History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

315 Valley Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

315 Valley Road

315 Valley Road

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Built in 1930

Inhabitants

Names Years
Robert Erwin Bennett & Emily Rowland Bennett c. 1930
James Albert Felix & Thelma Gene Brown Felix c. 1950
William H. McTott & Agnes McTott at least 1967–1978
Dennis F. Zak & Mary G. Zak 1978–1980
William D. Loucks, Jr. & Diane M. Loucks 1980–1985
Jack L. Hauler & Margaret M. Hauler 1985–1990

History

The home is not included on the 1929 map of Haverford, but is shown on the 1930 census.

1930 census: Jerseyite proprietor Robert is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Robert E. Bennett 41 Head
Emily R. Bennett 38 Wife
Robert E. Bennett 17 Son
Mary Parrick Servant

The home is missing from the 1940 census.

1950 census: Radio announcer James is living with his family.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
James Felix 33 Head
Thelma Felix 30 Wife
J. Gene Felix 5 Daughter
James P. Felix 2 Son

The McTott family lived in the home at least by 1967, and lived in the home until 1978, selling it to the Zak family for $57,000. They sold the home to the Loucks family in 1980 for $65,500. The Hauler family purchased the home in 1985 for $93,500, and they sold the home in 1990 for $163,500.