SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
(1898) Aiming to secure independence for Cuba and the Philippines, the US declared war on Spain in April 1898. Hostilities erupted after the USS Maine was sunk in Havana Harbor, giving rise to the battle cry . . . — — Map (db m232029) WM
The Newlin Mill Complex
was entered in the
National Register of Historic Places
on March 9, 1983 by the
U.S. Department of the Interior
as one of the
“Nation’s Cultural Resources
Worthy of . . . — — Map (db m72375) HM
A two-story tenant house
for workers at the Trimble Mill
Concord Township
Historical Society
Formed in 1967 to restore
this historic building — — Map (db m147435) HM
Concord Township, one of the first townships created by William Penn, dates from February 6, 1683. The name was chosen by the early Quaker settlers to reflect their harmonious feelings toward their new home. Originally established in the shape of a . . . — — Map (db m146791) HM
(1956-1973) The Geneva Agreement of 1954 dictated that Vietnam would be divided into two countries at the 17th parallel, creating a communist-backed North Vietnam and a US-backed South Vietnam. American military aid and advisors started . . . — — Map (db m232038) WM
WAR OF 1812
(1812-1815) A second war with Great Britain arose over maritime rights. This war forged the US Navy into a capable fighting force. The most prominent American warship was the frigate USS Constitution ('Old Ironsides'), . . . — — Map (db m231985) WM
(1941-1945) Fought in every corner of the globe, this world war drew 100 million combatants from 65 countries into the fray. Over seven million soldiers and 30 million civilians died as a result of the six-year conflict while uncounted . . . — — Map (db m232031) WM
Maurice K. Goddard's Legacy
Soak in this awe-inspiring scene. You walked or drove only a short distance to get here. Admission was free. Now you'll spend the day in one of the most beautiful places in Pennsylvania, picnicking or swimming, . . . — — Map (db m183802) HM
An early industrial village. John Taylor built Thornbury (later Sarum) Forge here ca. 1740. He erected Pennsylvania’s first iron-slitting mill here in 1746: this was acquired in 1836 by the Wilcox family for its Glen Mills paper operations. Until . . . — — Map (db m48155) HM
A crossroads village. Thornton served as a rest stop for travelers between York and Philadelphia, providing livery, blacksmith, and wheelwright services as well as Inn accommodations at the Historic “Yellow House” built by George Gray, circa 1750. . . . — — Map (db m45532) HM
Edward Rigby · Lewis R. Beebe · Everett W. Lusher · George W. Byers
Ernest L. Redfield, Jr. · Cantrill Duncan · George Hornung · William H. Baird
Benjamin L. Olcott · Richard Thompson · George B. Bowman · Raymond Love
Allen D. Murphy · . . . — — Map (db m232079) WM
Founded 1687 with several hundred families.
This Building has served from its beginning in the early 1700’s as a Country Inn, General Store, Field Hospital for the Revolutionary soldiers in the Battle of the Brandywine Sept. 1777, oldest U.S. . . . — — Map (db m159249) HM
This site has been a center for Friends' activities since 1684. The older section of the current structure, since remodeled, was built in 1700 as an addition to the original log meetinghouse where William Penn worshiped in the eleventh month . . . — — Map (db m66654) HM
The rail lines that met and crossed at Llanerch Junction in the 19th century transformed fields into suburban neighborhoods. In the 20th century, the corner where West Chester Pike and Darby Road meet was a gas station and car dealership, before . . . — — Map (db m102755) HM
Comfortable and reliable rail transportation to and from Philadelphia encouraged the development and growth of suburban neighborhoods in Haverford Township. The large sign behind the trolley car instructs perspective buyers of homes in Llanerch . . . — — Map (db m102754) HM
Inside the Llanerch Power Station, Wilbur Hall photographed workers waiting to shovel coal into the massive boilers powering the Hamilton Corliss steam engine [photo at top left]. Electricity generated here to run the trolleys also lighted many . . . — — Map (db m102751) HM
The Henry Albertson Subdivision Historic District includes 71 houses built between 1884 and circa 1940. The district boundaries correspond to the residential subdivision of Henry Albertson's (1834-1895) 24-acre estate during Lansdowne's early . . . — — Map (db m102726) HM
The Lansdowne World War Monument honors those Lansdowne High School students and Lansdowne residents who died while serving in the military during World War I. 1917-1918
This granite Beaux-Arts style monument, designed by Lansdowne . . . — — Map (db m102724) HM WM
American scholar and archaeologist who published a paper that revolutionized the world’s understanding of Mayan hieroglyphs. Her groundbreaking work influenced archaeologists’ interpretation of cultural sites. Her accolades include the 1962 Kidder . . . — — Map (db m116993) HM
Lord, God of Hosts, be with us yet, lest we forget-lest we forget. Dedicated to the memory of all U.S. War Veterans, who here rest in peace, awaiting the call of the supreme commander to their justly earned reward of eternal glory. The combined . . . — — Map (db m81587) WM
Honoring all branches of the military
and the men and women who served
In Memoriam
World War I Veterans
"We honor you"
In Memoriam
World War II Veterans
"You saved the world"
"We honor you"
In Memoriam
Korean War . . . — — Map (db m39995) WM
The first company in North America to successfully manufacture an artificial fiber (rayon). Plant employees, many of whom were women, lived in Viscose Village, a planned community built in 1912-1915 designed by Ballinger & Perrot of Phila. in the . . . — — Map (db m146226) HM
[Excerpts from the Is Water Quality Improving? marker]
The Eastern oyster has a long history as being a commercially and ecologically important species in the Delaware Estuary. As far back as the early 1800s, Eastern oysters found in the . . . — — Map (db m102824) HM
Born Marcus Hook, Pa. April 22, 1918 U. S. Navy Veteran Two-Time American League Batting Champion 1946 • .353 1953 • .337 Played in Major Leagues in Four Decades Seven-time American League All-Star Lifetime BA of .286 2,495 Hits .... 1,311 RBIs . . . — — Map (db m146471) HM
Fallen While Serving
Dominic Cisco • John Gross
Rance Dodson • Cecil Grier, Jr.
Robert N. Myers
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
[Not transcribed] — — Map (db m102782) WM
Dedicated
To Those Of The First Ward
who served their country to preserve
the four essential human freedoms
1941 World War II 1945
Armed Forces [and] Merchant Marine
[Honor Roll of Names]
1950 Korean Conflict 1953 . . . — — Map (db m39999) WM
In honor of our brave
heroes who answered their country's
call in the World War and in the name
of God achieved victory --
thus perpetuated
The Freedom of Mankind
[Honor Roll of those killed in action
or died in service]
John . . . — — Map (db m146227) HM
Erected by the citizens of Marcus Hook in memory of and in honor of the heroic men and women as a tribute to the self sacrifice they displayed in our country's service in World War II 1941- 1945 (List of Names) — — Map (db m14974) HM
Erected to the memory of
Mary Gillis Troost
who died Dec. 27, 1872
by the
Women's Christian Assn
of Kansas City, Mo.
In appreciation of her
gift to the
Gillis Orphans Home — — Map (db m40002) HM
Best known as the company that developed “artificial silk,” later known as “rayon,” the American Viscose Company began construction of its Marcus Hook operation in 1912. Patented by English chemists in 1894, rayon was used . . . — — Map (db m146225) HM
Dedicated to the men buried at Saint Martin's Church Cemetery (1699) who bravely served their country in the following wars:
Revolutionary War 1775-1783
War of 1812 1812-1815
Mexican War 1846-1848
Civil War 1861-1865
Spanish-American War . . . — — Map (db m102614) WM
The Traveling Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
"The Wall that Heals," was exhibited at
Market Square Memorial Park, Marcus Hook
Pennsylvania on October 7-10, 1999
through the coordinated efforts of
the Borough of Marcus Hook and Sunoco, Inc. . . . — — Map (db m102811) HM WM
Delaware County Roll of Honor
Vietnam 1965 - 1972
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Dedicated October 10, 1992
"This memorial is also dedicated to
those Vietnam Veterans
that were killed in Vietnam, but who
died at home"
[Roll of Honored . . . — — Map (db m102812) WM
Born 1451, Genoa, Italy, his youth was sailing with explorers. From his readings of the scholars and the geographer, astronomer Ptolemy he conceived the theory to navigate the unexplored Atlantic Westerly as a trade route to the Orient in 1492. He . . . — — Map (db m205517) HM
Formed September 26, 1789 out of Chester County. Named for the Delaware River and site of William Penn's first entry into Pennsylvania, 1682. Old Chester Courthouse (1724) is one of America's early public buildings. County seat, Media, incorporated . . . — — Map (db m83368) HM
Originally part of the farm property of Sarah Briggs in 1848. The site was laid out by Joseph Fox and purchased by the Delaware County Commissioners in 1849 for the erection of a courthouse. The structure, whose construction plans cost $50, was . . . — — Map (db m83369) HM
Delaware County was constituted September 26, 1789. This courthouse was built in 1850 and rebuilt in 1913. It is the sixth of this judicial district in line of direct succession from the first court house in Pennsylvania. — — Map (db m83371) HM
Site of Donough's Blacksmith Shop in 1855. The present building dates from 1864 when Christian Schur started a bakery and confectionery here. The business was taken over in 1898 by Harry Engle, a well known merchant who served as mayor in 1913. The . . . — — Map (db m205513) HM
On March 8, 1971, the Citizens' Commission to Investigate the FBI broke into the bureau's local office here and found proof of the agency's domestic surveillance programs, including Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO). Exposure of the program . . . — — Map (db m180908) HM
This was the home of artist Charles Lewis Fussell, 1840-1909, from 1900 to 1909. Fussell was a farmer, Western pioneer and Civil War veteran who spent his most productive artistic years here with his Aunt Grace Anna Lewis, a well known painter and . . . — — Map (db m205504) HM
Located on ground that was originally part of the County Poor Farm Property in 1850. This lot was first sold in 1872 by Edward Price for $1,121. Elton B. Gifford, a Quaker merchant from Philadelphia, purchased the site in 1877 from James Farnum and . . . — — Map (db m205585) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m205567) HM
This structure, erected in 1895, was the home of Colonel Joseph W. Hawley, an early Media merchant. He was a partner and founder in 1868, of the famous Hawley and Snowden Hardware Store which later became known as "Snowden's". During the Civil War . . . — — Map (db m205508) HM
Born in 1893, he was the grandson of Thomas Cooper, a prominent state senator and political leader, and the son of Frederick Cooper, well known local justice and editor of the Delaware County American newspaper in Media. Graduating from the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m205584) HM
An adopted son of Media, he commanded this armory and led Company H, 6th Regiment, PNG during its service on the Mexican Border Expedition in 1916 - 1917, and in World War I from 1917 until 1919. He returned here to train and send off the renamed . . . — — Map (db m205578) HM
In 1900, at the age of two he emigrated with his family from Europe. A pioneer in the food industry, he opened the first super market and shopping center in the United States and Sixth and Penn Streets in Chester. In 1936, he was a man of . . . — — Map (db m205526) HM
At this location in 1870 stood the Victorian home of attorney Charles D. Manley, one of Media's original settlers. He was a distinguished and well respected public official who served as a borough councilman, solicitor, mayor, school board member . . . — — Map (db m205561) HM
On September 22, 2008, Arizona Senator John McCain, Presidential candidate and heroic decorated veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, held a campaign rally here in the Courthouse Square along with his Vice Presidential running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah . . . — — Map (db m83372) HM
Site in 1850 of the Way Homestead, one of Media's original farmhouses, Isaac Chalfont built a livery stable in 1883 and ran a stage line to Chester horses were provided here for hauling apparatus of the Media Fire company. Purchased for construction . . . — — Map (db m205571) HM
Located on ground donated in 1850 by John C. Beatty, an early merchant and civic leader. The structure was built 1854 - 1855 by Reverend James Dale, the first pastor. The original plans were drawn by John McArthur, Jr., who also designed . . . — — Map (db m205582) HM
Built in 1927 by Samuel Dembow as Media's third and largest movie theatre. It was designed by the firm of Magaziner, Eberhard and Harris and the interior was decorated in the English Renaissance style by Harry Brodsky. The theatre opened in August, . . . — — Map (db m205580) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m205525) HM
Born Cansano Italy 1951. Naturalized in U.S. Pharmacy U. of N.M. 1974. Board certified nuclear pahrmacist, pioneered reaty-to-use radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging. Building-leasing MRI centers. Founded Diagnostek, Inc. 1983. Serving . . . — — Map (db m205524) HM
On this site, Ronald Reagan, the fortieth President of the United States, delivered an address to the citizens of Media and Delaware County during his presidential re-election campaign on October 29, 1984. — — Map (db m157065) HM
In grateful remembrance
of the
Soldiers and Sailors
of Delaware County
who fought for the unity
of this Republic
1861-1865.
This monument is dedicated
that future generations
may cherish the principles
of
civil and . . . — — Map (db m83373) WM
One of the oldest armories in the Commonwealth. Built in 1908 of local stone by the state on ground donated by the First Methodist Church of Media. The structure's intended military use is expressed by its heavily buttressed walls, broken . . . — — Map (db m205574) HM
Locations of Interest
🄰 Armory
12 East State Street
Former site of the Pennsylvania National Guard, currently houses the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum.
🄱 Central Business District
From Gayley to . . . — — Map (db m205512) HM
Locations of Interest
🄰 Armory
12 East State Street
Former site of the Pennsylvania National Guard, currently houses the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum.
🄱 Central Business District
From Gayley to . . . — — Map (db m205560) HM
Locations of Interest
🄰 Armory
12 East State Street
Former site of the Pennsylvania National Guard, currently houses the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum.
🄱 Central Business District
From Gayley to . . . — — Map (db m205576) HM
Locations of Interest
🄰 Armory
12 East State Street
Former site of the Pennsylvania National Guard, currently houses the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum.
🄱 Central Business District
From Gayley to . . . — — Map (db m205581) HM
Site of a cornfield where the first sale of building lots in Media was held September 17, 1849. The Charter House Association erected a temperance hotel in 1851 and it became a famous summer resort. Local elections were held here and Media Borough . . . — — Map (db m205559) HM
Site of a Victorian twin house built in 1897 when Baltimore Pike was known as Washington Street. In 1934 it was the home of Howard Seyfert who ran a podiatrist business here. Among his clients was the famous Glen Riddle mill owner, sportsman and . . . — — Map (db m205583) HM
To the men and women of Media
who served in
The Korean Conflict
1950 - 1953
The Vietnam Conflict
1958 - 1973
The Iraqi Conflict
1990 - 1991
A grateful community honors it's sons and daughters . . . — — Map (db m205565) WM
Built 1850-1851 as a residence and store by Charles R. Williamson. He served as County Treasurer, Associate Judge, Postmaster and Borough Councilman 1851-1886. House occupied as post office and shoemaker's shop. Noted for its unusual architectural . . . — — Map (db m205514) HM
To the men and women of Media
who served in the Second World War
"They shall shine as the stars of heaven,
and of their memorial there shall be no end."
[Names listed] — — Map (db m205570) WM
Dedicated in memory of Charles Lewis Fussell,
1840-1909, American artist. Fussell, a beloved
resident of Media for 38 years, loved nature
and his paintings glorified the beauty he found
along Ridley Creek. He was also an accomplished
ice skater . . . — — Map (db m187550) HM
This land grant, by William Penn to Thomas Minshall in 1681, was continuously held by the same family until left by Laura Tyler, as a memorial to her husband, John J. Tyler.
Famous for its unusual trees, planted 1840 to 1860 by Minshall and Jacob . . . — — Map (db m187656) HM
In 1892, inventor Pusey received a U.S. patent for the paper matchbook. Three years later he sold his patent to the Diamond Match Company, and soon millions of matchbooks were being produced each year. A Civil War veteran and longtime Philadelphia . . . — — Map (db m71906) HM
Originally a hunting and fishing ground and
trading path of the Lenni-Lenape and Okehocking
Indian tribes. In 1701 a gristmill and millhouse
were erected here by early settlers. The
area became known as Palmer's mill after
Lewis Palmer, a Media . . . — — Map (db m187505) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m187657) HM
A doctor and theologian, Shaw was national lecturer for the National American Women’s Suffrage Association and a colleague of Susan B. Anthony. As head of the Women’s Committee of the US Council of National Defense she coordinated all women’s . . . — — Map (db m91779) HM
Built by Ferdinand Wood
Designed that the portals be
“Hi and wide as a load of hay”
Cost shared by Delaware and Chester Counties
Named for Mordecai Bartram
— — Map (db m92214) HM
Betsy Ross is best known for making the first American flag. After losing her first husband to the American Revolution in 1776, Mrs. Ross continued to run their upholstery business, making extra income by mending uniforms and making supplies for . . . — — Map (db m159362) HM
Clara Harlowe Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and served as its first president until her resignation in 1904. During her tenure, Ms. Barton expanded the mission of the Red Cross from providing relief for sick and wounded soldiers . . . — — Map (db m146273) HM
Daniel acquired 450 acre tract From Thomas Rudyard in 1692, Main House built in three sections, 1692, 1794, 1801. East end oldest. Huge walk in fireplace — — Map (db m96011) HM
In 1817, Elizabeth Fry founded the Association for the Improvement of the Female Prisoners in Newgate, a women's prison in Newgate, England. The group was formed to improve the lives of female prisoners. In 1818, Fry testified on prison . . . — — Map (db m159361) HM
Home of Robert Harrison, 2 ½ Story Stucco Over Stone. Old features intact. Connected to original section by a stone wall. It is a 1 ½ Story banked Springhouse, with living quarters & fireplace. 1776 date stone above entrance. Owned by . . . — — Map (db m146281) HM
Resided here, known as
"Store-Keepers House"
Store at Corner Rt3. 252 & West Chester Pike. Lived to age 96.
Wife Elizabeth Calvert to age 98
Both descendents of early families
— — Map (db m146277) HM
Winner of the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize, Jane Addams was known for her work as a social reformer, pacifist and feminist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Addams opened one of the first settlement houses in North America providing . . . — — Map (db m146268) HM
Louisa May Alcott is best known as the author of the American Classic novel 'Little Women.' In here early writing career Alcott published poems, short stories, thrillers and juvenile tales under various pseudonyms while also working as a nurse . . . — — Map (db m146269) HM
Mary Lyon was an education pioneer and was founder of what today is known as Mount Holyoke College. Despite having no formal training of her own, Lyon was committed to providing women with the same challenging curriculum found at men's . . . — — Map (db m146267) HM
Originally Crosley Mill General Store. Ceased Operation in 1872. First Industrial Tract in Newtown. 12 Mills were Located on the Creek Near Paper Mill Road. — — Map (db m146280) HM
Paper Mill House & Museum
About the Society
The Newtown Square Historical Society is an all-volunteer non-profit organization established in 1984. We are always seeking new members and those who would like to be involved in the goals, . . . — — Map (db m146284) HM
Springhouse for Lewis/Pratt Homestead
Directly east at 11 Fox Chase Circle.
Water from spring flowed into the tanyard
Stream & pond located to the south.
2 ½ story stucco over stone, original hand hewn beams & pegged rafters. Date . . . — — Map (db m146274) HM
Public House of Entertainment
Innkeeper was John West father
of artist Benjamin West.
Located in Penn’s Town Square.
Operated until 1771. — — Map (db m92198) HM
Barn, Granary, Hayhouse, Milkhouse and Springhouse across Goshen Road once part of William Lewis property, directly to the West. the three story Granary with exposed rafters converted to Main Residence. — — Map (db m146263) HM
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1935-1939. His administration during the Great Depression, known as the “Little New Deal,” created more than 200,000 new jobs and established the Pa. Turnpike Commission. Civil rights, labor, and unemployment . . . — — Map (db m135762) HM
