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Postcard: "Radcliffe Street from Mill Street, Bristol, Pa."
This is in the first blocks of Radcliffe Street after turning left from Mill Street. At the corner of Radcliffe and Mill is the King George II Inn, which is on the right side of the image. The trolley car track in the middle ran from Philadelphia to Morrisville via Bristol between 1900-1932.
The red tower on the top of the building on the left was the ‘Old Town Hall’ which stood between 1831-1938. It was in the middle of Market Street at Radcliffe Street. -
Postcard: "Mill Street, looking North, Bristol, Pa."
Mill Street facing north toward Otter & Bath streets. On the left is Whitaker’s Shoe and Foot Wear store. They were there between (1905-1921). Their address was 218-222 Mill Street. In the middle of the street are electric trolley tracks. They operated (1900-1932). The car appears to have a chauffeur with uniform in the front seat. -
Postcard: "Mill Street, Business District, Bristol Pennsylvania"
Mill Street looking towards Delaware River. McCrory's was a five and ten cent store at the corner of Mill and Wood Streets. -
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Postcard: "Mill St. (Main Business Section) Bristol, PA."
Mill and Wood Streets. -
Postcard: "Mill St. (Main Business District) Bristol, PA."
Mill Street in the 1950s. The photographer had his/her back to the Delaware River. This cross street is Cedar Street. In the far background is the Keystone Hotel located at Bath and Otter Streets. -
Postcard: "Main Street, Bristol, Pa." [Mill Street]
Written on back of postcard: "I got my two coats and the fur on Monday. Don't [bother] about my light coat. I [guess] I locked it in my trunk. From Margaret Gross."
Addressed to "Mrs. Wm. Grow, 298 Alter St., Hazleton, Pa." -
Postcard: "Main Street, Bristol, Pa." [Mill Street]
Main Street (Mill Street) looking towards the Delaware River. There are electric trolley tracks down the middle of Mill Street. The trolley was used between 1900-1932. This trolley ran from Philadelphia via Bristol to Morrisville. Bus transportation replaced the trolley in 1933. -
Postcard: "Bird's eye view, Bristol, PA. Showing Mill & Market Sts."
Cedar and Wood Streets connect Mill and Market Street in this photograph. -
Photocard: "Mill Street, showing Forest Theatre, Bristol, PA."
Mill Street. Taken from corner of Mill and Old Route 13 towards river. On the right is the Forrest Theater, which later became the Grand Theater and then Norman’s Store. Photograph taken in early 1900s. The image on the top is of Bracken Drum and Bugle Corps in front of Bristol Ford Company at Beaver & Prospect Streets, opposite the Bristol Post Office and train station. -
Photocard: "Mill Street, Bristol, Pa."
View of Cedar & Mill Streets, looking toward Bath and Otter Streets. Visible in the distance is a trolley car. -
[The one-hundred block of Mill Street, on the even numbered side]
The portion of Mill Street featured here is between the former Bristol House Hotel and the (former) First Federal Bank. -
[The corner of Mill and Wood Streets]
It formerly was a restaurant called Castanea Dairy Company located at 300 Mill Street. William Mack was the manager. -
[The American Store, located at 408-410 Mill Street]
The American Store Co. Inc. had three other store locations in town: 217 Buckley Street, 305 Washington Street, and 1530 Farragut Avenue. In 1921 the American Store Co. was listed at the 408-410 Mill Street location too. -
[The 400 block of Mill Street circa 1958-1959]
On the left is Kanter’s Ladies and Men’s Clothing store at number 400. At the right end of the photograph is the Bristol Playhouse, the former Grand Theater. To the left of the theater building is Norman’s Stationary, Cards, Office Supplies and Gifts Store (number 416).
The theater (Playhouse) operated for several years as a summer venue. Major Hollywood stars and theater personalities acted there. The Grand Theater was Bristol’s largest theater. It opened in 1929 to replace the Forrest Theater which had been destroyed by fire at that location. Seating capacity at the Grand was 1,500. -
[Spector’s Store, a men’s clothing store, founded in 1907 at 233 Mill Street]
The family lived over their store. In the photograph Maurice Spector is standing with his son Mitchell. In 1960, Mitchell Spector bought an adjacent men’s store owned by Marty Green and combined both businesses. Spector retired and the store closed. In 2015, James Lutz, a former Bristol Borough Councilman opened a store in this building that sells baseball cards and other historic items that deal with baseball.
Please note: This photograph was originally identified as featuring David Spector with his son Maurice--this has been corrected by Paul Spector (son of Mitchell) as featuring Maurice and his son Mitchell -- 2022. -
[Sidney Popkin (left) and Arnold Norman (right) standing on the banks of the Delaware River]
Arnold Norman’s parents (David and Rose) operated a stationary, office supplies, cards, and gift store at 416 Mill Street from 1929. They passed it to their son Arnold Norman, who continued operation of the store until the mid-1990s when the business was closed and the property sold. The men are standing along the Delaware River looking toward New Jersey from the former Harriman Shipyard and Fleetwings Aircraft factory site. -
[Rear view of a condominium building from the Mill Street parking lot]
The building has condos and inside parking. It is next to 200 Mill Street at Cedar Street. -
[Rear of the Norman Stationary Company at 416 Mill Street]
The store sold greeting cards and stationary, office furniture, equipment, and gifts. The store opened in 1929 and closed circa 1995. It was adjacent to the Grand Theater (Bristol Playhouse). David and Rose Norman started the store and it was passed to son Norman. -
[Postcard]: "Mill Street, showing Forest Theatre, Bristol, PA."
The Forrest Theater is on the right. In 1928 it was replaced by a theater called the Grand Theater. This image was made looking toward the Delaware River. This is the main business street called Mill Street. Note the trolley tracks in the middle. The trolley connect Philadelphia and Morrisville via Bristol between 1900 and 1932. -
[Postcard: Parade on Mill Street in front of the Bristol News Agency (formerly 32 Mill Street)]
The wooden arch "Welcome Friend” (which was formerly across Radcliffe Street at Adam's Hollow Creek to welcome General Lafayette, September 8, 1824) is visible.
The marching unit is Bristol Fire Company No. 2, which was located at Pond and Mulberry Street. Building number 32 Mill Street is presently number 214 Mill Street.
The man on horseback is Walter Teedon, former owner of a grain feed and coal store at 529 Bath Street. -
[Plavin’s Auto Boys (after burning and razing) on Canal /Mill Street]
Note brick (block) work on lower right side- it shows two walls, one from the 1700s- the mill. The wall built to its left was built after a fire in the 1860’s (date not exact). -
[Photograph of a store on Mill Street at the corner of Wood Street that included an oyster restaurant in the basement]
Note the roof extending over the sidewalks. In the basement (entered by steps going down from Wood Street), it was an oyster house restaurant. The oysters were brought from the Delaware Bay by the Delaware River and were unloaded at the Mill Street wharf. Oysters were an inexpensive seafood and often arrived on Friday. There were also wagons to deliver oysters around town to local homes. -
[Parking lot and Auto Boys Store (right) after a flood of the Delaware River]
In August 1955 the Delaware River overflowed and the Mill Street parking lot was flooded. This lot has originally been the site of the Canal Basin which operated between Bristol and Easton (1830-1931) to transport anthracite coal. The house in the background was that of the lock tender and the second lock was located there. The building to the right (then Auto Boys Store) was on the site of Bristol’s first saw and grist mill started by Samuel Carpenter in 1701. The two buildings are no longer standing. -
[Parade at Mill and Pond Streets on George Washington’s Birthday]
Coach has actors portraying President George Washington. Corner building had several businesses including Popkin's Shoe Store. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 120 held the office of Begley, Carlin & Mandio lawyers, originally constructed as a commercial building post-1927. Number 128 Mill Street was a Chiropractic Office, with brick applied circa 1935. Numbers 130-132, building with gabled roof and two dormers, modern brick façade. The house behind the façade dates to 1800-1825. Number 134 waas James Daniels DMD. Number 136, Chick D’Angelo’s Sporting Goods constructed as a commercial building circa 1825-49. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 200 is Mignoni's Jewelry and Irish shop, constructed circa 1781 as a residence. Dr. Howard Pursell ran a drug store at this location from about 1869-1927. Number 204-206 were vacant due to a fire. Number 208-210 were constructed as a commercial building circa 1915-1919. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 226 was constructed probably as a residence circa 1800-1824 and has been in services as a commercial building for over 100 years. Number 232 was Pathfinders Gallery and Framing. Number 234 was the office of Attorneys Edwards and Associates. Number 238 was Mei Garden Kitchen. Number 236 was constructed as a commercial building between 1857 and 1876, known as the McMullen Building in the 1870s when a Mrs. Hamilton kept a store in the building. Number 240 was Total Beauty Care. Number 242 was Coffee Break, constructed between 1891-1894 and was originally a photography studio. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 232 was Print Finders Gallery and Framing. Number 234 was the office of Attorneys Edwards & Associates. Number 238 was Mei Garden Kitchen. Number 240 was Total Beauty Care. Number 242 was Coffee Break. It was constructed in 1891-1894 and was originally a photo studio. Number 248 was Cameo Kitchens constructed between 1891-1894. Numbers 246-248 were originally a dry goods store. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
400-406 Mill Street were constructed between 1903 and 1915 as a commercial building. 400-414 were vacant. Numbers 408-410 were constructed between 1903-1913 as a commercial building. Number 416 is Norman’s & Company office furniture, interior designs, office products, and supplies. The theater was constructed between 1903-1915 as a theater for vaudeville and motion pictures. Commercial wing was constructed during the same period. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. (From left to right). Number 310 was Bristol Photographers. Number 316 was constructed between 1903-1915 as a flour mill. Number 318-320 were constructed as a commercial building probably 1850-1874. Number 320 was Leonard’s Fine Art Jewelry Shop. Number 322 was constructed prior to 1850 possibly as a residence. Nick Gilardi’s Men’s Shop was in service as a commercial building for more than 100 years. Number 324 was Keep’ Em in Stitches, an embroidery shop. Numbers 324-326 were constructed prior to 1850, possibly as a residence. Number 326 was Old Towne Gourmet and Antiques. Number 328 appears to have been constructed prior to 1850-1857 as a commercial building altered in appearance circa 1900. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 300 (left) is Chi-Wear Boutique. Numbers 300-302 were constructed as a residence, probably in the first quarter of the 19th century. Used as a commercial building for over 100 years. Occupied by John H. Wood, 1876-1891. Number 302 is the Mayflower Shop. Number 306 was constructed as a commercial building circa 1857-76. Number 308 was Ballow’s Shoes. Number 310 was Bristol Photographers. Number 312 was Tile-All. These three brick buildings united by a common brick façade appear to date from 1900-1924. Original buildings are much earlier, probably 1800-1825. Number 316 was constructed between 1903-1915 as a flour mill. Number 318-320 was constructed as a commercial building probably 1850-1874. Number 320 was Leonard’s Fine Art Jewelry Shop. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
1993 Mill Street. Numbers 408-410 were constructed between 1903-1913 as commercial buildings. Numbers 400-414 were vacant. Number 416 was Norman's & Company office furniture, interior designs, office products, supplies, and cards. The theater visible behind Norman's was constructed between 1903-1915 as a theater for vaudeville and motion pictures. Commercial wing was constructed during the same period. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 201 is the Bucks County Photographers, second floor-Triple Check Paging Network. Constructed between 1891-1894 as a commercial building. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 118 (on left) was constructed between 1903 and 1915 as an office building. Number 120 was constructed as a commercial building post in 1927. Number 128 Mill Street was a Chiropractic Office constructed at the same time the brick façade was applied to the adjacent building circa 1935. Numbers 130-132 (building with gabled roof, two dormers and modern brick façade) probably dates to the first quarter of the 19th century. Brick Façade is circa 1940. Number 134 was constructed as a commercial building circa 1825-49. -
[Norman’s Stationary Company billboard]
Norman’s Stationary Co. at 416 Mill Street was in business from 1929 until the mid-1990s. The business was operated by David and Rose Norman and was eventually passed to their son Arnold. He continued the business until the mid-1990’s when the store closed and the property sold. This sign, most likely was along the U.S. Route 13 (Bristol Pike) south or north of the town. -
[Norman’s Gifts, Stationary, Greeting Cards, Office Furniture and Equipment at 416 Mill Street]
It was opened in 1929 by David and Rose Norman and later passed to their son Arnold. It closed circa 1995. In this night image taken by Whipp's Photography Studio, to the right would be the Grand Theater. -
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[Newly constructed (at the time) condominium building with two Mill Street shops]
The building has a garage for residents. It is located next to 200 Mill Street at Cedar Street. -
[New concrete being installed at the corner of Mill and Pond Streets]
The store to the right is Popkin's Shoe Store at 401 Mill Street. Abe Popkin was the proprietor. -
[Mill Street]
The last building on the right, just before the Mill Street Wharf. The building here was Stocks Restaurant and Bar. In 2015 it was removed and a building was being constructed for five condominiums and a restaurant. -
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[Mill Street parking lot following removal of surface by Grundy Foundation]
Front of photograph reads: "Philadelphia Electric Co. 5-40671."
Signage (as of 2020) visible in the parking lot indicates that this was dedicated on September 29, 1970. -
[Mill Street looking northwest towards the canal bridge leading to Otter and Bath Street]
The trolley wires had not yet been installed. Visible at the end of the street is the Clossen House Hotel (later the Keystone Hotel). The three story brick building on the right is at Mill and Wood Streets. -
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[Mill Street in 201 block between Cedar Street and Wood Street]
McCrory's Five and Dime Store is featured. -
[Mill Street in 1907]
This is the Louis J. Bevan business located at 10 Mill Street. (former numbering system). The business was located where the First Federal Savings and Loan Bank now stands- present address numbering is 118 Mill Street. They sold ranges, furnaces, refrigerators, tin roofing and spouting. The shop was opposite the Family Theater which is now a medical office. The Canal Basin is located behind Bevan’s shop. -
[Mill Street at the corner of Wood and Mill Streets]
On the right side was Clarence W. Winter’s home appliance store. Across the street was McCrory's Five and Dime store. McCrory's building was built in 1928 by Thomas Profy. Adjacent was Spector’s Store. -
[Mill Street at Cedar Street]
Allied TV at 201 Mill Street. It is across Mill from Mignoni Jewelry Store at 200 Mill Street.