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[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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"New Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Bristol, PA"
"March 1910" on front of image has been crossed out and replaced with "Nov. 1911."
When the Pennsylvania Railroad was elevated in 1910, the course was changed and a new station erected at Beaver and Prospect Streets. It was opened in 1911. Tickets were purchased at ground level. A stairway on each side of the four tracks led to the boarding area and a heated waiting area. A tunnel was built for easy access from one side of the tracks to the other. Each side also had a freight elevator. The photograph shows the northbound side. In the picture a covering extends over the roadway. It was later removed. In 1997, the various service clubs of Bristol, led by the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, formed an organization to purchase and present the ground level ticket office. As of Autumn 1999, the project was nearing completion.
(Addendum) The completed station opened October 21, 2000 as a coffee house called Boosters. -
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[Underpass under the Pennsylvania Railroad on Green Lane]
It opened in 1931 and increased safety in travel. Just beyond the bridge, the canal bridge was removed and the area under that bridge was filled in with earth. 24 inch pipes allowed water to pass. This was also in 1931. -
[A railroad switching tower for the Pennsylvania Railroad, just north of Green Lane along North Wilson Avenue]
The name “Grundy” on it honors Joseph Grundy. The building remains as is (as of 2010). -
[A railroad switching tower for the Pennsylvania Railroad, just north of Green Lane along North Wilson Avenue]
The name “Grundy” on it honors Joseph Grundy. The building remains as is (as of 2010). -
[A railroad switching tower for the Pennsylvania Railroad, just north of Green Lane along North Wilson Avenue]
The name “Grundy” on it honors Joseph Grundy. The building remains as is (as of 2010). Presently (as of 2010), this is an Amtrack headquarters office. Note the logs. These were cut from trees along the railroad embankment in August 2010. -
[A railroad switching tower for the Pennsylvania Railroad, just north of Green Lane along North Wilson Avenue]
The name “Grundy” on it honors Joseph Grundy. The building remains as is (as of 2010). Presently (as of 2010), this is an Amtrack headquarters office. -
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[Predecessor to GGI in the 1930s, used for fast passenger service]
Built at Altoona, Pennsylvania. -
[A 2-8-2 L class freight engine "which was quite fast"]
The photograph was taken by William Grow of Bristol at the Morrisville Freight yard. -
[10 Wheel Drive Freight (2-10-O I)]
Taken in Morrisville yard by William Grow. -
[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. -
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[Estimated to be the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, possibly north or south of Bristol, but not in the town]
The railroad through Bristol was elevated in 1910. The railroad trestle would indicate possible replacement in the future. Clothing on the children corresponds with period of the time suggested. People unidentified. -
[Trolley on Radcliffe Street, Bristol (opposite Dorrance Street)]
The trolley line ran through Bristol between 1900 and 1932. This was connecting Philadelphia and Morrisville via Bristol. -
Postcard: "Bath Street, Bristol, PA"
The beginning/end of the trolley line to Doylestown, photograph taken in Bristol. The photograph was taken at Bath and Otter Streets. The Clossen House, later the Keystone Hotel was on the right.
Archive has multiple copies. One has an inscription that reads: “We lived just up the street, Bath Street Bristol.” -
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: "Post Office, Bristol, PA."
The large brick building on the right once housed the Bristol Post Office, which moved to its present location in 1914 on Beaver and Prospect Streets. The upper story was used as a meeting room. Later, shops were located in the building which was at Radcliffe and Market Streets. The stone building adjacent to the Post Office was a bank, The Bristol Trust Company, which opened in 1908. Note the trolley and tracks. -
Postcard: "Otter St. Bristol PA"
Written on back of postcard: "We lived just up the street. Bath St. Bristol."
Otter Street at the corner of Bath Street, facing south. It appears that construction on the trolley line is being completed. The trolley visible connected Bristol and Philadelphia. Another line on Bath Street ran to Doylestown. Trolley lines operated from 1900-1932. -
[Negative of a photograph of the former Bristol Post Office]
The large brick building on the right once housed the Bristol Post Office, which moved to its present location in 1914 on Beaver and Prospect Streets. The upper story was used as a meeting room. Later, shops were located in the building which was at Radcliffe and Market Streets. The stone building adjacent to the Post Office was a bank, The Bristol Trust Company, which opened in 1908. Note the trolley and tracks. -
[Trolley in front of original Farmers Bank on Radcliffe Street]
Trolley line operated (1896-1932) between Philadelphia and Morrisville. -
"Bath Street Terminus, Langhorne, Newtown, & Doylestown Trolley"
Bath Street Terminus, Langhorne, Newtown and Doylestown Trolley line called Bucks County Electric Railroad Company. Original Company chartered 1895. The trolley reached Bristol in October 1899. This photograph was taken on Bath Street, where it intersects with Otter Street. The building on the right is the Closson Hotel, later called the Keystone Hotel. Trolley lines ceased operation about 1932. -
"#10 Trolley from Trenton to Bristol"
Original Company chartered 1895. The trolley reached Bristol in October 1899. Trolley lines ceased operation about 1932. -
[Trolley, Bristol, Pennsylvania in the snow]
Original Company chartered 1895. The trolley reached Bristol in October 1899. Trolley lines ceased operation about 1932. 910 Radcliffe Street pictured on the right. -
[Model of an electric powered trolley car]
Bristol had electric trolley cars, but it had only one pole for the wire. The trolley operated from 1900-1932.Tags transportation -
[Model of an electric powered trolley car]
Bristol had electric trolley cars, but it had only one pole for the wire. The trolley operated from 1900-1932.Tags transportation -
"Delaware River, Bristol, PA" [actually depicts the Neshaminy Creek]
Neshaminy Creek Bridge at Croydon (Route 13 – Bristol Pike). This is not the Delaware River as the writing on the photograph indicates. This bridge was built by the trolley company which had its car barn next to the creek on the Bristol Township side. A cement bridge was built about 1927 and another bridge replaced that in the 1960s. -
[Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (now Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation) rededicating a replica mile marker (20-T) from the original Frankford Turnpike]
Photograph located on Radcliffe Street next to the old Fleetwings building. W. Paul Ferguson was the organization’s president and conducted the ceremony. This mile marker was lost during the demolition and construction on the site. Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation had plans to replace another replica when construction is completed.
Back row (from left to right): unidentified members of a Boy Scout Troop, Louis Quattorocchi.
Front row (from left to right): Donald McCloskey (Borough Council), Gary Totsi (Mayor of Bristol Borough), W. Paul Ferguson (Organization president), Mr. and Mrs. Burtonwood, and Pennsylvania State Representative John Cordisco, 140th District. -
"Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA."
Trolley line between Philadelphia and Morrisville taken on Radcliffe Street. The white building on the left with the ionic columns, is the Farmer’s National Bank. Beyond the bank, is the original home of Thomas Kennedy, the superintendent of the Delaware Canal construction between Bristol and Easton (1827-1931). On the left, is Fabian’s Drug Store (1909-1998). The trolley line was in operation from 1900-1932. The photograph may have been the taken after 1909, due to Fabian’s Drug Store being there. -
[The Burlington & Bristol Steamboat Ferry Company ticket]
"This special ticket, issued on account of U. S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, Entitles the holder to One Passage between Burlington and Bristol. Redeemable upon holder paying full single fare rate for used portion of entire ticket."
Signed "Wm. E. Doron, Sec., Treas., and Gen'l Manager." -
[Bristol trolley line ticket]
"Trenton, Bristol, & Philadelphia Street Ry. Co., Complimentary, Good for one fare when stamped on back. Not good on special cars. Wm. H. Murphy, General Superintendent."
Signed H. S. Rice. -
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[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
Paul Ferguson (in the blue coat), Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (later to be renamed Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation) President; and John Cordisco, Representative in Harrisburg Capital. -
[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
From right to left: Alan Vogenberg, Mary Anchor, Carol Mitchener, Harold Mitchener, Bill Carter Mayor, [unidentified] Truelove, unidentified, Donald McCloskey, Frank Truelove. -
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[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
From left to right: Paul Ferguson, President of the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (later to be renamed Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation); Mr. Burtonwood, Mrs. Edith Burtonwood. -
[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
Paul Ferguson, President of the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (later to be renamed Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation). -
[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
From left to right: Donald McCloskey Borough Council President; Gary Tosti, Bristol Mayor; Paul Ferguson RCHF President; Mr. Burtonwood, Mrs. Edith Burtonwood, and John Cordisco, PA State Representative in Harrisburg.