234 Penn Street is one of the few Greek Revival style of architecture within the Borough limits. It was built by Ironmaster Greenbury Dorsey in 1850, but it's primary occupants for nearly a hundred years were the Speer Family.
R. Milton Speer served as a member of Congress from 1871-1875. His son Robert Elliot Speer became a prominent leader in the Presbyterian Church. The Speer Library at Princeton is named in his honor. Another son, William McMurtrie Speer was connected with the some of the premier newspapers in New York City.
R. Milton Speer served as a member of Congress from 1871-1875. His son Robert Elliot Speer became a prominent leader in the Presbyterian Church. The Speer Library at Princeton is named in his honor. Another son, William McMurtrie Speer was connected with the some of the premier newspapers in New York City.