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Postcard: "Radcliffe Street from Mill Street, Bristol, Pa."
Radcliffe Street, first block. On the left is the Coleman House, Silbert House, and Old Town Hall (with tower), 1831-1938. On the right is the King George II Inn. -
[Members of the Grundy Foundation Board of Directors break ground for the parking lot behind Mil Street]
Left is Leonard Snyder, former Executive Director of the Grundy Foundation. -
[Mill Street as it slopes down to the Mill Street Wharf]
On the left is “Bannister” a tombstone business. On the right is Stocks Hotel & Restaurant. Both were removed. A large three story building replaced it with five condominiums and two restaurants on the street entrance. -
[Boat ramp to the right of the Mill Street Wharf at the Delaware River]
The ramp was removed and large boulders replaced it. This happened when the waterfront park was improved and four ethnic monuments were added. Festivals are sponsored each summer and in October each year is Historic Bristol Day. -
[Historic Bristol displays in Lions Park behind the King George II Inn]
The Mill Street Wharf is on the right side in the image. -
[Mill Street Wharf with ship docked for Historic Bristol Day]
A tall ship was brought to the wharf from Philadelphia. Visitors could go aboard the ship. It was during one of the Historic Bristol Days that are held in October each year. -
[Bristol Wharf during one of the annual Historic Bristol Days in October]
A tall ship was brought there for people to go onboard and tour it. -
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[Photograph taken from the Mill Street Wharf]
In the distance is the Market Street Wharf and beyond that, at Walnut and Radcliffe Streets, is the Bristol Water Works for home water consumption. -
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[Crane for rocks being placed along the Delaware River below the Mill Street Wharf]
Photograph also shows the back of the Bristol Riverside Theater at the corner of Radcliffe and Market Streets. -
[A crane lifting a large boulder bear the Mill Street Wharf]
The photograph was taken from Market Street. The flag pole would be soon be part of the Vietnam War Veteran Memorial. -
[Mill Street parking lot]
Near center, on the right, is the Mill Street Wharf. None of the ethnic monuments are to be found, which estimates the photograph before 1992. In that year, the first monument called the “Columbus Monument” was erected. -
[Mill Street Wharf]
Beyond the wharf is the gazebo in Lions Park. -
[Mill Street Wharf]
The tall ship was for one of the Historic Bristol Day activities. Patrons could go on the wooden ship and take a tour. -
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[View of Delaware River south of the Mill Street Wharf]
A boat ramp for small boats is visible. That ramp has been filled in with large boulders similar to those in this picture. -
[Rocks along the Delaware River south of the Mill Street Wharf]
To the right is the Mill Street parking lot. -
[Mill Street Wharf on the Delaware River]
Across the river is Burlington Island. -
[New concrete sidewalk (at the time) leading from the Mill Street parking lot]
On the right is the Mill Street Wharf. On the left is the King George II Inn. -
[New concrete walkway (at the time) in Riverfront Park]
The Mill Street Wharf is center. -
[Entrance to the Mill Street parking lot]
The Mill Street Wharf is on the right. The red building is at bank at Market and Radcliffe Streets. -
[Corner of Radcliffe and Mill Streets]
On the left is the King George II Inn. Center is Stocks Restaurant, on the right is formerly Spencer’s Furniture Store, presently this is the Mill Street Cantina Restaurant (as of 2020). -
[Mill Street parking lot, showing two boats traveling up the Delaware River]
Burlington Island is across the river. -
[Mill Street parking lot showing boat going up the Delaware River]
Burlington Island is across the river. -
[Grass at the edge of the Mill Street parking lot (on the left)]
The Delaware River is top center. -
[Tidal marsh adjacent to the Mill Street parking lot]
Platform is for visitors to observe the marsh where there are rare plants growing. They can be seen at lower tides. -
[Platform overlooking the tidal marsh where rare plants grow]
The left shows the Mill Street parking lot. -
[Overlooking the tidal marsh from the Delaware River]
There are rare plants growing in the nature preserve. The Mill Street parking lot is to the back of the photographer. -
[Pond Street as it enters the Mill Street parking lot]
On the right is a store that sells used items. Center is the debris of Bristol’s first mill, built in 1701 by Samuel Carpenter. This mill had a water wheel which operated machinery to grind grain and saw wood. The water came from Silver Lake. -
[Mill Street parking lot]
On the left is the 1701 grist mill built by Samuel Carpenter (debris). On the right is a store that sold ice cream, sodas, and hot dogs. -
[Mill Street parking lot]
The tall brick structure was the former Grande Theatre. It now has condominiums on the upper levels. On the Mill Street level, there is Mill Street pharmacy and entrances to several offices. -
[Mill Street parking lot]
Left is the back of Norman's card, stationary and office furniture store. -
[Mill Street parking lot]
Tall building on the right is the King George II Inn. Center is from Stocks Restaurant. Low building on the left sold ice cream and sodas. -
[McLees' Bakery cart]
John McLees was listed in the 1891-1892 Bristol Directory as being a baker with his house at 28 Mill Street. Thomas McLees appears to be the owner with his house and bakery at 28 Mill Street.
Horse cart lists 28 Mill Street, as well as 52 Wood Street on the side. -
[Winter’s Buick Garage and Dealership on Wood Street, located behind Winter’s Appliance Store at corner of Mill and Wood Streets]
Both businesses were operated by Clarence Winter. -
"The French Shop" [advertisement]
Formerly located at 213 Mill Street. A specialty shop for theatrical costumes and beauty queen costumes. Owned by Ann L. Rago. -
[316 Mill Street, in front of Downing’s Feed Store]
Later the store became Pearson’s Feed Store. Robert & Elaine Woffinger acquired the property in 1964. They operated the business for six years and then moved it to 1413 Elkins Avenue in the Edgely section of Bristol Township.
Grocery Delivery Wagon (at right) in the directory records belonged to: Sam Scott (1843-1917), wife Susanna Scott (1843-1906)
- 1871: Sam Scott, harness maker
- 1876: General store, Sam Scott
- 1884: Sam Scott, general store, house 74 Mill Street
- 1891: 74 Mill Street house
- 1894: Sam Scott, grocery & provision store, 318-320 Mill Street
- 1898: Sam Scott Merchant, 315 Mill Street
- 1905: Sam Scott Merchant, 320 Mill Street -
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"Canal Bridge, Hotel Closson, Bristol, Pa."
Hotel Closson, viewed over canal bridge that connects Otter and Mill Streets. This was the terminus of the trolley line to Newtown and Philadelphia. The railroad tracks crossing the intersection required that trolley passengers walk across the tracks and continue the journey to Morrisville down Mill 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. -
[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. -
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"Bristol Travel Service" [advertisement]
Hannah L. Gratz. 443 Mill Street, Bristol, PA