The land from the corner of Girard Street and running north on Union Avenue to this property was owned by different people at the turn of the century (some of whom were Susanna B. Jones, Arthur Vanneman, Stephen Seneca, and Michael Quirk). They conveyed some of their land to D. Craig Jones (1881-1907) in 1902 and this piece of land to Myrtle K. Jones (1864-1952) that same year. Myrtle Jones was the wife of Clinton M. Jones (1868-1930) and together they owned the four double houses or duplexes in this block on this western side of Union Avenue for varying periods of time.

This double house (320-322) and that known as 324-326 are very similar in design and most likely were built by Myrtle and Clinton Jones in 1902 when they acquired the land. The other two duplexes are older, with 316-318 estimated to date to the 1860s. Myrtle Jones sold all of her properties in 1940, about 10 years after Clinton’s death.

It is not known which of these properties was home to Clinton and Myrtle Jones but indications are that they lived in this house; it is known that a “Mrs. A.L. Kennedy” resided in #320 (the north side of this duplex) in 1916. While county records do contain the names of property owners, they don’t contain names of tenants in the case of investment properties.

Deeds show that Myrtle Jones sold both sides of this double house to Emil A. Rochet (1912-1992) and his wife, Helen, in 1940. Emil was involved with the Lions Club, serving as treasurer in 1944. In 1945 the Rochets sold the northerly side of this double home (#320) and appear to have continued living here until 1957 when they sold this southerly side to Clifford E. and Anna Frederick. The Fredericks sold this home in 1962 to Patrick C. Cunningham, a WWII veteran, and Yolanda Cunningham (1925-2017).

Yolanda (Moretti) Cunningham was born in Havre de Grace to Ernest and Flora Moretti (1886-1960) and had married Patrick C. Cunningham (1927-1967). She was known also to some as Vi Moretti. They lived here through the early death of Patrick and raised three daughters. She later married Lawrence A. Mrachek (1929-2006) and in 1974 she added her husband’s name to the deed for this house. They had a son named Lawrence “Allen” Mrachek, Jr.

Yolanda T. Mrachek (1925-2017) first lived in this home in 1962 and continued to live here until her death, a total of 55 years. Her estate renovated this home with an updated kitchen, new counters and stainless steel appliances; some new carpeting; a first-floor laundry; large master bedroom; and gas heat with radiators. Yolanda Mrachek’s Personal Representative sold this (the southerly side of this double home) in November 2018 to Julio and Ashley Moya. Ashley continues to make improvements to the house to suit her needs.

County Records
Built 1935. 1504 sq ft, 1 bath, 2.5 stories with basement, fixed awning, 3280 sq ft lot.