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Media Free Library
Sign for "Child Guidance Clinic of Delaware County--Mary Louise Trainer Stephenson Memorial, 2nd Floor" indicates that this agency shared the library building.
Media Free Library
Centennial Book 70
Media Free Library and Borough Hall
The building at this point was no longer used as a library; both the library and Borough Hall would shortly be torn down.
Media Free Library Clock
Martz (or Marty?) Boyd, top, and Ben Miller, below.
Media Free Library Doll Display
Mary Williamson, wife of board member C. Frank Williamson, is showing the doll to a woman and two Girl Scouts. These dolls (as of 2019) are in the collection of the Media Historic Archives Commission.
Media Free Library,
The building at this point was no longer used as a library, and would shortly be torn down.
Media Free Library, entrance
Date for 12030 series based on dated print of this photograph, April 11, 1961, in Folder 12028
Media Free Library, interior shelves of new room
This photograph shows the new room added to the back of the library, dedicated in April 1961. See Chester Times article, April 21, 1961, page 5.
Media Free Library, interior shelves of new room
This photograph shows the new room added to the back of the library, dedicated in April 1961. See Chester Times article, April 21, 1961, page 5.
Media Free Library, interior, with librarian at desk
The librarian may be Rebecca Smedley. Two World War I posters are visible, along with a large inspirational sign, "Where Hast Thou Gleaned To-Day?"
Media Free Library, ribbon cutting by Arthur Wiltshire, board member
The library's new room was opened in this ribbon cutting ceremony on April 22. 1961. See Chester Times article, April 21, 1961, page 5.
Media Free Library, ribbon cutting by Arthur Wiltshire, board member
The library's new room was opened in this ribbon cutting ceremony on April 22. 1961. See Chester Times article, April 21, 1961, page 5.
Media Free Library, studies for a possible addition
Light penciled extension added to the roofline. The rear of Media Borough Hall is on the right.
Media Free Library, studies for a possible addition
P-12026A overdrawn with proposed second-floor addition. The rear of Media Borough Hall is on the right.