This newsstand is no longer a separate building, but has been absorbed into the storefront that is entered at the northwest corner of Orange and State streets.
Signed "J.R.L.E 1918". Copy of original photograph; source not noted. Similar in Fields Family Collection. An undated clipping from the Public Ledger newspaper, in Philadelphia (found in Volume 29, page 46 of the Castner Scrapbook Collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia; link: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/digital/item/61693) identifies the photographer as J. R. Lincoln Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pa. Edwards won a $10 prize for this photo.
During the Media Porchfest 2025, 24 West Street was one of 30 venues around town that featured music taking place simultaneously as the Great Media Garage Sale. The Past Blasters played from 1 - 4 in the afternoon following an earlier set by Lily Rowan. Here is how The Past Blasters described themselves on their Facebook account: "The Past Blasters features Chris Farrell, (vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Sage (bass) and Dawn Beck (keyboard). we play the music of our generation - the soft rock of the 60s and 70s - a musical era that will never grow old."
Caption reads: "The Warriors. 'Nine Club', Chester, May 26th, 1898. With the compliments of their photographic member, L. D. Woodridge." A later notation, in pencil, reads: "Rebecca Levis Smith in center"
Probably giving this baby (a prize-winner?) its weight in silver dollars. Provident Tradesmens Bank & Trust Co., formerly the First National Bank of Media.
Used in Soldiers’ and Sailors' Monument composites, AP-8248 and AP-8249, which were used in commemorative booklet for dedication of the monument in 1903
Used in Soldiers’ and Sailors' Monument composites, AP-8248 and AP-8249, which were used in commemorative booklet for dedication of the monument in 1903. Wearing cap with 149 and several medals.
Used in Soldiers’ and Sailors' Monument composites, AP-8248 and AP-8249, which were used in commemorative booklet for dedication of the monument in 1903