Metadata
Title
Govett, Robert A.
Description
Robert Annesley Govett was a master builder in Philadelphia elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1833. He served as a Company Warden from 1838-1840 and on the Managing Committee from 1841-1843. In 1835, Govett lived at 9 Bonsall street and in 1840 he lived at 357 Cedar street. Govett's father, William, and grandfather, Joseph, were both members of the Carpenter's Company.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes
Member Number
309*
Last Name
Govett
First Name
Robert
Middle Name
A.
Deceased Date
1/1/1868
Date Elected
1/1/1833
Office Held
Warden, 1838-40
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1841-43
Business Address
9 Bonsall St. (CD) (1835)
Reference
City Directory - 1835 - Robert, carpenter, 9 Bonsall. 1840 - R.A. carpenter, 367 Cedar. 1845 - R.A., carpenter, 355 Cedar. 1850, 54 - Robert A., carpenter, 357 Ceda -------------------- In Box #1, No. 37, bundle #10 at the APS is the following: 1841, a detailed description of materials and design of bookcases built specifically for the "History of Egypt," purchased from Thomas U. Walter. -------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #405; filed January 26, 1856; satisfied June 10, 1856 Robert A. Govett vs. Robert McFarland. Claim for $106.18 for lumber aginst 4 3-story brick buildings with an unfinished house in the rear situate on the north side of Fitzwater street and west side of Wyoming street in the First ward of the City. . . -------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #406; filed July 10,1857; no note of satisfction George Gordon vs. Robert A. Govett. Claim for $1,100 for work and materials against two four-storied dwellings on the north side of Spruce street commencing 15 feet west of 17th street. each in front 21 feet and in depth 105 feet to Ann street and the lots of ground, apportioned. ------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #406; filed Janury 2, 1858; satisfied January 2, 1858 Annesley R. Govett vs. Robert A. Govett, owner. Claim for $600.25 for work and materials against two adjoining 4-story brown stone front dwelling houses with 3-story back buildings situate on the north side of Spruce street, Nos. 1 & 2, the 9th and 10th houses west of 17th street, each in front 21 feet and 80 feet deep, the lots same front and105 feet deep to Ann street, apportioned.