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Postcard: "Steamer 'Twilight' and Ferry Boat 'Wm. E. Doran', Bristol, Pa."
The “Twilight” sank up the river in 1901.
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "Dear Mom and Pop. Having a lovely time alright. X X Arthur." Addressed to "Mrs. Wm. Starr, 2929 N. 7th St. Phila." Stamped Bristol, May 29, 1910. -
Postcard: "'William E. Doron' the Ferry Boat plying between Burlington, N.J. and Bristol, Pa."
Archive has 3 copies of this postcard.
One copy has inscription that reads: "My Dear Olivia, I was very pleased to receive your postals, I have been away but found them when I got home. I hope you are having a nice time and are better. Mrs. Watson." Addressed to "Miss Olivia Highland, Summit Hill, Pa. White St. c/o John Sharp." Stamped September 2, 1909.
Second copy reads: "Lizzie I would ask you send me my suit but I hate to bother you how is mother. Lizzie we are all well hoping you all are the same. I have a bad cold its very cold [down]. I wish I had my coat suit [illegible] with me. How are the children are they well let me know how Lizzie is if she is in the hospital yet. Give me all the news. [illegible]. Anna." Addressed to "Mrs. Lizzie Grow 16 Alter St. Hazleton, Pa." Stamped Bristol May 5, 1912. -
"Ferry Plying between Burlington, N.J., and Bristol, Pa."
The "William E. Doron" operated between Burlington, NJ and Bristol, PA until Mr. William Doron retired on February 25, 1930 and later died that same year. The Burlington-Bristol Bridge opened in 1931.
Charles Kock and Morrison Keich provided passenger service on a launch named “Sea Gull.” The "William E. Doron" sank at sea off Virginia. -
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[Bristol Wharf in 1970, before the development of Lions Park and the Gazebo]
At this time, Samuel Clift Street (formerly Water Street) extended to Market Street from Mill Street. -
[“William E. Doron” ferry boat in its berth at Bristol between Mill and Market Streets]
The ferry connected Bristol, PA and Burlington, NJ until 1930. William Doron stopped his service February 25, 1930 and died later that same year. Two Bristol men, Charles Kock and Morrison Keich, owners of the “Sea Gull” boat continued to provide passenger services for some time after until the bridge opened. The “William E. Doron” sank at sea off Virginia. -
[The William E. Doron steam powered ferry boat]
This ferry crossed the Delaware River from Bristol to Burlington, carrying vehicles and people. It was named for its owner, who lived in Bristol. In the summer it also brought people to Burlington Island where there was an amusement park called Island Beach. The ferry stopped operation in 1930 when its owner retired and died that same year. -
[“William E. Doron” ferry boat in its berth at Bristol between Mill and Market Streets, below Radcliffe Street]
The ferry connected Bristol, PA and Burlington, NJ until 1930. William Doron stopped his service February 25, 1930 and died later that same year. Two Bristol men, Charles Kock and Morrison Keich, owners of the “Sea Gull” boat continued to provide passenger services for some time after until the bridge opened. The “William E. Doron” sank at sea off Virginia. -
"Paddle boat docked at Bristol Wharf, in front of King George II."
Mill Street wharf at Bristol, PA. Steam boat landing connecting Bristol to Philadelphia and other locations in NJ. The King George II Inn is visible in the background, built in 1765 on the foundation of the original inn from 1681. -
"Steamer 'Burlington' leaving Trenton for PA"
A Delaware River boat that ran between Trenton and Philadelphia with stops at Bordentown, NJ, Bristol, PA, and Burlington, NJ. Between 1917 and 1934, the boat also would stop at Burlington Island amusement park, Island Beach, until a large fire burned much of the park. The “Burlington” boat depicted was first called the “John A. Warner” and was built for Captain Jonathan Cone, who also built the boat “Thomas A. Morgan” in 1853. Captain Cone operated a grocery store on the corner of Radcliffe Street and Mill Street in partnership with Nathan Tyler before moving to Cape May, NJ where he was also involved in shipping. -
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Postcard: "Water Front, Bristol, PA."
Stamped on back of postcard: "M. D. Weagley, 121 Mulberry St. Bristol, Pa." -
[The Delaware River looking toward Burlington, NJ from the Mill Street Parking lot]
This was prior to the placement of the monuments at the Lions Park. The automobile in the foreground was that of William Grow, whose family donated the photograph. -
"Ice Gorge on the Delaware River at Bristol, Pa., --Feb. 14, 1881"
Elwood Doron, and later his son, William, operated a ferry to Burlington, NJ until 1930 (this is the boat featured in this photograph). Elwood lived from 1827-1890, William lived from 1852-1930. -
[The “Columbia” steamboat]
Built in Wilmington, Delaware, by Harlan & Hollingsworth Company. This was one of the larger steamboats on the upper Delaware River. The “Columbia” was operating in 1911 when Doron Green mentioned it in his book “History of Bristol” published that year. The photographer, William Hay, died in 1908, therefore the photograph must date prior to 1908. -
"Steamer Springfield, Bristol, PA"
Steamer Springfield in the Delaware River, Bristol, PA. -
"Ferry Plying between Burlington N. J., and Bristol, Pa."
The “William E. Doron” ferry operated between Bristol and Burlington until Mr. Doron retired, February 25, 1930 and died a few months later. -
Postcard: "The 'William E. Doron,' Bristol-Burlington Ferry"
The “William E. Doron” ferry operated between Bristol and Burlington until Mr. Doron retired February 25, 1930 and died a few months later.
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "Dear Catherine-- Thought you'd like to see this photo of an old friend. It is one of 69 Bucks Co. views reprinted of our Card Club. We have 3 granddaughters with us past 2 weeks. Love, [Bud]." Addressed to "Mrs. Catherine [Schiffey], [Neuffet] Nursing Home, Bensalem Blvd., Bensalem, PA 19020." -
Postcard: "The Upper Delaware River Transportation Co. Boat 'Bristol' at Bristol, Pa."
Inscription on front reads: "This is our boat."
Addressed to "Miss Anna Grow, 298 Alter St., Hazleton, Pa." Stamped Bristol, August 15, 1908. -
"Burlington, New Jersey"
The Upper Delaware River Transportation Co. boat “Bristol” at Bristol PA. Ticket costs were about $0.10. -
[The ferry “Elwood Doron” at Bristol]
Elwood Doron lived from 1827-1890. His son William inherited the business. William’s boat was called the “William E. Doron” and William lived from 1852-1930. Elwood appears to be the central figure in this photograph. The Burlington Bristol Bridge opened in 1931 and replaced all ferry service. -
[The Steamboat “Burlington”, which was previously named the “John A. Warner”]
This boat was built for Captain Jonathan Cone at the cost of $60,000 and ran between Philadelphia and Trenton. The boat transported troops and army supplies during the Civil War. Captain Cone also had several other ships built on the river. Captain Joseph Quicksall, who lived at 242 Wood Street, was captain of this boat for many years. He lived from 1841-1913. He and his son Fred were in the hardware and furniture business on Mill Street. His son became a minister and left the business. -
"Steamer at Burlington Island, between Burlington, N. J. and Bristol, PA."
Steamboat “Trenton” passing between Bristol and Burlington Island. During the first two decades of the 20th century, the island had an amusement park called “Island Beach” which attracted thousands of patrons during the warmer seasons. -
[View of Burlington Island from the back grounds of the Grundy Library]
The amusement park on the island burned in 1934. This was followed by people building “summer homes” on the island. These homes did not have proper water and sewage systems. By the 1970s, the City of Burlington had closed the island to summer dwellers and the houses were removed. -
[Tugboat along the Delaware River, view from the back grounds of the Grundy Library]
This image was taken behind the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library on Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA. When Fairless Steel Company opened near Morrisville in the 1950s, large ships brought products for the steel industry and tug boats were needed to help with the docking of the ships. They dredged the river channel to 45 feet in depth. -
[Cargo ship passing along the Delaware River, view from the back grounds of the Grundy Library]
This image was taken behind the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library on Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA. When Fairless Steel Company opened near Morrisville in the 1950s, large ships brought products for the steel industry and tug boats were needed to help with the docking of the ships. They dredged the river channel to 45 feet in depth. -
[Tugboat along the Delaware River, view from the back grounds of the Grundy Library]
This image was taken behind the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library on Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA. When Fairless Steel Company opened near Morrisville in the 1950s, large ships brought products for the steel industry and tug boats were needed to help with the docking of the ships. They dredged the river channel to 45 feet in depth. -
[Tugboat along the Delaware River, view from the back grounds of the Grundy Library]
This image was taken behind the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library on Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA. When Fairless Steel Company opened near Morrisville in the 1950s, large ships brought products for the steel industry and tug boats were needed to help with the docking of the ships. They dredged the river channel to 45 feet in depth. -
[Tugboat pushing barge along the Delaware River, view from the back grounds of the Grundy Library]
This image was taken behind the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library on Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA. When Fairless Steel Company opened near Morrisville in the 1950s, large ships brought products for the steel industry and tug boats were needed to help with the docking of the ships. They dredged the river channel to 45 feet in depth. -
[Tugboat pushing barge along the Delaware River, view from the back grounds of the Grundy Library]
This image was taken behind the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library on Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA. When Fairless Steel Company opened near Morrisville in the 1950s, large ships brought products for the steel industry and tug boats were needed to help with the docking of the ships. They dredged the river channel to 45 feet in depth. -
[Tugboat pushing barge along the Delaware River, view from the back grounds of the Grundy Library]
This image was taken behind the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library on Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA. When Fairless Steel Company opened near Morrisville in the 1950s, large ships brought products for the steel industry and tug boats were needed to help with the docking of the ships. They dredged the river channel to 45 feet in depth. -
[Tugboat pushing barge along the Delaware River, view from the back grounds of the Grundy Library]
This image was taken behind the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library on Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA. When Fairless Steel Company opened near Morrisville in the 1950s, large ships brought products for the steel industry and tug boats were needed to help with the docking of the ships. They dredged the river channel to 45 feet in depth. -
[Steamboats tied up at Burlington Island amusement park, “Island Beach”, opposite of Bristol]
“City of Chester” was a Wilson Line boat operated from Philadelphia. Next to the “City of Chester” is the “William Penn” and another Wilson line boat, “Brandywine”. An elaborate amusement park operated between 1917 and 1928 when fire destroyed much of the park. Another fire in 1934 finished the operation completely. -
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"Pride of upper Delaware at Burlington, N. J."
The steam river boat “Columbia” at the Burlington, NJ wharf. Boat was built in 1876 for Captain Jonathan Cone who lived in Bristol. These boats traveled from Trenton to Philadelphia with stops at Bordentown, NJ, Bristol, PA, and Burlington, NJ. River travel was less expensive than railroad. In the summer, the boats would stop at Burlington Island’s theme park “Island Beach” until most of it burned down in 1934. -
[The Mill Street Wharf at Bristol, the primary Delaware River wharf in town]
It was this location where Samuel Clift came to Bristol in 1681 to establish the town, as well as the first landing for ferry services from Burlington, NJ. Small waiting room/ticket office was attached to the side of the wharf. -
"Columbia Paddle Boat and Ferry Boat Docked at Mill Street Wharf, Bristol, PA"
The steam river boat “Columbia” at the Bristol Wharf. The boat was built in 1876 for Captain Jonathan Cone who lived in Bristol. These boats traveled from Trenton to Philadelphia with stops at Bordentown, NJ, Bristol, PA, and Burlington, NJ. River travel was less expensive than railroad. In the summer the boats would stop at Burlington Island’s theme park “Island Beach” until most of it burned down in 1934. -
[Landreth Shore]
Delaware River shoreline along North Radcliffe Street at the Landreth Seed Farm property above Green Lane.
Man unidentified. -
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[Bridge erected over the former Delaware Canal, opened in 2003]
It had once carried the railroad tracks route between Philadelphia and New York via Bristol until 1911. The bridge was replaced and the original sides were retained, but do not bear weight. Old Route 13 currently passes over the bridge. The red brick structure is the former Grand Theater, which opened in 1928 to replace the much smaller Forest Theater at that location. In 2003, when this photograph was taken, Arnold’s Office Furniture Store was there, later becoming Discover Learn & Grow Early Learning Center. -
[Bridge erected over the former Delaware Canal, opened in 2003]
It had once carried the railroad tracks route between Philadelphia and New York via Bristol until 1911. The bridge was replaced and the original sides were retained, but do not bear weight. Old Route 13 currently passes over the bridge. The red brick structure is the former Grand Theater, which opened in 1928 to replace the much smaller Forest Theater at that location. In 2003, when this photograph was taken, Arnold’s Office Furniture Store was there, later becoming Discover Learn & Grow Early Learning Center. -
[Bridge erected over the former Delaware Canal, opened in 2003]
It had once carried the railroad tracks route between Philadelphia and New York via Bristol until 1911. The bridge was replaced and the original sides were retained, but do not bear weight. Old Route 13 currently passes over the bridge. The red brick structure is the former Grand Theater, which opened in 1928 to replace the much smaller Forest Theater at that location. In 2003, when this photograph was taken, Arnold’s Office Furniture Store was there, later becoming Discover Learn & Grow Early Learning Center. -
[Bridge erected over the former Delaware Canal, opened in 2003]
It had once carried the railroad tracks route between Philadelphia and New York via Bristol until 1911. The bridge was replaced and the original sides were retained but do not bear weight. Old Route 13 currently passes over the bridge. -
[Bridge erected over the former Delaware Canal, opened in 2003]
It had once carried the railroad tracks route between Philadelphia and New York via Bristol until 1911. The bridge was replaced and the original sides were retained, but do not bear weight. Old Route 13 currently passes over the bridge. The red brick structure is the former Grand Theater, which opened in 1928 to replace the much smaller Forest Theater at that location. In 2003, when this photograph was taken, Arnold’s Office Furniture Store was there, later becoming Discover Learn & Grow Early Learning Center. -
"Old Mill and Canal Basin, Bristol, Pa. 1909"
Canal basin for the Delaware Lehigh Canal exit in Bristol PA. Also shown is Canal Lock #2, the first lock after the Lock #1 tidal lock to the Delaware River. The structure shown was one of the original mills of Bristol started by Samuel Carpenter in 1701 at the foot of Pond Street.
From Martha Capwell-Fox, National Canal Museum: “This is Lock 1. The tide lock was never designated lock 1.” -
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[Negative of "L.C. & N. Co., Lock No. 1, Bristol, Pa."]
This is the tidal outlet lock [aka Lock #1] connecting the Delaware Lehigh Canal to the Delaware River. Beyond this lock is the Canal Basin and the Dorrance Mill is visible. Canal operated from 1830 – 1931. -
[Negative of "L.C & N. Co., Canal Lock No. 4 Bristol PA."]
The wider water area beyond the lock is the site of Bristol’s elementary school (1999). -
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[Section of Lions Park in Bristol looking at Delaware River]
This spot is the former location of the Delaware Canal end and coal crane for the canal barges.