This house , built in 1770 and occupied by Joseph Tatnall, was the headquarters of General Lafayette and General Anthony Wayne during the Revolution. General Washington met here as well. Prominent persons were entertained by Tatnall. Gen....
Edward Tatnall occupied part of this house. The front part of house was added in 1807 and it became home of Joseph Tatnall's son, Edward, and later his son-in-law, Christian Febiger.
Tatnall-Febiger House - rear portion dates to 1735, and was probably the plantation house of Vandever farm. Joseph Tatnall added the front part in 1807 for his son Edward. His daughter, Sara Febiger, eventually came into possession of the home.
Thomas Lea, Joseph Tatnall's son-in-law, built this home circa 1800. The house remained in the family until 1930. Restoration of the home was provided by Old Brandywine Village, Inc.
Handwritten on back of photo: 'House of Lammot du Pont & family, 1881-1892, SW corner 35th & Powelton Ave, #3500, Philadelphia. Side toward 35th St. showing back porch.'
Now John was married. And laboratory and factory brought better living to his fathers house. Better utensils, better floor coverings, better plastics, better parts to make the house cheerful and easy to clean.
