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[Fishing along the Delaware River below the Mill Street Wharf]
Primarily caught in this section were shad fish, which laid eggs in the spring. Richard Russel, also known as “Dick Shad,” made a business of buying and selling shad. Russel was a former slave who made a good living by not only selling fish and products, but also operating a taxi service. Russel lived on Market Street. -
[Gertrude L. Weagley and Marburg D. Weagley]
Marburg Weagley and Norman H. Shull purchased Fabian’s Pharmacy in 1948. The Weagleys lived at 121 Mulberry Street. -
[Gilbert Lovett, retiree from Rohm & Haas, crossing guard at Bath and Buckley Streets, Bristol, PA]
Photograph looking toward Route 13. -
[Headley Pharmacy, 301 Washington Street at corner of Wood Street]
Harry H. Headley (1864-1930), pharmacist and wife Carrie (1866-1944). Harry was also vice-president of the Bristol Trust Company Bank. -
[House at the corner of Dorrance Street and Cedar Street, owned by Ellis Comfort]
His son Ellis “Skeetz” Comfort then became owner of the house. Ellis Comfort operated a livery stable behind the house and rented carriages for special occasions, such as funerals. Skeetz had an antique repair shop behind the house until it burned in the early 1990s. It is claimed that a candy store had also operated in the repair shop. -
[Interior of Fabian’s Pharmacy (1909-1998) just prior to closing, May 1998]
Jeffrey Shull was the last owner. -
[Interior of Fabian’s Pharmacy (1909-1998) just prior to closing, May 1998]
Jeffrey Shull was the last owner. Customer waiting for a prescription to be filled is Carol Mitchener. -
[Interior of Fabian’s Pharmacy (1909-1998) just prior to closing, May 1998]
Jeffrey Shull was the last owner. -
[Jewelry store of Albert E. Baylies]
His son, Freeman Baylies, operated the store until 1954. Store was located on north side of Mill Street, three stores from Wood Street. -
[Jewish National Fund (JNF) event]
Seated, from left to right: Olive Brody, Elaine Wright, State Representative James Wright, Alan Vogenberg, Audrey Vogenberg.
Standing, from left to right: Joseph Canta (Secretary of PA State Board of Pharmacy), priest from Our Lady of Fatima, Irv Brody, Israel Consul Nimad Barkan, JNF V.P. Allan Marmon, BJC [Bristol Jewish Center] Rabbi Bruce Adler. -
[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. -
[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). -
[Rubertone’s Pharmacy, 312 Lincoln Avenue]
Pharmacist, Dr. Nicola Rubertone (1873-1923), pictured at far right. After his sudden death at age 50, his wife Rosina (1872-1935) continued to operate the business.
Other men unidentified. -
[Store at the corner of Mill and Radcliffe Streets, 101 and 103, opposite the King George Inn]
A house was built in the federal style by John Bessonett at this site circa 1805. He was the proprietor of the King George Hotel across the street. General Lafayette was entertained at this building September 8, 1824. The store front was added to the building at the corner, housing various businesses including: Nathan Tyler and Jonathan Cone Grocery & Clothing (late 1800s), Curtis Howell Cigars and Pool Room (circa 1914), Spencers’ Carpet and Furniture (circa 1930-1960), Floral Designs flower shop (2002).
Men in this photograph are unidentified.