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[Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Abraham Lincoln historical marker in Bristol]
“Lincoln Sign” in Bristol, PA opposite the Municipal Building at Pond and Mulberry Streets. Pennsylvania Railroad’s main route between 1834 and 1910 passed here. In 1910-1911, the line was moved and elevated through the town. This is now about ½ mile north of this spot. The area behind had been the freight yard. In the distance is the town’s public elementary school. There is an approximately 30-50 feet of track left as part of the memorial. Spurline Park runs the length of the town on the ground occupied the last spur line of the railroad at street level. The Lincoln Sign” is along that route. -
[Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Abraham Lincoln historical marker in Bristol]
“Lincoln Sign” located at Spurline Park. -
[Pennsylvania Passenger Railroad Station at Pond and Market Street]
This station was for north bound trains. A tunnel connected this to the station for south bound trains on the opposite side of the tracks. In 1911, the station was moved when the railroad tracks were elevated and moved to Beaver and Prospect Street. -
[Pennsylvania R.R. passenger engine, traded to the New Jersey seashore]
4-4-2 E. Freight Engine.
Photograph taken by William Grow 6/60 Morrisville Yard. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad #7810 (jackshaft) electric, designed for Manhattan transfer through tubes under the Hudson River to New York City]
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad 2-8-0 H small freight engine built at Altoona, PA]
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad 2-8-0 H Steam Engine light freight]
Square tops “Belparie” boiler.
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
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[Pennsylvania Railroad at Bristol during a blizzard]
From Harold & Carol Mitchener: "This was probably the blizzard on March 14, 1914. Transportation was paralyzed. Eighty mile-per-hour winds caused havoc. There were 127 poles blown across the tracks between Bristol and North Philadelphia. Telephone service was off, and river and trolley service stopped. Note the stalled train." -
[Pennsylvania Railroad at Bristol during a blizzard]
Photo believed to have been taken opposite the present Harriman Station of Bristol near Taft and Barry Place. This storm was the worst since the blizzard of 1888. There were 127 poles blown across the tracks between Bristol and North Philadelphia. Telephone service was off, and river and trolley service stopped. The former Bristol Patent Leather Company would have been located behind the trains in the picture. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad crossing at Jefferson Avenue]
The path of the railroad was moved two blocks to the left. The dark colored building on the lower left is a storage area of Edward T. Steel worsted mill (yarns). Across Jefferson Avenue, the white and gray buildings were warehouses of the Grundy Company worsted mills. The area in the upper right was developed into the community of Harriman during World War I. The photograph was taken from on top of the Steel’s Mill water tower. -
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[Pennsylvania Railroad Lightweight passenger engine 4-4-O E]
Photograph estimated to have been taken at Schenck’s Station (Croydon) near turn of 19th century. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad station in Bristol in disrepair]
The PRR station opened in 1911. Upkeep was not done on the station and it fell into disrepair. A new platform was built and a small waiting area on the platforms. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad station in Bristol in disrepair]
The PRR station opened in 1911. Upkeep was not done on the station and it fell into disrepair. A new platform was built and a small waiting area on the platforms. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad station in Bristol]
The PRR station opened in 1911. Upkeep was not done on the station and it fell into disrepair. A new platform was built and a small waiting area on the platforms. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad steamer for fast passenger runs]
Often double headed. Over 450 engines were built. Taken in the Morrisville yard by William Grow 6/60. Most popular Engine K-4 4-6-2. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad switcher 0-6-0B]
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
[Pennsylvania Turnpike Bridge construction over Delaware River about to be joined]
The bridge opened in 1956 joining N.J. and P.A. Turnpikes. -
[People skating at first Grundy Skating Rink constructed in 1970 at Jefferson Avenue and Prospect Streets]
Later a roof was added and then it was totally enclosed in 1975. It burned in 1995 and a new rink complex was constructed at Beaver and Canal Streets and was opened in 1997. -
[People standing near wooden fence, clapboard building in background]
Unidentified man with horse near building. -
[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. -
[Personnel Department]
From left: Charlotte Gade, Walter Strang, Betty Witherill.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Personnel Manager giving award to Bill Albright and friend, "Canon"]
Written on back of photograph: “Fleetwings News—December Suggestion Box—pg. 23.”
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Pharmacist Alan Vogenberg, former owner of Alan’s Pharmacy, 595 Bath Street]
Alan Vogenberg discussing medication with Catherine Davis at a program for residents of Grundy Towers. -
[Pharmacist John K. Young (1848-1927) inside Young’s Pharmacy, 559 Bath Street, Bristol, PA]
Pharmacist Young practiced pharmaceuticals in Bristol from 1882-1927. Age 72 at death. Pharmacy originally located at 555 Bath Street, then moved to 559 Bath Street around World War I. -
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[Philadelphia Single Crew 1928]
1. Ogden 2. Connie Sapp 3. Smith 4. Gladd -
[Philip Reed’s Grocery Store and apartments (three) at 596 Bath Street]
Located at the corner of Bath and Mifflin Streets.
Photograph taken by Profy, PA rep. of First Federal Savings & Loan. -
[Philip Reed’s Grocery Store and apartments (three) at 596 Bath Street]
Purchased by Alan J. Vogenberg in 1970 (owner of Alan’s Pharmacy, 595 Bath Street). -
[Photo of illustration: St. James Episcopal Church]
Original building 1712, Walnut Street, Bristol. [The] present structure [built in] 1858 replaced [the] original. It’s built on the site of the original and was enlarged. -
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[Photo taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking northeast]
Note multi-story building, which was the former Delaware Valley Medical Center (Harriman Hospital). At the time of the photo it was the the Mill Run assisted living facility. -
[Photo taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking northwest]
Note Lagoon and train tracks with an Acela Running on the tracks. -
[Photo taken from the Grundy Clock Tower, view looking south]
Note Philadelphia in background haze. -
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[Photograph approximated to be Bath Street near the corner of Buckley Street]
At the corner of Bath and Buckley Street was a local grocery store owned by J. F. Wear--the name which appears on the delivery truck to the left. The business behind the tree was occupied by several drug stores. Presently the former grocery and drug store buildings were removed and a lot with landscaping is on that site (as of 2014). -
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[Photograph of a portrait of Sarah Lukens Keene]
Portrait in her home which formerly stood on Radcliffe Street at Dorrance Street.