History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

30 Tenby Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

30 Tenby Road

30 Tenby Road30 Tenby Road

7 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms

Built between 1916 and 1920 in Classical Revivalist style


Inhabitants

Names Years
Garrett Kirk & Mae Zell Kirk 1916–1949
Joseph G. Denny, III & Mary Denny 1951–2002

History

The home was originally a plot of land adjoined to the back of 29 East Park Road. It was sold by the Atkinson family to the Kirk family in 1916 for $4,000 to build upon.

1920 census: Kirk family

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Garret Kirk 55 Head
Mae Kirk 40 Wife

In 1925, Garrett died of cardiorenal disease. His wife continued living in the home.

1930 census: Mae is living with German-descent maid.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Mae Z. Kirk 45 Head
Lotta Zeigler 39 Servant

Although it's unrelated to the property, Mae Kirk was involved in a dispute over a probated will that she started a complaint on for her brother's estate.

Charles Zell wills
Delaware County Daily Times, December 19th, 1936, page 2

1940 census: Mae with same maid

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Mae Zell Kirk 60 Head
Littia Zegler 49 Maid

Mae died in 1949, and the home was sold to the Denny family in 1951. The Denny family sold the home in 2002 for $407,500.