Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location. See 1892 Delaware County Atlas, Plate 15. This photograph was taken from about 6th St. and Crosby St.
Probably photographed in support of a legal case involving an incident at this location. See 1892 Delaware County Atlas, Plate 15. This photograph was taken from about 6th St. and Crosby St.
Part of a series of stereoviews of "Media and its vicinity" by Samuel McMullin, Landscape Photographer, No. 1128 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia. Handwritten note reads: "412 W. State St. Purchased by A. Lewis Smith from Judge John M. Broomall in 1866, when H. Clement Smith was six yrs. old. - Henry C. Smith. Birthplace of L. Cheyney Smith 7/1/1891. Picture taken soon after purchase by A.L.S."
Caption: "412 W. State Street in the 1880s. Taken by Henry C. Smith. Residence of A. Lewis Smith who maintained a law office on the first floor to the right of the evergreen tree."
Advertising "Jap-A-Lac--Made by the Glidden Varnish Co, Cleveland, Ohio--Wears Like Iron" Clock shows :Pap-A-Lac Time." At bottom of sign is a note, "Shinn Did It," indicating sign painter's name, Shinn.
View includes many identical automobiles, probably Ford Model T, a trolley car, and an ice wagon. The Charter House Hotel, with its new entrance, is on the left. Copy of original photo; source not noted
