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[Former estate of William Penn, north along the Delaware River from Philadelphia]
The estate was in ruin. In 1938 the mansion house was built. Behind the house are step so a person could get into a carriage. -
[Former estate of William Penn, north along the Delaware River from Philadelphia]
The estate was in ruin. In 1938 the mansion house was built. This is the front of the house facing the Delaware River. -
[Former estate of William Penn, north along the Delaware River from Philadelphia]
The estate was in ruin. In 1938 the mansion house was built. This is the front of the house facing the Delaware River. -
[Former estate of William Penn, north along the Delaware River from Philadelphia]
The estate was in ruin. In 1938 the mansion house was built. This shows the Delaware River looking from the estate. -
[Former estate of William Penn, north along the Delaware River from Philadelphia]
The estate was in ruin. In 1938 the mansion house was built. Behind the house are steps so a person could mount a horse or get into a carriage. -
[Former estate of William Penn, north along the Delaware River from Philadelphia]
The estate was in ruin. In 1938 the mansion house was built. This is shows the gardens. -
[Former estate of William Penn, north along the Delaware River from Philadelphia]
The estate was in ruin. In 1938 the mansion house was built. This is the front of the house, the kitchen and part of the lawn. -
[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 Fleetwing secretaries from the personnel department during the 1940s]
From left: Ann Swift, Charlotte Landreth Melville, and Charlotte Gade. -
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[Former Fleetwings secretaries from the 1940s sharing photographs]
From left: Paul Swift, Ann Swift (former Fleetwings secretary), Charlotte Landreth Melville (former Fleetwings secretary), Andrew Liese, Charlotte Gade (former Fleetwings secretary), and Carol Mitchener. -
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[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 Keystone Mill for L. M. Harmed & Company]
The red brick building was formerly opened as the Keystone Mill for L. M. Harmed & Co. in 1879 for the manufacture of fringe and braids. Edward Steele acquired the building. In the background is the former Grundy Worsted Mill complex at Canal Street and Jefferson Avenue. A building where the vacant lot is located formerly had part of the Keystone Mill on it. The seven story Grundy Mill and clock tower were erected in 1910. The original section of the Grundy Mill opened in 1876. -
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[Former Spring Mansion (800 Radcliffe Street)]
Taken on Bristol Day 1987. -
[Former Yellowstone Inn on Radcliffe Street]
This circa 1750 building was the Yellowstone Inn. Facing Radcliffe Street on the river near Bloomsdale Road (now Green Lane). The Inn was near a ferry crossing. In July 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr stayed at the Inn in his flight westward after killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel at Weehawken, New Jersey. The building is currently a private residence. -
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[Foundation for new waiting area platform at Bristol Railroad Station]
Photograph taken from Garden Street. -
[Fountain and benches at Radcliffe and Walnut Streets]
Fountain and benches have replaced the Elks Home (BPOE), which was removed in 1979. -
[Fountain dedicated to the memory of Martha P. Swain, a charter member of the Bristol Chapter for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U)]
Located on the south side of Walnut Street at Radcliffe Street is a fountain dedicated to the memory of Martha P. Swain, a charter member of the Bristol Chapter for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U). Dedicated in 1914, it provided water for humans as well as horses. In the 20th century, the horse trough was removed because it protruded into the street. -
[Four men at a catered event standing in front of brick wall]
From left: Alan, Finnegan, Lippen. Fourth man unidentified. -
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[Frank De Ganahl giving a speech]
On back of photograph: "Prints by Prinz, Otto C. Prinz, 1115 Anchor Street, Philadelphia, PA." -
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[Freight Engine 4-8-2 M]
Taken in Morrisville Yard by William Grow 6/60. -
[French soldier reenactors at the Historical Society where they were hosted by BCHF]
Part of a group of people who portrayed French soldiers who marched from Rhode Island in 1781 to Yorktown, VA to help Washington defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown. This was the 225th Anniversary. This group followed the original route used by the French. They stopped in Bristol as it was part of the route. They camped on the property of the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation (BCHF) at 321 Cedar Street for those nights.
Standing left with hand on sign is event coordinator Harold Mitchener and past president Tillie Vanalsen on the far right. -
[French soldier reenactors have a breakfast inside BCHF]
Part of a group of people who portrayed French soldiers who marched from Rhode Island in 1781 to Yorktown, VA to help Washington defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown. This was the 225th Anniversary. This group followed the original route used by the French. They stopped in Bristol as it was part of the route. They camped on the property of the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation (BCHF) at 321 Cedar Street for those nights. The society provided their meals. -
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[From left: Doron Green and Edgar A. Smith in Joseph R. Grundy’s office at the Grundy Mill]
Doron Green is facing the camera. -
[From left: Eugene Williams, Grundy Foundation Executive Director and Barbara Olshefsky, Director of Bristol Borough Education Fund. Bagley Art Exhibit at Tracy Mansion, 519 Buckley Street]
The exhibit was a fundraiser for the Bristol High School Education Fund. -
[From left: Patricia Saunders, Francis Dams, Jr., Barbara Olshefsky, and artist Joe Sagolla at an art exhibit of Bill Bagley, Tracy Mansion]
Bill Bagley is a deceased Bristol High School art teacher. The exhibit was in the Tracy Mansion and a fundraiser for the Bristol High School Education Fund. -
[From left: Russell Stanton (Union President), Bill Engle (Test Pilot), Alfred Ziegler (shop foreman and most senior employee), and unidentified secretary in front of the F5 Seabird]
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[From left: Unidentified, Alice McLaughlin Rooney, Betty Wetherill, unidentified, unidentified]
Alice was married to James Rooney. They had four children and lived on Pitt Avenue off of Palmer Avenue in Bristol Township. She died in 1999.
Stamped on back of photograph: "Kaiser Metal Products, Inc." -
[Furniture store on Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA]
Robert Clark, Sr. is holding the horse, his wife Mary is in the doorway and their two children Robert Jr. and Andrew Hunter Clark, Sr. are sitting in the wagon.
Wagon says “ROBERT CLARK” on the side.
[Family members identified by Bruce Clark, great-grandson of Robert Clark, Sr.] -
[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. -
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[Gazebo in Lions Park on Historic Bristol Day]
Beyond is the Market Street Wharf with a tour boat offering pleasure rides in the river along the borough waterfront. -
[Gazette Office building]
This building was erected in 1874 as a one-room school house by the Society of Friends (Quaker). In the early 20th century it was rented by various organizations including the American Legion (1924-1929). One of the groups that rented it, eventually purchased it (Bristol Travel Club). They sold it to the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation in 1991, which uses it as their headquarters. At the time of this photograph, it was the office of The Gazette, a local newspaper. -
[George Barton, Supervisor of Inspection]
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[George Matlack, photograph used in "Fleetwings News" suggestion awards]
“Honor Roll August 1945.”
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Gertrude L. Weagley and Marburg D. Weagley]
Marburg Weagley and Norman H. Shull purchased Fabian’s Pharmacy in 1948. The Weagleys lived at 121 Mulberry Street. -
[Gilbert Lovett, retiree from Rohm & Haas, crossing guard at Bath and Buckley Streets, Bristol, PA]
Photograph looking toward Route 13. -
[Gledhill Wallpaper Company Mill]
Originally erected in 1882 as the home of Wilson and Fenimore Co. Wallpaper. The building later became Landreth Seed Company and then Barker and Williamson Electronic. In the 1990s the building was purchased and historically preserved. As of 2020, this is the location of Canal Works.