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Sharpless Rock
Address: Not Known
Date: 1895-1900
Rock still sits somewhere near Ridley Creek; "J. S. 1682" is carved into top of rock.
Sharpless stable, interior
Address: Not Known
Date: 1889 (circa)
John Sharpless was murdered in his stable in 1885. The case dragged on until 1889, and was the most sensational in Delaware County history up to that point. These may be Appleton's retrospective photos of the scene of the crime.
Sharpless, long distance view.
Address: Not Known
Date: 1889 (circa)
John Sharpless was murdered in his stable in 1885. The case dragged on until 1889, and was the most sensational in Delaware County history up to that point. These may be Appleton's retrospective photos of the scene of the crime.
Shepherd's parlor.
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-12-20
Two woman posed in chairs, Provident Life & Trust Co. calendar on wall, December 1902. Possibly Sheppard: Martha Sheppard is listed in Media 1897.
Shepherd's parlor.
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-12-20
Two woman posed in chairs, Provident Life & Trust Co. calendar on wall, December 1902. Possibly Sheppard: Martha Sheppard is listed in Media 1897.
Shepherd's parlor.
Address: Not Known
Date: 1902-12-20
Two woman posed in chairs, Provident Life & Trust Co. calendar on wall, December 1902. Possibly Sheppard: Martha Sheppard is listed in Media 1897.
Sheriff Caleb Hoopes
Location: Appleton Studio
Date: 1902
Caleb Hoopes was past 80 years old and the ex-sheriff when this picture was taken. A note in the Chester Times from July 17, 1902, under the heading "The Captain's Picture," stated: "Photographer Stephen H. Appleton, of Media, has just completed a…
Sheriff’s Sale, Delaware County Court House
Date: 1950-04-28
This is probably the office of the Recorder of Deeds, in the Delaware County Court House complex. If so, the man behind the counter, on the left, is William K. H. Linvill, county recorder of deeds. (See Chester Times, Feb. 7, 1949, p. 11, article…
Sheriff’s Sale, Delaware County Court House
Date: 1950-04-28
This is probably the office of the Recorder of Deeds, in the Delaware County Court House complex. If so, the man behind the counter, on the left, is William K. H. Linvill, county recorder of deeds. (See Chester Times, Feb. 7, 1949, p. 11, article…
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."
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.
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.
Shortlidge Academy (Media Academy)
Date: 1890 (circa)
Copy of original photo; source not noted. A small copy of this photo is in Folder 3005; the scan was made from an oversized print.
Shortlidge Football Team
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1900-1909
SMA stands for Shortlidge Media Academy. Swithin C. Shortlidge is the older man in the middle of the group.
Shortlidge reunion, No. 1 group
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1902-06-04
Swithin C. Shortlidge, founder of Shortlidge Media Academy, is standing in black coat just left of the center porch post.
Shortlidge reunion, No. 2 group
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1902-06-04
Swithin C. Shortlidge, founder of Shortlidge Media Academy, is standing in black coat just left of the center porch post.
Shriners Parade reviewing stand on State Street , looking south on Veterans Square
Date: 1980 (circa)
The Shriners, now (2019) called Shriners International, are a fraternal organization once known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America.
Side Elevation, Media Post Office
Address: 1 W. State St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1916
Drawing No. 101A. Signed by J. A. (James A.) Wetmore, Acting Supervising Architect, Treasury Department
Side Elevation, Media Post Office
Address: 1 W. State St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1916
Drawing No. 102A. Signed by J. A. (James A.) Wetmore, Acting Supervising Architect, Treasury Department