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.
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.
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.
Caleb Hoopes was past 80 years old and the ex-sheriff when this picture was taken. A note in the Chester Times from July 17, 1902, under the heading "The Captain's Picture," stated: "Photographer Stephen H. Appleton, of Media, has just completed a fine portrait of Captain Caleb Hoopes, one of the pioneers of the county seat. The captain will present the miniature to Geo. W. Bartram Lodge, F. & A. M., of Media, of which he is the only living charter member." See also AP-5334.
