Gift of Diane Fields Funk. Left to right: Philip Fisher, Joseph Eachus, Leroy Collins, Miller Young, Ray Tricker, Walter Bosler, Frank Sweeny, Harry Sweeny, Homer Evans, [Thomas] Franklin Fields [Sr.]. Fields was the grandfather of the donor.
Looking west on State Street from east of Plum Street, at south side of the street. View includes Plumstead Inn and other buildings. Scan made from 4 x 5 inch negative
This is probably an original print from a 35 mm slide. Frank Lees caption: All the buildings in this photograph were soon after torn down as part of Media's Urban Redevelopment Plan. The old Economy Market is on the corner, next is Kaiser Taxi, an insurance office, and the home of the late Dr. Jack. The trolley waits at the end of the line.
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
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?
