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Postcard: “The Lagoon Bristol”
On back: “A twilight view of Lagoon Park with Grundy Commons and its clock tower in the background. As part of the Delaware Canal, the lagoon was the only widewater area along the historic waterway originally intended for recreation. Restored in 1998 through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, the Lagoon has reclaimed its key place in the community of Bristol. Photographer John D. Sikora, Yardley, PA." -
Postcard: “Grundy’s Mill, Bristol, PA.”
On back: "Mf’d by Nichols Studio, Bristol, PA." -
Postcard: “Grundy Park, Bristol, PA.”
Postcard addressed to Arnold Norman of Norman’s Postcard. Handwritten note reads: "Hi Arnold--Hope you'll keep this for a long time. Love, Mother."
Additionally on back: "Mf’d by Nichols Studio, Bristol, PA." -
Postcard: “Grundy Mill, Bristol PA."
On back: “A Local View Post Card: The Mayrose Co. Publishers, New York."
Multiple copies available. One is stamped and dated Bristol, PA, January 1942, addressed to "Al (Beaver) Menditto, 7149 State Rd. Tacony Phila. Pa." Postage stamp reads: "United States of America, Industry, Agriculture, For Defense, 1 cent." Inscription reads: "Hi Beaver, How you doing? I've been wanting to come to Tacony to see you. but right now I'm working 7 days a week and its no fun. I'll run over the first chance I get. Your buddy, Joe C." -
Postcard: “Bristol Lake and Grundy Mills, Bristol PA”
On back: "Published by the Sabold-Herb Co., Philadelphia, PA C.T. American Art." -
Postcard: "Grundy Textile Mill, Bristol, PA"
On back: “Photo-Tone” Pub. By Nichols Photo Service Bristol PA. -
Postcard: "Bristol, Pennsylvania”
On back: “Grundy Clock Tower, Bristol, Bucks County. Rising over 100 feet, the Grundy Clock tower, is on the corner of Jefferson Ave. at Canal St. The Tower overlooks the historic town of Bristol and its scenic Lagoon Park. A focal point of Bristol’s once-flourishing mill district, the Tower, built in 1911, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photographer John D. Sikora, Yardley, PA." -
[Tour of the former Grundy Mill Complex]
From left: Harold Mitchener and Carol Mitchener. -
[Tour of the former Grundy Mill Complex]
From left: Harold Mitchener and Carol Mitchener. -
[This entrance (901-13) leads to the original administration offices for the former Grundy Mill]
The window to the left of this entrance was the location of Joseph Grundy’s office. -
[The former Grundy Mill office of William Grundy and later his son Joseph R. Grundy]
From left: Harold Mitchener and Carol Mitchener. -
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[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking west]
Note train station and the Bristol Post Office. -
[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking west]
Note train trestle bridge over Garden Street. -
[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking west]
Note train station. -
[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking southeast]
Note the Bristol Train Station and Post Office parking lot to the left. -
[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking northwest]
Pennsylvania Turnpike Bridge in background. -
[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking northeast]
Note the multi-story building which was the former Delaware Valley Medical Center (Harriman Hospital). At the time of the photo it was the Mill Run assisted living facility. The old Dial Soap factory is visible behind that. -
[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking north]
Note Canal and Post Office in background. -
[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking north]
Note the basketball court in foreground and PA Turnpike bridge in background. -
[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking north]
Looking down onto the Canal Lagoon and park. Top left was the location of the former Corona Leather works. -
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[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, clock face detail]
The clock tower was erected in 1910. -
[Photograph taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, clock face detail]
The clock tower was erected in 1910. -
[Photograph taken from inside the former Grundy Mill]
The mill is now the location of multiple businesses. This was the former office of Joseph R. Grundy, on the first floor facing Canal Street. The wood paneling in this office is original to the 1910 office. -
[Photograph taken from inside the former Grundy Mill]
The mill is now the location of multiple businesses. The doorway is the former entrance to Joseph R. Grundy’s mill office. -
[Photograph taken from inside the former Grundy Mill, former fire and security door]
The mill is now the location of multiple businesses. Beyond were the mill offices. -
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[Photo taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking south]
Note Philadelphia in background haze. -
[Photo taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking northwest]
Note Lagoon and train tracks with an Acela Running on the tracks. -
[Photo taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking northeast]
Note multi-story building, which was the former Delaware Valley Medical Center (Harriman Hospital). At the time of the photo it was the the Mill Run assisted living facility. -
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[Interior of former Grundy Mill in the seven story 1910 addition]
Wooden frames, floor and wall original. -
[Grundy Park “Rotondo”- 428 Washington Street]
Photograph shows original lagoon at canal in Grundy Park. Jefferson Avenue is next to the lagoon. Picture taken from railroad bank.
Handwritten on back: "Grundy Park, ROTONDO--328 Washington St. (Missera)." -
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[Grundy Mill taken from lot]
Note Canal Street in between lot and Mill. -
[Grundy Mill pay window and metal security door]
Interior of former mill in the seven-story 1910 addition. The window was backed by the Grundy Mill “pay office." From left: Harold Mitchener, Eugene Williams (Grundy Foundation Director), and Carol Mitchener. -
[Grundy Mill pay window and metal security door]
Interior of former mill in the seven story 1910 addition. The window was backed by the Grundy Mill “pay office”. Man by window is identified as Jack. -
[Grundy Mill pay window and metal security door opened]
Interior of former mill in the seven story 1910 addition. Man by window is identified as Jack, who was employed by the owner (at the time of the photograph) Fred Baumgarten. -
