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[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. -
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[Delivery cart, stream likely part of Adam’s Hollow Creek]
Man unidentified. -
[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. -
[Cesare’s Restaurant, 1407 Radcliffe Street]
Originally called Cesare’s Tomato Pies. Proprietors were John Petolillo and Louis J. Silvestro. Donald Petolillo, son of John Petolillo, is the owner as of 2003. -
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[Bowen’s Restaurant, Farragut Avenue near Green Lane]
Later became the O’Boyles Ice Cream building, opposite of the Wawa Store and American Hose Hook and Ladder Fire Co. (as of 1998). -
"Penn Realty Co." [advertisement]
Owner Samuel U. Gratz. Real estate appraisers, as well as sales and rentals of real estate and insurance. 443 Mill Street, Bristol, PA -
"J. William Charlton Realtor" [advertisement]
Appraisal service, real estate listings, and insurance business. 1814 Farragut Avenue. -
"Caucci Agency" [advertisement]
Caucci Agency, real estate and insurance service. Owner Mrs. Marie A. Caucci. 217 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. -
"Marion Whipps, Inc. Photography" [advertisement]
240 Mill Street. -
"Mill Street, Bristol, PA."
"William Grow" written on back of photograph. -
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[Alan’s Pharmacy, 595 Bath Street, with pharmacist Alan Vogenberg pictured]
Alan eventually moved his business to Windsor Pharmacy, Levittown, PA. This pharmacy was previously owned and operated by John Watson. -
[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. -
[Fabian’s Drug Store, May 1998, just prior to their closing]
Pictured are Jeffrey Shull and Bernard Dietrich, registered pharmacists. Jeffrey is pictured on the right. -
[Dick Weagley]
Written on back of photograph: "[illegible] House before addition by Rachel." -
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[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. -
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[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). -
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[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. -
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[Bristol’s 285th celebration parade]
Alan Vogenberg, RPH and Pearl Paleofica in front of Alan’s Pharmacy 595 Bath Street. -
[Gilbert Lovett, retiree from Rohm & Haas, crossing guard at Bath and Buckley Streets, Bristol, PA]
Photograph looking toward Route 13. -
[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. -
[Alan’s Pharmacy Sign]
Sign on building after Reed’s Grocery Store was demolished in 1970. -
[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. -
[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. -
[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. -
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"Nichols Swim Pools, Inc." [advertisement]
Route 413 and Durham Road, Bristol, PA -
"Clapham Foundry" [advertisement]
6428 Clapham Lane, Cornwells Heights, PA -
"Bristol Travel Service" [advertisement]
Hannah L. Gratz. 443 Mill Street, Bristol, PA -
"Fink Flowers and Gifts" [advertisement]
Route 13 and Point Street, Bristol, PA -
"McCoy's Catering Service" [advertisement]
599 Bath Street, Bristol, PA -
"Farruggio's Bristol and Philadelphia Auto Express, Inc." [advertisement]
1419 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA -
"Able Answering Service" [advertisement]
121 Pond Street, Bristol, PA -
[Appleton Dairy wagons]
According to the 1891 Bristol directory, Appleton Dairy was listed at 154 Pond Street, Charles R. Appleton. This was also listed as his home. Bristol Cemetery records have Charles R. Appleton as having died February 17, 1900 at age 38. -
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[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. -
[Based upon evidence in the photograph ("Clark" is written on safe in back), believed to be Clark's Jewelry and Clock Shop owned by J. W. Clark]
In 1998, the Mill Street Business Association office was located in this building. -
