History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

8 Llandillo Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

8 Llandillo Road

8 Llandillo Road

5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

Built between 1908 and 1913


Inhabitants

Names Years
Charles B. Fulton & Emma Bishop Fulton c. 1913
Chester Arthur Entrenkin & Anna Mary Yerkes Entrenkin at least 1918–1944
Francis E. Scullin & Anne Scullin 1968–1986
Marianne Scullin 1986–1991
David Naser & Robin L. Naser 1991–2019

History

The home originally had a ruddier roof, and a more cream-colored exterior. Between 2018 and 2024, the home was repainted in accordance with the grey-and-cornflower-blueification of Haverford.

8 Llandillo Road

The home is not present on the 1908 atlas, but is listed on the 1913 atlas. Its owner is listed as E. B. Fulton (referring to Ella B. Fulton, wife of Charles Fulton), who, at the time, resided at 113 Llandaff Road. According to his WWI draft card, Chester Entrenkin was living in the home by 1918.

1920 census: Civil engineer Chester is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Chester A. Entrekin 38 Head
Anna Y. Entrekin 42 Wife
Elinor Entrekin 4 Daughter

1930 census: Entrenkins are still living in the home. Chester is specified as a highway engineer.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Chester A. Entrekin 48 Head
Anna Y. Entrekin 52 Wife
Elinor L. Entrekin 15 Daughter

1940 census: Entrenkins

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Chester Entrekin 58 Head
Anna Entrekin 62 Wife
Elinor Entrekin 25 Daughter

In 1944, Chester died, the family presumably moved from the home soon after. By the 1950 census, Anna was living in the Philadelphia Home For Incurables, now known as the Inglis House. The Scullin family lived moved into the home in 1968, and it was sold in-family in 1986 for $60,000. It was again sold in 1991 to the Nasers for $197,500. They themselves sold the home in 2019 for $497,500.