Photographed from 1855 "Map of Media." Photograph used in the book Twice Adopted, by "En Quad" [Thomas R. Vernon]. Media, Pa.: Cooper & Vernon, Publishers, 1898, facing page 129. This novel tells the story of two adopted children in Media who grow up to get married, and uses many real people names and place names.

With two large willow trees in full leaf.

Photograph of watercolor or pastel portrait. Date indicates when copy was made.

This unidentified man probably committed his alleged crime in Chester, Pa.

Sign on building: “For sale, wharves and buildings. Apply to Samuel Lyons, Market Square.” Avenue of the States was formerly called Market St.

One of four cyanotypes. Exact location not noted.

Used in “Media, Penna.” publication, 1889, p. 58. This later became the Colonial. This occupied property south of Jefferson St. and West of Orange St., above the railroad tracks just inside the Media borough boundary.

Probably in Appleton backyard, Media.

Probably in Appleton backyard, Media.

Probably in Appleton backyard, Media.

Probably in Appleton backyard, Media.

Birth records from the Ridley family bible, with information about George Washington Ridley, Rachel Ann Ridley, William Henry Ridley, Rosa Ann Ridley, and Bessie L. Nicholson.

Birth records from family bible, with information about George Washington Ridley, Rachel Ann Ridley, William Henry Ridley, Rosa Ann Ridley, Bessie L. Nicholson, Alma Ridley White, Maud Ray Ridley, Everett Cornelius White, Casper Miller White, Swithin Sterling White

Girls holding wreaths. Group includes Sue Appleton, the photographer's daughter, so this is probably a First Baptist Church group, since that is the church the Appleton family attended.

Girls holding wreaths. Group includes Sue Appleton, the photographer's daughter, so this is probably a First Baptist Church group, since that is the church the Appleton family attended.

Girls holding wreaths. Group includes Sue Appleton, the photographer's daughter, so this is probably a First Baptist Church group, since that is the church the Appleton family attended.

Girls holding wreaths. Group includes Sue Appleton, the photographer's daughter, so this is probably a First Baptist Church group, since that is the church the Appleton family attended.

Frank Lees caption on reverse: Photographed from Dr. Michael's house, S. Orange St. Yellow brick street, circa 1900.

This is a photo of Christ Episcopal Church. A charter incorporating the Parish was obtained from the County Court in 1854. The cornerstone was laid in 1858, and the church was consecrated in 1860. The church has functioned as a house of worship continuously ever since. We celebrated our 170th anniversary in November of 2024 with a rededication of the church.

Earl Babbitt, Mr. (Richard H.) Crockford (the church's organist and choir director), Bill Halsey, Horace Ross, Bill Mingin, and L.C.S. (Lewis Cheyney Smith).