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- Collection: Stephen H. Appleton Photograph Collection
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Uncle Josh group
Address: 30 E. Franklin St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1902-02-20
Uncle Josh was a stock character in amateur theatrical and minstrel shows. One man is in blackface, a racist imitation of African American skin color. The Philadelphia Inquirer ran this photograph on March 2, 1902, page 9, with the following headline…
Sixth St., Chester, looking east
Date: 1902-03-04
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location. See 1892 Delaware County Atlas, Plate 15. This photograph was taken from about 6th St. and Crosby St.
Sixth St., Chester, looking west
Date: 1902-03-04
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location. See 1892 Delaware County Atlas, Plate 15. This photograph was taken from about 6th St. and Crosby St.
Sixth St., Chester, looking west
Date: 1902-03-04
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location. See 1892 Delaware County Atlas, Plate 15. This photograph was taken from about 6th St. and Crosby St.
West-Allen murder. View of Third Street west, Chester, Pa.
Location: Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902-03-08
Albert West was hanged in Media in April 1903. A trolley car is in the distance.
Mendenhall farm
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-03-02
Farm field with rutted track leading to farm buildings and farm house in distance
Ninth Street Bridge, Chester , north side
Address: W. 9th St., Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902-03-04
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location.
Ninth Street Bridge, Chester, southeast end
Address: W. 9th St., Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902-03-04
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location.
Ninth Street Bridge, Chester, end view
Address: W. 9th St., Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902-03-04
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location.
Ninth Street Bridge, Chester, south side, far view
Address: W. 9th St., Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902-03-04
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location.
Ninth Street Bridge, Chester, north side
Address: W. 9th St., Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902-03-04
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location.
Railroad bridge no. 25 Chadd's Ford South far
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-04-04
Large mill building with two openings for water running underneath. This may be the building, once called Hoffman's Mill, that now houses the Brandywine River Museum.
Railroad bridge no. 25 Chadd's Ford top
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-04-04
Chadd's Ford Junction visible in background, and many other buildings. This is probably looking west across Brandywine Creek.
Railroad bridge, Kennett East, top
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-03-29
Also shows end view of boxcar labeled D. & H. Co. 18417, and hand-powered railroad vehicle.
Railroad bridge, Kennett north side
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-03-29
Shows two boxcars. One is identified as from the Atlantic Coast Despatch, and includes the logo of the R. F. & P. R. R. (Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad) - car 217. The second is stenciled with a large "M", "AR.6.92.XC", and "Air Brake,…
