Stephen H. Appleton Photograph Collection

Same Swayne as in AP-4203-1 and AP-4205.

T. Dawson Copper was a "stationer and news agent" according to the 1897 Media Directory. His store at 114 W. State Street, and the building to the west, probably 116, were torn down to make room for an addition to the First National Bank of Media.

Originally called Cony Meade or Conny Meade, this 40-room mansion was later known as "the Castle." It burned in 1981.

Possibly in Philadelphia

Brooke Tawney; holding same book as in AP-5539

Brooke Tawney; holding same book as in AP-5540

Young boy is Brooke Tawney

Young boy is Brooke Tawney

A local minister, Thatcher served at the First Baptist Church of Media, and the South Chester Baptist Church.

"The Palmist" was probably an itinerant palm reader who came to Media. She is posed here with the photographer's daughter.

"The Palmist" was probably an itinerant palm reader who came to Media. She is posed here with the photographer's daughter.

"The Palmist" was probably an itinerant palm reader who came to Media.

"The Palmist" was probably an itinerant palm reader who came to Media.

See AP-4112, taken on the same day. He is possibly the father of Bessie and Clement Allen, who are also pictured in this collection.

Used in Soldiers’ and Sailors' Monument composites, AP-8248 and AP-8249, which were used in commemorative booklet for dedication of the monument in 1903

Thomas Dalton Cooper is the father. Baby is Mary Cooper. Son and granddaughter of N. B. Cooper.

Used in Soldiers’ and Sailors' Monument composites, AP-8248 and AP-8249, which were used in commemorative booklet for dedication of the monument in 1903. Wearing cap with 149 and several medals.

Used in Soldiers’ and Sailors' Monument composites, AP-8248 and AP-8249, which were used in commemorative booklet for dedication of the monument in 1903

Full name from an application for Sons of the American Revolution found on findagrave.com 77996897, which gives detailed information about several generations of the Vernon family.

Posed around the mantle, showing various framed prints, figurines, a clock, a dolls head, and what appears to be a mourning corsage. His wife, the former Blanche E. Knight, is also in the photo, and along with his son, Thomas R. Vernon, Jr. and his daughter Jane. Information from 1. an application for Sons of the American Revolution found on findagrave.com 77996897, which gives detailed information about several generations of the Vernon family, and 2. Chester Times article, August 23, 1934, page 4, about Jane's divorce.

"Charter House Livery and Boarding Stables" are in the background. Full name from an application for Sons of the American Revolution found on findagrave.com 77996897, which gives detailed information about several generations of the Vernon family.