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Bailey accident, Mr. Bailey, Front & Jackson.

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8318.jpg
Date: 1904 (circa)
Probably photographed in support of a legal case regarding an accident at this corner. Shows Sweeney’s Market (formerly Rorer's), with children outside with a wagon. Also shows almost the entire row of houses on the south side of W. Front Street…

Bailey accident, Mr. Bailey, Front & Jackson.

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8318-5.jpg
Date: 1904 (circa)
Probably photographed in support of a legal case regarding an accident at this corner. Photo clearly shows the houses on the south side of E. Front St., some of which were demolished to build the existing (2018) fire house and parking lot.

Bland-Sewell murder, looking north on S. Orange Street, Media, Pa., at bridge over railroad

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8111.jpg
Date: 1898 (circa)
Pete Bland murdered Samuel Sewell near the Media Train Station on July 16, 1898. Bland was never apprehended. Plate very dark.

Chadd’s Ford case

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8122-67.jpg
Date: 1900 (circa)
This photography taken in support of a legal case at this location.

Chadd’s Ford case

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8122-75.jpg
Date: 1900 (circa)
This photography taken in support of a legal case at this location.

Clifton Road

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-5252-1.jpg
Address: Not Known
Date: 1895-1900
These photographs may have been taken to document the condition of the road, for a legal case. Shows extremely rough, unpaved surface. Possibly Clifton Avenue, in Delaware County?

Clifton Road

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-5252-2.jpg
Address: Not Known
Date: 1895-1900
These photographs may have been taken to document the condition of the road, for a legal case. Shows extremely rough, unpaved surface. Possibly Clifton Avenue, in Delaware County?

Concordville south, railroad grade crossing, east

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8196.jpg
Date: 1902-07-15
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an accident at this location.

Concordville south, railroad grade crossing, north

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8199.jpg
Date: 1902-07-15
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an accident at this location. Small street sign reads: "Boothes Corner 4 mi". Sign on building : "Agency for Champion binders movers."

Concordville south, railroad grade crossing, south 100 feet

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8197.jpg
Date: 1902-07-15
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an accident at this location. Group of men and boys waiting at the crossing, presumably for the next train.

Concordville south, railroad grade crossing, south 25 feet

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8198.jpg
Date: 1902-07-15
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an accident at this location.

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.

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, washed gully, close-up

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-5350.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, washed gully, close-up

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-5351.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, 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, Wawa Road, wide view

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-5352.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.

Daltry case, inside lawn

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8160.jpg
Date: 1901-11-04
Appleton specialized in photography for use as evidence in legal cases. This is a reenactment of the case of James Daltry, a boy who picked up a live "electric light" wire on the Media, Pa. property of George Darlington and survived…

Daltry case, outside lawn

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8161.jpg
Date: 1901-11-04
Appleton specialized in photography for use as evidence in legal cases. This is a reenactment of the case of James Daltry, a boy who picked up a live "electric light" wire on the Media, Pa. property of George Darlington and survived…

Eddystone Trolley Case

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8132.jpg
Date: 1900-1909
This was likely taken by Appleton in support of a legal case regarding a trolley accident.

Eddystone Trolley Case

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8132-25.jpg
Date: 1900-1909
This was likely taken by Appleton in support of a legal case regarding a trolley accident.

Eddystone Trolley Case

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8132-5.jpg
Date: 1900-1909
Shows church at 9th and Sayville in Eddystone, with trolley No.16 of the Chester Traction Co. This was likely taken by Appleton in support of a legal case regarding a trolley accident. A large factory is in the background.

Edgmont Road, north view, best

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8261.jpg
Date: 1902 (circa)
Photography probably taken in support of a legal case related to an accident at this location. Farm buildings, fields, and houses in valley at bottom of road.

Edgmont Road, south

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8262.jpg
Date: 1902 (circa)
Photography probably taken in support of a legal case related to an accident at this location.

Elm Avenue, Swarthmore, Pa., near Maple Avenue

http://mediahistoricarchives.org/source/Appleton/AP-8004-25.jpg
Date: 1900-1905
Location is approximate. This might be a legal photograph documenting property damages caused by lowering the grade of Elm Avenue. Sign posted on tree reads: For Sale, E. C. Walton, Swarthmore, PA.