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[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. -
[Harriman United Methodist Church]
Harriman United Methodist Church started as a YMCA-sponsored Sunday School in 1917. In 1924, this church building was erected. In 1941, the congregation was incorporated as Harriman Methodist Church. This building was removed in 1964 and a larger structure erected on the same site. The church is located on Wilson Avenue and Harrison Street in the “Harriman” section of Bristol. -
[Harriman United Methodist Church]
Harriman United Methodist Church Wilson Avenue and Harrison Street built in 1964. -
[Harriman United Methodist Church]
Newly erected Harriman United Methodist Church 1964 on the site of the 1924 building. -
[Harriman section of Bristol on Pond Street, cars going north]
Across the street is Wilson Avenue. Harriman Hospital was across the street on Wilson Avenue. -
[Harriman Hospital, built to serve the Merchant Shipyard Community (1917)]
Located at Wilson Avenue and Pond Street. Following World War I in 1922, it became a hospital operated by Dr. George T. Fox of Bristol. It was later enlarged to become Delaware Valley Hospital, which moved to Langhorne. -
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[Harriman business district]
Built during World War I, photograph taken circa World War II. -
[Harriet Tubman monument, Bristol Wharf]
The Harriet Tubman monument was erected in 2006 by the Bucks County African American Historical and Cultural Society, June 24, 2006. There are several Bristol families directly related to Harriet Ross Tubman living in Bristol. -
[Harriet Ross Tubman monument]
Harriet Tubman had been born a slave, but escaped in 1849. She became one of the principal activists of the Underground Railroad. Although she never came to Bristol, a number of her descendants settled in Bristol and Bucks County. The monument was erected in 2006 and stands in Lions Park. -
[Harold Mitchener aboard a "Ride the Ducks" boat at the "Barbecue-on-the-River" Festival]
In May 2005, Bristol Lions sponsored "Barbecue-on-the-River," a two-day event that brought thousands to town. With it were "Duck" rides: a vehicle that is also amphibious. Historical commentary was provided by Harold Mitchener and Alan Vogenberg. -
[Harold & Carol Mitchener (right) pictured with author Fairlie Maginnes and her husband (left) after dinner at the King George II Inn]
Maginnes is a great-granddaughter of U.S. President John Tyler and Thomas Cooper, a 19th century Shakespearean actor who lived in Bristol. She is an author about her relative, Thomas Cooper. She was in town for a book signing at the local theater (Bristol Riverside Theater). -
[Harbor Lights apartments, 1032 Radcliffe Street]
On the right side near the large tree is the mouth of the Adam's Hollow Creek. It was in this vicinity in the early 1800s ships were constructed. It became known as the Jones' Shipyard. During the years of operation, large schooners were built there. St. Mark's Church is in the background. -
[Harbor Lights apartment complex, Radcliffe Street]
Apartment complex called Harbor Lights is located behind brick row of houses on Radcliffe Street, adjacent to Adam's Hollow Creek, opposite Lincoln Avenue and St. Mark Church. -
[Harbor Lights apartment complex under construction, Radcliffe Street]
Apartment complex called Harbor Lights is located behind brick row of houses on Radcliffe Street adjacent to Adam's Hollow Creek, opposite Lincoln Avenue and St. Mark Church. -
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[Hangar and Seaplane ramp into the Delaware River Fleetwings Inc., Bristol, PA]
Fleetwings replaced Keystone Aircraft Company in 1934. The 80 acres where these aircraft companies stood was a shipyard during WWI for the construction of merchant ships.
Stamped on back of photograph: "From the collection of Henry A Liese." -
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[Grundy’s Park, Bristol, PA]
This is part of the Delaware Canal on Jefferson Avenue. The canal was dug from Bristol to Easton, PA starting in 1827 for a shipment of anthracite coal. -
[Grundy’s Park, Bristol, PA]
Pond part of the Delaware Canal dug in 1827 from Bristol, PA, for bringing anthracite coal to Bristol. Note the pergola behind the trees. This is along Jefferson Avenue. -
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[Grundy Recreation Center]
Opened in 1997 and the ice rink was doubled in size by 2000. Built on the site of the Leedom Carpet Mill. Original ice rink was opened in 1970, next to the canal lagoon. Fire destroyed it in 1995 and the new rink was relocated and opened in 1997. -
[Grundy Recreation Center and ice rink complex]
Occupying the former site of Leedom Carpet Mills. -
[Grundy Park]
This is the site in 2006. The ice rink was constructed along the edge of the lagoon. Fountain and to the left is small gazebo. -
[Grundy Park “Rotondo”- 428 Washington Street]
Photograph shows original lagoon at canal in Grundy Park. Jefferson Avenue is next to the lagoon. Picture taken from railroad bank.
Handwritten on back: "Grundy Park, ROTONDO--328 Washington St. (Missera)." -
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[Grundy Museum stained-glass “portrait” in Grundy Library]
Item was later moved to Grundy Foundation entrance, view looking east. -
[Grundy Museum stained-glass “portrait" installation]
Men unidentified. Item was later moved to Grundy Foundation entrance, view looking east. -
[Grundy Museum side view, looking southwest at oldest part of the house (1818)]
Note The Grundy Foundation hallway addition (windowed hallway). -
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[Grundy Museum looking southeast from grounds]
Sycamore trees in foreground.