Stephen H. Appleton Photograph Collection

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Rickabaugh flowers
Riddle's mills
According to Henry S. Pearson, in Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pa. (1985), p. 120, this was originally a nail mill that Samuel Riddle converted to a textile mill after purchasing it in 1875. As late as 1983, the mill was occupied b the Centennial Home Center. Se AP-5166-1 for mill race.
Riddle's race
The mill race is rejoining Chester Creek downstream of the Riddle’s Mill, near Glen Riddle. See AP-5183-2 for more information.
Rigby boy
Rigby cup, trophy
Trophy reads: State Cup awarded by The National Single Comb Minorca Club for the best display of single comb minorcas in Philadelphia, January 1908.
Rigby, white wagon with horse and man
In front of business of W. C. Rigby Funeral Director, Arterial Embalmer
Rigby, white wagon with horse and two men
In front of business of W. C. Rigby Funeral Director, Arterial Embalmer
Risley house
Risley house, southwest corner 5th and Monroe, 8:00 A.M.
Used in “Media, Penna.” publication, 1889, p. 10: “Residence of S. D. Risley, M.D.”
River view, with sailboats
Probably in the Delaware River between Philadelphia and Chester.
Robert Kilpatrick, murderer, in County Jail, Media, Pa.
Robert Kilpatrick, murderer, in County Jail, Media, Pa.
Robinson will, last page
This was photographed for a legal case contesting the will of Letitia Robinson.
Rockdale Choir Ladies, two women
At the Calvary Episcopal Church, Rockdale or Lenni
Rockdale Choir Lady
At the Calvary Episcopal Church, Rockdale or Lenni
Rockdale Choir Lady
At the Calvary Episcopal Church, Rockdale or Lenni
Rogers' grave etc. with flowers, at Media Cemetery.
Entrance off N. Orange St., between Kirk La. and Rose Tree Rd. See also AP-5064. The Smedley family intermarried with the Rogers family. This is probably the grave of Ellen Jane Smedley Rogers who died 18 Oct 1899.
Rogers' grave, with boy in sailor's suit by grave in Media Cemetery
Entrance off N. Orange St., between Kirk La. and Rose Tree Rd. See notes and second photo at AP-5181
Rogers' grave, with flowers and boy in sailor's suit at grave, in Media Cemetery.
Entrance off N. Orange St., between Kirk La. and Rose Tree Rd. See also AP-5064. The Smedley family intermarried with the Rogers family. This is probably the grave of Ellen Jane Smedley Rogers who died 18 Oct 1899.
Roland Evans family
Date is probably a year or so off. Children have different haircuts and are slightly older than they are in AP-8147-5 and AP-8147-75, which have same date.
Roland Evans family
Roland Evans family
Roland Steen, murderer, in County Jail, Media, Pa.
Room interior, possibly a crime scene
Potbelly stove; possibly a railroad ticket office; sign on wall mentions Pensylvania Railroad tours.
Rorer's Market
Used as basis for engraving in “Media, Penna.” publication, 1889, p. 29