George Christy

Location unconfirmed, Narberth, PA

c. 1890 | Speculative Residence | Undetermined

“Miss Parker has also in her office the plans for a large stone and frame dwelling to be erected at Elm Station by George Christy. These plans call for an interior finish of cherry and quartered oak, with considerable tile work, and a number of handsome stained glass windows.” (March 26, 1890)

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George Christy was one of the founders of the Narberth Park Association (Narberth’s earliest civic association). He was also the Vice President of the Elm Land Improvement Company, which purchased the remnants of the Price estate in 1890. George and Mary Christy commissioned a house from Minerva in 1888, approximately two years before this speculative project (which was likely associated with the Elm Land Improvement Company); they subsequently divorced in 1895.