Metadata
Title
Kramer, Philip
Description
Phillip Kramer was a house carpenter in Philadelphia born in the year 1805. Kramer found enough success as a house carpenter for induction into the Carpenters' Company in 1854. He served the Company dutifully as a Warden from 1864-1866, on the Managing Committee 1867-69 and 1871-1873, and on the Library Committee in 1878. Kramer was partnered with Edward Knight Snow who was also elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1854. Their business was located at 1325 Buttonwood street. Kramer lived a long life, passing away in 1898.
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
379
Last Name
Kramer
First Name
Philip
Deceased Date
1/1/1898
Date Elected
7/26/1854
Office Held
Warden, 1864-66
Committee Membership
Library Committee, 1878
Managing Committee, 1867-69,71-73
Business Address
Jones above Schuylkill 5th (CD) (1840)
Project
no known listings
Reference
City Directory - 1840 - Philip, carpenter, Jones above Schuylkill 5th. 1845 - Philip, carpenter, 37 Wood. 1854 - Philip, carpenter, 557 Wood. Kramer & Snow, carpenters, Buttonwood above 13th Bus. Dir. (APS) 1860, pg. 1024: Kramer & Snow, 1325 Buttonwood, carpenter
Grantor Records Notes
Also listings for Francis and Peter.