Shows two boxcars. One is identified as from the Atlantic Coast Despatch, and includes the logo of the R. F. & P. R. R. (Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad) - car 217. The second is stenciled with a large "M", "AR.6.92.XC", and "Air Brake, M.C.B Coupler, Pocket Attachment"
Location of this photograph is uncertain. Original caption: The original High Bridge from the Media Water Works area. Frank Lees wrote on folder: Believed to be over Darby Creek at Clifton Heights, not Media as marked. The photographer lived in Media, so it is reasonable to assume this is somewhere in Delaware County.
Typed caption on reverse reads: "Taken just before the railroad started on the double track looking east and showing the bridge over Indian Lane. The posts of the lower gate may be seen a little to the right of the bridge." Frank Lees Slide 1572. One of a series of photographs, possibly by same photographer or from same album. Date not certain. Possibly from 5 x 7 inch glass negative
Looking from Elwyn side of Ridley Creek toward Media, with west end of the borough visible in the distance .One of a series of photographs, possibly by same photographer or from same album. Date not certain. Possibly from 5 x 7 inch glass negative
On reverse: Wreck at Elkview, Penna., June 10, 190?. Special train from New York to Lincoln University met a light engine going north from Oxford, Penna. To Philadelphia. Fireman of special train killed. Engineman William Miller still alive in West Chester, 2-22-1950." According to the Philadelphia Times, this wreck actually occurred June 3, 1902. See front page story, June 4, 1902.
Flag in front of veterans' memorial wall that, according to Frank Lees, "was built by the Media Rotary Club and the students of the William School, completed in June 1971." A letter in the folder authenticates the flag.
