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Shoemakerville Bridge. Looking across Ridley Creek into Chester.
Date: 1895-1900
This hill and bridge are on Providence Road / Route 320, as it crosses Ridley Creek, which is the border between Chester and Nether Providence.
Shoemakerville Bridge. Looking into Chester toward 24th Avenue.
Date: 1895-1900
This hill and bridge are on Providence Road / Route 320, as it crosses Ridley Creek, which is the border between Chester and Nether Providence. See AP-5246 for same view taken same day.
Chester Sugar Refining
Date: 1895-1900
Sign on building: “For sale, wharves and buildings. Apply to Samuel Lyons, Market Square.” Avenue of the States was formerly called Market St.
Shoemakerville Hill
Date: 1895-1900
This hill and bridge are on Providence Road or Route 320, as it crosses Ridley Creek, which is the border between Chester and Nether Providence Township, Pa. See AP-5132-1 for same view taken same day.
William Penn Stone, Chester
Address: 100 Penn St., Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1900 (circa)
Monument marking the landing spot of William Penn in 1682. Copy of engraving
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.
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.
Tidewater Steel Co., with railroad engine
Address: 800 W. Front St., Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902 (circa)
Photograph may have been taken to support a legal case related to this location.
Tidewater Steel Co., railroad racks
Address: 800 W. Front St., Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902 (circa)
Photograph may have been taken to support a legal case related to this location.
Melody Accident Case, short view
Address: 9th Street, Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902 (circa)
Peter Melody, driving a horse and wagon on Ninth Street in Chester on Nov. 26, 1901, was struck by a trolley car; he and the horse were both killed. Appleton photographed this scene as part of the legal case related to this accident.
Melody Accident Case, long view
Address: 9th Street, Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1902 (circa)
Peter Melody, driving a horse and wagon on Ninth Street in Chester on Nov. 26, 1901, was struck by a trolley car; he and the horse were both killed. Appleton photographed this scene as part of the legal case related to this accident.
The Warriors
Location: Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1898-05-26
Caption reads: "The Warriors. 'Nine Club', Chester, May 26th, 1898. With the compliments of their photographic member, L. D. Woodridge." A later notation, in pencil, reads: "Rebecca Levis Smith in center"
Unveiling of Soldier’s Monument in Market Square, Chester, Pa.
Location: Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1918-11
Four photographs, P-14003A through D. See Chester Times, November 9 and 11, 1918, for articles describing this event. Over 5,000 people crowded the square to witness the unveiling. The temporary shaft, erected by the Chester Rotary Club and inscribed…
Unveiling of Soldier’s Monument in Market Square, Chester, Pa.
Location: Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1918-11
Four photographs, P-14003A through D. See Chester Times, November 9 and 11, 1918, for articles describing this event. Over 5,000 people crowded the square to witness the unveiling. The temporary shaft, erected by the Chester Rotary Club and inscribed…
Unveiling of Soldier’s Monument in Market Square, Chester, Pa.
Location: Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1918-11
Four photographs, P-14003A through D. See Chester Times, November 9 and 11, 1918, for articles describing this event. Over 5,000 people crowded the square to witness the unveiling. The temporary shaft, erected by the Chester Rotary Club and inscribed…
Unveiling of Soldier’s Monument in Market Square, Chester, Pa.
Location: Chester (Pa.)
Date: 1918-11
Four photographs, P-14003A through D. See Chester Times, November 9 and 11, 1918, for articles describing this event. Over 5,000 people crowded the square to witness the unveiling. The temporary shaft, erected by the Chester Rotary Club and inscribed…