Background:
In 1856 this two-story frame house was finished for two tenements. Situated on the SE side of Haines St. about 75 yards from Main Street. The owner was E. H. Butler who owned extensive property in the area and resided in his mansion around the corner at 5919 Germantown Avenue.

Sources:

• HSP: Franklin Fire Insurance Policy 6411 for Frederick Seckel in 1847 and for E. H. Butler in 1856 (surveys, floor plans and site map for five buildings; this is building no. 5).