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
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 (PHMC) 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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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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.)
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 895 times since then and 61 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.
