The American Legion Smith-Howard Post No. 93 purchased this building in the 1940s, as membership swelled during and after World War I. This was formerly the Media Men's Club. Centennial Book 35.
Elevated view from southwest corner of W. State St. and S. Orange St., looking east. Holl's Jewelry store is on left; this is before the adjoining building to the east was constructed (see AP- 5140). Also shows willow trees in front of Charter House.
Elevated view from southwest corner of W. State St. and S. Orange St., looking east. Holl's Jewelry store is on left; this is before the adjoining building to the east was constructed (see AP- 5140). Also shows willow trees in front of Charter House.
Elevated view from southwest corner of W. State St. and S. Orange St., looking east. Holl's Jewelry store is on left; this is before the adjoining building to the east was constructed (see AP- 5140). Also shows willow trees in front of Charter House.
Elevated view from southwest corner of W. State St. and S. Orange St., looking east. Holl's Jewelry store is on left; this is before the adjoining building to the east was constructed (see AP- 5140). Also shows willow trees in front of Charter House. "T. School" is probably Training School in Elwyn.
View looking southeast on State Street from elevated vantage point near the northeast corner of State Street and Jackson Street. Media Armory. Veteran's honor guard, carrying flags on staffs.
Reunion committee, Spanish American War Veterans, 6th Regiment PA Volunteers. Identifications by Frank Lees: Left to right: Paul Garcia, secretary; E. Morris DeCann, treasurer; Walter S. Worrall, E. V. Streeper, William Westcott, president and chairman; Thomas Schroeder, Sarah E. Westcott, Sara E. Halfpenny, chaplain, A. W. Heite, color bearer, Bertha Dillmore. Negative damaged.
"The crack drum and bugle corps of Archer-Eppler Post, VFW, of Upper Darby, was with Cardington-Stonehurst Fire Company No. 1, which took second prize for numbers in line." (Chester Times, June 12, 1950)
Pamela Baker, 9, daughter of the late Capt. Milford Baker, one of Media's war dead, ready to unveil the World War II memorial that includes the name of her father. To her left are color and honor guards from numerous Delaware County veteran's organization
Pamela Baker, 9, daughter of the late Capt. Milford Baker, one of Media's war dead, ready to unveil the World War II memorial that includes the name of her father. To her right are color and honor guards from numerous Delaware County veteran's organization
Pamela Baker, 9, daughter of the late Capt. Milford Baker, one of Media's war dead, ready to unveil the World War II memorial that includes the name of her father. To her left are color and honor guards from numerous Delaware County veteran's organizations. The memorial originally stood on the grounds of Media High School; it now stands to the west of 1 W. State Street, which was formerly the Media Post Office and then the Borough Hall, and now (2020) a restaurant.
Pamela Baker, 9, daughter of the late Capt. Milford Baker, one of Media's war dead, ready to unveil the World War II memorial that includes the name of her father. To her left are color and honor guards from numerous Delaware County veteran's organizations. The memorial originally stood on the grounds of Media High School; it now stands to the west of 1 W. State Street, which was formerly the Media Post Office and then the Borough Hall, and now (2020) a restaurant.
Pamela Baker, 9, daughter of the late Capt. Milford Baker, one of Media's war dead, ready to unveil the World War II memorial that includes the name of her father. To her left are color and honor guards from numerous Delaware County veteran's organizations. The memorial originally stood on the grounds of Media High School; it now stands to the west of 1 W. State Street, which was formerly the Media Post Office and then the Borough Hall, and now (2020) a restaurant.
