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P.R.R. [Pennsylvania Railroad] Locomotive
According to a handwritten note on the back of this card, this was the type of locomotive once used on the Media line. "Property of John McAllister, Media, Pa."
Packard Memorial United Methodist Church
A different congregation now (2020) occupies this building.
Packard’s Dry Goods Store, Orange Street north of Front Street, west side.
Frank Lees caption: "Mark Packard established what was known as 'Mark Packard's Church,' the Methodist Episcopal Church, on Manchester Avenue in Wallingford." Copy of original photo; source not noted
Palmer’s Dam and Mill on Crum Creek
Frank Lees caption: "This is Palmer's Mill, alongside Palmers Dam on the Crum Creek. Looking carefully you can see a fisherman sitting on the bank. Also you can see the spillway for the race which ran the huge water wheels in the mill. This mill was purchased by T. Chalkley Palmer in 1834, and he operated a grist mill, a sawmill, and a smith shop here. This is completely covered by water of the Springton Reservoir." See also P-08040 and P-08009.
Palmers Dam on Crum Creek
See also P-08009 and P-08040, for full description. This dam was inundated by the creation of the Springton Reservoir.
Palmers Mill and Dam at Crum Creek
See also P-08008 and P-08009. This property is now beneath Springton Reservoir.
Palmers Mill and Dam at Crum Creek
See also P-08008 and P-08009. This property is now beneath Springton Reservoir.
Panama Canal Zone
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Last of Panama land forces
Panama Canal Zone, Ancon
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Quarters, Ancon. WRN, Jr. Very comfortable.
Panama Canal Zone, Ancon
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Interior of local machine shop, Ancon. 8-1-08.
Panama Canal Zone, Ancon
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Interior, Ancon Wood and Machine Shop. 8/1/08.
Panama Canal Zone, Ancon Hill
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Ancon Hill. Hospital in distance. 9-1-08.
Panama Canal Zone, Ancon Hospital
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Drive thru Ancon Hospital grounds
Panama Canal Zone, Ancon Hospital Cemetery
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Ancon Hospital Cemetary [sic]. Blacks in fore ground – Whites back. The is not the only cemetary on the Isthmus
Panama Canal Zone, captured wild cat
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: A native captured near Ancon
Panama Canal Zone, cemetery
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: This is where some of the Americans go – First inhabited early part of [19]05.
Panama Canal Zone, fire station, Cristobal
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Canal Zone Fire Station, Cristobal
Panama Canal Zone, fishing
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: We have some good catches with dynamite.
Panama Canal Zone, jail in Cherique
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Cherique jail
Panama Canal Zone, Labor Camp and Hotel, Corozal
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: European Labor Camp, Corozal. Rebuilt French magazines. I. C. C. Hotel for white men just beyond depot.
Panama Canal Zone, labor camp, Pedro San Miguel
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Spanish Labor Camp (new) at Pedro San Miguel, 9/1/08. Fore ground shows oil pipe line across Isthmus.
Panama Canal Zone, line for lottery
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Every Sunday at 10 A.M.[Loteria de Panama]
Panama Canal Zone, lock site near Miraflores
One of a series of photographs of Panama Canal construction and scenery by W. R. Newbold, Jr., of Media. Original caption: Looking across lock site near Miraflores. This gives an idea of what is to be gone through to the depth of 80 feet.