This was the model house built in 1889 by Bethell & McNamee to attract lot buyers to the Narberth Park development.
The "Model House," the only house that was built or will be built by the company for sale, is an attraction in itself, and is well worth a visit from the city to see it. It stands on the corner of Forrest and Windsor avenues; contains all modern conveniences. A few of its features are: A grand hall, 12x23, with mantel and open grate; pantry with butler's cabinet, and laundry with stationary tubs. The entire first floor is finished in solid oak, and all doors are sliding.
Anybody looking for such a place should lose no time in seeing it, as they are putting the finishing touches on it now, and they will offer it for sale in a few days. The lucky purchaser will secure a perfect house at a great bargain.
— The Philadelphia Record 3.16.1889
Charles E. Kreamer's house faces on Forest Avenue, at the corner of Windsor Avenue. Mr. Kreamer is one of the first residents of Narberth.
The very pretty residence of bluestone and ornamental wood and partly rough-cast wall and shingle work, with tasteful designs, is encircled with a cozy piazza, and stone foundations are constructed to uphold its pillars with pleasing effect. A low osage orange hedge surrounds the grounds, and the light-colored stone gate-posts and corner boundary posts contrast well with the very verdant hedge. The lawn is adorned with flowers, and three large trees have kept their place amid modern change.
Mr. Kreamer's house was built in 1889, and purchased by him the same year.
— S. F. Hotchkin, Rural Pennsylvania In the Vicinity of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, 1897)
Updated December 7, 2023.
