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[Delaware House, now the King George II Inn]
Formerly called Fountain House and King George III. Located at Radcliffe and Mill Streets. -
[Dining room of Keene House (built 1816)]
Radcliffe Street opposite Dorrance Street. House replaced by the Grundy Library. -
[Dining room of Keene House (built 1816)]
Radcliffe Street opposite Dorrance Street. House replaced by Grundy Library. -
[Drawing by W.B.R. entitled “W B. Rogers House as it was in 1860 south side"]
William B. Rogers (1840-1924). Sketch of the Rogers Homestead (off of Roger’s Road, Route 413, currently Winder Village). Four brothers in Rogers family. James and William engaged in cultivation of sage ledger books (within the Grundy Archive collections). The other two brothers Robert and Frank took over management of the grain mill (Mill Street, 400 block). -
[Former Farmers' National Bank, now Wells Fargo (2020)]
This photograph was "compliments of Charles E. Scott who was Bank Cashier (1882-1924)." The Farmers National Bank originated in 1814 in Hulmeville, moved to Bristol in 1823 at 200 Mill Street. In 1830 the bank moved to the former house of the Craig family. Mr. Craig was a nephew of Nicholas Biddle of Andalusia in Bensalem Township. In 1952, a wing was added to each side of the building. By 2002, the name had changed to First Union. A few years later through mergers, it was known as Wachovia Bank. As of 2020, it is now Wells Fargo Bank. -
[Former home of Dr. J. de Benneville Abbott on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Radcliffe Street]
Handwritten on back of photograph: "Jefferson Ave. Our house (side view). Abbotts."
A side view facing Jefferson Avenue is shown. Dr. Abbott was a physician, councilman, and served as Burgess 1903, 1904, 1905. -
[Former Spring Mansion (800 Radcliffe Street)]
Taken on Bristol Day 1987. -
[Fountain and benches at Radcliffe and Walnut Streets]
Fountain and benches have replaced the Elks Home (BPOE), which was removed in 1979. -
[Galzerano Funeral Home on Radcliffe Street opposite Franklin Street, next to the Bristol Water Works]
"Kathryn A. Schwartz" stamped on bottom right of the image.
The image was used for a Christmas card in 1948. -
[Grounds of the former Bell Mansion, apartments at the time of this photograph]
On back of photograph: "Civil War Encampment."
Located at 824 Radcliffe Street. -
[Harbor Lights apartment complex under construction, Radcliffe Street]
Apartment complex called Harbor Lights is located behind brick row of houses on Radcliffe Street adjacent to Adam's Hollow Creek, opposite Lincoln Avenue and St. Mark Church. -
[Harbor Lights apartment complex, Radcliffe Street]
Apartment complex called Harbor Lights is located behind brick row of houses on Radcliffe Street, adjacent to Adam's Hollow Creek, opposite Lincoln Avenue and St. Mark Church. -
[Harbor Lights apartments, 1032 Radcliffe Street]
On the right side near the large tree is the mouth of the Adam's Hollow Creek. It was in this vicinity in the early 1800s ships were constructed. It became known as the Jones' Shipyard. During the years of operation, large schooners were built there. St. Mark's Church is in the background. -
[Harold Mitchener aboard a "Ride the Ducks" boat at the "Barbecue-on-the-River" Festival]
In May 2005, Bristol Lions sponsored "Barbecue-on-the-River," a two-day event that brought thousands to town. With it were "Duck" rides: a vehicle that is also amphibious. Historical commentary was provided by Harold Mitchener and Alan Vogenberg. -
[Home of Dr. Paul McIlvaine, Bristol physician for 51 years retiring in 2004]
The house in the Pine Grove section sits on an acre of land.