Media was formed in 1848 on 48 acres and incorporated in 1850. It was designed around the courthouse and Media became the new county seat for Delaware county. In the first couple of decades after being incorporated, Media grew into a thriving town.
In 1854, Media was connected to Philadelphia by rail and it became a stop on the Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington railroad. At the busiest time, up to 50 trains went through Media daily. The trolley lines were added in 1890’s and 1900’s. Trolley route 101, which runs on State Street through Media to 69th Street Terminal, began in 1913. The 101 Trolley is still active today and celebrated 100 years of service last year.
In the end of 19th century, Media became a popular summer resort for wealthy Philadelphians who wanted to get out of the city when it got hot. Many resort hotels were built here such as Idlewild Hotel, Chestnut Grove House and Brooke Hall.
Media has a connection to the Underground Railroad in the 1850’s and 1860’s. The famous Abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor Thomas Garrett lived in Wilmington, Delaware, not too far from Media. One of the pathways for the ex-slaves inside Pennsylvania is thought to have been through the Media area. The reason for choosing these pathways was that there were many supportive congregations along these ways. Two of them were Providence Friends Meeting on Providence Road in Media (founded in late 1700’s and still there today) and Honeycomb UAME church (founded in 1852).
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Media has a connection to the Underground Railroad in the 1850’s and 1860’s. The famous Abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor Thomas Garrett lived in Wilmington, Delaware, not too far from Media. One of the pathways for the ex-slaves inside Pennsylvania is thought to have been through the Media area. The reason for choosing these pathways was that there were many supportive congregations along these ways. Two of them were Providence Friends Meeting on Providence Road in Media (founded in late 1700’s and still there today) and Honeycomb UAME church (founded in 1852).
Welcome to Media! from EveryHome Realtors on Vimeo.
In 2006, Media became the first Fair Trade Town in the US. Now there are thirty-two towns in the USA that have earned this distinction. Being the first fair trade town in the USA is something Media is very proud of. Being a Fair Trade Town, Media is raising awareness of how the simple purchase of Fair Trade products can help address poverty in the developing world and helps support local Media businesses. For more information on Fair Trade in Media, please go to www.firstfairtradetownusa.org
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