History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

A (fairly) comprehensive history of the historic homes of Llanerch in Haverford Township

20 Llandillo Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

20 Llandillo Road

20 Llandillo Road

5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Built between 1897 and 1908


Inhabitants

Names Years
Fern L. Shannon & Norah Eloise Whitman Shannon c. 1920
Frank Ulrich Kennedy & Ava Mary Filler Kennedy fl. 1930–1950
James H. Hartman ?–1976
William T. King & Marianne King 1976–1984
Peter M. Gaupp & Cynthia L. Gaupp 1984–1989

History

This home isn't included on the 1908 atlas of Haverford Township, but is included by the 1913 atlas, listed without an owner.

1920 census: Carrying company superintendent Fern is living with his family and ward.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Fern V. Shannon 32 Head
N. Eloise Shannon 32 Wife
John Shannon 5 Son
Elizabeth Helben 15 Ward

1930 census: Construction engineer Frank is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Frank U. Kennedy 45 Head
Ada F. Kennedy 46 Wife
Robert F. Kennedy 20 Son
F. Stewart Kennedy 17 Son

1940 census: Kennedy couple is living alone.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Frank Y. Kennedy 55 Head
Ada F. Kennedy 56 Wife

1950 census: Kennedys

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Frank Kennedy 65 Head
Ada F. Kennedy 66 Wife

The home went on sale in 1976. It was sold that year by James Hartman to Peter Gaupp for $46,000. They sold the home in 1984 to the Kings for $84,900. In 1988, the home went on the market for $169,900, selling the next year for $167,000.