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[William B. Rogers, Jr.]
William’s father, William, Sr. and his uncles, James Robert and Frank, purchased the Bristol Mills at the foot of Pond Street, following ownership by John Dorrance, in 1874. They operated it until 1866. William B. Rogers lived from 1881-1936 and is interred in Bristol Cemetery. -
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Illustration: "G. W. Adams House c. 1875 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA"
[Right] 500 Radcliffe Street. House to the left of Galzerano Funeral Home on Radcliffe Street. During 1940s, 1950s, until about 1965, it was the medical office of James Lawler, MD.
[Left] 502 Radcliffe Street- This was once the home of John Stuckert an attorney at law in 1905 who had his law office at 107 Mill Street. In 1941, A. Russell Burton and wife Marian S. Burton lived at 502 Radcliffe. They operated a Real Estate Office at that location. Their son Anthony Russell Burton was the Salutatorian in Bristol High School Class of 1930. He married and lived for three years in this home with his parents. -
[Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post 383 Drum and Bugle Corps]
Also known as the "Bracken Cavaliers" and "Bracken Cadets."
Photograph taken at Bristol Post Office, Beaver and Prospect Streets.
Members unidentified. -
[Rohm and Haas Chemical Company, aerial photograph]
Rohm and Haas Chemical Company, Site originally the Belle Mead horse farm. Otter Creek is flowing on the left from Silver Lake towards the Delaware River. Image estimated to be pre-1938 as the old town hall in Bristol is visible and was torn down in 1938. -
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[Portrait of unidentified man]
Photograph was part of items belonging to Herman Esterline. -
[Portrait of unidentified man]
Photograph was part of items belonging to Herman Esterline. -
[Rotary Club photograph taken at Bristol Motor Inn (corner of Green Lane and Route 13)]
Identification location on the back of the photograph in accompanying image (7.10.035b).
Identifications: Charles Mellheney, Phil Weck, Jim Dillon, Dick Zott, Willard Bergland, William Lenthe, Sam Gratz, Joe Murphy, Ed Roncoroni, Bill Major, Bill Charlton, Thomas Profy, Ralph Archer, Otto Grupp Sr., Daniel Pfeiffer, Ed Shepard, Paul Pfeiffer, Gene Nichols, Hero Friedman (Willard), Harold Hanson, Harold Neal, Charles Coupland, Henry Vansant, Rev. Vernon Murray, Leonard Snyder, George Post, Bill Bartoe, Harold Crooker, Peter Catani, John Musante, Phil Powell, Fay Allen, Alan Stoneback, John Catzin, Bernie Dubin, Anthony Messina, David Norman, Edward Birch, David Harris. -
[Portrait of unidentified woman wearing hat]
Photograph was found in the Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation Building (formerly Travel Club building), 321 Cedar Street. Woman unidentified; however, the front of the paper frame listed the name of the photographer at 826 Wood Street, Bristol, Angelo DiIorio. -
[Postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
Published by Art Photos Greeting Co., Elizabeth, NJ. -
"Flour, Saw & Planing Mills, Rogers’ Bros., Bristol, PA" [sketch]
Originally located at the first block of Mill Street between the street and the canal basin [now parking lot]. -
"John Dorrance’s Mills" [sketch]
Once located at the end of Pond Street and the edge of the canal basin [as of 2019 the Mill Street parking lot]. The mill was first started by Samuel Carpenter in 1701 as a saw and grist mill. The Dorrance family acquired the mills in the early 1800s. In 1879, William Rogers of Bristol Township became the owner. Water from the Mill Pond (Silver Lake) was used to power the waterwheel. -
"Trolley stopping at 515 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA Home of William Salerno"
Trolley line between Philadelphia, Bristol and Morrisville was in operation circa 1900-1932. Passengers had to get off at Otter and Bath Streets, and walk across the Delaware Canal bridge and Pennsylvania Railroad tracks where they would board another trolley to continue their journey. -
"Trolley to Torresdale making a stop at Sarah Keene's mansion on Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA."
Trolley line between Philadelphia, Bristol and Morrisville was in operation circa 1900-1932. This trolley would have been heading to Philadelphia. The Sarah Keene home at 722 Radcliffe Street was built in 1816 and was later removed to build the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library. -
[Color postcard: St. James Church]
On back: “Organized in 1712 was known as St. James the Greater. Rebuilt in 1858. Oldest church in Bristol--one of ten oldest in Philadelphia area. Missionaries Rev. Messrs. Moore, Keith and Talbot were the founders. Troops of American Revolution stabled their horses here.” Also written on back: "Photo and Pub by Bill Bennett Studios, Phila. & Pennsburg, Pa." -
[Bristol Elks Club]
Seated from sixth from the left is Joseph Korz. Seated eighth from the left is Frank Jenks. Others unidentified. -
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[Bristol Borough Police Department cards]
Cards featuring: Chief Arnold Porter, Robert Lebo, Dominic DiRenzo, Anthony Comuso, Alan Hankinson, Peter Faight, Barry Davis, James Ellis, Charles Palmer. -
[Bristol Borough Police Department cards]
Cards featuring: William Lutz, Randy Morris, Joseph Moors, Carlos Rivera, Ritchie Webb, William Davis, TJ Martin, Steve Reeves, Elifa Soto. -
Postcard: "Post Office, Bristol, PA."
On back of postcard: "Published by Post Card Distributing Co., Philadelphia, PA. Made in U. S. A." -
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[Steamboat Twilight stuck in ice believed to be between Florence and Bordentown, NJ, based upon the height of embankment]
The Twilight was a regular steamboat that ferried between Trenton and Philadelphia. Photograph was taken by Charles Scott (1842-1923) who was a banker in Bristol at the Farmers National Bank. -
[American Hose Hook and Ladder Company No. 2]
Founded in 1874, their first building was a one-story frame building located at Pond and Mulberry Streets and erected in 1876. That building was replaced in 1882 by a two-story brick structure. In 1906, the brick building was replaced by a stone structure. That building was used to house the company until they moved to a new location on Farragut Avenue off Green Lane in 1974. The building at Pond and Mulberry Streets was restored as an office building owned by local developer Bernard Mazzocchi.
Man in military uniform seated on truck is John Williams. Others unidentified. -
[American Hose Hook and Ladder Company No. 2 firehouse with trucks]
Founded in 1874, their first building was a one-story frame building located at Pond and Mulberry Streets and erected in 1876. That building was replaced in 1882 by a two-story brick structure. In 1906, the brick building was replaced by a stone structure. That building was used to house the company until they moved to a new location on Farragut Avenue off Green lane in 1974. The building at Pond and Mulberry Streets was restored as an office building owned by local developer Bernard Mazzocchi. -
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." -
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[Junior-Senior Prom at Bristol High School, circa 1949]
Numbered as photograph #5.
Stamped on front of photograph: "Creaser--Whipps Photographers. 325 ½ Mill Street Bristol, Pennsylvania Phone 4738." -
[Junior-Senior Prom at Bristol High School, circa 1949]
Numbered as photograph #8.
Stamped on front of photograph: "Creaser--Whipps Photographers. 325 ½ Mill Street Bristol, Pennsylvania Phone 4738." -
[Junior-Senior Prom at Bristol High School, circa 1949]
Numbered as photograph #10.
Stamped on front of photograph: "Creaser--Whipps Photographers. 325 ½ Mill Street Bristol, Pennsylvania Phone 4738." -
[Junior-Senior Prom at Bristol High School, circa 1949]
Numbered as photograph #20.
Stamped on back of photograph: "Creaser--Whipps Photographers. 325 ½ Mill Street Bristol, Pennsylvania Phone 4738." -
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[Portrait of unidentified woman, King family]
On back of photograph: No. 65729. -
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