I'm transcribing an historical audio tape about noted-Ridley Park resident Charles Palmer recorded in 1964 and am hoping to confirm a couple of details where the tape is unintelligible or unclear. Perhaps SKS with access to old telephone or other directories of Ridley Park, Chester, Media or nearby areas for the 1960s or before might be able to confirm the following: - The "Chestnut [Grove?] House", located "opposite the Media railroad station" in 1881, was, perhaps, a boarding house. I'm hoping to confirm the name of the house. Any additional information about it would also be appreciated. - A "Dr. Kenneth [Gavroy?]" is mentioned as Mr. Palmer's doctor. He probably practiced in the Ridley Park area from 1948 through sometime after 1964. I'm hoping to confirm the correct spelling of his name. Any other information about him would also be appreciated. - Mr. Palmer worked in an office of the "Atlas [Ass?]urance Company" or the "Atlas [Ins?]urance Company" at 716 Edgemont Avenue (now Rte. 352) in Chester. I'm hoping to confirm the correct name of the insurance company. (Insurance companies of both names apparently exist.) Any other information about the office would also be appreciated. - Charles Palmer had a law office in Chester in 1910 (and perhaps as early as 1890 and as late as 1932) at "111 E. 5th". I'm hoping to determine if that would be "E. 5th Avenue", "E. 5th Street", or what. - Charles moved into the 716 Edgemont Avenue office (from the "111 E. 5th" office??) no later than 1932. I'd be interested to know when Mr. Palmer moved from the 111 E. 5th" office and when he moved into the one on Edgemont Avenue. Perhaps this might be indicated by directories shortly before and after 1932. - What north/south street in Chester divides "East" addresses from "West" addresses? TIA! Jeff Palmer - [email protected] * * * Quotes of the Week: "He plants trees to benefit another generation." --- Caecilius (220 - 168 B.C.) "He plants *family* trees to benefit another generation." --- Jeffrey A. Palmer, 1996