Middletown Township near Media in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades

Photographed By Keith S Smith, February 17, 2014

1. The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades Marker

Inscription.
Founded in 1888 by philanthropist Isaiah V. Williamson to teach underprivileged young men “some trade, free of expense” via a character ~ based curriculum. With trade apprenticeships disappearing in the US in the late 19th century, it was a model in vocational education. It is the only trade school in the nation providing full scholarships to all students. The campus contains the largest existing collection of buildings designed by Frank Furness.

Erected 2013 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 39° 54.585′ N, 75° 25.195′ W. Marker is near Media, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Middletown Township. Marker is on South New Middletown Road (Pennsylvania Route 352), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 142 South New Middletown Road, Media PA 19063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Media Waterworks (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fussell Recreational Skating Area

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(approx. one mile away); Anna Howard Shaw (approx. 1.3 miles away); John J. Tyler Arboretum (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Borough of Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (approx. 1½ miles away); Engle Bakery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Williamson House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Joshua Pusey (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Media.

Also see . . .
1. Williamson Free School - Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 22, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. Williamson School - Official Website. (Submitted on February 22, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades Marker - Roadside image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, February 17, 2014

2. The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades Marker - Roadside

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 568 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on December 7, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.