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Miller House
Address: 301 N. Jackson St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1890-1900
Property of William H. Miller. For similar, see AP-4127. Copy of original photo; source not noted
George W. Tipping, in front of J. H. Tipping, Paperhanging, at 132 S. Orange Street
Address: 132 South Orange St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1942 (circa)
This building was demolished as part of Media's urban renewal project. J. H. stands for J. Harry. See also P-01045C. Copy of original photo; source not noted
Looking north on South Avenue from Jefferson Street
Date: 1900 (circa)
Frank Lees caption: The Delaware County Court House can be seen through the trees. A mailman rides his bicycle with the mail. The trolley tracks carried the trolley from Orange and Lincoln St. to Front Street, then on to Chester. Copy of original…
Plumstead Inn, southwest corner of Plum and State streets
Date: 1968-07
Demolished in 1968 as part of Media's Urban Renewal project.
Sign for Baker Street Urban Renewal Area
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1969 (circa)
Sign reads: Baker Street Urban Renewal Area. Project No. PA. R-248. A project of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Delaware and the Borough of Media. This urban renewal project is being undertaken with Federal financial aid under Title 1…
Media Borough Hall, shortly before demolition
Date: 1969-03-18
Also in this view, looking north at the east side of Jackson Street, are the old Media Free Library, the new firehouse, and Fish Jewelers.
Media Borough Hall (rear) and Media Free Library, shortly before demolition.
Date: 1969 (circa)
The former Media Free Library, at Jasper and Jackson streets, was then behind used as a temporary home for the borough government office. View is looking southeast from west side of Jackson Street.
Media Borough Hall, shortly before demolition.
Date: 1969 (circa)
View looking northeast from southwest corner of State and Jackson streets.
Media Borough Hall, shortly before demolition.
Date: 1969 (circa)
View looking northeast from southwest corner of State and Jackson streets.
Looking west at northwest corner of State and Olive streets
Date: 1940 (circa)
View includes, from east to west, Media Drug Stores, Arcadia Restaurant, former Pastime Theater, State Grille Restaurant, Snowden's Hardware, and other stores beyond.
Nighttime on State Street, looking west from Jackson Street
Date: 1960 (circa)
Copy of original photo; source not noted
Back road to Media
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1900 (circa)
Frank Lees caption: "Possibly Park Avenue at Gayley Street." If this is accurate the view would be looking down Park Avenue from Gayley.
House at northeast corner of Baltimore Avenue and Lemon Street
Date: 1890 (circa)
The back of the Methodist Church, which faces Bake Street, is visible behind the house.
Pearl Street between Orange and Lemon streets
Date: 1900 (circa)
This information is from Frank Lees folder caption. No information was found on the reverse of the photograph.
State Street at Olive Street, showing Buckley and Haldeman buildings
Date: 1900 (circa)
This information is from Frank Lees' caption on the folder. No caption on photograph.
The Williamson House, southeast corner of Front and Orange streets
Date: 1900 (circa)
This information is from Frank Lees' caption on the folder. No caption on photograph.
Broomall’s Lake
Address: 403-501 W. 3rd St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1897 (circa)
This information is from Frank Lees' caption on the folder. No caption on photograph.
Broomall’s Lake, with R. Curtis's dog in the water
Address: 403-501 W. 3rd St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1897 (circa)
This information is from Frank Lees' caption on the folder. No caption on photograph.
Brooke Cottages on South Avenue
Date: 1890 (circa)
Frank Lees identifies this as South Avenue at Franklin Street.
View of valley from Orange Street, Media, Pa.
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1890 (circa)
Exact location of this view is unclear. Perhaps looking northwest from about Baker Street, toward Ridley Creek Valley, or this could be the present (2019) location of Glen Providence Park.
14, 16 and 18 West State Street, south side between Jackson and Plum streets
Address: 14-18 W. State St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1969 (circa)
View shows Charlies Shoe Service (14), Jack's Used Furniture (16) and Tancreed's (18). Work van is from "Enjay Refrigeration, Phila., PA."
Pennsylvania National Guard Armory, Media, Pa.
Address: 12 E. State St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1970 (circa)
South Avenue at Franklin Street, looking north, with trolley car
Date: 1890 (circa)
Delaware County Court House is in background.
Paul L. Clark, Media Borough Secretary
Date: 1967 (circa)
Frank Lees caption: "Office in old library building at Jackson and Jasper streets, prior to moving to borough hall at 2 W. Jackson Street"