City Directories and History: 1940 – Alex B. Craig, 1958 – Alex B. Craig
Built in 1908, by contractor, J. C. Carpenter, it is of the grand early 20th century Neoclassical style. The owner, Mr. Samuel Morgan Jones or S. M.
Jones), operated one of Chester’s two large mercantile establishments, the S.M. Jones and Co., and also worked as a cotton broker. Jones served as mayor of Chester for three terms. The revival of classic architecture and its construction on a massive scale throughout most southern communities was a tangible means of showing the world the South, had not only recovered from the Civil War, but was thriving. It was perhaps in this vogue that Mr. Jones decided he wanted to show his standing the community as well as that Chester had recovered thoroughly from the destinations of the war.
Also see the S.M. Jones Store on Main Street for additional information on the family and business. As well as, his home on Wylie Street which he sold in 1907 to move here. This is also known as the Patton Home.
Informative links: National Register, Neoclassical, A.B. Patton Home
“Many local homes and buildings attest to the skill and ability of Julius C. Carpenter as an outstanding building contractor. One of his faithful workers was Israel Budgett of McLure Street who died in 1977 at the age of 98. The majestic “S.M. Jones house” at the corner of York and Walnut Streets, presently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lamar Coogler, Jr., is a fine example of a home built by Julius C. Carpenter before or at the turn of the century. Another is the Williams home now owned by Joel W. Collins at 132 York Street. Mr. Carpenter “autographed” this house by signing his name inside a closet. An example of his homes built in the 1920’s is the house at 190 Columbia Street built for his daughter, Louise, and her husband, Albert Torbit Henry.”
(Information in part from: Chester County Heritage Book, Vol. I, Edt. by Collins – Knox, Published by the Chester Co Hist. Society – Jostens Printing, 1982)
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