T. Dawson Copper was a "stationer and news agent" according to the 1897 Media Directory. His store at 114 W. State Street, and the building to the west, probably 116, were torn down to make room for an addition to the First National Bank of Media.
Frank Lees caption: "This is the northwest corner of State and Olive Street about 1860. The building is Haldeman's department store. On the second floor are the first offices of the First National Bank of Media, now [in 1979] Provident National Bank). This building is still standing and is owned by Irvin Stern." Another note reads: "A new facade was later put on this building and the windows were altered." Copy of original photo; source not noted
The Texas Compay petroleum refinery was in Linwood, Pa., Newspaper articles from 1916 say that this team was part of the Independent League. The Petroleum Athletic Association also existed around that time.
Frank Lees caption: “This building stands on the northeast corner of State Street and South Avenue, This lot was purchased by Mr. Beatty in 1850 when the County was auctioning off lots. Mr. Beatty built this building in 1850 and it became Media's first store, a grocery store . The building had a meeting hall on the third floor called the Temperance Hall. This photo was taken in 1899 when the First National Bank of Media (now [1970s] Provident Bank) occupied the store while the new bank building across State Street was being constructed. This building is still in use today. [2019]”. Copy of original photo; source not noted
Frank Lees wrote this long description of this building in 1976: Northeast corner of State St. and South Ave. (Veterans Square). Built by John C. Beatty in 1850. Building construction began in 1849, completed before Media became a Borough. Was once known as the Black Building and was occupied as a Dry Goods store operated by Ellis Smedley and the upper floor finished as a hall, was dedicated to the cause of temperance on February 16, 1850. Mr. Smedley's successor in business at this stand was Thomas D. Nelling, who subsequently gave place to Black and Sons, in turn followed by Hawley and Brothers. Was a post office 1853 to 1857. George Bartram Lodge #298, F. and A.M. once occupied the hall. Store was a grocery store for many years. This was the first lot sold by the County Commissioners, and it was purchased by John C. Beatty for $367.50 and as Media's first store sold groceries and feed. Later it was owned by William F. Campbell and operated as a feed store and garden and farm implements. Will. Calvert had charge of the store. The law firm of Butler, Beatty, Greer and Johnson now (1976) occupy the third floor, the old hall, as an extension of their offices, whose building is located at the corner of South Avenue and Jasper St., the old Charter National Bank Building. The building now (1976) houses the offices of First Federal Saving and Loan Assn. of Chester on the ground floor.
This building was originally built as the Kindergarten room to the Lemon Street School. We purchased the home in 1996 and had it built up with a second floor in 2005. We have loved living and raising our daughter is Media ❤️. People in picture from left - Mike Carn, Michaela Carn, and Janice Eddy
John and Merril Dutton have owned their home since June 1979. Built in 1868, The Dutton House is a three-story wood framed home. When it was built it had only two rooms on the first and second floors and one room on the third floor. The kitchen was added later. This house was originally for tenants who worked on the local farm. Its exterior appearance is similar to the farmhouse located on 2nd and Edgmont Streets.
In 1999, the Duttons added a two-story stand-alone structure that included a 2/1/2 garage and art studio. In 2015 the kitchen and dining rooms were merged into one large, expanded kitchen. Over more than 45 years they have painted the exterior of the house and maintained its original beauty and charm.
In 2008 the Media Historical Society awarded a bronze plaque to The Dutton House as part of their annual awards banquet, April 16, 2008. The plaque reads: Media Historical Society, Historic Treasure, 1868 The First Structure was Built.
Current photographs of the historic Gifford-Risley House, renovated to serve as a Bed & Breakfast by the owners, Zelko and Monika Rehoric. Multiple angles give a full picture of the classic gothic-style architecture, while the rooms inside have been renovated to reflect the time period in which the house was erected. Each bedroom is fitted with different Victorian stylings from Renaissance Revival, to Empire, to the Arts & Crafts movement, Queen Victoria, and more. Above the fireplace in the Study, you will find a portrait of Dr. Samuel Risley, whose once owned the home.
Frank Lees caption: "These five houses (331-339 W. State Street) ,on the north side of the street, are part of a row that includes some of the oldest homes in Media. Next to Dr. Hough's home is Kastenbaum's Book Store."
