History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

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

323 Valley Road: History of Llanerch, Pennsylvania

323 Valley Road

323 Valley Road

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Built between 1913 and 1929 in Tudor Revivalist style

Inhabitants

Names Years
Amos Aaron Strunk & Ethel K. Robinson Strunk at least 1930–1980
William H. Miller & Joanne Miller 1980–2024

History

The home was first shown extant in the 1929 map of Haverford.

1930 census: Insurance agent Amos Strunk and former baseball player for the Philadelphia Athletics (formerly of 112 East Township Line Road) is living with his wife.

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Amos A. Strunk 41 Head
Ethel R. Strunk 37 Wife

1940 census: Strunks

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Amos Strunk 50 Head
Ethel K. Strunk 47 Wife

1950 census: Strunks

Name Age Relation to Head of Household
Amos Strunk 62 Head
Ethel Strunk 58 Wife

Ethel died in 1966. In 1979, Amos passed as well. Having an important legacy as a Philadelphian outfielder, his obituary covered much of his career.

Amos Strunk dies
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 26th, 1979, page 37

Following Amos's death, the home was sold to the Millers for $70,000. They sold the home in 2024 for $675,000.