 degrees E. 203 feet to another point in the line of said Waln’s land, thence by land late of Samuel Smyth, the two following courses and distances, to wit: S. 72 degrees E. 100 feet, and S. 13 degrees 21' E. 235 feet 6 in. to the middle of the said Peters Road, thence N. 72 degrees W. 250 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 129 square perches of land. Late the property of T. Passmore Hanbest, dec’d. The above is part of a larger piece of Ground, containing 35 3/4 Acres, conveyed to Joseph Johnson by Morton McMichael, Sheriff, be Deed date the 14th of December 1844. For prior title see Brief accompanying the Papers of Samuel Smyth in the possession of the Park Commission. The above described premises being the corner lot on the Plan accompanying said Brief, marched in the name of Thomas Brown. 1850-1874 Lot Size: 129 sq. perches

Hannes, John.
Box A-970 Map Case N-2
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Memorandum of Title to John Hannes’ lot. For early title, see “Brief of Title” among papers of Charles Weiss. 1864-1867 Lot Size: 259x41x239x41

Jardine, Robert.
Box A-970 Map Case N-3
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Brief of Title for All those certain four contiguous lots or pieces of ground Situate on the Westwardly side of the Reading Rail Road in Blockley Township (now City of Philadelphia) Commencing Eastwardly at the distance of Twenty-seven feet nine inches from a one perch wide road. No. 1 Containing in front on said Reading Rail Road Twenty five feet and extending in depth Westwardly One hundred and sixty feet. No. 2 Containing in front on said Reading Rail Road Twenty-five feet and extending in depth One hundred and sixty-one feet eight inches. No 3 Containing in front on said Rail Road Twenty-five feet and in depth One hundred and sixty-three feet four inches and No. 4 Containing in front on said Rail Road Twenty-five feet and extending in depth One hundred and sixty-five feet. Bounded Northwardly by property now or late of Aaron Jobe, Southwardly by property of Robert McFarland, West by property of Nicholas Johnson and on the East by a ten feet wide road. Being the property of Robert Jardine otherwise named Robert Jardon taken by the Park Commissioners for the Park. 1799-1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, April 9th. 1873 B Abstract of Title to A lot of ground at the Falls of Schuylkill, 28th Ward, Philadelphia, conveyed by Robert Jardine in the City of Philadelphia. For title of Samuel N. Smyth, see Brief filed with the conveyance by him to the City. 1871-1872 Prepared by M. Arnold, Jr. Opinion by Eli K. Price. Feby. 5th, 1873. Lot Size: 4 lots

Johnson, Mary R., widow.
Box A-970 Map Case N-3
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Brief of Title to All that certain Tract of Plantation of Land situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia near the Falls of Schuylkill lying between the Reading Rail Road and the Falls Road Bounded by lands now or late of William Simpson, Henry Duhring and Frederick Stoever, and the middle line of the Reading Rail Road known as “Chamounix” and containing 22 acres of land more or less belonging to the Heirs of Topliff Johnson, deceased. 1681 (1677) - 1794 (Original patent to Swan Lom for John & Andreas Wheeler - 400 acres) Brief of Title to Lease of 80 Years 1772-1853 Brief of Title to Tract of Two acres 55 ½ perches of Land 1808-1853 Brief of Title to the two smaller Tracts. One of 2 acres 123 perches, and the other of 1 acres 32 perches. 1835-1853 Brief to whole - 1853-1871 Extracted from the Records and Papers &c. produced. The facts set forth therein as to the Family of Topliff Johnson are known to correct. Benj. P. Wilson; J. Sergeant Price. Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, Sol. to the Park Comrs. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Oct. 11th, 1873 B Brief of Title to All that certain Tract or piece of Land situated in the late Blockley Township, now in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, beginning at a stake or point in the middle of the Ford Road, a corner of premises marked No. 2 in Deed from Joseph Garrett and Wife to John Garrett (Deed Book T.H. No. 71, page 545 &c) thence along the middle of said Road North Eighty one degrees four minutes east forty eight perches and seventy two hundredths of a perch to a stone and in a line of Frederick Stoever’s land (now of the City) thence by said Stoevers land North Fifty three degrees fifty eight minutes West thirty six perches anda twenty two hundredths of a perch to a point at or near the Westerly side of Johnson’s Lane, thence South sixty four degrees thirty two minutes West forty three perches and two tenths along said Stoever’s Land to a point in the line of Ott’s land, thence along the line of said Ott’s land South sixty three degrees fifteen minutes East twenty two perches and eight tenths of a perch to the place of Beginning. Containing Six acres and nine perches of land belonging to Mrs. Mary R. Johnson. 1677-1870 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Oct. 6th, 1870. (Original patent to Swan Lom for Andrew and John Wheeler - 400 acres) Lot Size: 22 acres

Jones, John H..
Box A-970 Map Case N-3
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Ground Situate on the West side of the River Schuylkill in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Beginning at a point in the middle of the Schuylkill River Road at a corner of Alethea Ann Marley’s Ground thence extending by said Schuylkill River Road and by land late of Ralph McClintock’s Estate North 39 degrees 5 minutes East 643 feet 10 ½ inches to a corner thence North 68 degrees 20 minutes East 45 feet 3 3/8 inches to a corner of Samuel Parker’s land, thence by said Samuel Parker’s land South 43 degrees 19 minutes East 183 feet more or less to low water mark in River Schuylkill, thence by the course of said Schuylkill River to a point in the line of said Althea Ann Marley’s land thence by said Althea Ann Marley’s land North 48 degrees 40 minutes West 194 feet more or less to the place of beginning. Bounded on the North by land of Samuel Parker, on the East by the River Schuylkill, on the West by the said Schuylkill River Road, and Estate of Ralph McClintock deceased, and on the South by Althea Ann Marley’s land. 1801-1867 Prepared from the Recods & papers produced. C. M. S. Leslie. June, 1867 Continuation to 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 29th, 1869. Lot Size: 643’ 10 ½”x45’ 1/8”x183’x194’

Kern, William H..
Box A-971 Map Case P-6
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of Ground with the Improvements thereon erected Situate in the Village of Mantua in the Township of Blockley and County of Philadelphia now in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a point on the East side of Blockley Street between Schuylkill Street and the Towing path and extending thence along the said Blockley Street 60 feet to a 40 feet wide Street laid out parallel with or nearly so and bounding on and extending along side of the said Towing path thence along the said 40 feet wide Street 32 feet and thence on a line parallel with said Blockley Street 55 feet to ground now or late of William S. Torr thence along said Ground now or late of William S. Torr 32 feet or thereabouts to Blockley Street aforesaid and place of beginning. For prior title, see Brief to the Mantua Farm. 1844-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 15th, 1869. Lot Size: 19 acres

Kern, William H..
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground, composed of two contiguous Lots, with the Buildings and Improvements thereon erected, Situate on the Westwardly side of Sixth or Blockley Street and Southwardly side of Mantua Street opened along the Tow Path of the Schuylkill Navigation Company in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Containing in front or breadth on the said Mantua Street 100 ft and extending in length or depth Southwardly on the East line thereof along said Blockley or Sixth Street 110 feet and on the West line thereof about 120 feet, Bounded Northwardly by said Mantua Street, Eastwardly by said Blockley or Sixth Street, Southwardly by a 10 feet wide Alley running from said Blockley or Sixth Street Westward and Westwardly by Ground now or late of Richard Peters. 1750-1861 1861-1869 Continued by Joshua Spering, March 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, April 15th, 1869. Lot Size: (blank)

Kern, William H..
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Brief of Title to A lot on the East side of Penn street (extending South from “Solitude”) laid out by Ellis Yarnell, parallel with and at an average distance of one hundred and thirty eight feet or thereabouts from the River Schuylkill, Beginning at the distance of Two hundred and ninety feet South of Penn’s Estate called “Solitude,” Containing in front on Penn street Fifty three feet seven inches and extending East one hundred and thirty four feet more or less to low water mark in the River Schuylkill. Part of the large tract of 37 Acres, 38 Perches belonging to the Estate of Ellis Yarnall, dec’d. The prior part of the title is fully set out in the Brief furnished to the Park Commissioners by the Executors of Ellis Yarnell, Deceased, with which are also complete searches down to this point. 1836-1869 Compiled by Joshua Spering. March, 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Of Comttee on Purchases. Lot Size: (blank)

Kern, William H..
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Brief of Title to All those two certain stone Messuages or Tenements and Tract of Land Situate in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia (being the South Westernmost portion of a large Tract Containing 36 Acres more or less) Beginning at a point in the middle of the Schuylkill River Road in a line of Land of Charles Dutilh thence extending along said land crossing the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road North 48 degrees 25' West 1455 feet 2 inches thence still along said land North 70 degrees 38' West 170 feet 5 inches, thence along land formerly the Village of Greenland North 56 degrees 28' East 417 feet thence along land of which this was part South 63 degrees 36' East crossing the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road 1535 feet and 6 inches to a point in the middle fo the above mentioned Schuylkill River Road, thence along the middle of the said Road South 39 degrees 39' West 742 feet to the place of beginning, Containing 19 Acres of Land. 1807-1866 Prepared from the Records and papers produced, by C. M. S. Leslie, 717 sansom St., Philadelphia, November 1866 Continuation to 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 29th, 1869.Mem. of Title to Premises. William S. Whiteley and others vs. James Cowen, and others, D.C. Dec. Term 1865 # 1034 In Partition. 1818-1860 Lot Size: (blank)

Kershow & Hunt.
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Brief of Title to Lots Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 on Plan being parts of All that Certain tract or piece of Land, Situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, late the District of Belmont, beginning at the River Schuylkill at a corner of Richard Peter’s land, thence partly by the said Peter’s land and partly along Peters road N. 73 degrees 30' W 58 45/100 Perches to a corner in the middle of Peters road as aforesaid, thence along a lot of ground (part of this Tract of Land), sold to Thomas Brown N. 13 degrees 21' W 14 27/100 Perches to another corner; thence by said Brown’s land N. 72 degrees W 6 6/10 Perches to the line of Jacob S. Waln’s land; thence by said Waln’s land N. 25 degrees 30' East 74 88/100 Perches to a stone, a corner of land now or late of George W. Tryon, thence by said Tryon’s land S. 48 degrees E. 98 5/10 Perches to the River Schuylkill, thence down the said river the several courses and distances thereof about 54 Perches to the place of beginning. Containing according to a late survey thereof made by John Levering, Surveyor, 34 Acres and 151 Perches, more or less, including so much of the said Peters Road, the Reading Rail Road, and the Schuylkill road, as are comprised within the said limits. 1684-1856 (The above is a true copy of the original Brief, in the possession of Samuel Smyth, Esq.) Opinion by Eli K. Price, June 1856 (Original patents to John Bowles and John Skuten- 412 acres) Brief of Title Continued. 1856-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. of Comm. on Land. no date (Includes “Plan of Two Lots of Ground in the 24 Ward, Phila; the property of Edward P. Kershow and Augustus Hunt according to the following Brief being Nos. 1 and 2 on said Plan”) Lot Size: (blank)

King, Jeremiah.
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Brief of Title to All that lot of ground beginning in the South West side of Lock Street laid out by Adam Everly parallel with and adjoining the towing path of the Schuylkill Navigation Co. below the Fairmount Lock in Blockley Township in the County of Philadelphia, thence extending along said Lock Street S. 41 degrees 45' E 20 feet, thence still along said Lock Street S. 57 degrees 35' E. 24 feet 11 3/8 inches, thence by ground of Adam Everly S. 48 degrees 15' W. 76 feet 9 5/8 inches, thence by the next described lot N. 41 degrees 45' W 44 feet and thence N. 48 degrees 15' E. 70 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to a yearly ground rent of $ 220. lawful silver money. And All that lot of ground beginning in the North Westerly side of Everly Street at the distance of 76 feet 9 5/8 inches Southwestward from Lock Street, thence extending along said Everly Street S. 48 degrees 15' W. 44 feet, thence N. 41 degrees 45' W. 44 feet, thence N. 48 degrees 15' E. 44 feet, thence by above described lot S. 41 degrees 45' E. 44 feet to the place of beginning. 1684-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sep. 16, 1869 (Original patent to William Smith - 500 acres) Lot Size: 20x24’ 11 3/8”x76’ 9 5/8”x44x70; 44x44x44x44

Lafferty, Patrick.
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Brief of Title to No. 1 All that certain lot or piece of ground situate on the Northerly side of Bridge Street and westerly side of the Pennsylvania Central Rail Road in the twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia marked B. No. 12 on the said Plan and described according to the said Plan as follows to wit: Beginning at the North West corner of said Bridge Street and Pennsylvania Central Rail Road thence extending northerly along the westerly side of said Pennsylvania Central Rail Road One hundred and sixty feet one and one fourth inches to Garden Street as laid down on said Plan thence Westerly along the said Garden Street sixty eight feet four and one half inches to a point a corner of lot marked D. No. 11 on said Plan thence Southerly along said lot No: 11 on a line at right angles with said Bridge Street one hundred and sixty feet to the north side of said Bridge Street and thence Easterly along the said side of the said Bridge Street sixty nine feet nine and three fourths inches to the place of beginning. No. 2 Also all that certain lot or piece of ground situate on the North Westerly side of the said Bridge Street in the said Twenty fourth Ward marked B No: 25. on the said Plan and described according to the said Plan as follows to wit: Beginning at a point at the distance of One hundred and thirty six feet nine and seven eighths inches Southwesterly from the South westerly side of Thirtieth Street a corner of lot marked D No: 26 on said Plan, thence extending North Westerly along the said lot No: 26 on a line at right angles with the said Bridge Street One hundred and fifty feet three and a half inches to a point in the line of lot marked E No: 28 on said Plan thence Westerly along said lot No: 28 sixty feet seven and three fourths inches to a point a corner of lot marked D No: 24 on said Plan, thence South easterly along said lot No: 24 on a line at right angles with said Bridge Street One hundred and fifty nine feet one and one eighth inches to the North Westerly side of said Bridge Street and thence North Easterly along the said side of the said Bridge Street sixty feet to the place of beginning. No. 3 And also all that certain lot or piece of ground with the Buildings and Improvements thereon erected Situate on the North Easterly side of said Thirtieth Street in the said Twenty fourth Ward marked B No: 24 on the said Plan and described according to the said Plan as follows to wit: Beginning at a point at the distance of sixty nine feet eleven inches North Westerly from the Northerly side of the said Bridge Street a corner of lot marked E No: 35 on said Plan thence extending North Easterly along the said lot on a line at right angles with said Thirtieth Street One hundred feet to a point in the line of said lot No. 35 thence easterly still along the line of said lot about One hundred and seventy feet to low water mark in the River Schuylkill, thence North Westerly along the line of low water mark of the said River One hundred and eighteen feet to a point a corner of lot marked D No: 33 on said Plan, thence Southwesterly along the said Lot No: 33 on a line at right angles with said Thirtieth Street about Two hundred and seventy feet to the North Easterly side of said Thirtieth Street and thence South Easterly along the side of the said Thirtieth Street Eighty feet to the place of beginning. 1684-1862 Extracted from the Records and papers produced by Jno. S. Morton. July 1862. (Patent to William Powell, 250 acres) B Brief of Title to A certain Lot of Ground Situate on the North Easterly side of 30th Street 179 feet 11 inches North of Bridge Street in the 24th Ward of the City of Phila. Containing in front on said 30th Street 30 feet and extending in about 270 feet to Low water mark on River Schuylkill on which it contains about 10 feet belonging to Patrick Lafferty Title same as in Brief of Title of premises belonging to Heirs of James Garland down to and including Proceedings in Partition of the Estate of Richard Harding, decd. (Costigan Brief is likewise the same - B.P.W.) 1860-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sepr. 27th, 1869 Lot Size: 270x10x40x233.5x30

Lavall, Martin & Mary.
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Memorandum of Title to Mary Lavall’s Lot. For early title see “Brief of Title” among papers of Charles Weiss. 1864-1867 Lot Size: 30x28’, 5.25”

Lippincott, Joshua B..
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Brief of Title to All that certain Tract of Land Situate in the late Blockley Township now the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, being the North Easternmost portion of a larger Tract Containing 36 Acres more or less Beginning at a point at low water mark on the River Schuylkill in line of land late of Andrew Garrett thence extending by said Lands and lands late of Andrew Curcier and of Morton Garrett crossing the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road and the Schuylkill River Road North 61 degrees 35 minutes West 1556 feet 5 inches thence along land formerly the Village of Greenland South 56 degrees 27 minutes West 572 feet 5 inches to a point in line of land of which this was part, thence along said Land crossing the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road South 63 degrees 36 minutes East 1536 feet 5 inches to a point in the middle of the Schuylkill River Road aforesaid, thence along the middle of the said Road South 68 degrees 40 minutes East 198 feet thence crossing said Road South 57 degrees 35 minutes East 115 feet to low water mark on River Schuylkill thence along the same north 40 degrees 48 minutes East 176 feet and still along the same North 33 degrees 22 minutes East 149 feet to the place of beginning, Containing 17 Acres and 42/100 of an Acre. 1807-1866 Prepared from the Records and title papers produced. January 17, 1867. C. M. S. Leslie Lot Size: 17.42 acres

Lips, John.
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Brief of Title to a Lot of Ground on the Schuylkill, belonging to John Lips. No. 1. 1684-1853 (Patent to William Smith, 500 acres) Brief of Title to property of John Lips (No. 2), being All that certain lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected Situate on the Southwestwardly side of the River Schuylkill adjoining to the Westward ground late of Adam Everley. Containing in front on the said River Schuylkill about one hundred and forty five feet, thence extending Southward about Fifty feet; and thence extending further westward in front or breadth nearly parallel to the said River Schuylkill one hundred feet, thence extending Southward of that width about Two hundred and twenty feet to the Junction Railroad, and thence along the said Junction Railroad, about Two hundred and sixty feet, and thence Northward by land late of the said Adam Everly, about Three hundred and ten feet to the River Schuylkill. 1820-1870 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Sep. 2d, 1870. (For prior brief, see Brief No. 1) Lot Size: 145x50x100x220x268x310

Lloyd, John.
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Brief of John Lloyd’s property on west side Schuylkill, 24th Ward, next north of Peters’ Road. 1866 for previous brief, see Samuel Smyth Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. of Com. on Land Purchases. March 9th, 1869 Lot Size: 260-foot front

Lovering, Joseph S., Trustee.
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Brief of Title To The Bellmont Estate - lying on the west side of The Schuylkill River and to Peters Island in the said River all in the Township of Blockley and County of Philadelphia composed of several Tracts of land marked respectively in the plan hereunto annexed A, B, C, D, E. 1684-1853 Extracted from the Papers produced and Records by Henry C. Townsend . June, 1853. Opinion by Thomas I. Wharton, June 14th, 1853 Continuation 1854 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chmn. &c. March 22d, 1869 Trustee: Brief of Title to Tract of Land, known as “Landsdown No. 3.” District of Belmont, County of Philadelphia, The Property of Joseph S. Lovering, Trustee, Philadelphia: Printed at the N. E. Cor. of Fourth and Chesnut Sts. 1854. (32 pp., no map) 1681-1853 Extracted from the papers produced and records, by Henry C. Townsend. November, 1853. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Nov. 19, 1853 (Original patents to Thomas Bayly in 1681 for 250 acres; Jonathan Wynne in 1708 for liberty land; William Allen in 1734 for William & Margaret Lowther for liberty land; Thomas Parsons in 1742 for 6.75 & 13.25 acres; and Joseph March in 1736 for 10 acres) Lot Size: 45.5 acres - Lansdowne

Macfarlane, Dunmore.
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Continuation of Title to All That Certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate in the Twenty Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia Described as follows: Beginning in the middle of a certain one perch wide Road at the distance of Forty one feet five inches measuring on a line perpendicular to the centre line of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road, thence along the middle of said one perch wide Road North Eighty Eight degrees and Forty minutes West one hundred and fifty six feet more or less to the line of Joseph Warner’s land thence by the same North Fourteen degrees and twenty minutes East One Hundred and Thirty four feet five inches to a corner of John Simons land thence by the same South Seventy two degrees and fifteen minutes East One hundred and fifty eight feet four inches more or less to a point at the distance of Forty one feet five inches from the centre of said Rail Road thence along the said Rail Road South Seventeen degrees and forty five minutes West Eighty six feet four inches to the place of beginning. For previous Title to the above Lot of Ground See Brief of Title to Lot conveyed by Andrew J. Daymon and wife to The City of Philadelphia by Deed Poll dated the Tenth day of November A. D. 1870 Recorded in Deed Book F. T. W. no. 41 Page 260 etc. which Brief is now in the possession of the Park Commissioners. 1850-1873 Extracted from the papers produced and the records. Jos. B. Townsend. Opinion by Eli K. Price. Sepr. 29th, 1873 Lot Size: 156”c134’5”x158’4”x86’4”

Machette, Edwin V..
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground, Situate on the West side of Belmont Avenue in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Commencing at the North West corner of said Belmont Avenue and Jefferson Street, thence extending Northward along the West side of said Belmont Avenue One hundred and fifty feet three and seven eighths inches, thence Westward on a line parallel to said Jefferson Street, Seven hundred and forty two feet seven and a half inches, to the East side of Forty seventh Street, thence Southward along said Forty seventh Street, One hundred and fifty feet, to the North side of said Jefferson Street, thence Eastward along the same Seven hundred and fifty two feet six inches and one eighth of an inch to the place of beginning. Edwin V. Machette 1681-1870 (Original patent to Randall Vernon - liberty land) Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, Sol. to the Park Comms. April 4, 1870 Concurring opinion by Eli K. Price, April 5th, 1870. Lot Size: 150x742 approximately

Makinson, Edward.
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west side of Schuylkill River. Lot Size: 80-foot front

Marley, Alethea Ann, et al.
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(Brief of Title to a tract of land “Beginning at a point in the low water mark of the River Schuylkill and extending thence N. 48 degrees 40' W 198 feet to a point in the River Road in the line of McClintock’s ground, thence by said line and road S. 39 degrees 5 W 98 feet 7 ½ in. to the line of Charles Dutilh’s ground, thence by the same S 48 degrees 40' E 188 ft. 7 in. to low water mark aforesaid, and thence N. 52 degrees 13' E to the place of beginning; Containing 69 1/4 sq. per. of land.”) 1804-1870 Lot Size: 69.25 square perches

McCurdy, John R..
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Brief of Title to All that Certain Lot or piece of ground Situate on the West side of Belmont avenue in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia commencing at the distance of One hundred and fifty feet three inches and seven eighths Northward from the North West corner of said Belmont avenue and Jefferson street thence extending Northward along the West side of said Belmont avenue One hundred and fifty feet three inches and seven eighths thence westward on a line parallel to said Jefferson street Seven Hundred and thirty two feet eight inches and seven eighths to the East side of Forty seventh (Street) thence Southward along said Forty seventh street One hundred and fifty feet thence Eastward on a line parallel to said Jefferson street Seven hundred and forty two feet seven inches and one half to the West side of Belmont avenue the place of beginning. 1681-1869 (Original patent to Randall Vernon - liberty land) Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Com. on Purchases. May 13th, 1869. Lot Size: 1150’3 7/8”x732’8 7/8”x150x742’7.5”

McDonald, Frances E..
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground situate in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia near the Falls of Schuylkill on the Westerly side of the Schuylkill Road at the distance of 60 feet Southward from the South side of Simon Street, Containing in front or breadth on said Road Forty feet and extending in length or depth between lines parallel, or nearly so, on the North side 128 feet 2 inches, and on the South side 130 feet 4 inches to the easterly side of Redinger street on which it also contains 40 feet — belonging to Frances E. McDonald. Title same as in Boyle Brief (Lot No. 1) down to conveyance to John Simon dated December 3rd 1850. 1856-1871 Benj. P. Wilson, atty. for Frances E. McDonald. Lot Size: 40x129

McGarvey, Anthony.
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The Title to “Peter’s Island” Situate in the Schuylkill River north of the Columbia Av. Rail Road Bridge and opposite the tract of land known as Belmont is fully set forth and shown in the Brief to the Estate called “Belmont” conveyed by Joseph S. Lovering, Trustee, to the City of Philadelphia. By the same Brief the title is also set forth to All that Lot of Ground (part of Belmont) Situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Commencing on the East side of the Schuylkill River Road at the distance of 480 feet 9 inches North Eastward from the intersection with the line of the northern face of the piers of the Columbia Rail Road Bridge; Containing in front or breadth on said River Road One hundred feet and extending in length or depth Eastward at right angles thereto and crossing the tow path of the Schuylkill Navigation Company on the Northerly line thereof 62 feet more or less and on the Southerly line thereof 54 feet more or less to low water mark on the River Schuylkill. 1865-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Ch. Comt. &c. July 12th. 1869 Lot Size: 1.5 acres (Peter’s Island)

Millick, John.
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2 lots - Peters Road. Lot Size: 15.49A; 1.25A

Millick, John W..
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Brief of Title to All that Certain Tavern House, Stabling and Lot or piece of ground situate in the City of Philadelphia (late in the Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia) Beginning at a stone in the middle of a Public Road thence along the middle of the said Road N 72 degrees 15' W 61 Per: and eight tenths of a perch to a stone in the middle of said Road thence by Land of Joseph Johnson N 41 degrees 30' E 62 per and eight tenths of a perch to the middle of the Columbia Rail Road thence along the middle of said Rail Road to a point where it intersects the line of Jacob Johnson’s Land, thence along the said Jacob Johnson’s Land S. 45 degrees 15' W 11 6/10 per: to the place of beginning Containing 12 acres 2 qrs: and 35 Per: of Land. Also, All that Certain Lot or Piece of ground situate in the said City of Philadelphia (late in the Township of Blockley aforesaid) Beginning at a stone a corner of Jacob Johnson’s land, thence along the said Jacob Johnson’s land N. 72 degrees 15' W 18 4/10 pers: to a stone thence along the said Jacob Johnson’s Land N. 46 degrees E 19 6/10 Pers: to the middle of the Columbia Rail Road thence along the said Rail Road S 20 degrees E. to a stone thence S. 29 degrees W. 4 6/10 Pers: to the place of beginning. Containing one acre and twenty seven perches of land. 1684 - 1854 (Original patent to John Bowles and John Skutton - 400 acres + 10 acres) Extracted from the records and Papers produced by: A. B. Carver & Co. , 26 Dec: 1854 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Dec. 1854 Continuation of Title To Premises situate in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia - Beginning at a stone in the middle of Peters Road a corner of this and Land now or late of ______ Roberts thence extending North Forty six degrees an minutes West Ten and thirty two hundredths Perches to a point in the middle of said Road and thence by the same North Seventy degrees thirty eight minutes West Eight and seven hundredths Perches to the place of beginning Containing Eighty seven Perches of Land. - Also to Premises situate in the Twenty fourth Ward aforesaid Bounded and described according to a Survey made thereof by Samuel L. Smedley, Esquire Surveyor as follows, Beginning at a point a corner of Land late of Jacob Johnson deceased and other Land of John W. Millick thence along said Millick’s Land being the line of the middle of the Bed of the Old Columbia Rail Road then vacated and closed up the four following courses and distances to wit South Twenty two degrees fourteen minutes East Twenty two Perches and fourteen hundredths of a perch South Thirty degrees twenty nine minutes East Five Perches and Ninety six hundredths of a perch South Thirty five degrees twelve minutes East Three Perches and seventy seven hundredths of a perch South Thirty nine degrees fifty six minutes East Four Perches and thirty five hundredths of a perch to a corner of other Land late of the said Jacob Johnson deceased thence along the same North Forty four degrees thirty minutes East Nineteen Perches and forty nine hundredths of a perch to another corner of Land late of the said Jacob Johnson deceased thence along the same North Fifty eight degrees fifty minutes West Thirty five Perches and eight tenths of a perch to the place of beginning, Containing Two Acres and forty nine square Perches of Land. 1852 - 1869 Continuation of Brief prepared by A. B. Carver & Co., 21 April 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, June 12th, 1869 “Plan of John W. Millick’s Ground, 24th Ward, City of Philadelphia. Saml. L. Smedley, Sur. & Reg., 11th Dist., April 7, 1869.” Lot Size: 15.49A; 1.25A

Moan, James.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Messuage or Tenement (late Ferry House and Ferry formerly called and known as “The Upper Ferry on Schuylkill”) and all that tract or piece of land thereto belonging with the other messuages and buildings thereon erected situate in that part of the City of Philadelphia lately called the Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia described as follows to wit Beginning at a stone at the River Schuylkill thence extending by the great road called the Ferry Road now open between this and land formerly of James Humphreys and wife Westward thirty nine perches and six tenths of a perch to a stone thence by the land of John Britton Southward Thirty eight perches or thereabouts to a stone in the line of land of William Bingham and by the same Eastward Fifty eight perches to a stone at the River Schuylkill and up the several courses of the said River Forty three perches or thereabouts to the place of beginning Containing Eleven acres and seventy nine perches & all the right of the marsh and flat ground fronting and adjoining the same to low water mark on said River. (Original patent to William Powell - 250 acres) 1684 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Oct. 15th. 1869 Lot Size: 69’11”x100x170x73x250x20’4.625”x25’6.5”

Ott & Williamson.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Tract or Piece of Land (composed of three contiguous Tracts) Situate in the late Township of Blockley in the County of Philadelphia now in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia and bounded and described together according to a recent survey made thereof as follows Beginning at a stone for a corner in the middle of the Ford Road thence extending partly by land of Mary R. Johnson and partly by land late of the Estate of Frederick Stoever now of the City of Philadelphia and partly by land of Henry Duhring North 59 degrees 45 minutes West 78 perches and 23/100 of a perch to a corner of land formerly of John Garrett now of Nicholas Fulmer thence South 39 degrees 30 minutes West by said Fulmer’s land 50 perches and 39/100 to the middle of the Ford Road thence South 25 degrees 45 minutes West still by said Fulmer’s land 22 perches and 93/100 to land late the estate of Jacob S. Waln deceased formerly Jacob Johnson, thence South 74 degrees 45 minutes East partly by said Waln’s land and partly by land of Charles Dutilh 66 perches and 2/100 of a perch to a corner of land late the heirs of John Garrett deceased now of the City of Philadelphia thence by the same North 31 degrees 30 minutes East 19 perches and 3/10 of a perch and still further by the same North 11 degrees West 16 perches and 96/100 to an angle in the Ford Road thence North 79 degrees East by said Ford Road by land known as Greenland Village 40 perches and 1/10 of a perch to the place of beginning. Containing 26 Acres and 1/4 of Land. Belonging to Catharine Ott & Hannah Williamson. (Original patent to John and Andries Wheeler - 400 acres) 1678 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn. Com. October 28th, 1869. Lot Size: 15.04 acres; 11.21 acres

Parker, Samuel.
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Brief of Title to All That Certain Lot of Piece of Ground, being part of a Tract of land late the Estate of Joseph Sorber, deceased, Situate on the West side of the Schuylkill River, in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at low water mark of the said Schuylkill River, thence extending by Ground now or late of Joseph E. Sorber North Forty three degrees nineteen minutes West passing over two stakes in said line One hundred and eighty three feet more or less to a point in the Schuylkill River Road in the line of Ground now or late belonging to the Estate of Ralph McClintock deceased, thence by said McClintock’s property and in said Road North Sixty eight degrees twenty minutes East One hundred and fifty two feet nine inches and South Fifty degrees fifty five minutes East One hundred and fifteen feet six inches more or less to low water mark in the River Schuylkill aforesaid and thence down the same South Forty two degrees fifteen minutes West one hundred and fifty seven feet four inches more or less to the place of beginning. Containing Eighty one square Perches more or less. A part of this Brief was taken from one made by C. M. S. Leslie Esq. for the adjoining Property, on the Southwest, and the remainder from the Records & Papers produced by Philip Wagner. Jany. 1869. (The Brief made by Mr. Leslie is now in the possession of Wm. H. Kein, Esq. Wagner, Jany. 1869) (Original patent to John and Andreas Wheeler - 400 acres) 1677 - 1861 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chr. C. L. P. May 13th, 1869. Lot Size: 81 square perches

Penn Estate.
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Brief of Title to “The Solitude” - Being a tract of land situate on the West bank of the River Schuylkill, late in the township of Blockley, now in the City of Philadelphia, beginning at a point formerly at high water mark on said River, thence extending along the said River and up the same North 1 degrees West, seven and forty eight hundredths perches, thence North 4 degrees 45' East fifteen and thirty thee hundredths perches still along the same, thence North 1 degrees West six and thirty two hundredths perches still along the same, thence North 6 degrees 15' West three and six tenths perches still along the same, thence South 83 degrees 45' West ninety eight and eight tenths perches to a corner, thence South 6 degrees 15' East thirty two and four tenths perches to a corner, thence North 83 degrees 45' East ninety four and six tenths perches to the place of beginning (old survey,) Containing Nineteen acres and thirty four and nine-tenths perches more or less. (Original patent to William Warner - 340 perches) 1702-1868 Compiled by Records and original papers November 16, 1868 by Wm. Brooke Rawle. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chairman of Com. on Land Purchases. March 17th, 1869. Lot Size: 14.24 acres

Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of land. Situate in the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania. Beginning at a point in the Southeasterly line of City Line Avenue (60 feet wide) at a corner of land of the Estate of Algernon S. Roberts dec’d. In the 24th Ward of the said City and extending thence along the said City Line Ave. N. 58 degrees 16' E. 356 feet and 13/100 of a foot more or less to a point formed by the intersection of the same with the Southerly line of Neill Drive as laid out by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park; thence along the boundary line of Fairmount Park the following four courses and distances to-wit: First, by a line curving towards the S. with a radius of 117 feet the distance of 16 23/1000 feet to a point; Second, by a line curving towards the N. with a radius of 200 feet the distance of 132 feet and 88/100 of a foot to a point, Third N. 77 degrees 54" E. 300 feet to a point and Fourth, by a line curving towards the S. with a radius of 248 feet the distance of 157 96/100 feet to a point; thence by said land of the Estate of Algernon S. Roberts, deceased, the 5 following courses and distances to-wit: First S. 44 degrees 3' W. 441 feet and 94/100 of a foot to a point, Second S. 54 degrees 39' W. 225 61/100 feet to a point. Third N. 51 degrees 14' W. 211 95/100 feet to a point, Fourth S. 40 degrees 34' W. 149 45/100 feet to a point and Fifth N. 50 degrees 8' W. 304 45/100 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. Containing 5 5/10 acres more or less. (Original patent to John Thomas and Edward Jones) 1681 - 1900 Lot Size: 5.5 acres

Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground Situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia Southward of the west Pier of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road Company’s Stone Bridge at the Falls of Schuylkill. Beginning at a point in the westerly side of the Park Drive which passes through the westerly Arch of the Bridge as now enlarged, thirty-three feet from the centre line of said bridge measured at right angles; thence by the westerly side of Park Drive aforesaid South 16 degrees 59' East 186 feet; thence South 64 degrees 40' West 22 feet; thence North 25 degrees, 20' West, parallel with and 60 feet Eastwardly from the centre line of said Company’s rail road tracks, 53 feet; thence North 22 degrees 19' West, 100 feet; thence North 5 degrees 29' West 46 feet; thence parallel with and thirty three (33) feet Southwardly from the centre line said bridge, North 84 degrees 31' East 30 feet to the place of beginning Bounded Northward, Southward and Westward by ground of said Rail Road Company, and Eastward by said Park Drive. Containing fourteen one-hundredth (0.14) of an acre. (Original patent to John and Andreas Wheeler - 300 acres) 1677-1877 Signed by Eli K. Price, Chn.; Saml. C. Perkins, Park Solicitor, April 16, 1878, and John G. Bowman, April 16, 1878. Lot Size: 35.62 s.f.; 47.25 s.f.; 0.14 acres

Reading Company.
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deed of exchange. Lot Size: (blank)

Roberts, A & P., Company.
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Inclined Plane of Phila. & Columbia RR. Lot Size: 4 acres, 2 roods, 17.104 perches

Roberts, Algernon S..
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No location given. Lot Size: 1.4 acres

Roberts, G. Brinton, adm..
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No location given. Lot Size: 7.773 acres

School, John T..
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Bridgewater (30th) Street and Haverford Avenue. Lot Size: 233x264'2".75"x123'7.125"

Schuylkill Navigations Company.
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Deed of exchange. Lot Size: (blank)

Simon, John.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate on the west side of the Schuylkill Road in the late Township of Blockley now in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at the north west corner of the said Schuylkill Road and Simon Street (25 feet wide extending westward of that width from the said Schuylkill Road to the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road) thence extending westward along the north side of the said Simon Street N. 84 degrees 30' W. 273 ft. 10 in. To the east side of the said Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road thence along the east side of the same 111 ft. 3 in. to James Giles land thence along the same S. 83 degrees 46' E. 244 ft. to the west side of the said Schuylkill Road and thence along the same S. 2 degrees W. 94 ft. 8 in. to the place of beginning. And Also All that certain Lot or Piece of land situate on the south side of a one perch wide road leading eastward into the said Schuylkill Road in the said 24th Ward Beginning at the southeast corner of the said one perch wide Road and a private road about 17 ft. wide thence extending along the middle of the said one perch wide road S. 88 degrees 40' E. 76 ft more or less thence S. 37 degrees W. 46 ft more or less to a point thence N. 64 degrees W. 60 ft. more or less to the east side of the said Private Road and thence along the east side of the same N. 14 degrees 20' E. 18½ ft. more or less to the middle of the said one perch wide road the place of beginning being the whole of a small piece of ground which the said John Simons owns at the southeast corner of the said one perch wide Road and the said Private Road (Original patent to John and Andreas Wheeler - 400 acres) 1677 - 1870 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. L. Jany. 11th. 1871 Lot Size: .616 acres

Simpson, William.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Tract or piece of Land Situate on the West side of the River Schuylkill in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia with the Mills and other buildings thereon erected Bounded and described according to a survey thereof dated the Ninth day of November 1875 as follows, to wit: Beginning at a point in the low water mark of the said River at the distance of 121 feet Northwestwardly from the centre line of the Falls Stone Bridge extending by lands of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road Company South 30 degrees 30' West 292 feet to land of the City of Philadelphia forming part of Fairmount Park formerly belonging to William Simpson Sr. thence along said land the following courses and distances to wit; North 47 degrees 10' West 194.7 feet, North 84 degrees 50' West 245.8 feet, North 68 degrees 30' West 112.2 feet, North 48 degrees 30' West 156.8 feet, South 49 degrees West 300.3 feet, South 60 degrees 30' West 122.8 feet, South 65 degrees 15' West 380.8 feet, South 66 degrees 45' West 288.8 feet, South 64 degrees 40' West 127.1 feet, South 71 degrees West 198 feet, and South 51 degrees West 124 feet to a stone in the boundary line of Fairmount Park, thence along the said boundary line of Fairmount Park by other land of William Simpson North 35 degrees 37' East 876.3 feet to a point in the line of land of Charles Rubicam, thence by the said land North 73 degrees 56' East 333.5 feet to an Oak tree, thence still by the said Rubicam’s land North 27 degrees 49' East 406 feet to the said River Schuylkill, and thence down the said River Schuylkill the several courses and distances thereof to the place of beginning - Containing Seventeen Acres and fifty eight one hundredths of an acre of land. Note: For the prior title to the above described premises reference is made to a Brief of Title to a Tract of land adjoining the above described, containing 17 acres 2 Roods and 13 perches of land, formerly the property of William Simpson Sr., now belonging to the City of Philadelphia and included in Fairmount Park, which said Brief is now in the possession of the Commissioners of said Park. (Vide said Brief to the end of page 16) 1836-1876 B Brief of Title to All that Certain tract piece or parcel of Land Situate now in the City of Philadelphia formerly in Blockley Township in the County of Philadelphia described according to a Survey made thereof in February 1842 by John Levering and Beginning at a stake and a Hickory Tree called in the old Deeds a Hickory Sapling thence by land formerly granted by John Thoburn to Robert Kennedy and Conrad Carpenter but now or late of Frederick Stoever South Eleven degrees and forty minutes West Twenty six perches and two tenths of a perch to the lineof land formerly of Adam Mendenhall thence by the same land North Sixty Eight degrees and thirty minutes West Eight perches and four tenths of a perch, thence by Benjamin Johnson’s land South Eighty six degrees twenty two minutes West one hundred perches thence by land late of Lawrence and Morton Garrett North Sixty four degrees West six perches and one tenth of a perch to the middle of the Falls Road leading to the West side of the Falls Bridge, thence along the central line of the said Road the following courses and distances to wit - North fifty one degrees East seven perches and sixty six hundredths of a perch, North seventy one degrees East Twelve perches, North Sixty four degrees and forty minutes East seven perches and seven tenths of a perch, North Sixty six degrees and forty two minutes East Seventeen perches and five tenths of a perch, North Sixty five degrees fifteen minutes East twenty three perches and Eight hundredths of a perch, North Sixty degrees thirty minutes East seven perches and forty four hundredths of a perch, and North forty nine degrees East Eighteen perches and two tenths of a perch to a point in the line of land laid out for the use of The Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road thence along the line of said land the following courses and distances, to wit, South forty Eight degrees and thirty minutes East nine perches and five tenths of a perch, South sixty-eight degrees and thirty minuted East six perches and eight tenths of a perch, South Eighty four degrees and fifty minutes East fourteen perches and nine tenths of a perch and South forty seven degrees and ten minutes East Eleven perches and eight tenths of a perch to the place of beginning — Containing Seventeen Acres two Roods and Thirteen Perches of Land. 1699 - 1871 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. of Com. on Land Purchases April 15th, 1871 Lot Size: .616 acres

Smith, James M..
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Land Situate in Blockley Township (now the Twenty fourth Ward) of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at a corner at the side of Schuylkill Road thence extending by the side of said Road South two degrees West Eighty six feet two inches to the side of a One Pole wide Lane or Road thence by the side of said Land or Road North Fifty eight degrees West One hundred and fifty seven feet three inches to the side of Redinger Street, thence by the side of said Redinger Street Northerly Fifteen feet two inches to a corner thence by land now or late of John Simon South Eighty four degrees thirty minutes East One hundred and thirty five feet ten inches to the place of Beginning, formerly belonging to James M. Smith. Title to said Lot of Ground same as Title to Property formerly of Mary Boyle (No. 1) down to Conveyance to John Simon dated December 3rd 1850. 1865 - 1870 Lot Size: .157 acres

Smyth, Samuel.
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Brief of Title to All That certain tract or piece of land, Situate in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, late the District of Belmont, beginning at the River Schuylkill at a corner of Richard Peters’ land, thence partly by the said Peters’ land and partly along Peters’ road N. 73 degrees 30' W. 58 45/100 perches to a corner in the middle of Peter’s road as aforesaid, thence along a lot of ground (part of this tract of land) sold to Thomas Brown N. 13 degrees 21' W. 14 27/100 perches to another corner, thence by said Brown’s land North 72 degrees W 6 6/10 perches to the line of Jacob S. Waln’s land; thence by said Waln’s land N. 25 degrees 30' E. 74 88/100 perches to the stone a corner of land now or late of George W. Tryon, thence by said Tryon’s land S. 48 degrees E. 98 5/10 perches to the River Schuylkill, thence down the said river the several courses and distances thereof about 54 perches to the place of beginning. Containing according to a late survey thereof made by John Levering Surveyor 34 Acres and 151 perches, more or less, including so much of the said Peter’s Road, the Reading Railroad and the Schuylkill road as are comprised within the said limits. (Original patent to John Bowles and John Skuten - 412 acres) 1684 - 1859 Opinion by Eli K. Price, June, 1856 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chairman of Comtee. on Land Purchases, Mar. 7, 1869 Lot Size: 34 acres, 151 perches

Stoever, Frederick, Estate.
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No location given. Lot Size: 82A, 125P

Stotesbury, Richard G..
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Torr, William S..
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Brief of Title to A Certain Tract of land, situate in the late Township of Blockley, now 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia - Containing 29½ Acres and 23 perches. Also an island in the River Schuylkill, opposite said Tract, Containing 7 1/4 acres, Owned by Wm. S. Torr. (Original patent to Patrick Robinson for a tract called “Peterstone.” - 100 acres) 1684 - 1869 Joshua Spering, 142 ½ So. 4. March 9. 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 12th, 1869 Lot Size: .137 acres

Torr & Lacey.
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Sweetbriar. Lot Size: 28.977 acres

Trautwine, William.
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Mantua Avenue. Lot Size: Deed of exchange

Waln, Jacob S..
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Opinion of Eli K. Price on the will of Jacob S. Waln. Undated Lot Size: 66.6 acres

Ward, Mark.
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Nes Hutchinson or Schuylkill St., se Maple St. Lot Size: 60x115

Weiss, Charles.
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Brief of Title to All that certain three story stone House and Lot of Ground, Situate lying and being on the Westerly side of the Reading Rail Road in the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, described according to a Survey made thereof on the 5th day of November 1863 by Samuel L. Smedley, Esqr., Surveyor of the Eleventh District as follows, Commencing at a point on the Westerly side of a certain 20 feet wide Street laid out by James Giles at the distance of 34 feet 9 1/8 inches Southwestward from a point in the corner of Frederick Stover’s land on the Westerly side of said Street thence extending Northwestward along the Southwesterly side of a Lot of Ground now or late of the Estate of Edward Carr deceased North 84 degrees and 43' West 311 feet 2 5/8 inches tot he Easterly side of Johnson’s Lane thence extending along the Easterly side of said Johnson’s Lane South 11 degrees and 32' East 21 feet 6 inches thence extending South 83 degrees 43' East 300 feet 1 ½ inches to said 20 feet wide Street and thence extending along the Westerly side of said Street 26 feet 2 7/8 inches to the place of beginning. (Survey for 400 acres to Swan Lom based upon original patent to John and Andreas Wheeler - 300 acres) 1699 - 1864 Lot Size: .163 acres

Wilcock, Henry.
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Brief of Title of Lot of ground west side of a 20 feet wide Street opened by John Simons along the west side of Philadelphia & Reading R. R. in late Township of Blockley now in the City of Philadelphia 186 feet 4 inches North of a 1 perch wide road thence N 16 degrees 6 24/100' E. 23 feet 4 3/4 inches thence N. 73 degrees 53 ½’ W. 70 feet thence N 77 degrees 22' W. 95 feet 10 3/8 inches to East side of Johnsons Lane thence S 12 degrees 14' W. 12 feet thence S 72 degrees 24 ½’ E 164 feet 10 inches to the place of beginning. Also lot of land West side of said street 209 feet 8 3/4 inches North of said 1 perch wide road thence N. 16 degrees 6' 24" E 33 feet 2 5/8 inches thence N. 83 degrees 43' W. 168 feet 10 inches to the Easterly side of Johnsons lane thence S 12 degrees 14' W 11 feet 7 5/8 inches thence S. 77 degrees 22' E. 95 ft. 10 3.8 inches thence S 73 degrees 53 ½’ E. 70 feet to the place of beginning. The property of Henry Wilcock (Survey for 400 acres to Swan Lom based upon original patent to John and Andreas Wheeler - 300 acres) 1681 - 1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, June 14th, 1873. Lot Size: irreg.

Williams, Edwin G. & Voorhees, William W..
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(Brief of Title to 16 properties located on west side of Belmont Avenue, north side of Haddington Avenue, east and west sides of 47th and 48th Streets and south side of Montgomery Avenue.) 1776 - 1857; 1681 - 1869 (Includes some of Landsdown Land Company property.) Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 6th, 1869 Lot Size: .138 acres

Witten, Henry.
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48th & Elm Streets. Lot Size: 50x200

Wood, John.
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Brief of Title to All those two contiguous Lots of Ground with the Messuage or Tenement thereon erected, Situate in the late Township of Blockley now the 24th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, The One with the Messuage thereon erected Beginning on the North Westerly side of the Road leading to Robin Hood Ford and Falls of Schuylkill Bridge Containing in breadth on said Road 103 feet and in depth between parallel lines running therefrom North 83 degrees West on the North side thereof 354 feet and on the South side thereof 367 feet 5 inches Bounded Eastward by said Road Northward by Ground of Robert Watkins, Westward by Ground late of Adam Mendenhall, and Southward by the next described Lot. The other Beginning at a corner of the above described Lot thence along the Westerly side of the Ford Road South 1 degrees 15' West 14 perches and 1/20 to a stake 5 perches and 1/10 North Eastwardly from the Fish Cabin thence by the same North 83 degrees West 9 6/10 perches to the middle of a certain One perch wide Road thence along the middle of the same North 60 degrees West 14 perches and 8/10 to a stake thence South 89 degrees 15' West 4 perches and 9/10 to another stake thence South 24 degrees and 15' West 3 perches to a Fish Pond thence North 65 degrees and 45' West 5 perches to the Easterly side of the said One perch wide Road thence along the said side thereof North 15' East 16 perches and 6/10 to a corner of Robert Watkins land thence by the same South 83 degrees East 8 perches and 1/20 to a corner of the above described Lot thence by the same S. 8 degrees 45' West 6 perches and 1/4 to a corner of the above Lot thence by the same South 83 degrees East 367 feet 5 inches to the place of beginning, Containing 2 Acres 2/4 and 23 perches of Land more or less. For prior Title see Brief of Title among papers of Charles Weiss. 1812 - 1850 Lot Size: .142 acres

Wood, Thomas, Jr..
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Es Robin Hood Ford Road. Lot Size: 45x148

Wood, Thomas, Sr..
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Memorandum of Title to Thomas Wood’s lot. For early title see “Brief of Title” among papers of Charles Weiss. 1852 Lot Size: 25x155

Wood, William, Estate.
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WS Redinger St. Lot Size: 16x155

Yarnell, Ellis.
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Brief of Title to a certain plantation tract or piece of land situate formerly in Blockley Township in the County of Philadelphia now in the Twenty fourth Ward of the City fo Philadelphia beginning at a stone on the Schuylkill river a corner of John Penn jr.’s land, thence by the same South 83 degrees West 147 8/10 perches to a cedar tree a corner now or late of Joseph Bolton’s land thence South 7 degrees East 44 perches to a stone in the line a corner of Richard Peter’s land, thence by the same North 83 degrees 87 6/10 perches to a Spanish oak a corner of the herein-after described land, thence by the same North 46 degrees East 14 perches to a Walnut tree and North 83 degrees East 47 9/10 perches to the Schuylkill river thence up the same river the several courses thereof to the place of beginning, containing 37 acres 78 perches of land. And also to a piece of land beginning at the Spanish Oak a corner of the above described tract, thence by the same North 46 degrees East 14 perches to the above mentioned walnut tree and North 83 degrees East 72 9/10 perches to the said stone on Schuylkill river, thence down the same river to a heap of stones a corner of the said Richard Peter’s land and thence by the same South 83 degrees West 62 4/10 perches to the place of beginning. Containing 3 acres 72 perches of land. (Original patents to William Warner - 288 acres & 12 acres, 40 perches) 1702 - 1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. of Comm. Land Purchases. March 4, 1869. Lot Size: 18.43 acres

Zimmer, Matthias.
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Memorandum of Title to Matthew Zimmer’s lot. For early title see “Brief of Title” among papers of Charles Weiss. 1864 - 1867 Lot Size: 20x301x20?x293

General note

Dates of Acquisitions: 1869-1962; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: (119-H, 120 ?), 105-W

Physical Description

188.0 Files

Albertson, Harry M., exec. Horatio Gates Jones.
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Magdalena Street. Lot Size: 2.174 acres

Andorra Homes, Inc..
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Glen. Campbell Road; Chippewa Road. Lot Size: 2.5964 A; 3.133A

Bancroft, Henry.
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Ridge Avenue & Wissahickon Creek. Lot Size: 1.53 A

Barnet, Harry M..
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NES Ridge Avenue, Sec Wissahickon Drive. Lot Size: .293A

Bender & McConnell.
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Lauriston St. & Rochelle Ave. Lot Size: irregular

Bisbing, William H..
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NE Henry Avenue, 62 1/8" NW Leverington Avenue. Lot Size: .857A

Bischoff, John B..
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Brief of Title to A piece of land of which One 36/100 Acres are within the Fairmount Park limits and seventy eight one hundreds of an Acre are East of the Park line, the two adjoining - Bounded West by the Wissahickon, North by Charles Elkins’ land, South by Joseph Middleton’s land and Eastward by the line of land of the purchase of Dr. George Barker extending across Elkins’ and Bischoff’s land to an angle in the Park line on Middleton’s land. For prior title see Brief of Title to two tracts of land on the Wissahickon Creek, in the twenty second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, on file in the office of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park down to conveyance to William W. Piper, dated Feb’y 21st 1856 Recorded in Deed Book R. D. W. No. 74 Page 301 &c. 1856-1877 From the Records and Papers produced. Wm. McGeorge, Jr. Phila. Mar. 1877 Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 24th, 1877. Lot Size: 2.14A

Bowker, John F..
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NES Rochelle Ave., 360' 10 1/2" NW Sumac Street. Lot Size: .162A

Browning, George.
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Brief of Title to All that Certain tract or parcel of land situate on the East side of the Wissahickon Creek between lands of George F. Barker and Edward H. Ammidown. Containing inside the par fifty nine one hundredths of an acre and outside the park fifty two one hundredths of an acre. the property of the City of Philadelphia. For prior title see Brief of Title to two tracts of land on the Wissahickon Creek, in the twenty second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, on file in the office of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park down to conveyance to William W. Piper, dated Feb’y 21st 1856 Recorded in Deed Book R. D. W. No. 74 Page 298&c. & 301 &c. 1856-1881 From the Records & Papers produced. Wm. McGeorge, Jr. Jany. 1881. Lot Size: .59A & .52A

Buckley, Isabella.
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SW Daniel Street, 17'7" SE Walnut Lane. Lot Size: 30x217'7"

Burt, Jeanne Brooke.
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NE Rochelle, 20' S. Lauriston. Lot Size: 1.665A

Burt, Mary Theresa & Edith.
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near Rochelle & Lauriston. Lot Size: .028A & .279A

Butler, Preston.
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SWs Walnut Lane & Park Line Drive. Lot Size: 26.59A

Cantrell, Francis S..
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NE Magdalena Street. Lot Size: 2.34A

Cantrell, Norman.
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Nes Henry Avenue, NW Leverington Avenue. Lot Size: 2.389A

Carney, Peter.
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SWs Daniel Street (2 lots). Lot Size: 60x130; 60x130

Carpenter, Mary Matilda, et al.
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Oros Lane, SE Conrad's Lane. Lot Size: .680A

Carskaddon, Benjamin L..
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Wissahickon Avenue & Walnut Lane - see PRR file. Lot Size: (blank)

Cornman, Mary W..
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SWC Morris & Magdalena Streets. Lot Size: 3.033A; 1.981A; 2.276A

Craven, William.
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Brief of Title to All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Twenty first Ward of the City of Philadelphia - Beginning at a point on the South Westerly side of Wissahickon Turnpike Road (thirty five feet wide) in the line of land of Ellis Yarnell - thence by the said Yarnell’s land South thirty eight degrees twenty five minutes East Twenty two perches and two hundredths of a perch to a point in the line of ground of which this was part belonging now or formerly to Ann W. Dunlap thence by the same North thirty nine degrees East twenty three perches and fifty two hundredths of a perch to a cedar thence still by the same North forty one degrees fifty minutes East twenty three perches and thirty eight hundredths of a perch to a point in line of ground now or late of Thomas Smith thence by the said Smith’s land North thirty eight degrees fifteen minutes West twenty eight perches and sixty eight hundredths of a perch to a point in line of ground now or formerly of Ann Rittenhouse thence by the said Rittenhouse land South sixty four degrees twenty minutes West eleven perches and fourteen hundredths of a perch to a point on the South-westerly side of the said Wissahickon Turnpike Road thence along the same South twenty degrees fifteen minutes East twenty one perches to a point and still be the same South thirty degrees twenty minutes West nineteen perches and one tenth of a perch to the place of beginning. Containing eight acres one hundred and seventeen perches and thirty eight hundredths of a perch be the same more or less. 1684-1873 The above brief has been prepared under my direction from briefs &c. submitted to me. Chapman Biddle. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feb. 6th 1873 Original patent to Robert Turner (500 acres) Lot Size: 8A, 117.38P

Crawford, John.
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For title of John Davis, see Brief filed with papers of the “Sheridan Estate, Wissahickon” Lot No. 5. 1856-1875 Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn. May 7th 1875. Lot Size: 4.807A

Crowley, Francis.
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SWs Daniel st., 240' NW Hermit Lane. Lot Size: 30x130x30x129

Day, Frank Miles.
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Mount Airy Avenue. Lot Size: 12x13x1.5

Dean, William.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or Piece of Ground with the Mill thereon erected, Situate in the Twenty Second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Beginning at a stone on the South West side of Wissahickon Creek; thence north Forty seven Degrees seven minutes west Seventy feet to a corner in the Wissahickon Turnpike Road; thence along the same North Nineteen degrees fifty nine minutes west One hundred and eleven feet ten inches to a corner, north Fourteen Degrees seventeen minutes west, Two hundred and two feet three inches to a corner North twenty two degrees twenty four minutes West Six hundred and twenty two feet two inches to a corner, North thirteen degrees fifty nine minutes West Two hundred and seventy five feet eleven inches - North twenty one degrees twenty nine minutes West Four hundred and fifty three feet eight inches to the middle of Thorp’s Lane - North seventeen degrees and three minutes West Two hundred and ninety six feet, nine and a half inches - North Twenty nine degrees five minutes West Four hundred and thirty seven feet ten inches - North Eighteen degrees fifty three minutes West Two hundred and three feet, three inches to a Corner in line of land late of Richard Wistar deceased; thence by the same North Sixty four degrees fifty seven minutes East Forty feet five and a quarter inches to a hole drilled in a Rock; thence along the South West side of Wissahickon Creek . . . . 1689-1872 Prepared from the Records and papers produced. T. A. Porter. Feb’y 1, 1872. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 14th 1872 Lot Size: 17A, 1R, 26.26P; 3A, 2R, 34.58P

Dennis, James E..
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Shawmont Avenue. Lot Size: 161x143x111x141

Dennison, Eleanor Hunt.
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21st Ward. Lot Size: .722A

Dobson, James.
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SES Wissahickon Drive & PG&N RR. Lot Size: 250x144x289x95

Dodge, Donald D. & Gertrude H..
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Valley Green Road. Lot Size: 2.85814A

Dwight, E. Waterman.
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Crefeld Avenue. Lot Size: 2580.02 sq. ft

Ehm, Joseph.
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SES Daniel St., 248' NW Hermit Lane. Lot Size: 30x131

English, Chancellor C..
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No location given. Lot Size: 1.445A

Firth, Sarah M. L. & Thomas T..
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Gorgas & Crease Lanes. Lot Size: 3 lots

Fisher, William R..
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21st Ward. Lot Size: 2.391A

Fiss, Edward L..
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SWs Greene St. & SWs Mt. Pleasant. Lot Size: 2 lots

Focht, Hiram.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground situate in the Twenty second Ward of the City of Philadelphia beginning at the intersection of the property line dividing land now or late of Charles Magarge from land of Hiram Focht with the boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek, adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the fifteenth day of May Anno Domine One thousand eight hundred and sixty nine and filed in the Department of Surveys thence along a road leading to the Wissahickon Creek known as Hartwell Avenue South twenty eight degrees West twenty and thirty eight one hundredths feet to a stone thence South Fifty three degrees fifteen minuted West crossing the Wissahickon Creek Three hundred and fifty six feet and four and three quartes inches to a stone, thence by land of Thomas Livezey and again crossing the Wissahickon Creek, South thirty nine degrees forty five minutes East four hundred and eighty three feet and three inches to a stake thence South forth degrees fourteen minutes East forty nine feet four inches to a point in Springfield Avenue or Park Street thence by the same North forty two degrees and ten minutes East one hundred and ten and six tenths feet to a point in the boundary line of Fairmount Park; thence along said boundary line by a line of marked stones and by other land of Hiram Focht Ninth five (5) degrees twenty-one minutes West four hundred and sixty eight and ninety five one hundredth’s feet to a marble post and thence North twenty eight degrees thirty one minutes West one hundred and thirteen and forty five one hundredths feet to the place of beginning. Containing three acres and seventeen one hundredths of an acre. 1689-1865 Extracted from the record and papers produced by ---- Richard J. Williams. Dec. 19th, 1873. Lot Size: 3.17A

Foran, John J..
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Oros St. & Henry Ave./Henry Ave., nw Green La. Lot Size: .181A & .394A

Fritz, Horace H. & Costello, Peter E..
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NWS Walnut Lane. Lot Size: 2.684A//.040A

Givens, Thomas J..
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near Rittenhouse Street. Lot Size: (blank)

Green Valley Realty.
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Shawmont Avenue & Henry Avenue. Lot Size: irreg

Greenfield, Albert M..
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Sugarloaf Drive. Lot Size: 5.1799A

Greenwood, Sarah.
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Brief of Title to All that certain three story stone woolen factory, Mansion house and eight tenement houses and tract or piece of land upon which the same are erected lying on both sides of the Wissahickon Creek in the Twenty-first ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a corner in the middle of the said Wissahickon Creek near the mouth of the Paper Mill Run in the line dividing this from other land formerly belonging to Nicholas Rittenhouse the elder, deceased; thence by land of Michael Righter South Fifty-six degrees, thirty minutes West, Three hundred and sixty-four feet eight inches to a stone; thence further along the same land late of the said Michael Righter South Fifty degrees West Four hundred and six feet eleven inches to a stone set for a corner; thence further by the said land late of the said Michael Righter South Twenty-nine degrees and fifty minutes West Two hundred and eighty feet to a high rock; thence further by the said land late of the said Michael Righter South Sixty one degree fifteen minutes East Ninety feet nine inches to the middle of the said Wissahickon Creek; thence down the same Three hundred and forty-six feet six inches to a point; thence by other land late of the said Nicholas Rittenhouse the elder, deceased South Eighty-one degrees East one hundred and eighty-six feet, six inches to a point; thence by the said land late of the said Nicholas Rittenhouse the elder deceased North twenty-seven degrees, twenty minutes East Four hundred and ninety-eight feet to a point; thence by the same land late of the said Nicholas Rittenhouse the elder, deceased, North Forty-five degrees thirty minutes East Three hundred and forty-three feet, ten inches to a point; thence by the said land late of the said Nicholas Rittenhouse the elder deceased North Twenty-three degrees West One hundred and thirty feet to a point in the middle of the Wissahickon Turnpike Road; thence up the same North Twenty-eight degrees, fifty-one minutes East One hundred and eighty-six feet six inches and a half of an inch to the junction of Rittenhouse Street; thence North Twenty-five degrees, nine minutes West up the middle of the said Wissahickon Turnpike Road One hundred and eighty-eight feet to a point; thence North Forty-five degree, fifty-three minutes West further up the middle of the said Wissahickon Turnpike Road Seventy-eight feet, six inches and a half of an inch to a point; thence South Sixty-four degrees fourteen minutes West by land of _________ Seventy-two feet ten inches to the said Wissahickon Creek; thence South Fifty degrees West Thirty feet to the middle of the said Wissahickon Creek; thence down the same One hundred and seventy-three feet, three inches to the place of beginning Containing within the said bounds nine acres, two roods, four perches and ninety-one=one hundredths of a perch. (1741-1767 - inserted: Starts with Thomas Bishop Vickris to Michael Righter) 1785-1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn., May 20th, 1873. Contains genealogical chart of transfers and Rittenhouse family. Lot Size: 9A, 2R, 4.91P

Haggert, William R..
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Henry Avenue. Lot Size: 1.939A

Hall, George B..
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Rittenhouse Lane. Lot Size: 2.5A

Hand, S. Ashton.
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Retta & Jannette. Lot Size: 9,932.16 s.f

Harmer, Albanus A..
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No location given. Lot Size: 5,030.542 s.f

Harrison, Albanus A..
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21st Ward. Lot Size: 1.690A

Harrison, Thomas, trustee.
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21st Ward. Lot Size: 1.564A

Henry, Bayard.
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Harcey Street. Lot Size: .223A

Henry, Jane I. R..
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Harvey Street & Walnut Lane. Lot Size: 2.8A

Hilltop Land Company.
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Wise's Mill Road. Lot Size: 5.677A

Houston, Henry H..
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Wissahickon Avenue and Walnut Lane - see PRR file. Lot Size: (blank)

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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No location given. Lot Size: 11.784A; 27.508A

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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No location given. Lot Size: 2.1987A

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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No location given. Lot Size: 5 lots

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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Andorra area. Lot Size: 57.3262A

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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Bell's Mill Road & Wissahickon Tpke. Lot Size: 3 lots

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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Cresheim valley Drive & McCallum St. Lot Size: 6.161A

Houston, Henry H..
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Brief of Title to Tract of Land in Germantown 22nd Ward Philadelphia. Beginning at a point where the South West side of Wayne St. intersects the South East side of Harvey Street thence South Westward along the South East side of Harvey Street 1755 feet more or less to Wissahickon Avenue or Township line road thence along the same North Westward 1616 feet more or less to West Washington lane thence along the same North Eastwardly 956 feet more or less to the middle of Pulaski Avenue thence along the middle of the same South Eastward 1045 feet more or less thence North Eastward along the North West side of Walnut Lane 133 feet 8 3/8 inches thence crossing said land and Moffly’s land South Eastward 160 feet 3 inches thence Eastwardly 111 feet 9 ½ inches thence North Eastward 314 feet 6 ½ inches to Wayne Street thence along the same South Eastwardly 276 feet more or less to the South East side of Harvey Street the place of beginning belonging to Henry H. Houston. The Premises are composed of the South Western part or ends of four several tracts of land adjoining each other and originally extending from the Main Street to the Roxborough Township line. The “Haines”, Tract on Harvey Street formerly called Johnsons Lane The “Knorr”, Tract on the North West side of Walnut Lane The “Johnson”, Tract on both sides of Tulpehocken Street And the “Axe”, Tract on the South East side of West Washington Lane. 1689-1872 Prepared from the Records and Papers produced by Bedlock & Paschall, 715 Walnut St. Lot Size: (blank)

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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Houston Ramble. Lot Size: 10.951A; 2.017A

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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Springfield Avenue. Lot Size: (blank)

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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Valley Green Road. Lot Size: 8.2844A

Houston, Henry H., Estate.
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Henry Avenue. Lot Size: .476A

Howe, George.
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Bell's Mill Road. Lot Size: (blank)

Ingraham, S. Cooke.
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Rochells Avenue & Sumac Street. Lot Size: .114 A; .253A; .229A

Johnston, William.
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Jones, Adele.
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Cemetary Avenue and Magdalena Street. Lot Size: 3.482 acres

Jones, Charles Thomson.
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Abstract of Title to All those two certain lots pieces or parcels of Land situate lying and being int he late Township of Roxborough now in the Twenty first Ward of the City of Philadelphia on the Wissahickon Creek. One of them beginning at a stake a corner of this and other part of the tract whereof this was part and of land now or late of _________ thence extending along the said last mentioned land North 80 degrees 31 minutes East 226 feet 9 inches and 1/8th of an inch crossing the Wissahickon Turnpike Road to the Wissahickon Creek thence extending down the said Creek by the several courses thereof to a corner of land belonging to W. G. Kitchen formerly Jacob Everman’s land thence extending along the said last mentioned land South 63 degrees West 298 feet 5 inches and 7/8th of an inch to the Eastwardly side of a certain 50 feet wide street called Magdalena street and thence extending North 25 degrees 6 minutes West partly along the said side of the said Magdalena street and partly along other part of the tract whereof this was part 1310 feet 4 inches and 2/8ths of an inch to the place of beginning. Containing 7 acres 74 perches and 7/100ths of a perch. And the other of them beginning at a stake a corner of this and other part of the tract whereof this was part and land of A. Shalkop thence extending along hte said last mentioned land North 63 degrees 14 minutes East crossing the Wissahickon Turnpike road 100 feet to the Wissahickon Creek thence extending down the said Creek by the several courses thereof to a stake a corner of this and land belonging to _________ thence extending by the said last mentioned land South 63 degrees 5 minutes West crossing the said Turnpike Road 122 feet to a stake a corner of this and of other part of the tract whereof this was part and thence extending along the said last mentioned tract North 23 degrees 22 minutes West 417 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 1 Acre 37 Perches and 8/10ths of a perch. 1691- 1853 From the Records and Papers produced; Abstracted by A. G. Stout. Philada. Nov. 28th, 1871. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Decemr. 23rd, 1871. Original patent to Francis Fincher 500 acres B Abstract of Title to No. 1 All that certain lot or piece of ground Situate on the West side of the Wissahickon Creek between Leverington Avenue and Kitchens lane in the Twenty first Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a marble stone set for an angle in the Fairmount Park boundary as legally established and approved by the Commissioners of Fairmount park the Fifteenth day of May 1869 and filed in the department of Surveys North 23 degrees 22 minutes West 265 feet to land lately conveyed by Charles Thomson Jones to the City of Philadelphia thence by the last mentioned land North 63 degrees 05' East 122 feet more or less to the Wissahickon Creek thence down the said Creek the several courses thereof to other land lately conveyed by the said Charles Thomson Jones to the City of Philadelphia thence by the last mentioned land South 80 degrees 31' West 170 feet more or less to the Fairmount Park boundary line thence by said boundary line by a line of marked stones, and by other land of which this was a part North 44 degrees 37' West 440 feet 4 1/4 inches to the place of beginning Containing 2 acres and 53 8/100 perches more or less. No. 2 Also, All that certain lot or piece of ground situate between Leverington Avenue and Kitchens lane in the Twenty-first Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at the intersection fo Fairmount Park Boundary Line as legally established &c. With the prolongation of the East line of Magdalena street, thence along said Boundary by a line of marked stones and by land of which this was a part South 44 degrees 37' East 163 feet 7 1/4 inches to land lately conveyed by Charles Thomson Jones to the City of Philadelphia thence by the same land South 80 degrees 31' West 56 feet 9 1/8 inches to other land of Charles Thomson Jones, thence by said last mentioned land on the prolongation of the East line of Magdalena street North 20 degrees six minutes West 138 feet 10 7/8 inches to the place of beginning Containing 23 72/100 perches of land. 1818-1874 From the records and papers produced; abstracted by A. G. Stout. Philad’a. Feby. 6th 1874. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Feby. 13th, 1874. Lot Size: .818 acres

Jones, Charles Thomson, Jr..
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No location given. Lot Size: 2.883 acres

Jones, Horatio Gates.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground situate in Roxborough in the 21st Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of the Estate of Abraham Shalkop deceased from land of the said Horatio Gates Jones, with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the Map of the Survey of the Wissahickon Creek, adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the 15th day fo May A. D. 1869 and filed in the Department of Surveys; thence extending along said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other ground of the said Horatio Gates Jones North 23 degrees 31 minutes West 148 feet and 5 tenths of a foot to a point in a line of land of John Livezey thence along said property line North 63 degrees East 213 feet and 8 tenths of a foot to a point on a rock on the edge of the Wissahickon Creek; thence down the edge of the same, the several courses and distances thereof 165 feet more or less to a point in a line of land of the Estate of Abraham Shalkop deceased and thence South 61 degrees West 176 feet to the place of beginning, Containing Six hundred and sixty seven thousands (0.667) of an acre. 1691-1873 Prepared from the original papers & from the records - and certified to present a good title in the undersigned - Horatio Gates Jones Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, Sol. to the Park Comrs. August 2nd, 1873 Concurring opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn., Aug. 5th, 1873 Original patent to Francis Fincher Lot Size: .667 acres

Kaelin, Elizabeth K..
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21st Ward. Lot Size: .667 acres

Kemper, Jacob.
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Shawmont Avenue and Henry Avenue. Lot Size: 5.743 acres

Kidd, Jacob S..
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All that certain lot or piece of ground situate on the west side of the Wissahickon Creek and on the South side of Conrads Lane in the 21st Ward of the City of Phila. Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of Jacob S. Kidd from land of Roberts and Kidd, with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established &c., thence along said Boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land of the said Jacob S. Kidd, N. 16 degrees 02 W 688.8 ft to Conrads land and line of land now or late of William G. Kitchen, thence by said land and by said Kitchens land N. 63 degrees 16' E. 163.2 to a stake thence still by same N. 0 degrees 57' E. 348.21 ft more or less to the westerly side of the Wissahickon Turnpike Road, and thence along the same the four following courses and distances to wit: S 20..25 E 169 ft S 8 degrees 30' 318 ft, S 14 degrees E 159.12 ft and S. 6 degrees 30' W 435 ft to a line of land of Roberts & Kidd, thence by said land S 65 degrees 15' W 45 ft more or less to the Fairmount Park Boundary and place of beginning. Containing 3 A. 032/100 more or less. Jas. Johnson, Asst. Eng. 1685-1874 From the Records and Papers produced, abstracted by Horatio Gates Jones. Philadelphia. May 1874 Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 7th, 1874. (Original patent to Philip Th’Lehmann - 200 acres) Lot Size: 3.032 acres

Kitchen, James G..
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Conrad & Oros Streets. Lot Size: .053 acres and .001 acres

Kitchen, Susan.
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No location given. Lot Size: 5.512 acres & 24.031 acres

Kitchen, William Gordon.
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Brief of Title to A Large Tract of Land, part of which is included in the Bounds of Fairmount Park, the property of The Estate of William Gordon Kitchen, deceased. Composed of four separate tracts bounded and described as follows to wit: A. Containing 42 acres 141 perches more or less. Beginning at a stone two perches distant from a run of water a corner of land now or late of John Brock and James H. Hart thence by the tract of piece of land next hereinafter described (lot B.) south 23 degrees Wast 22 perches to a white oak thence by the said tract south 47 degrees East 21 perches to the middle of Wissahickon Creek thence by land formerly of Andrew Wood South 37 degrees East six perches and a half to a marked white oak thence South thirty-five degrees West 29 perches to a stone, thence South 71 degrees West fifteen perches to a stone thence North eighty four degrees West twelve perches to a stone, thence North 63 degrees West 20 perches to a marked Beech tree in Leverings line thence along the said line East North East six perches to the middle of Wissahickon Creek thence along the middle of the said Creek North 67 degrees West 14 perches thence North 15 degrees West 36 perches thence North 25 degrees West 20 perches thence North West 27 perches to a corner in the said Creek in the line of land late of John Gorgas thence by the same North 46 degrees and a half East 57½ perches to a stone thence by other land now or late of the said John Brock and James H. Hart South 15 degrees and a half East 34 perches and three quarters to a stone thence by the same South 41 degrees East 27 perches and a quarter to a hickory thence by the same South 40 degrees East three perches and a quarter and thence South 71 degrees East 16 perches to the place of beginning. B. All that certain Lot or piece of Land Situate in the Township of Roxborough aforesaid Beginning at a corner in the middle of a road as now laid and formerly called Edward Milner’s Mill Road thence along the middle of the said road the following courses and distances - North forty one degrees and a half West twelve perches North seventy degrees West seven perches North forty eight degrees West two perches North twenty six degrees West four perches and North eleven degrees West 18 perches to a corner in the middle of the said road thence North 72 degrees West one perch to a corner in a line of land now or late of the said John Brock and James H. Hart - thence along the said line South 22 degrees and ½ West 9 perches and 2/10's to a corner in the line of the tract or piece of land hereinbefore described (Lot A.) thence by the said land South 23 degrees East 22 perches and South 47 degrees East 15 perches & 8/10's to a corner in the line of the lot or piece of land (Lot D) formerly of Lehman & Leibert and thence by the same North 61 degrees & 3/4s East 7 perches and 7/10s to the place of beginning Containing one acre and 97 perches more or less. C. All that certain lot or piece of land Situate in the Township of Roxborough Beginning in the middle of the Road formerly called Edward Milner’s Mill road a corner of lot B thence by the same & along the middle of said road South 41 degrees & ½ East eight perches more or less to a corner in the line of the lot or piece of land (lot D) formerly of Lehman & Leibert thence by the same North 61 degrees & 3/4s East 19 perches and 3/10s to a corner in the lineof land late of Samuel Mason thence by the same South 85 degrees & ½ West 22 perches & 6/10's to the place of beginning Containing 79 perches & 1/10th more or less. D. All that certain lot or piece of land Situate on the East side of Wissahickon Creek in Township of Roxborough Beginning at a stone set for a corner in a line of land formerly of Jacob Rinker thence by the same line South 61 degrees & 3/4 West about 32 perches to a stone in the Wissahickon Creek at the distance of two perches Eastward from a run of water thence by the tract or piece of land (lot A) keeping the same distance from the same run or water North 47 degrees West (formerly called North 53 degrees West) five perches & 2/10 to a corner in the line of the lot or piece of ground B. and thence by the same & by the lot C, and by other land North 61 degrees & 3/4s East 33 perches & 2/10s to a corner in line of land now or late of Joseph Huckee & thence by the same South 37 degrees East five perches and 9/10's to the place of beginning. Containing one acre more or less. 1685-1873 Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, Sol. to the Park Commrs. Feb. 5, 1873 Concurrence by Eli K. Price, Chn. (Original patent to Philip Lehmann) Lot Size: 24.36 acres

Kleinschmidt, Peter.
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Gates Street and Henry Avenue. Lot Size: irreg

Klinge, Henry.
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Shawmont Avenue. Lot Size: 8.35 acres and 27 perches

Knipe, Walter E..
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Rittenhouse Street. Lot Size: .0281 acres

Latta, William J..
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Oros & Naomi Streets. Lot Size: 3.59 acres

Laughlin, Henry A..
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Crefeld Street. Lot Size: irregular

Lea, George H..
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Chestnut Hill. Lot Size: 6.806 acres

Levering, Charles R..
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Abstract of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground situate in the Twenty-first Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at a point in the Northerly side of the Wissahickon Turnpike Road where it crosses Conrad’s Lane now called Kitchen’s Lane, and extending thence, crossing said Lane North 25 degrees East 119 feet 9 inches to a Hickory Tree near the Wissahickon Creek, thence still along the same course, a further distance of 54 feet to the said Creek, thence down the same the several courses and distances to a line of land late of Nicholas Rittenhouse now of the City of Philadelphia and thence by the same South 65 degrees 20 minutes West 76 feet to the north side of the said Turnpike, and thence along the side of the same, the following courses and distances North 6 degrees 30 minutes East 417 feet 9 inches North 14 degrees West 165 feet 9 inches North 8 degrees 39 minutes West 326 feet 10 inches and North 20 degrees 25 minutes West 305 feet 7 inches to the place of beginning. Containing 2 62/100 acres 1685-1873 From the Records and Papers produced - abstracted by Horatio Gates Jones. Philadelphia. 1873 Opinion by Horatio Gates Jones, Philadelphia: Feb. 1874 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn., Feby. 13th. 1874 (Original patent to Philip Th’Lehmann) Lot Size: 2.62 acres

Levy, Isaac D. & Rita K..
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Near Henry Avenue and School House Lane. Lot Size: 130' 1 3/4" x 163' 4 3/8" x 125' 11.5" x 189' 8.25"

Lippen, Charles.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground with the Hotel known as Wissahickon Hall, Barn, Horse Sheds, Ice House and other buildings and improvements thereon erected, Situate on the South-Easterly side of Wissahickon Creek, described according to a recent survey thereof as follows, to wit: Beginning at the intersection of the South-Easterly line of the Wissahickon Turnpike with the South-westerly line of a Road leading to School House Lane, thence by the South-westerly side of said Road South 44 degrees East 197 2/10 feet to a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek approved by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the 15th day of May, 1869, and filed in the Department of Surveys; thence along said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land of Charles H. Lippen South 26 degrees 27' West 462 15/100 feet to a point in a line of land of Powers and Weightman; thence by land now or late of the said Powers and Weightman South 42 degrees 20' West 112 86/100 feet to a point; thence North 47 degrees 30' West 197 427/1000 feet to the Wissahickon Turnpike, thence along the same North 63 degrees 56' West 52 75/100 feet; thence North 57 degrees 42' East 63 feet; thence North 43 degrees 16' East 63 feet to a stone; thence North 19 degrees East 414 15/100 feet to the place of beginning: Containing 2 168/1000 acres more or less. Together with the exclusive right to the ice which may be made upon that part of the Wissahickon Creek lying opposite tot he said above described lot or land, and the privilege of carrying away and using the same at all times hereafter forever, and also the free and common privilege of keeping boats and boating upon the said Creek, so however that the said privilege shall cease when the same shall interfere with, or prevent improvements being made in the Creek inconsistent therewith, and inclusive of all rights and title of the said Charles H. Lippen to all roads and highways. Note. The above described tract is composed of parts of two smaller lots, both of which were included in a large tract of 263 acres, of which Peter Robeson died seized in his demesne as of fee about 1833. The title of Peter Robeson to the tract of 263 acres, and the power of his Executors (grantors of Henry Lippen) to sell the same, appear in the Brief of Title accompanying the title papers, in possession of the Park Commission, of the property adjoining the tract described at the head of this Brief, and which was taken for the Park from Powers and Weightman in 1872. . . . 1789-1885 Opinion by Saml. C. Perkins, Park Solicitor, February 7, 1885 Lot Size: irreg.

Lister, J. Morgan.
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Carpenter Woods. Lot Size: 4.53 acres; 3.7 acres; 4.13 acres

Livezey, John.
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Continuation of Title (Messuage, Tenement and Grist Mill and 4 tracts of Land containing on the whole 43 acres, 2 quarters and 6 perches more or less.) 1860-1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn. March 6th, 1873 Lot Size: 16.97 acres; 4.22 acres; 22.91 acres

Livezey, John, et al.
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Henry Avenue. Lot Size: irregular lots

Livezey, Thomas.
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Brief of Title to A certain Mill Property and Sundry Tracts of Land belonging to Thomas Livezey Situate in the late Roxborough Township now the 21st ward of the City of Philadelphia. From the Records and Papers produced. J. W. Burkart, 221 S. 5th St. Coppied by J. Livezey Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn., April 11th, 1875 1685-1873 (Original patent to James Claypoole) Lot Size: 66 acres

Loog, Sidney.
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21st Ward. Lot Size: .885 acres

Loos, William Henry.
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Conrad's Lane and Oros Lane. Lot Size: 2.379 acres

Lotz, Adam.
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Mermaid Lane. Lot Size: (blank)

Lowber,William.
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No location given. Lot Size: 1.39 acres; 19.01 acres

Lutz, Ignatius, Estate.
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No location given. Lot Size: 1.635 acres

Mackley, Edna D., et al.
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Southwest side of Daniel Street, 68' northwest of Hermit Street. Lot Size: (blank)

Magarge, Charles.
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Brief of Title to A Paper Mill and Two Tracts of Land in the Twenty First and Twenty Second Wards of the City of Philadelphia. One of them containing 30 Acres more or less, and the Other of them containing 25 Acres 8 perches. Belonging Charles Megarge 1735-1859 Prepared by Chas. H. & H. P. Muirhead. August 1, 1871. Continuation to 1871 Prepared by E. C. Mitchell. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn., Aug. 11th, 1871 (Original patent in Roxborough to Samuel Powell.) Lot Size: 3 acres +

Magarge, Edward, Estate.
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Brief of Title to A certain Tract or piece of land with the Stone Mill house stone dwelling barn and other buildings thereon erected situated in the late Township of Germantown now in the Twenty Second ward of the City of the Philadelphia Containing twenty-five Aces Three roods and Thirty one perches as fully described in Item No. 43 of this Brief. The property of Charles Magarge, Esq. 1689-1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 11, 1873 Title to A Tract of land in Chestnut Hill on the Wissahiccon, Containing 14 A. 1R. 37 60/100 P of which Edward Magarge died seized. For early title, see Brief of 6A, 2R & 16 96/100 P formerly of Sarah R. Magarge, now on file, in Office of Park Commission. 1868-1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, July 11, 1873 Lot Size: 2.48 acres; .07 acres; 15.34 acres

Magarge, Sarah.
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Brief of Title to A Tract of Land on Chesnut Hill in the 22nd Ward of the City of Philadelphia (late in Germantown Township) Containing Six Acres, Two Roods, Sixteen 96/100 perches belonging to John F. Farrelly, (and being part of the Tract of Land belonging to William W. Piper.) 1689-1873 Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn., April 9th, 1873 Lot Size: 6 acres, 2 roods, 16.96 perches

Markle, George, Estate.
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Brief of Title to A tract of land in the Twenty first ward taken by Fairmount Park described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of George Markle from land now or late of the Estate of Saml. Slingluff with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established &c. thence along said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land of George Markle N. 16 degrees 02' W. 657.9 ft. to a stake in a line of land now or late of Roberts and Kidd thence along said property line N. 63 degrees 30' E 275.3 ft. to a stone set for a corner of land of Nicholas Rittenhouse thence S. 50 degrees 44' E. 132.0 ft. to a stake, thence crossing the Wissahickon Turnpike N. 10 degrees 44' E. 495.0 ft. to a point in the Wissahickon Creek, thence along said Creek S. 12 degrees 16' W. 66.0 ft. to a point thence S. 63 degrees 45' W 241.15 ft. to the place of beginning. Containing 4.773 acres belonging to Estate of George Markle, deceased. 1685-1874 Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn. (Original patent to John Jennett - 200 acres) Lot Size: 4.773 acres

Markley, Edna B., et al.
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SWs Daniel Street, NW of hermit St. Lot Size: 30x136

Mason, Mary Taylor, et al.
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Wissahickon & N. Mt. Pleasant Avenues. Lot Size: (blank)

McBride, Joseph.
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Daniel & hermit Streets. Lot Size: 30x136

McCafferty, John B..
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Wissahickon Avenue, nr. Rittenhouse St. Lot Size: .0076 acres

McCreedy, Marguerite White.
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Hermit Street. Lot Size: .488 acres

McDonald, Katie.
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near Thomas Mill Road. Lot Size: (blank)

McFadden, William.
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[Brief of Title to Premises in the Twenty second Ward of the City of Philadelphia formerly belonging to William McFadden now of The City of Philadelphia.] Brief of Title to All that certain Tract or piece of ground situate in the 22nd Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of John Crawford from land of William McFadden with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the fifteenth day of May A. D. 1869 and filed in the department of Surveys thence along said Park boundary by a line of Marked stones and by other land of William McFadden north fifty eight degrees twenty minutes East Two hundred and forty eight feet and ninety six one hundredths of a foot to a point a corner in land of David Wallace thence by said land South forty eight degrees East One hundred and eighty seven feet to a stone a corner in land formerly of Charles Magarge now of the City of Philadelphia thence by said land South forty two degrees West One hundred and ninety eight feet to a stone a corner in land of the said John Crawford and thence by the same North fifty seven degrees forty five minutes West Two hundred and fifty six feet and five tenths of a foot to the Park Boundary and place of beginning Containing 115/100 of an acre of land. 1683-1874 Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, Sol. to the Park Comrs. May 6, 1874 Concurrence by Eli K. Price, Chn. Lot Size: 1.15 acres

McMahon, David.
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Rittenhouse Street. Lot Size: 4.467 acres

Mercer, Charles H..
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Rochelle Avenue. Lot Size: .142 acres

Michel, George R..
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Shawmont Avenue. Lot Size: 6.82 acres

Middleton, Lydia C..
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No location given. Lot Size: 5.129 acres

Miley, Alphonsa.
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Old Rittenhouse Lane. Lot Size: .580 acres (1908)//irregular (1916)

Miller, William.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground situate in the Twenty-second Ward of the City of Philadelphia; Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of the Estate of William Miller, deceased, from land of Edward Magarge, with a boundary line of Fairmount Park, as legally established and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek, adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the 15th day of May 1869, and filed in the Department of Surveys, thence by said Edward Magarge’s land S. 48 degrees E. 891 5/10 feet to a corner, thence North 40 degrees 05' E 748 7/10 feet to a stone at a corner, thence N. 48 degrees 09' W. 1312 8/10 feet to a corner, thence N. 40 degrees 16' E. 417 4/10 feet to a stake, thence by other land of the Estate of the said William Miller S. 66 degrees 49' W. 466 57/100 feet to a stake, thence N. 48 degrees 09' W. 396 6/10 feet to a corner of land formerly of William Dean, now of the City of Philadelphia, thence by the same S. 61 degrees 05' W 53 6/10 feet to a point in said Park boundary, thence along the same by a line of marked stones, and by other land of the said William Millers’ Estate, intended to be granted to the City of Philadelphia S. 12 degrees 59' E. 1278 3/10 feet to the place of beginning. Containing Twenty five acres and seventy-one one hundredths of an acre. Also to All that certain lot or piece of ground situate on the Westerly side of the Wissahickon Creek in the Twenty second Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing lands of the Estate of William Miller, deceased, from land of Edward Magarge, with a boundary line of said Fairmount Park thence by land of said Edward Magarge and Mrs. Wood N. 47 degrees W. 955 15/100 feet to a corner in lands formerly of William Dean and now of the City of Philadelphia, thence by said land N. 64 degrees 41' E. 329 5/10 feet and N. 57 degrees 50' E. 235 feet to a point in said Park boundary, thence by the same by a line of marked stones, and by other land of the said Estate of William Miller, intended to be granted to the City of Philadelphia S. 12 degrees 25' E. 934 feet to the place of beginning. Containing Five acres and eight hundred and eleven one-thousandths of an acre. Also to All that certain lot or piece of ground, situate in the Twenty-second Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a stone in the boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek, adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the fifteenth day of May 1869, and filed in the department of surveys, said stone being at the distance of 174 2/10 feet Southwardly from a marble post, set for a corner in said Park boundary in Thorp’s Lane, thence by land formerly of William Dean, now of the City of Philadelphia South 61 degrees, 5' W. 3 feet to a point, thence South 26 degrees 56' W. 252 5/10 feet to a point, thence South 2 Fairmount Park the 15th day of May 1869, and filed in the Department of Surveys, 39' S. 191 feet to a point, thence South 17 degrees 20' East 484 4/10 feet to a point, and thence South 23 degrees 26' E. 221 5/10 feet to a stone twelve feet from the East bank of the Wissahickon Creek, a corner of lands of Edward Magarge and said William Dean, thence by said Magarge’s land South 48 degrees East 237 feet to a point in the said Park boundary thence along the same, by a line of marked stones and by other land of William Miller, of which this was a part, N. 12 degrees 59' West 1278 3/10 feet to the place of beginning. Containing four acres and forty three one hundredths of an acre. And also to All that certain lot or piece of ground situate in the Twenty second Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a point in the middle of the Wissahickon Turnpike, a corner in land of Edward Magarge and land late of William Dean now of the City of Philadelphia thence along said Magarge’s land North 47 degrees W. 590 feet to a point in said Park boundary, thence along the same by a line of marked stones and by other land of the Estate of William Miller, of which this was a part North 12 degrees 23' West 934 feet to a point in a line of land formerly of said William Dean, thence by said land North 57 degrees 50' East 185 feet to a point in the middle of said Wissahickon Turnpike, and thence along the middle of the same South 21 degrees 29' East 292 4/10 feet to a point, thence South 13 degrees 59' East 275 11/100 feet to a point, South 22 degrees 24' East 622 2/10 feet, thence South 14 degrees 17' East 202 3/10 feet to a point, thence South 19 degrees 59' East 111 1/10 feet to the place of beginning. Containing six acres and sixty four one hundredths of an acre. (Original patent to Jacob Isaac Van Bebber) 1689 - 1872 Prepared from the papers produced by Edw Lansdale. Opinion by Eli K. Price, Chn. Nov. 20th. 1872. Lot Size: 4.43A; 6.64A; 5.811A; & 25.71A

Milne, Caleb J..
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2 lots. Lot Size: 3.919A; 2.161A

Mitten, Arthur A..
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Wise's Mill Road. Lot Size: 3.484 acres

Morgan, Randal.
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Stenton Avenue and railroad line. Lot Size: irregular

Morris, Herbert C..
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Henry Avenue. Lot Size: 46 acres

Motor Real Estate Company.
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Germantown & Cresheim Valley Drive; (2) Upper Darby. Lot Size: (blank)

Moyer, Lazarus.
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Northwest side Rittenhouse Lane, east of Oros Street. Lot Size: 1.098 acres

Nichols, George Richard.
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Southwest side of Wissahickon Avenue. Lot Size: .877 acres

O'Brien, William.
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Magdalena & Monastery - Indian Rock. Lot Size: .512 acres

Owen, Joshua T..
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Brief of Title to Three certain Tracts or pieces of Land at Chestnut Hill in the Twenty second Ward of the City of Philadelphia part of Lots marked No. 25A and No. 26A on the Plan of the Partition of the Estate of Owen Sheridan late of Chestnut Hill deceased, duly filed in the office of the Clerk of the Orphans Court of said City (January 30th 1869 No. 280,) the said Three Lots containing together about Four acres and nine hundred and ninety five thousandths of an acre. 1833 - 1872 Prepared from the records and papers produced by Allen & Kelly, No. 36 S. 7th St. May 1, 1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, no date. Lot Size: 3.35 acres; 1.445 acres; irreg.

Paine, William.
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Abstract of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground Situate in the Twenty-first Ward of the City of Philadelphia, beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of William Paine from land of Margaretta S. Wetherill with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established, and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek, adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the Fifteenth day of May 1869, and filed in the Department of Surveys, thence along said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other ground of William Paine North 26 degrees 17 minutes East 349.88 feet to a point in a line of land of L. Theodore Salaignac thence by said land North 84 degrees 30 minutes East 283.06 feet to the middle of the Wissahickon Creek thence along the same 231 feet to a point and thence by land of Margeretta S. Wetherill South 65 degrees West 340.2 feet to the Park boundary and place of beginning. Containing 1.26 acres. (Original patent to Richard Vickris - 446 acres) 1689 - 1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Novmr. 27th 1872. Lot Size: 1.26 acres

Palairet Estate.
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Mill Road. Lot Size: 200x1804x561x210x?

Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
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(Brief of Title to) All those two certain tracts or pieces of land situate in the 22nd ward of the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, viz: One of them beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the Northeasterly line of Wissahickon Avenue (60 feet wide) with the Southerly line of Walnut Lane (50 feet wide) and extending thence along the said line of Walnut Lane North 79 degrees 40' 10" East 299- 44/100 feet to a point in the boundary line of Fairmount Park; thence by the same as follows, to wit: First, South 5 degrees 4' 45" West 108 - 19/100 feet to a point; Second, South 6 degrees 53' 15" East 156 - 62/100 feet to a point; and Third, South 21 degrees 26' 46" West 134 - 53/100 feet to a point in the Northeasterly line of the said Wissahickon Avenue; and thence along the same North 37 degrees 15' 15" West 420-59/100 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. Containing 1-414/1000 of an acre, more or less. And the other of them beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the middle line of Old Washington Lane (a boundary line of the said Fairmount Park) with the Southwesterly line of land of The Connecting Railway Company, and extending thence by said land of the said Railway Company Southeastwardly by a line curving toward the East with radius of 6955 feet and 543/1000 of a foot the distance of 616-994/1000 feet to a point in the line of land now or late of the Estate of Henry H. Houston deceased; thence by the same South 69 degrees 40' 10" West 117-849/1000 feet to a point in the Northeasterly line of Morris Street (50 feet wide); thence along the same as follows, to-wit: First, North 20 degrees 19' 50" West 14-365/1000 feet to a point; Second, by a line curving toward the West with radius of 330 feet the distance of 177-854/1000 feet to a point and Third, by a line curving toward the West with radius of 161-811/1000 feet the distance of 159-135/1000 feet to a point; thence crossing the head of said Morris Street 50 feet more or less to a point in the Southerly head line thereof; thence by other land now or late of the Estate of the said Henry H. Houston deceased, South 17 degrees 33' 30" East 78 more or less to a point in the boundary line of the said Fairmount Park; thence by same on a line curving toward the West with radius of 639-86/100 feet the distance of 319-68/100 feet to a point in the middle line of the said Old Washington Lane; and thence along the same North 42 degrees 37' 29" East 361-66/1000 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. Containing 2-698/1000 acres, more or less. (completed ca. 1898) Lot Size: (blank)

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.
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Southeast side of Lincoln Drice, southwest from Cresheim Valley Drive. Lot Size: 4 lots

Pepper, Benjamin Franklin.
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Deed of exchange. Lot Size: 3216.3 square feet

Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.
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Bridge over Wissahickon. Lot Size: (blank)

Pinkerton, William.
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No location given. Lot Size: irregular

Poor of the Twp. of Roxborough.
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Northeast side of Shawmont Avenue. Lot Size: 11.726 acres/3.328 acres

Powers & Weightman.
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Wissahickon Creek; east side of Schuylkill River. Lot Size: (blank)

Providence General Hospital.
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Rittenhouse town, near Wissahickon Avenue. Lot Size: irregular

Prowattain, Evan.
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Brief of Title to All that Certain tract of piece of land Beginning at a stake in a corner of land of Geo. L. Harrison’s land, thence by land late of Samuel Wagner and others S. 66 degrees 18' W. 787.61 feet to a point in the boundary line of Fairmount Park, as laid out and adopted according to law by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park, thence along said Park boundary, by a line of marked stones N. 57 degrees 54' E. 728.52 feet to a point, thence S. 55 degrees 45' E. 132.01 feet to place of beginning. Containing One acre, and Sixteen one thousandths of an acre. 1864 - 1891 B Brief of Title to Tract of Land the “Log Cabin” 21st Ward, Phila. Beginning at a Stake in the line of Geo L. Harrison’s land thence by land of Samuel Wagner & others S. 16 degrees 18' W 1698 feet 8 ½ inches to the middle of Wissahickon Creek thence up the same Northwestwardly 1388 feet to G. L. Harrisons Land thence by the Same S. 56 degrees 21' E 356 feet 3 1/4 inches to the place of beginning. Contg. 8 acres, 23 3/10 ps. (Original patent to Richard Vickris - 446 acres) 1689 - 1878 C Brief of Title to All that Certain tract or parcel of land Situate in the Twenty-first ward of the City of Philadelphia (Late Township of Roxborough) Beginning at a corner in a line of Henry Roots land, near to a point intended for a private road for the accommodation of A. C. Salaignac’s farm, thence by said Henry Roots land, and a road called Rittenhouse Mill Road N. 63 degrees 15" E. crossing the aforesaid private road and intended to open into the said mill road 37 perches and 57/100ths of a perch in the middle of the said Mill road, thence along the middle of the same the several following Courses and distances S. 53 degrees 25' E. 20 28/100 per. S. 36 degrees 45' E. 7 84/100 per. S. 9 degrees 30' E. 7 66/100 per. S 9 28/100 per. S. 61 degrees E. 10 per. N. 76 degrees 35' E. 14 36/100 per. N. 70 degrees 15' E. 12 28/100 per. to a line of Chas. Righter’s land, thence by the same S. 49 degrees E 13 7/100 per. more or less to the Wissahickon Creek, thence by the several courses and distances thereof to the line of A. C. Salaignac’s land, thence by the Same N. 46 degrees 15' W. 69 per. to a large stone set for a corner, thence S. 63 degrees 15' W. 11 56/100 per. across the aforesaid private road, and another large stone set apparently to mark the middle of said private road to a corner of this and the aforesaid Henry Roots land, thence by the same N. 12 degrees 15' E. 12 2/10 per. to the place of beginning. Containing 16 acres and 16 perches. Also, all that Certain triangular Lot or piece of ground, situate and joining the above described Lot or parcel of land, Beginning at a stone set for a corner in a hollow dividing the land of Henry Root and Evan Prowattain, thence N. 35 degrees 45' W. 5 per. 4/10 more or less to a post set for a corner in the south side of the road leading to the Wissahickon Creek, near the Wissahickon Arcade, which course runs nears David Markle’s private road, thence along the first said road towards the Wissahickon Arcade N. 880 degrees 15' E. 14 8/10 per more or less until it intersects the original line dividing the land of Henry Root and Daniel Righter, now of Evan Prowattain, thence along said line S. 63 degrees 15' W. 14 3/10 per. to the place of beginning. Containing One acre more or less. (Original patent to John Jennett - 200 acres) 1685 - 1878 D Brief of Title. All That Certain three story stone Mansion House Frame barn and Tract of Parcel of Land Situate in the 21st Ward of the City of Philadelphia (late Township of Roxborough) Beginning at a corner in a line of Henry Root’s land, near to a point intended for a private road for the accommodation of A. C. Salaignac’s farm, thence by Henry Root’s land and a road called Rittenhouse Mill Road, N. 63 degrees 15' East crossing the aforesaid private road intended to open into the said Mill road 37 perches and 57/100ths perches in the middle of the said Mill road, thence along the middle of the same the seven following courses and distances S. 53 degrees 25' E. 20 28/100 perches S. 36 degrees 45' E. 7 84/100 perches S. 9 degrees 30' E. 7 66/100 perches. S 9 28/100 perches. S. 61 degrees E. 10 perches. N. 76 degrees 35' E. 14 36/100 perches. N. 70 degrees 15' E. 12 28/100 perches. to a line of Charles Righter’s land, thence by the same S. 49 degrees E 13 7/100 perches. more or less to the Wissahickon Creek, thence by the several courses and distances thereof to the line of A. C. Salaignac’s land, thence by the Same N. 46 degrees 15' W. 69 per. to a large stone set for a corner, thence S. 63 degrees 15' W. 11 56/100 perches. across the aforesaid private road, and another large stone set apparently to mark the middle of said private road to a corner of this and the aforesaid Henry Roots land, thence by the same N. 12 degrees 15' E. 12 2/10 perches. to the place of beginning. Containing 16 acres and 16 perches. (Original patent to John Jennett - 200 acres) 1685 - 1848 E Brief of Title to All That Certain Tract or Parcel of Land with the buildings and Hotel Stand known as the “Log Cabin” thereon erected Beginning at a stake, a corner in the line of Geo. L. Harrison’s land in the 21st Ward of the City of Philadelphia thence by land of Samuel Wagner and others, South 66 degrees 18 minutes West one thousand four hundred and ninety-eight feet 8 ½ inches to the middle of the Wissahickon Creek, thence up the same the several courses thereof northwestwardly 1388 feet to the line of said Geo. L. Harrison’s land, thence by the same South 56 degrees 21 minutes East 356 feet 3 1/4 inches to the place of beginning, Containing 8 acres 23 perches and (3/10ths perches) of land be the same more or less. (Original patent to Richard Vickris - 446 acres) 1689 - 1864 Lot Size: 12.029A; 16A, 16P; 1A

Righter, Hester.
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No location given. Lot Size: 11.86 acres

Righter, Samuel B..
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No location given. Lot Size: 7.761 acres

Rittenhouse Academy.
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Memorandum of Title to A Lot or piece of Ground with the Buildings thereon erected Situate in Roxborough Township, in the Twenty-first Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Containing Fifty five and four tenths square perches of land, known as the “Rittenhouse Academy” Lot. 1760 - 1876 Prepared by Robert Thomas, Conveyancer. Dec. 1878. (See Brief of Nicholas Rittenhouse for previous title) Lot Size: 174x75x102x166

Rittenhouse, Caroline.
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2 lots. Lot Size: irreg

Rittenhouse, Charles.
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Brief of Title to A Tract or piece of Land situate on the Wissahiccon Turnpike Road in the Twenty first ward of the City of Philadelphia (late Roxborough Township) Containing 5 acres 1 Rood and 25 44/100 perches being marked and numbered as No. 4 in the return by made by Henry C. Howell Esquire to the writ De partition facienda and the order of sale under the proceeding in partition at the suit of Charles Rittenhouse et al, vs. Nicholas Rittenhouse et al, in the District Court for the City and County of Philadelphia December term A. D. 1864 No. 244 &c. described as follows; Viz. All that Certain Lot or piece of Land in the Twenty first ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at a point in the middle of the Wissahiccon Turnpike Road, also in the middle of Rittenhouse Street, thence along the middle of said Turnpike Road South 28 degrees 51' West One hundred and Eighty six feet six inches to a point; thence South 23 degrees East, One hundred and thirty feet, to a point; thence South 45 degrees 30' West, Forty six feet Seven and three quarters inches, to the middle of a forty feet wide Street laid out and opened by the heirs of Nicholas Rittenhouse deceased leading from School House Lane towards the Wissahiccon Turnpike Road, for the benefit of this and the other Lots bounding thereon, thence along the middle of said forty feet wide Street, South 37 degrees 31' East, Three hundred and forty five feet, five inches to a point thence North 52 degrees 29' East Five hundred and seventeen feet, to a point, thence North 39 degrees West Three hundred and seventy eight feet, ten and seven eighths inches, to a point in the middle of Rittenhouse Street, thence along the middle of said Street North 77 degrees 34' West Eighty five feet, ten inches, to a point thence still along the same South 78 degrees 35' West Two hundred and twenty seven feet nine inches and five eighths of an inch to the place of beginning. Containing 5 Acres 1 Rood 35 44/100 Perches; (and being part of the Tract marked A and B in the annexed plan.) (Original patent to Richard Vickris - 446 acres) 1689 - 1871 The foregoing Brief was prepared from the Records and papers produced, by Robert Thomas Conveyancer, Germantown, August 4th, 1871 Opinion by Joshua Spering. Lot Size: 5 acres, 1 rood, 24.44 perches

Rittenhouse, Isaac, Estate.
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Memorandum of Title To a Tract or piece of Land situate in Roxborough Township, 21st Ward of the City of Philadelphia, within the Park limits, belonging to the Estate of Isaac Rittenhouse, deceased, Containing 4 059/1000 acres and bounded as shown on the annexed plan. (Original patent to John Jennett - 200 acres) 1685 - 1879 The foregoing Brief was prepared from the Records and papers produced, by Robert Thomas, Jany. 1879. Opinion by Eli K. Price, June 27th, 1879 Lot Size: (blank)

Rittenhouse, Jonathan.
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Wissahickon Avenue. Lot Size: 2.91 acres

Rittenhouse, Nicholas.
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Brief of Title. Lot of ground in Roxborough Township Philadelphia County Now 21st Ward of the City of Philadelphia containing 26 515/1000 Acres late the property of Nicholas Rittenhouse and now included within the limits of Fairmount Park. (Original patent to John Jennett - 200 acres) 1685 - 1873 Extracted from the Records & Papers produced by Robt. H. Hinckley, Jr. 532 Walnut St., Phila. Pa. March 12, 1873. Appendix to Brief discusses division of lands of William Rittenhouse with Christian Lehman receipt attached. Opinion by Eli K. Price, March 15th, 1873. Lot Size: 26.515 acres

Rittenhouse, Peter, estate.
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Wissahickon Ave. & Rittenhouse St. Lot Size: 8.158A

Rittenhouse, Samuel.
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21st Ward. Lot Size: 1.138 acres

Roberts, Clementine R..
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No location given. Lot Size: 5.281 acres

Roberts, Thomas R..
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Description of property of Roberts & Kidd, Inside of Park. All that certain lot or piece of ground situate on the West side of the Wissahickon Creek in the 21st Ward of the City of Phila. Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land now or late of George Markle from land of Roberts and Kidd with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established &c. Thence by said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land of Roberts and Kidd of which this was a part N. 16 degrees 02 W. 615.7 ft. to a point in a line of land of Jacob S. Kidd, thence by said land N 65 degrees 15' E 45 ft. to a corner of land lately belonging to Nicholas Rittenhouse, said corner being on the South West side of the Wissahickon Turnpike Road, thence by land of said Rittenhouse the four following courses and distances to wit: S 23 degrees 42' E. 108 ft., S. 57 degrees 33' E., 124.92 ft., S. 43 degrees 53' E. 259 ft. And S. 26 degrees 56 E 140.83 ft. to a corner in line of land of the said Nicholas Rittenhouse, thence partly by land of said Nicholas Rittenhouse and partly by land now or late of George Markle S. 63 degrees 30' W 286.72 ft. to the Fairmount Park boundary and place of Beginning Containing 2 239/1000 Jos. Johnson, Asst. Eng. (Original patent to John Jennett - 200 acres) 1685 - 1874 From the Records and Papers produced abstracted by Horatio Gates Jones. Philadelphia, May 1874. Opinion by Eli K. Price, May 8th, 1874 Lot Size: 2.239 acres

Root, Ellen.
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No location given. Lot Size: .412 acres

Root, George.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of land situate on the West Side of the Wissahickon Creek in the Twenty first Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of the Estate of Henry Root Sr. from land of the Estate of Charles Righter with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established &c thence along said park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land of the Estate of Henry Root Sr. North 37 degrees 30' minutes West Two hundred and eighty six feet to a marble stone set for an angle in said Park Boundary thence still by said Park Boundary North 16 degrees 2 minutes West Forty five feet more or less to a point in a line of land of Henry Root Jr. thence by said Roots land North 67 degrees 30' minutes East One hundred and sixteen feet and nine tenths of a foot to a corner in a line of land lately belonging to Nicholas Rittenhouse thence by said land the three following courses and distances to wit: South 39 degrees East One hundred and forty feet and three tenths of a foot, South 61 degrees East One hundred and thirty two feet and South 71 degrees East One hundred and twenty three feet and two tenths of a foot to a point a corner of this and the Estate of Charles Righter thence by said land South 67 degrees 30' West Two hundred and sixty one feet and twenty six one hundredths of a foot to the Fairmount Park boundary and place of beginning. Containing One Acre and One hundred and fourteen One thousandths of an Acre ( 1 114/1000 Acres) more or less Belonging to The City of Philadelphia. 1728 - 1874 Opinion by Chas. Henry Jones, May 9, 1874 Lot Size: 1.114 acres

Root, George, Estate.
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Root, Henry.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of ground situate on the West side of the Wissahiccon Creek in the Twenty first Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of Henry Root Jr. from land of the Estate of Henry Root Sr. deceased with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established &c thence along said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land of Henry Root Jr North sixteen degrees two minutes West One hundred and sixty four feet and fifty five one hundredths of a foot to a point in the line of land of the Estate of Sarah Slingluff thence by said land North sixty seven degrees thirty minutes East Thirty two feet and nine tents of a foot to a stone a corner o fland now or late of Nicholas Rittenhouse thence by said land South forty five degrees East One hundred and sixty five feet to a point a corner of land of the Estate of Henry Root Sr thence by said land South sixty seven degrees thirty minutes West One hundred and sixteen feet and nine tenths of a foot to the park boundary line and place of beginning. Containing Two hundred and sixty nine one thousandths of an Acre. 1728 - 1874 Extracted from the Records and Papers Produced by A. Ellwood Jones, No. 528 Walnut Street, April 25, 1874 Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn. May 8th, 1874 Lot Size: .269 acres

Root, Susan and Ellen.
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Rittenhouse Street. Lot Size: 1.761A; 9.269A; 5.194A; 1.916A

Roxborough Home for Indigent Women.
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Gorgas Lane. Lot Size: 22.506 acres

Roxborough Railroad Company.
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Daniel Street. Lot Size: 1632.48 sq. ft.; .753A; .181A; 1.5 acres

Ryan, James.
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Thomas Mill Road. Lot Size: irregular

Salaignac, Leo Theodore.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground situate in the 21st Ward of the City of Philadelphia beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of L. Theodore Salaignac from land formerly of William Paine with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek, adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the 15th day of May 1869 and filed in the dept. of surveys thence along said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land of said L. Theodore Salaignac N. 26 degrees 17' E 501 22/100 feet to a marble post set for a corner in said boundary line, thence N. 68 degrees 03' E. 151 4/10 feet to a point in a line of land of Evan Prowattain thence by said Prowattain’s land S. 46 degrees 30' W 277 96/100 feet to a point in the Wissahickon Creek, thence down the middle of the same S. 44 degrees W. 382 feet more or less to a corner of land formerly of William Paine thence by the same S. 84 degrees 30' W. 288 6/100 feet to the said Park boundary and plan of beginning. Containing 3 28/100 Acres of which 48/100 of an Acre are in said Wissahickon Creek (Original patent to Richard Vickris - 446 acres) 1689 - 1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Feby. 8th, 1873 Lot Size: 3.28 acres; 19.98 acres

Shalkop, Amos R., Estate.
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Abstract of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground situate in the Twenty first Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of Charles Thomson Jones from land late of Abraham Shalkop deceased, with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek, adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the Fifteenth day of May 1869 and filed in the Department of Surveys thence along said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land of the Estate of Abraham Shalkop North 23 degrees West 306.8 feet to a point in the line of land of Horatio Gates Jones, thence by the same North 61 degrees East 176 feet to a point on the edge of the Wissahickon Creek; thence along the same the several courses and distances thereof to a large white oak tree blazed on the north side and standing about one half of a perch west from the edge of the Wissahickon Creek, thence by land now or late of Charles Thomson Jones South 63 degrees 34 minutes West 116.2 feet more or less to the Park boundary and place of beginning Containing 1.206 Acres. (Original patent to Francis Fincher - 500 acres) 1691 - 1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Decmr. 28th, 1872 Lot Size: 1.206 acres

NEED TRANSCRIPTION Sheridan, Owen.
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Sheridan, Owen

Sheridan, Robert J..
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Brief of Title to Five certain tracts or pieces of land situate in the City of Philadelphia: One of them Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing this from land now or late of Charles Magarge with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the Map of the Survey of the Wissahickon Creek adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the 15 day of May 1869 and filed in the Department of Surveys, thence along said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other ground of Robert J. Sheridan. of which this was part, North 28 degrees 31 minutes West 1191.25 feet to a point in a line of land of Elizabeth G. Sheridan thence by said land South 42 degrees 24 minutes West 280 feet more or less to a point in a line of land now or late of Charles Magarge thence by said land South 19 degrees 41 minutes East 607.35 feet, thence South 55 degrees 30 minutes East 561 feet to a corner thence North 48 degrees 30 minutes East 116.2 feet to the Park boundary and place of beginning. Being part of Lot marked “No. 30. D” on the Plan of the Sheridan Estate. Another of them Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of Robert J. Sheridan from land of Elizabeth G. Sheridan with a boundary line of said Fairmount Park thence by said Park boundary North 12 degrees 13 minutes West 433.8 feet to a point in a line of land of Owen Sheridan thence by said land South 41 degrees 24 minutes West 260 feet more or less to a point in a line of land of Charles Magarge, thence by said land South 13 degrees 16 minutes East 178 feet 6 tenths thence South 2 degrees 57 minutes East 134.25 feet to a point thence South 16 degrees 53 minutes East 139.7 feet thence North 42 degrees 24 minutes East 270 feet more or less to the place of beginning. Being part of Lot “No. 28. D” on the said plan of the Sheridan Estate. The Two last described Lots containing together 11.54 Acres. Another of them Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of Elizabeth G. Sheridan from land of Robert J. Sheridan with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established &c. thence by said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land of Elizabeth G. Sheridan of which this was a part North 28 degrees 31 minutes West 459 feet to a marble post a corner in said Park boundary thence by the same North 12 degrees 13 minutes West 50 feet to a point in a line of land of Robert J. Sheridan thence by said land South 42 degrees 24 minutes West 270 feet more or less to a point in a line of land now or late of Charles Magarge thence by said land South 16 degres 53 minutes East 77 feet thence South 38 degrees 56 minutes East 197 feet thence South 19 degrees 41 minutes East 216.15 feet to a corner thence North 42 degrees 24 minutes East 280 feet more or less to the Park boundary and place of beginning. Containing 2.75 acres. Being part of “Lot 29.B” on the said Plan of the Sheridan Estate. Another of them Beginning at a stone corner in the line dividing this from ground of Charles Magargee and William McFadden and to the Westward of the Wissahickon Turnpike Road thence extending South 46 degrees 39 minutes East crossing the said Wissahickon Turnpike road and Wissahickon Creek 251 feet 3 inches to a point on the bank of the said Creek in the line dividing this from Lot marked “27.C” on the said plan thence by said line along the said Creek North 29 degrees 15 minutes East 207 feet 8 inches to a point thence still along and in said Creek by line dividing this from Lot marked “25 A.” on the said Plan, North 16 degrees 11 minutes East 328 feet nine inches to a point in the middle of and in an angle of Rex Avenue continued thence crossing said Rex Avenue North 62 degrees 25 minutes West by a line dividing this lot from lot “No 26 A” on the said Plan 70 feet to a point in the line dividing this from land of Joseph Middleton and on the East bank of the said Wissahickon Creek thence crossing said Creek and Wissahickon Turnpike Road South 43 degrees 6 minutes West by ground of William McFadden to a stone corner, the place of beginning. Containing Two acres and twenty four perches. Being “lot No 39 B” on the said Plan of the Sheridan Estate And the other of the them Beginning at a point on the North Westerly side of the Wissahickon Turnpike road, where the line dividing the ground of William McFadden from ground of Charles Magarge intersects the said Wissahickon Turnpike Road, thence extending along the said of the said Wissahickon Turnpike road the following courses and distances to wit: South 69 degrees 13 minutes West 377 feet 11 inches South 54 degrees 51 minutes West 136 feet 11 inches South 40 degrees 19 minutes West 110 feet 11 inches South 20 degrees 41 minutes West 107 feet 7 3/4 inches and South 25 minutes East 125 feet and 3/4 of an inch to a point on the South West side of the said Wissahickon Turnpike Road where the said line dividing the said lands of William McFadden and Charles Magarge again intersects the said road thence by said line crossing said road and through and across the said Wissahickon Creek and recrossing the said Wissahickon Turnpike road North 47 degrees 41 minutes East 777 feet 7 inches to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. Containing One acre Two roods, Thirty nine perches and Thirty two hundredths of a perch. Being Lot “No 40 B” of the said Plan of the Sheridan Estate. Title to the Lots First, Second and Third above described, being parts of Lots “No 30 D”, “Mo 28 D”, and “No 29 B” on the said Plan of the Sheridan Estate. 1812- 1859 Title to the Lot Fourth described at the head of this Brief: Being “No 39 B” on the said Plan of the Sheridan Estate. 1828 - 1833 Title to the Lot Fifth described at the head of this Brief: Being Lot “No 40 B” on the said Plan of the Sheridan Estate. 1783 - 1854 Title to whole: 1866-1872 Prepared by Allen & Kelly, No. 36 S. 7th St. Phila. June 1872 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Octr. 11th. 1872. Lot Size: 2 acres, 24 perches; 1 acre, 2 roods; 39.32 perches

Sisters of St. Joseph.
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Germantown Ave & Wissahickon (Forbidden) Dr. Lot Size: 2 lots

Slingluff, Sarah Levering.
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Brief of Title to All that certain Lot or piece of Ground situate in Roxborough in the 21st Ward of Philadelphia beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of the Estate of Samuel H. Slingluff from land of Henry Root with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as leggaly established and marked upon the Map of the Survey of the Wissahickon Creek, approved by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the 15th day of May 1. D. 1869 and filed in the Department of Surveys; thence extending along the said Park boundary by a line of marked stones and by other land late of Samuel H. Slingluff North 16 degrees 2' West 230 feet and 35/100ths of a foot to a point in a line of land of John Markle; thence by the same North 8 degrees 52' West 68 feet and 9/10ths of a foot to a point in a corner of said land; thence South 65 degrees 34' West 9 feet and 2/10ths of a foot to a point in said Park boundary line; thence by the said by a line of marked stones and by other land late of Samuel H. Slingluff North 16 degrees 2' West 275 feet and 49/100ths of a foot to a point in a line of land of the late George Markle; thence by the same North 63 degrees 45' East 241 feet and 15/100ths of a foot more or less to the middle of the Wissahickon Creek; thence along the middle of the same the several courses and distances thereof 581 feet more or less to a point, a corner of land now or late of Nicholas Rittenhouse; thence by lands of Nicholas Rittenhouse and the late Henry Root South 67 degrees 30' West 365 feet and 7/10ths of a foot to the Park Boundary and place of Beginning: Containing Two Acres and Eighty five thousandths of an acre. (Original patent to Richard Vickris - 446 acres) 1689 - 1852 The foregoing Brief was made from papers produced & from the records by Horatio Gates Jones October, 1872. Opinion by Eli K. Price, chn., Nov. 7th, 1872 Lot Size: 2.085 Acres; .158 acres

Smith, Anna M..
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Kitchens Lane. Lot Size: 5.577 acres

Smith, J. Somers.
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Exchange of property - Wissahickon Ave. Lot Size: (blank)

Smith, J. Willison.
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Oros & Rittenhouse. Lot Size: 4.540

Smith, Lawrence M. C. & Eleanor Houston.
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Summit & Bierdale Road. Lot Size: 6.4682 acres

Snyder, Alfred J. & Rebecca S..
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Nes Emlen Street, n. Cresheim Road. Lot Size: .35 acres

Sobernheimer, Frederick A..
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East corner Leverington & Henry Avenues. Lot Size: .123 acres

Strawbridge, George.
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Kitchen's Lane. Lot Size: 5.407 acres

Thompson, Emelia.
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No location given. Lot Size: 5.407 acres

Trotter, Elizabeth Stanley, Jr..
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rear 8860 Towanda Street. Lot Size: .9323 acres

Umstead, William W..
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Rittenhouse Street. Lot Size: 1.655 acres

Wagner, John.
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21st Ward. Lot Size: 1.04 acres

Wallace, David.
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WS Wissahickon Creek, 22nd Ward. Lot Size: 14.48 acres

Warden, Clarence A., Jr..
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Warner, Redwood F..
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21st Ward. Lot Size: 1.04 acres

Welsh, John.
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No location given. Lot Size: (blank)

Welsh, Samuel.
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Brief of Title to All that certain lot or piece of ground situate in the Twenty first Ward of the City of Philadelphia Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of Samuel Welsh from land of Redwood F. Warner with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the 15th day of May 1869 and filed in the department of surveys, Thence by said property line N. 39 degrees 21' W. 52 feet to land now or late of Sarah Greenwood thence by said Greenwood’s land S. 27 degrees 20' West 462 feet 8 inches to a point, thence N. 81 degrees W. 186 feet 6 inches to the middle of the Wissahickon Creek thence down the same 247 feet 6 inches to a corner of this and land now or late of George L. Harrison, thence by said Harrison’s land S. 55 degrees 45' E 202 feet 8 ½ inches to the Fairmount Park Boundary line, thence along said boundary line and by other land of Samuel Welsh N 57 degrees 54' E 469 feet to a marble stone set for an angle in the said boundary line thence along said boundary and land of Samuel Welsh N 17 degrees 20' E. 370 feet to the place of beginning Containing 2.091 Acres. (Original patent to Richard Vickris - 446 acres) 1689 - 1873 McLean & Scott, No. 25 So. 4th St. Lot Size: 2.091 acres

Welsh, Samuel, III, trustee.
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21st Ward. Lot Size: 13.325 acres

Wetherill, Margaretta S., et al.
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Brief of Title To a Certain Tract of Land, Situate in the Twenty first Ward of the City of Philadelphia, within the limits of Fairmount Park, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of a property line dividing land of Margaretta S. Wetherill from land of James Dobson with a boundary line of Fairmount Park as legally established and marked upon the map of the survey of the Wissahickon Creek adopted by the Commissioners of Fairmount Park the 15th day of May 1869 and filed in the Department of Surveys, Thence along said Park boundary North Seventy Two Degrees and three minutes East One hundred and seventeen feet to a marble post, thence South Seventy Eight Degrees and twenty five minutes East One hundred and eighty eigh and three tenths feet to a marble post; thence South Fifty four Degrees and seven minutes East Two hundred and eighty eight feet and three tenths of a foot to a marble post; thence by a line of marked stones North Twenty Six Degrees and seventeen minutes East Fourteen hundred and sixty nine and seven tenths feet to a point in a property line dividing this from land of D. Rodney King; thence by said property line North Sixty five Degrees East Two hundred and ninety and two tenths feet to a point on the North West side of the Wissahickon Creek; thence along the edge or shore of said Creek the several courses and distances thereof Twenty one hundred and thirty four feet to a point in a line of land of James Dobson; thence by said land North Three Degrees and forty five minutes East, Forth nine and five tenths feet to a marked Spruce Tree; thence North Eighty Degrees and forty five minutes West, One hundred and eighty eight and one tenth feet; thence North Thirty nine Degrees and forty two minutes West, Sixty seven and ninety eight hundredths feet to the place of beginning. (Original patent to Robert Turner - 500 acres) 1684 - 1874 Lot Size: 6.68 acres

Wiltbank, William Wadrous.
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No location given. Lot Size: 4.891 acres

Wintersteen, Bernice Mcl..
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nes Towanda Street. Lot Size: .38397 sf

Wissahickon Fire Engine & Hose Company.
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WS Rittenhouse Street. Lot Size: .039 acres

Wissahickon Fountain.
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Wissahickon Turnpike. Lot Size: (blank)

Wissahickon Turnpike Road.
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[Brief of Title to The Wissahickon Turnpike Road Company. The Property of George W. Hill.] Brief of Title to The Wissahickon Turnpike Road. 1850-1869 Opinion by Eli K. Price, Febr. 26th. 1870. Lot Size: (blank)

Wolff, Bernard B..
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21st Ward. Lot Size: 5.111 acres

Woodward, Charles H..
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Towanda Street. Lot Size: 1.387 acres

Woodward, George.
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Various. Lot Size: (blank)

Woodward, Gertrude H..
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Towanda Street. Lot Size: (blank)

Yarnell-Waring Company.
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Cresheim Creek. Lot Size: 3.41956 acres

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Dates of Acquisitions: 1917-1923; Law Department Title Numbers for additional acquisitions: 98-V - 99-A

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SWs Duncannon Street, SW WIster Street. Lot Size: 60x150

Wright, Letitia E..
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