Yeakel [Yeakle] log cabin at Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane, Chestnut Hill
Entry/Object ID
2010.75.1
Description
Black and white photograph of Yeakel [Yeakle] log cabin at northeast corner of Mermaid Lane and Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill. Woman in hat stands in front of white picket fence.
Verso: "Great great Gradnfather place Christopher Yeakle House Built in 1743 at Cresheim Germantown Township Philda. He was a cooper by trade. He died Jan. 3, 1810, aged 91 years. He was 18 years of aged [sic] when he came to Penn. from Germany." The log cabin was demolished circa 1909; a "pocket park" is at the location today [2010].
Photograph Details
Subject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
unknown
Collection
Groff-Bates-Yeakel family photos
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Studio
Unknown
Date made
1870 - 1890
Notes
Material: Black and white photographic print
Creation Date: Unknown
Author: Unknown
