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  • Collection: Stephen H. Appleton Photograph Collection
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P. E. Sharpless residence

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8214.jpg
Date: 1902-07-15
This may have been the home of Pennock E. Sharpless, in Concord Township.

P. E. Sharpless residence

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8214-1.jpg
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-07-15
This may be the home of Pennock E. Sharpless, in Concord Township

Appleton family. Stephen H., Deborah, Alfred, Harry, and Sue

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8215.jpg
Location: Appleton Studio
Date: 1902-04-27
The photographer and his family. Photographer's index includes this reference after title: (Mr. Snell) See possible explanations at AP-5316-5.

Matheus children

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8216.jpg
Date: 1902-05-01
All the younger boys are wearing various sailor suits.

Matheus children

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8217.jpg
Date: 1902-05-01
All the younger boys are wearing various sailor suits.

Matheus children

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8217-5.jpg
Date: 1902-05-01
All the younger boys are wearing various sailor suits.

Matheus group

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8218.jpg
Location: Appleton Studio
Date: 1902-04-27
Photographer's index includes this reference after title: (Mr. Snell) See possible explanations at AP-5316-5.

Fields family

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8219.jpg
Date: 1902 (circa)
The family of Thomas S. Fields (seated, front), warden of the county jail in Media. This photograph appears to have been taken with the wall of the jail as backdrop. See also AP-5945-1 and -2 for Fields in a group of jail employees. The Fields…

Lillie Devoe, large head

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8220.jpg
Location: Appleton Studio
Date: 1902-04-29
Clarence Devoe and Lilly or Lillie May Redmon were married April 19, 1902. Either these photos were taken 10 days after the wedding of the photographer recorded the date incorrectly in his index. See other photos of this couple in this collection.

Lillie Devoe, panel

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8221.jpg
Location: Appleton Studio
Date: 1902-04-29
Clarence Devoe and Lilly or Lillie May Redmon were married April 19, 1902. Either these photos were taken 10 days after the wedding of the photographer recorded the date incorrectly in his index. See other photos of this couple in this collection.

Clarence and Lillie Devoe

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8222.jpg
Location: Appleton Studio
Date: 1902-04-29
Clarence Devoe and Lilly or Lillie May Redmon were married April 19, 1902. Either these photos were taken 10 days after the wedding of the photographer recorded the date incorrectly in his index. See other photos of this couple in this collection.

Dorsey’s Mill, Peach Bottom, Pa.

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8223-1.jpg
Date: 1902 (circa)
Water-powered mill with water wheel. Cow in foreground drinking from stream.

Dorsey’s Mill, Peach Bottom, Pa.

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8223-2.jpg
Date: 1902 (circa)
Water-powered mill with water wheel. Cow in foreground drinking from stream.

Brinton cottage, Elwyn

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8225.jpg
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-06-08
This is probably the home of G. Herbert Brinton, the largest house in an early-20th-century development called Elwynside, south of the Elwyn railroad station. If it still stands, it is on on the driveway that continues east from the dead-end of Elwyn…

Edward Smith Sellers house, Swarthmore, side view

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8226.jpg
Date: 1902-05-01
Brief note in newspaper called this one of the most desirable properties in Swarthmore. Photo might have been taken for the sale of the property, which happened in August 1902.

Edward Smith Sellers house, Swarthmore, rear view

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8227.jpg
Date: 1902-05-01
Brief note in newspaper called this one of the most desirable properties in Swarthmore. Photo might have been taken for the sale of the property, which happened in August 1902.

Edward Smith Sellers house, Swarthmore, diagonal view

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8228.jpg
Date: 1902-05-01
Brief note in newspaper called this one of the most desirable properties in Swarthmore. Photo might have been taken for the sale of the property, which happened in August 1902.

Crook’s roadway, Wawa Road Corner, Middletown

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8229.jpg
Date: 1902-05-02
This may have been taken for a legal case related to the condition of the road, perhaps related to the ditch or drainage that seems to be the focus of this series of pictures, AP-8229-8231.

Crook’s roadway, Middletown, Water trough

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8230.jpg
Date: 1902-05-02
This may have been taken for a legal case related to the condition of the road, perhaps related to the ditch or drainage that seems to be the focus of this series of pictures, AP-8229-8231.

Crook’s roadway, Middletown, Dam barrel

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8231.jpg
Date: 1902-05-02
This may have been taken for a legal case related to the condition of the road, perhaps related to the ditch or drainage that seems to be the focus of this series of pictures, AP-8229-8231.

Railroad bridge no. 16, Markham, north side from east

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8233.jpg
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-08-12
This bridge was built for the Chester Creek Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Railroad bridge no. 16, Markham south side

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8234.jpg
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-08-12
This bridge was built for the Chester Creek Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Railroad bridge no. 16, Markham top view

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8235.jpg
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-08-12
This bridge was built for the Chester Creek Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Vernon Street, South Media

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8236.jpg
Date: 1902
Photography probably related to a legal case at this location. Either June or September 9, 1902. Unclear what direction this view is looking. Portion of image obscured by remnants of envelope stuck to emulsion. .

Vernon Street, South Media

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8237.jpg
Date: 1902
View looking north. Houses in the distance are on the north side of Jefferson Street, east of Vernon Street, and are still standing (2018). Photography probably related to a legal case at this location.