22 West Chester Pike
Built before 1930
List of Residents
| Name (* indicates store) | Years of Residence |
|---|---|
| Joseph Meinrod Kaelin & Bertha Thalman Kaelin | fl. 1930–1952 |
| *Strat's Beauty Salon* | fl. 1967 |
| Catherine A. Tobin | ?–1973 |
| *Halpin's Kitchens* | fl. 1984–1987 |
| *Dr. Jane McBride* | at least 2009–1987 |
History
This building is part of a strip on West Chester Pike, across from the fire station. It was present in the 1930 census, but does not appear earlier. It contains a bottom floor for business and a top floor for residence.
1930 census: German-Swiss descent butcher couple living with son
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph M. Kaelin | 58 | Head |
| Bertha Kaelin | 53 | Wife |
| Joseph L. Kaelin | 29 | Son |
1940 census: Kaelins
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph M. Kaelin | 68 | Head |
| Bertha Kaelin | 63 | Wife |
| Joseph L. Kaelin | 40 | Son |
1950 census: Joseph is now working as a custodian at the county court house.
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph M. Kaelin | 78 | Head |
| Bertha Kaelin | 72 | Wife |
Bertha died in 1952. In 1967, it was home to Strat's Beauty Salon, from which a burglary occurred.
Delaware County Daily Times, May 4th, 1967, page 4
In 1973, it was home to Catherine A. Tobin at the time of her death. Business-wise, it was the location of Halpin's Kitchens from at least 1984 through 1987. Alterations were made the following year. It has been the space of Dr. Jane McBride since at least May 2009.