First National Bank of Media and adjacent buildings decorated for the festivities. Looking south on South Avenue (now Veterans Square), with several parked automobiles.
Edward V. Streeper, secretary and historian for the event, stands in front of the Delaware County Institute of Science, which then housed the Delaware County Children's Aid Society on the first floor.
Media Centennial headquarters, in a building shared with Media Real Estate Company, on South Avenue (now Veteran's Square) behind the First National Bank.
Horse-drawn carriage with two men in vintage costumes, with parked automobiles on street. The twin buildings on the right are 111 and 113 North Olive Street.
Horse-drawn carriage with two men in vintage costumes, with parked automobiles on street. The buildings on the right are 111 and 113 North Olive Street.
Decorations on South Avenue (now Veterans Square) and Delaware County Court House. Many parked automobiles, and awning of Plymouth Hall apartment also visible.
Patty Highfield, Miss Greater Media, with Frederick Brumble. They were married on February 14, 1953. According to the wedding announcement in the Chester Times on February 17, 1953, her full name was Margaret Patricia Highfield.
Keystone Kops punishing beardless victims in front of Media Post Office. See introduction to Zimmerman Photograph Collection for full explanation of the beard contest and the Keystone Kops
Keystone Kops punishing beardless victims in front of Media Post Office. See introduction to Zimmerman Photograph Collection for full explanation of the beard contest and the Keystone Kops
Edward V. Streeper, secretary and historian for the event, stands in front of the Delaware County Institute of Science, which then housed the Delaware County Children's Aid Society on the first floor.
