Similar to photograph in “Media, Penna.” publication, 1889, p. 35

Blanduro, a 5 cent cigar, was one of the company's signature products.

Blanduro, a 5 cent cigar, was one of the company's signature products.

Similar to photograph in “Media, Penna.” publication, 1889, p. 36

Plate broken in several pieces and badly taped, scanned through mylar without cleaning. This is the bridge over Darby Creek, on the Media train line. What is now Gladstone station was then called Burmont station.

This may be the bridge before the repairs or reconstruction shown in AP-5179 and AP-5180.

This is the bridge over Darby Creek, on the Media train line. What is now Gladstone station was then called Burmont station, which is visible in background.

This is the bridge over Darby Creek, on the Media train line. What is now called Gladstone station was then called Burmont station.

This is the bridge over Darby Creek, on the Media train line. What is now called Gladstone station was then called Burmont station, which appears in the background.

Over Darby Creek

Six or seven buildings, some look like dwellings. Sign reads: C. Frank Williamson, Lumber, Coal, Wood and Feed. Railroad tracks in foreground.

Williamson was a board member from the library's founding in 1901 until his death on August 21, 1955, at the age of 94, according to his August 22, 1955 obituary in the Chester Times.

Polaroid print. Sign reads: Coal, Lumber, Building Materials

Probably Charles J. Bechdolt, 1852-1905, buried in Calvary Cemetery, Upper Providence Township, Pa. Original from Lemer, 206 Market St., Harrisburg, PA

Frank Lees caption: "This building, known as the as the Williamson House, was built in 1850 by Charles R. Williamson, one of founders of Media. Mr. Williamson operated a shoe factory here and shipped "brogans" to the soldiers during the Civil War. Mr. Williamson also operated a lumber yard near the Media Station. The house has been completely restored and is now occupied as offices. "

Probably Charles or Charters Redmon and Hannah A. Logan Redmon, according to Sharpless Genealogy, p. 798 and Ogden Genealogy, p. 120-121. Parents of Dilwyn or Dillwyn Redmon; see AP-5374 and AP-4158. On a porch, with potted plants.