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[Bristol Borough Council members observance of 275th Anniversary of Bristol Borough]
From left: Sam Navetta, Paul Hughes, Dan DiMidio, Al Cordisco. -
"Lower Bucks Hospital building site"
The hospital opened in 1954, located on part of the Bath Mineral Springs on Bath Road opposite Silver Lake (formerly the Mill Pond). -
[Bell cast in 1831 for the then newly built town hall]
The Town Hall was removed in 1938. At that time, the bell was placed on the lawn of the present municipal building, which had been opened in 1927. The original Town Hall stood in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street.Tags Bristol Borough -
[Bell cast in 1831 for the then newly built town hall]
The Town Hall was removed in 1938. At that time, the bell was placed on the lawn of the present municipal building, which had been opened in 1927. The original Town Hall stood in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street.Tags Bristol Borough -
[Municipal Building, Bristol, PA]
Building was built and financed by Joseph R. Grundy. A one dollar fee was paid by the Borough. The building opened in 1927. The fire company was included. -
[Postcard: Lower Bucks Hospital]
On back of postcard: "Lower Bucks County Hospital, Phone ST. 8-7801, Bristol, Penna. A non profit, accredited community hospital with 222 beds, and 57 bassinets. There are over 12,000 admissions every year. The hospitals auxiliary has 1300 members in 14 units, with over 300 volunteers in cherry red uniforms."
"Graphic Cards by Rubens, 51 Locust Lane, Levittown, Pa." -
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[Harriman Hospital, built to serve the Merchant Shipyard Community (1917)]
Located at Wilson Avenue and Pond Street. Following World War I in 1922, it became a hospital operated by Dr. George T. Fox of Bristol. It was later enlarged to become Delaware Valley Hospital, which moved to Langhorne. -
[Pipe work project labeled "A"]
On back of photograph [handwriting is slightly illegible]: "Three lines 16" (?) [blg.] suction lines showing check valves + screw chamber or [finish] well in background." -
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[Unknown pipeline project labeled "C"]
Written on back of photograph [handwriting slightly illegible]: “20” (?) discharge line showing [illegible] meter 8 valves. What is function of pipe line at left? What is drain? Any pressure?” -
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[Bristol Water Works, Radcliffe and Walnut Streets, under renovation]
Building owned by Aqua PA Water Company. -
[Bristol Water Filtration Plant on Radcliffe Street, beginning at Walnut Street]
Owned by Aqua Pennsylvania Water Company, the original water company started at this location in 1874. -
[Postcard: Delaware Valley Hospital in the old Harriman Hospital building in the Harriman District of Bristol Borough]
On back of postcard: "Delaware Valley Hospital, Phone ST 8-8484, Bristol, Penna. A non-profit, accredited hospital, in the heart of Bristol, with 80 beds and 12 bassinets. There are over 3000 admissions yearly. The hospital has an auxiliary and 3 guilds with over 80 volunteers."
"Pub. by Graphic Cards by Rubens, 51 Locust Lane, Levittown, Pa." -
[Bristol Municipal Building, Pond and Mulberry Streets]
Stone building across Mulberry Street is Fire Co. No. 2. Behind the fire company is a water tower of Bristol Water Works, now removed.
Note: There are several railroad tracks in the foreground. These were part of the freight yard. The freight station stood where the Grundy Tower apartment building was later located in 1970. Spuline Park extends the length of the town (following the route of the old rail line). -
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[Bristol’s first Town Hall, 1831-1938, located in the center of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street]
Built in 1831 to obtain $200 that was left by Samuel Scotton, for the purchase of a “town clock.” The cost of the building was $2,700. The clock was $500, the town bell cost $156, the lot was $300, and incidental expenses were $125 totaling to $3,781. In 1938, this town hall was torn down. The building’s bell has since been exhibited on the lawn near the entrance to the municipal building at Pond and Mulberry Street.
Note: The Coca Cola sign on the wall of the building to the left of the town hall was painted over sometime after this photograph and was covered until it was rediscovered in 1999. The Coca Cola Company had it repainted in 2006 and the image was changed to a 1947 picture. -
[Bristol’s first Town Hall, 1831-1938, located in the center of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street]
Built in 1831 to obtain $200 that was left by Samuel Scotton, for the purchase of a “town clock.” The cost of the building was $2,700. The clock was $500, the town bell cost $156, the lot was $300, and incidental expenses were $125 totaling to $3,781. In 1938, this town hall was torn down. The building’s bell has since been exhibited on the lawn near the entrance to the municipal building at Pond and Mulberry Street. -
[Bristol’s first Town Hall, 1831-1938, located in the center of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street]
Decorated with American flags, Bristol Borough Police force standing on steps. -
"Old Town Hall, Bristol, PA."
Bristol’s first Town Hall, 1831-1938, located in the center of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street
Three unidentified men standing in front. -
[Bristol Police Force on Town Hall steps]
Photograph taken on the steps of Bristol’s old town hall (1831-1938).
In the top row are officers Saxton (left) and Munchnuff (right). In front (from left to right) are officers Bloodgood, Tyse, Boise, and Sackville.
Clipping attached to back of photograph: "Officers from Bristol's police force posed for this picture outside the town hall in 1918. The building is gaily decorated, perhaps for a parade or holiday." -
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[Bristol Borough Municipal Building at Mulberry and Pond Street]
This picture was taken at the Mulberry Street door which is the present Police Department entrance. The photographer was in the Fire Company No. 2 building across the street when taking the picture. The speaker is believed to be Leslie Kilcoyne, a lawyer whose office was in the Closson/Keystone Hotel building on Bath Street. In front of the speaker are members of the Rober W. Bracken Post No. 382 American Legion. The men on the platform wearing metal helmets are members of the American Legion.
Photograph Taken by Nichols Studio, based at 112 Wood Street, Bristol, PA. -
[Bristol Borough Police Department cards]
Cards featuring: Chief Arnold Porter, Robert Lebo, Dominic DiRenzo, Anthony Comuso, Alan Hankinson, Peter Faight, Barry Davis, James Ellis, Charles Palmer. -
[Bristol Borough Police Department cards]
Cards featuring: William Lutz, Randy Morris, Joseph Moors, Carlos Rivera, Ritchie Webb, William Davis, TJ Martin, Steve Reeves, Elifa Soto. -
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[Peoples Ambulance, Bristol, PA]
Operating as an ambulance by 1907, this wagon was sold to O’Boyle’s Ice Cream Company in 1922 and became their first ice cream wagon.
From left: S. Valentine, H. Stephens, the Rev. Johnson, H. Brooks, H. H. Headley, and Serrill Douglas. John Wear is the driver. (Identification from "The Bristol Courier," October 20, 1953). -
[Peoples Ambulance, Bristol, PA]
Operating as an ambulance by 1907, this wagon was sold to O’Boyle’s Ice Cream Company in 1922 and became their first ice cream wagon. -
[Bristol Fire Company No. 1]
Bristol Fire Company No. 1 was founded 1857 located on Wood Street at Market Street. It served as Bristol’s first fire company. In 1875, a third story was added to house meetings of the Borough Council until 1926-27 when the municipal building was constructed. Engine doors of the building were also altered (at around the same time). Photograph taken before 1875 as the fire plug had not yet been installed on the street corner. -
[Bristol Fire Company No. 1 truck and members, Walter Moore in driver's seat]
Bristol Fire Company No. 1 was founded 1857 located on Wood Street at Market Street. It was the first fire company in Bristol. In 1875, a third story was added to house meetings of the Borough Council until 1926-27 when the municipal building was constructed. [Truck believed to have been purchased in 1910]. Walter Moore, seated in driver seat, was killed answering a fire in the Bensalem “Bridgewater” section at Haunted Lane when the truck was destroyed by a train. -
"Best Designed Float Hallowene Parade 1910, Winner A.H.H & L Co. No. 2, Bristol, PA."
American Hose Hook and Ladder Fire Co. No. 2 wagon float. This hose wagon was used in a Halloween parade in 1910 and was the winner of the “Best Designed Float” contest. [This is likely the carriage from fire company records that state in 1875 a carriage was built for them by Wilson and Randall Carriage Makers of Bath Street and was often used in parades.] The fire company was located at the corner of Pond and Mulberry Street.