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

Nathan Speare

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2022

1. Nathan Speare Marker

Inscription. Born in Hungary in 1894 and immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1898. Founded Speare Brothers Department Store in Chester. In 1920 and served as its President until his death in 1941. The Nathan Speare Foundation continues in his community spirit and generosity for our future generations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 39° 55.221′ N, 75° 23.521′ W. Marker is in Media, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker can be reached from North Orange Street north of West Front Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 W Front St, Media PA 19063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jack W. Coopersmith (here, next to this marker); Nunzio P. DeSantis (a few steps from this marker); Christopher Columbus (a few steps from this marker); Delaware County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ronald Reagan (about 300 feet away); Delaware County (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Delaware County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); McCain Rally (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Media.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 36 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.