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Media Free Library, studies for a possible addition
Date: 1930 (circa)
Light penciled extension added to the roofline. The rear of Media Borough Hall is on the right.
Media Free Library, interior, with librarian at desk
Date: 1918
The librarian may be Rebecca Smedley. Two World War I posters are visible, along with a large inspirational sign, "Where Hast Thou Gleaned To-Day?"
Media Free Library, exterior, with woman on steps and automobile at curb
Date: 1918
The librarian may be Rebecca Smedley
Media Upper Providence Free Library: Display at Media Town Fair
Address: 1 W. State St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1975
Display table located on State Street, in front of the former Post Office that was then used as the Borough Hall.
Looking north on Jackson Street, Media, Pa.
Date: 1940 (circa)
Police Station (in north section of Borough Hall) is on far right, with the portico and façade of the Media Free Library also visible on right. Copy of original photo; source not noted
Media Free Library and Borough Hall
Date: 1968
The building at this point was no longer used as a library; both the library and Borough Hall would shortly be torn down.
Media Free Library,
Date: 1968
The building at this point was no longer used as a library, and would shortly be torn down.
Joann Gray, Children’s Librarian, Media Free Library
Address: 1 E. Front St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1977
Media Free Library Doll Display
Address: 1 E. Front St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1955 (circa)
Mary Williamson, wife of board member C. Frank Williamson, is showing the doll to a woman and two Girl Scouts. These dolls (as of 2019) are in the collection of the Media Historic Archives Commission.
Miss Esther F. Bell
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1951 (circa)
Miss Bell was a board member of the Media Free Library for many years. This photograph probably appeared in the Media Comment newspaper.
Olga Valentinis-Dee, September 2, 1921
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1951 (circa)
Date is probably when she began working as assistant librarian for the Media Free Library. This photograph probably appeared in the Media Comment newspaper.
Marguerite De Angeli, children's book author, and guests from Media-Upper Providence Free Library, at the Towne House.
Address: 117 Veterans Square, Media (Pa.)
Date: 1968-04-26
Caption reads: "Media Free Library board dinner, given at the Towne House in Media, for Marguerite de Angeli, writer of children's books (Henner's Lydia, Copper Toed Boots, etc.). Left to right: Arthur Wiltshire, President, Mark W. Allam,…
Dr. Russell’s house, Orchard Lane, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 2 Orchard La., Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1922
Dr. Russell’s house, Orchard Lane, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 2 Orchard La., Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1922
Dr. Russell’s house, Orchard Lane, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 2 Orchard La., Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1922
Dr. Russell’s house, Orchard Lane, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 2 Orchard La., Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1922