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

Gross-La Rosa Entranceway

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

1. Gross-La Rosa Entranceway Marker

Inscription. Dedicated in honor of District Justice Dewey La Rosa and William Gross, School Board member and Borough Official. Despite suffering serious physical disabilities from combat service in World War II, both men went on to faithfully serve their community in public office providing inspirational examples of devoted and unselfish public service to their fellow citizens.

Erected 1983 by Media Borough Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • War, World II.

Location. 39° 55.086′ N, 75° 23.387′ W. Marker is in Media, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker is on West State Street just west of South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 W State 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. Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Media Borough Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Armory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Borough of Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

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(about 300 feet away); In Honor of Captain Franklin P. Haller, Jr. (about 400 feet away); Hawley House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Media.

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

2. Gross-La Rosa Entranceway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.