In March 1850, the Borough of Media was officially incorporated by a Special Act of Assembly. This collection is a portrait of the borough as it exists in 2025. To that end, we’re collecting photographs of every building in the borough.
Architecture is interesting, it's part of what makes Media such a distinctive place. Photos that show family members, business owners, organization staffs, volunteers and members, clergy and congregations are also included to provide a fuller portrait of Media in 2025.
This home was built for Horace P Green and Ida V Green. The building originally had two servants quarters, one for upstairs bedrooms and one for downstairs - kitchen and food. They are now single apartments.
1923 is when it was that built, or in that time period.
Duplex originally built in 1895 by the Flounders Family. Two brothers decided to share the property with the side by side Twin design. To date there have been only (4) owners in 130 years: The Flounders (1895 - 1950, The McGaughey Family (1950-1988), The George Family (1988-2020) and The Hannigans (2020-present).
Christ Episcopal Church celebrated the 170th anniversary of its founding in 2024 with a gala, a walk from the Media Courthouse to the Church and a rededication ceremony celebrated by the Rev. Daniel G.P.Gutierrez, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Philadelphia. The courthouse walk commemorated the first services of Christ Church, held at the Media Courthouse until the Church building was completed.
