Samuel Neave House & Store, 272-274 South Second St Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
Samuel Neave, prominent Philadelphia merchant, acquired the site of the mansion in 1788 and built about 2 years later, on Neave`s death in 1774. The property was bought by Thomas C. Wharton and occupied for years by his kinsman, Owen Jones, another well-known merchant. With it`s back buildings, coach house, stable, greenhouse, and garden. It could compete with the other establishments of wealthy businessmen along Second Street,
Samuel Neave House & Store, 272-274 South Second St Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA
Samuel Neave, prominent Philadelphia merchant, acquired the site of the mansion in 1788 and built about 2 years later, on Neave`s death in 1774. The property was bought by Thomas C. Wharton and occupied for years by his kinsman, Owen Jones, another well-known merchant. With it`s back buildings, coach house, stable, greenhouse, and garden. It could compete with the other establishments of wealthy businessmen along Second Street,
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
