Metadata
Title
Shuster, Thomas F.
Description
Thomas F. Shuster was a master builder of Philadelphia in the 1800s. Born in 1816, he was elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1849, twelve years after his older brother, Henry Shuster. Little is known of his professional work but he served as an officer of the Company for many years, first as a warden and then multiple terms on the Managing Committee. He served also served as the Secretary (1869-71), Vice President (1872-74) and President (1875-77). The 1860 City Directory has Shuster's place of work listed as 1006 Nectarine and his home adress as 820 Buttonwood. His son, also named Thomas, also became a member of the Carpenters' Company.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings site, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings site, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes.
Member Number
360
Last Name
Shuster
First Name
Thomas
Middle Name
F.
Deceased Date
7/30/1893
Date Elected
1/1/1850
Office Held
President, 1875-77
Secretary, 1869-71
Vice President, 1872-74
Warden, 1853-55
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1856-58,60-62,64-66,81-83
Business Address
Spring Garden above 10th (CD) (1840)
Reference
In member file: Copy of menu and charges for Company dinner, 1855. ---------------------- City Directory - 1840 - Thomas, carpenter, Spring Garden above 10th. 1850 - Thomas F., carpenter, Buttonwood below 9th.
File Number
g
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Theo J. and Thomas J. (1875)