History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

110 Tenby Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

110 Tenby Road

110 Tenby Road

4 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms

Built between 1908 and 1913


Inhabitants

Names Years
Frank Kursh ?–1916
Frank Kursh Dutcher & Marie Martha Lutz Dutcher fl. 1920–1940
Harold Beitler Bornemann & Dorothy E. Richardson Bornemann at least 1949–1970
Alan Glasser 1970–1977
Ronald S. Ackerman & Diane C. Ackerman 1977–?

History

The home was first owned by the Kursh family, and was extant by the 1913 atlas, although not the 1908 map. Frank Kursh died in 1916, and the home then went to his grandson, Frank Dutcher, son of Frank Dutcher of 108 Tenby Road.

1920 census: Insurance mananger Frank is living with his wife.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Frank K. Dutcher 25 Head
Marie M. Dutcher 24 Wife

1930 census: Dutcher family living with Polish maid.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Frank K. Dutcher 35 Head
Marie M. Dutcher 34 Wife
Frank R. Dutcher 7 Son
Frank W. Dutcher 62 Father
Sophie M. Gach 19 Servant

Although not a primary resident of the home, the maid, Sophie Gorecki (née Gach) died young in Detroit in 1939.

1940 census: Dutchers living with maid of African-American descent.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Frank Dutcher 45 Head
Marie Dutcher 44 Wife
Frank K. Dutcher 67 Father
Sara Benan 22 Maid

The Bornemanns lived in the home at least by 1949.

1950 census: Attorney Harry is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Harold B. Bornemann 50 Head
Dorothy Bornemann 46 Wife
David Bornemann 10 Son

In 1970, they sold the home to the Glassers for $37,500. He sold the home in 1977 to the Ackermans.