Pennsylvania National Guard Armory under construction. Looking south on Church St. toward First Presbyterian Church.

Looking east from about 341 W. State St., the photographer's home.

On north, or left, side of street: Charter House and Charter National Bank; on south side, Delaware County American offices, and Bark Sing Laundry. Tower of First National Bank is visible at corner of State St. and South Ave.

Frank Lees caption: "The row of old homes on the left were built by H. Jones Brooke about 18960 and have been completely restored. This is part of Media's historic district." Copy of original photo; source not noted

View includes Snowden's, Kirschnek Jewelers, and the First National Bank. Copy of original photo; source not noted

Location unknown, probably Delaware County, Pa. Pears Soap sign on adjacent building. Negative, probably by Streeper

Copy of original photo; source not noted

Launched May 2, 1888 from Harlan and Hollingsworth shipyard, in Wilmington

Plate broken.

The photographer's maternal grandparents. This is a copy of an old photograph.

Photographer's index includes this reference after title: (Mr. Snell). Another photographer might have taken this - but "Snell photographer" turned up nothing in Delaware County searches. F. C. Snell was a prominent photographer at the turn of the 20th century who wrote at least one book, and contributed to journals for amateur photographers. Perhaps Appleton was following some of his advice in the photographs marked "Mr. Snell"? O maybe Mr. Snell came to Media and used Appleton's studio for some work?

M.E.H.P stands for Most Excellent High Priest, a Masonic Lodge position

Worshipful Master is a Masonic Lodge position.

Worshipful Master is a Masonic Lodge position.

M.E.H.P stands for Most Excellent High Priest, a Masonic Lodge position

Worshipful Master is a Masonic Lodge position. The photographer wears a Masonic apron, white gloves and tuxedo with a Masonic pin on the lapel, and poses next to a certificate from the Masons on which sits his black top hat.

In print shop making posters, probably the Delaware County American office. A helper, probably Charles Haddock, is also in the picture; see AP-4099 for another picture of Haddock. Posters, probably work samples, hang on the wall.

The photographer is wearing his Knights of Templar regalia.

The photographer is wearing his Knights of Templar regalia. Photographer's index includes this reference after title: (Mr. Snell) See possible explanations at AP-5316-5.