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Beth Israel Congregation of Media
Address: 117 Gayley St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1950-03-05
This was formerly the Friends Select School. Centennial Book 61
Media Water Works
Date: 1950-03-05
View from the railroad bridge over Ridley Creek. Centennial Book 24.
American Red Cross building, former home of Sprogell School.
Address: 1 E. Front St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1950-03-04
The building later became the home of the Media Upper Providence Free Library. It was demolished in 2016, and a new library built on the site. Centennial Book 51.
Church of the Seventh Day Adventists
Date: 1950-03-04
Church building no longer exists. Approximate location was determined by comparing historic aerial photographs that showed the church to a current map of the location.
Delaware County Courthouse, entrance
Date: 1950-02-25
Looking north on South Avenue (now Veteran's Square) from State Street.
Date: 1950-02-23
View shows Delaware County Courthouse in background
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
Address: 31 W. State St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1950-02-21
Caption on negative envelope: "Mr. Cheney and helper [no indication which is which] making last minute preparations before opening."