Kimball House rented a number of cottages - at least 4 - some were multifamily, rented by month or season. Families would often rent prior to buying or building.
Description: Kimball House rented a number of cottages - at least 4 - some were multifamily, rented by month or season. Families would often rent prior to buying or building.
No. 152 on Knowles Co. map of Northeast Harbor property, later sold as a rental cottage belonging to the Kimball House. In 1922 rented to E. B. Robinette of Chestnut Hill, PA.
Description: No. 152 on Knowles Co. map of Northeast Harbor property, later sold as a rental cottage belonging to the Kimball House. In 1922 rented to E. B. Robinette of Chestnut Hill, PA.
"East Coster Cottage" and "West Coster Cottage" rented in the early 1920's. After 1925 only "West Coster" rented 1928 Knowles lists "Coster Coster" owned by Kenney (?)
Description: "East Coster Cottage" and "West Coster Cottage" rented in the early 1920's. After 1925 only "West Coster" rented 1928 Knowles lists "Coster Coster" owned by Kenney (?)
Built 1901, architect: Newman, Woodman & Harris. Original owner Mr. Heckscher of Philadelphia. 1925-41 listed to Mrs. J. Roosevelt, 64th St. NYC. 1986 owner Mrs. Robert Walmsley - see No. 177, Historic Properties Survey
Description: Built 1901, architect: Newman, Woodman & Harris. Original owner Mr. Heckscher of Philadelphia. 1925-41 listed to Mrs. J. Roosevelt, 64th St. NYC. 1986 owner Mrs. Robert Walmsley - see No. 177, Historic Properties Survey
1916-1941 owned by John S. Melcher, 106 Lafayette St. NYC. Burned in 1947. No. 105 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Photos 0968 d-h: Living Room Photos 0968 i + j: View from porch showing part of the beautiful garden, with vista toward the sea
Description: 1916-1941 owned by John S. Melcher, 106 Lafayette St. NYC. Burned in 1947. No. 105 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Photos 0968 d-h: Living Room Photos 0968 i + j: View from porch showing part of the beautiful garden, with vista toward the sea
Built 1891 owner C. A. Wesson, NYC rented for a month 1928 Knowles map No. 165 Historic Survey 1986 No. 44 1986 owner Dr. Paul Vignos 6-16-2018: V. Kelly Bellis sent us information about the original owners Charles Howland Wesson (1840-1873) and Miss Emma M. Leland, who he married in 1869.
Description: Built 1891 owner C. A. Wesson, NYC rented for a month 1928 Knowles map No. 165 Historic Survey 1986 No. 44 1986 owner Dr. Paul Vignos 6-16-2018: V. Kelly Bellis sent us information about the original owners Charles Howland Wesson (1840-1873) and Miss Emma M. Leland, who he married in 1869.
Name changed to "Hillside Cottage": Fred Savage design. Original owner Mrs. R. Ogston, Washington, DC. 1986 owner Dr. Robert Tilson. See '86 Historic Properties Survey no. 82
Description: Name changed to "Hillside Cottage": Fred Savage design. Original owner Mrs. R. Ogston, Washington, DC. 1986 owner Dr. Robert Tilson. See '86 Historic Properties Survey no. 82
Built 1902 for Susan English, NYC. Frank Moss; Herbert Lyman; Lydia Lyman. Architect: William Price. 1986 owner John Samaras; 1997 William Wister Jr. (actual spelling is Wistar). No. 180 in Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Built 1902 for Susan English, NYC. Frank Moss; Herbert Lyman; Lydia Lyman. Architect: William Price. 1986 owner John Samaras; 1997 William Wister Jr. (actual spelling is Wistar). No. 180 in Historic Properties Survey.
No. 5 on 1928 Knowles Map; right across from Golf Club. Owned by J. Archibald Murray, 5th Ave. NYC. Sold in 1936. 1937 renamed "Alderlea/Alderleigh", then burned in 1947. 1998 owned by Gary Comer, renamed "Valley Cove".
Description: No. 5 on 1928 Knowles Map; right across from Golf Club. Owned by J. Archibald Murray, 5th Ave. NYC. Sold in 1936. 1937 renamed "Alderlea/Alderleigh", then burned in 1947. 1998 owned by Gary Comer, renamed "Valley Cove".
1920 first listing of Newbold cottage and/or bungalow. Owned by Arthur E. Newbold, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The name Sea Flat is late 1920's-1930's. Family are all musicians hence "C-flat"
Description: 1920 first listing of Newbold cottage and/or bungalow. Owned by Arthur E. Newbold, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The name Sea Flat is late 1920's-1930's. Family are all musicians hence "C-flat"
Built 1896 by Fred Savage. No. 102 on 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Also know as "The Alders". 1912-30 Misses Fanny, Alice & Therese Smith, 5th Ave. NYC. 1923 rented to Mrs. John Thatcher, 330 Park Ave. NYC. 1931 Miss Alice Smith alone; rental 1938-42 William Rodman Fay Present owner Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neilson.
Description: Built 1896 by Fred Savage. No. 102 on 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Also know as "The Alders". 1912-30 Misses Fanny, Alice & Therese Smith, 5th Ave. NYC. 1923 rented to Mrs. John Thatcher, 330 Park Ave. NYC. 1931 Miss Alice Smith alone; rental 1938-42 William Rodman Fay Present owner Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neilson.
Built in 1926 for the Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, 18 East Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Contractor: E. A. Hodgdon No. 109 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. M. E. Peabody became a Bishop in 1940.
Description: Built in 1926 for the Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, 18 East Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Contractor: E. A. Hodgdon No. 109 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. M. E. Peabody became a Bishop in 1940.
Description: Built 1912, architects: Perkins & Betton. Original owner J. T. Gardiner, Albany, NY. 1986 owner Douglas Dillon. Cottage renamed " Sea Watch"
Built 1886-88 for S. D. Sargeant. Design by Fred Savage. 1914-40 owned by J. J. Pierrepont, 1986 by Bayard Roberts. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Built 1886-88 for S. D. Sargeant. Design by Fred Savage. 1914-40 owned by J. J. Pierrepont, 1986 by Bayard Roberts. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Built in 1900 by Fred Savage for George Savage as rental. Renamed Fiddler's Green by Clement McGillicuddy. It is now called Summerhouse. See also Item 2478
Description: Built in 1900 by Fred Savage for George Savage as rental. Renamed Fiddler's Green by Clement McGillicuddy. It is now called Summerhouse. See also Item 2478
Built 1921; Fred Savage design. Original owner William Jay Turner. also Turner Cottage. 1986 owner: Shelby Davis. No. 181 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Built 1921; Fred Savage design. Original owner William Jay Turner. also Turner Cottage. 1986 owner: Shelby Davis. No. 181 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Built 1892, Fred Savage design. Original owner W. W. Vaughan. 1986 owner Henry Harris. The first summer Cottage on Smallidge Point. No. 111 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Built 1892, Fred Savage design. Original owner W. W. Vaughan. 1986 owner Henry Harris. The first summer Cottage on Smallidge Point. No. 111 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.