A Portrait of Media at 175

Media Borough is celebrating its 175th Anniversary in 2025!

In March 1850, the Borough of Media was officially incorporated by a Special Act of Assembly.  In 2025, we proudly celebrate 175 years of history, community, and progress. To mark this milestone, special events and activities will be held throughout the year. We invite all residents, businesses and visitors to join us in commemorating this historic occasion.

Be a Permanent Part of Media History

As part of Media’s 175th anniversary, the Media Historic Archives Commission is working to compile a portrait of the borough as it exists in 2025. To that end, we’re asking for your photographs of every building in the borough.  We need pictures from Media residents, businesses, organizations, and religious institutions, as well as various governmental bodies and agencies. 

Architecture is interesting, it's part of what makes Media such a distinctive place. But photos that also show family members, business owners, organization staffs, volunteers and members, clergy and congregations are highly encouraged.  Including people in your pictures will show the life that happens in these buildings, and provide a fuller portrait of what Media truly is today. If you have any history of your family, building, organization, or neighborhood, we'd be glad to include that as well.

> View submissions to the 175th Anniversary Collection

> Submit your current photos of Media at 175

> Submit historic artifacts or other items about Media's history