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Postcard: "Kaiser Metal Products, Bristol, PA."
The lower building to the right billboard was the main office building. History of property written on back of photograph. -
Postcard: "Jefferson Avenue, showing Public School, Bristol, Pa."
School was opened in 1909.
Multiple copies available within the collection.
One copy has the inscription: "May 6, 1915, 307 Washington St., Bristol, Pa. Hello There, Did you rec'd your grass I send you last week. William Duncan (v. soon)." Addressed to "Mrs. Howard Lewis, Aquetong, Bucks Co., Pa."
Another copy reads: "Dear [Bao] and family, did you get word about poor Uncle Wm dying Sunday night at about 11 o'clock. Funeral at 130 Wed--afternoon. He surely was a patient sufferer. Hope you are all well as this leaves us all well except [Joe]. Love to all from [Mallie]." Addressed to "Mrs. G. W. Keller, Norfolk, Va. R.J. D. No. 1." Stamped February 27, [1915]." -
Postcard: "Jefferson Avenue from Pond Street, Bristol, PA."
Jefferson Avenue School was opened in 1909. It is the first building on the left. -
Postcard: "Island Beach, N.J."
Canoe Race of the Young Men’s Association. Burlington Island Beach park attracted many people from Bristol. Between 1900 and 1917, the area was mostly used for swimming, boating, and picnics. In about 1917, an amusement park was created with various amusement rides. The park burned in 1928 and again in 1934, and all summer activities ceased. Bristol had a Y.M.A club (Young Men’s Association) and canoes used by members was a popular summer activity. The word Nichols on the front was the name of the photographer. Nichols started their studio after WWI. -
Postcard: "Historical Keene Home erected 1815 on bank of Delaware River, Bristol, PA."
Built in 1816 following the death of Sarah L Keene, it became the property of the Episcopal Church Dioceses of Philadelphia and was used as a home for maiden ladies. The Grundy Foundation purchased the house. They demolished the house in 1964 to make room for the building of the Grundy Library. Note the trolley tracks in front (1917-1932). -
Postcard: "High School Building, Bristol, Pa."
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "Government built-High School. After the war. The borough of Bristol bought it from the Government." -
Postcard: "Grundy Textile Mill, Bristol, PA"
On back: “Photo-Tone” Pub. By Nichols Photo Service Bristol PA. -
Postcard: "Grundy Park--Bristol, PA."
On back of postcard: "Nichols Photo Service, Bristol, Pa. by The Collotype Co. Elizabeth N. J. and N. Y." -
Postcard: "Greetings from Bristol"
Addressed to "Miss Elizabeth Harzell, Salfordville P. O. Montg. Co. Pa."
Stamped from Bristol -
Postcard: "Green bank and Delaware River, Burlington, N.J."
Written on front of postcard: "Compliments of sts. Prickett."
Handwriting on back is illegible.
F.G. Temme Co. Orange N.J. and Leipzig, Germany 128. -
Postcard: "Government Building -- Bristol, PA." [Bristol Post Office]
On back of postcard: "Published for Nichols Photo Service, Bristol, Pa. by the Collotype Co., Elizabeth, N. J. and N. Y."
Built in 1914 at Beaver and Prospect Streets at a cost of $75,000. Bristol’s previous post office was on Radcliffe Street at Market Street. Bristol’s first post office was on Mill Street, started in 1790. -
Postcard: "G.A.R." [Grand Army of the Republic members]
Written on back of postcard: "My step-grandfather. Also my mother's Uncle Marshall."
These are Civil War veterans who were members of an organization called “Grand Army of the Republic.” They are pictured here on Mill Street.
Men unidentified. -
Postcard: "Fleetwings Aircraft Factory, Bristol, PA"
Blank on back. Pubished by Nichols Photo Service, Bristol, PA. -
Postcard: "Fleetwings #2, Bristol, PA"
Personal inscription on the back. Addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lohner, 6833 McPheson Blvd, E.E. Pittsburgh, Penna."
Inscription reads: "Dearest Honey Chiler, [sic] We arrived one hr. late after a very disagreeable trip. It was so foggy we couldn't see the hills part of the way. Having a swell time today, we have the car. Dady [sic] and Aunt A. are out now. The dear old Del. River is just a beautiful as ever. See you Friday. Love, Mother."
Mailed from Bristol, September 29, 1944. Printed by the Mayrose Co. publishers, NY. -
Postcard: "First air mail leaving Bristol, PA"
Fleetwings’ F501 Seabird, License NC 16918, flying the first airmail from Bristol, PA to Philadelphia. Shown leaving Bristol Wharf. -
Postcard: "Farragut Avenue, Bristol, PA."
On reverse: "Pub. By Nichols Photo Service, Bristol, PA." -
Postcard: "Farmers National Bank, Bristol, PA."
Built in 1818 as a private house. Purchased in 1833 as a bank. Farmer’s National Bank was charted in Hulmeville in 1814. It moved to Mill Street Bristol in 1823 and to Radcliffe in 1833. The building was expanded in 1952. -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
P.A. Turnpike Bridge. Construction of the bridge over the Delaware River to connect the P.A. and N.J. Turnpikes was from October 1954 – November 1955 and opened in 1956 when P.A. Governor George Leader and N.J. Governor Robert Meyner spoke at the dedication. The Bristol High School Band and their counterpart from N.J. played for the occasion. -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
This is a Gazebo in Lions Park in Bristol. In summer, concerts are given here from June from September. -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
Delaware River along Radcliffe Street. This would have been the Farmer’s National Bank Parking Lot. The wooden fence separated the houses at 254 and 256 Radcliffe Street. -
Postcard: "Croydon, PA"
Bridge connecting Croydon (Bristol Township) and Bridgewater (Bensalem Township) over the Neshaminy Creek. Trolley appears to be going toward Bensalem Township. The electric trolley ran on US Route 13 (Bristol Pike) from circa 1900-1932. A trolley yard was located in Croydon on the right side going north. -
Postcard: "Clossen House, Bath & Otter St., Bristol PA."
This is the center of Bath and Otter Streets. The trolley visible on the left was a line that began in Bristol and connected with Doylestown. The trolley line from Philadelphia to Morrisville via Bristol stopped here and passengers were required to cross the PA railroad tracks on foot and meet at the trolley on the other side to continue the journey. The Clossen Hotel was originally called the Exchange Hotel. Its final name was Keystone Hotel. Following a fire in 1980, it was demolished. A District Court Justice replaced it. -
Postcard: "Burlington-Bristol Bridge, Bristol, PA."
Burlington – Bristol Bridge opened in 1931, replacing the ferry service that was operated by William Doron. Photograph taken south of the bridge. Original ferry service started in 1681 by Samuel Clift. -
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." -
Postcard: "Bristol, PA"
The bridge is on Bath Road at Silver Lake where Otter Creek flows from the lake. It appears that the creek has been overflowing. In 1911, the lake did overflow and flood adjacent areas on Bath Street and farms along Bath Road. -
Postcard: "Bristol on the Delaware, Bristol, PA."
This shows the warehouse where goods were stored waiting for the steam boats. It also shows the ferry house where the William Doron Ferry boat landed at the Market Street Wharf.