The Appleton Collection includes more than 2,000 glass photographic negatives, taken in Media, Pennsylvania and vicinity from 1888 to 1909. Media Historic Archives received the collection in 1988, but until 2018 most of these pictures had never been seen by the public.
Cattle are outside Allen's Market, with several men posing in the background and the storefront behind them. A sign reads: “Now is the time to engage your turkey”
Cattle are outside Allen's Market, with several men posing in the background and the storefront behind them. A sign reads: “Now is the time to engage your turkey”
Cattle are outside Allen's Market, with several men posing in the background and the storefront behind them. A sign reads: “Now is the time to engage your turkey”
Location is approximate. This bridge crossed a small stream called Thomas Run or Ameaseka Run, in West Philadelphia. The stream was buried in a sewer by the early 20th century and the railroad now crosses this valley at grade.
This bridge crossed a small stream called Thomas Run, in West Philadelphia. The stream was buried in a sewer by the early 20th century and the railroad now crosses this valley at grade.
Location is approximate. This bridge crosses a small stream called Thomas Run, in West Philadelphia. The stream was buried in a sewer by the early 20th century and the railroad now crosses this valley at grade.
Location is approximate. This bridge crosses a small stream called Thomas Run, in West Philadelphia. The stream was buried in a sewer by the early 20th century and the railroad now crosses this valley at grade.
Annie T. Haddock, sitting at a Household brand sewing machine, is listed as a dressmaker in the 1897 Media Directory. She was Deborah Appleton's sister.
Before moving to 341 W. State Street, the Appleton family lived here, a few doors to the east. Decorations include a framed self-portrait of the photographer.
