Caleb Hoopes was past 80 years old and the ex-sheriff when this picture was taken. A note in the Chester Times from July 17, 1902, under the heading "The Captain's Picture," stated: "Photographer Stephen H. Appleton, of Media, has just completed a fine portrait of Captain Caleb Hoopes, one of the pioneers of the county seat. The captain will present the miniature to Geo. W. Bartram Lodge, F. & A. M., of Media, of which he is the only living charter member." See also AP-8211.
This is probably the office of the Recorder of Deeds, in the Delaware County Court House complex. If so, the man behind the counter, on the left, is William K. H. Linvill, county recorder of deeds. (See Chester Times, Feb. 7, 1949, p. 11, article with photo)
This is probably the office of the Recorder of Deeds, in the Delaware County Court House complex. If so, the man behind the counter, on the left, is William K. H. Linvill, county recorder of deeds. (See Chester Times, Feb. 7, 1949, p. 11, article with photo)
This hill and bridge are on Providence Road / Route 320, as it crosses Ridley Creek, which is the border between Chester and Nether Providence. See AP-5246 for same view taken same day.
This hill and bridge are on Providence Road or Route 320, as it crosses Ridley Creek, which is the border between Chester and Nether Providence Township, Pa. See AP-5132-1 for same view taken same day.
The Shriners, now (2019) called Shriners International, are a fraternal organization once known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America.
