38 Llandillo Road
4 Bedrooms, 4? Bathrooms
Built between 1913 and 1929 in Tudor Revivalist style
Inhabitants
| Names | Years |
|---|---|
| William J. Thompson & Jeanne O. Thompson | c. 1930 |
| Joseph Williams & Grace Ethel Gressett Williams | c. 1940 |
| Alexander Willoughby Hughes & Madeleine Moyer Hughes | fl. 1950–1962 |
| William Mahoney & Theresa Mahoney | 1964–1985 |
| Alan R. Spitzer & Elaine C. Spitzer | 1985–1995 |
History
The home is at least as old as the 1929 map of Haverford, which shows it as extant.
1930 census: Electrical engineer William is living with his family.
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| William J. Thompson | 50 | Head |
| Jeanne O. Thompson | 37 | Wife |
| Donald T. Thompson | 14 | Son |
1940 census: Williams family
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Williams | 39 | Head |
| Grace Williams | 39 | Wife |
| Charles Williams | 22 | Son |
| Joseph Williams | 15 | Son |
| Betty Grace Williams | 12 | Daughter |
| Carolyn Ann Williams | 5 | Daughter |
| Jack Williams | 19 | Son |
Robert died in 1942. The family presumably moved from the home not too long after.
1950 census: Delaware-origin restauranteur Alexander is living with his family.
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hughes | 54 | Head |
| Madeleine Hughes | 52 | Wife |
| Jay Hughes | 17 | Son |
In 1962, Alexander's license was suspended after he overtook a school bus. He protested the suspension and won later that month.
Delaware County Daily Times, September 6th, 1962, page 21
The Mahoneys purchased the home in 1964. They sold it to the Spitzers in 1985 for $135,000. The home went on sale in 1995 for $268,000, and was later sold for $225,000.