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[Development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at US Route 13 and PA Route 413, water pumps]
When Commerce Park in Bristol was being built at US Route 13 and PA Route 413, due to the high ground, a water table pond was created. This photograph shows the pumps required. -
[Development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at US Route 13 and PA Route 413, water pumps and pond]
With the development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at PA Route 413 and US Route 13 the area had a high water table. They had to create a pond to hold the water. -
[Development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at US Route 13 and PA Route 413, water pumps and pond]
With the development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at PA Route 413 and US Route 13 the area had a high water table. They had to create a pond to hold the water. -
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[Department party]
Back left: Guy Norini. Others unidentified. -
[Department party]
Carl De Ganahl standing far right.
On back of photograph: "File copy, Eljay Photo Service, 42 W. 48 St., NY City, Bryant 9-7675." -
[Demolition of the Bristol Railroad Station waiting platform in 1983]
It was replaced with a smaller platform for commuter rail. -
[Demolition of the Bristol Railroad Station waiting platform in 1983]
It was replaced with a smaller platform for commuter rail. -
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[Delivery cart, stream likely part of Adam’s Hollow Creek]
Man unidentified. -
[Delia’s Band Bristol on a parade float]
Frank Delia is playing the guitar. Joe Delia is the piano player. Joe Delia organized the band and had red hair. Frank Delia later played in the Ferko String Band. -
[Delaware River, Bristol, PA (looking south)]
This is at the back of Newbold’s property below Anchor Yacht Club. -
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[Delaware River from the Market Street Wharf]
The cars are parked behind the then (PNC) bank at Market and Radcliffe Streets. -
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[Delaware House, now the King George II Inn]
Formerly called Fountain House and King George III. Located at Radcliffe and Mill Streets. -
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[Delaware Canal, estimated in northern Bucks County]
Photograph likely taken after 1931 when commercial traffic on the canal ceased and personal craft used the canal. -
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[Delaware Canal, estimated in northern Bucks County]
Photograph likely taken after 1931 when commercial traffic on the canal ceased and personal craft used the canal. -
[Delaware Canal tidal lock [#1] where it meets the Delaware River]
Round symbol on the center barge identifies it as property of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. At this point in the canal, the barges were either emptied or tied together and pulled down toward Philadelphia by tugboats. -
[Delaware Canal overflow falls behind what used to be the Grand Theater building in Bristol]
Also shown is the lock keeper's house at Lock #2, the first lock past the tidal lock and exit to the Delaware River. The overflow water went into the tidal marsh and the river. -
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[Delaware Canal from the Forge Bridge at Beaver Street, looking north toward Washington Street]
In the background is the Grundy Worsted Mill and powerhouse. On the right, is the Stoneback Lumber Mill. This section of the canal has since been filled in and made into a park area. -
[Delaware Canal bridge]
Likely further up the canal past Bristol, as these small wooden bridges were common in the rural areas of the canal. -
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[Delaware Canal barges]
Likely in Easton section of canal waiting to be loaded. If they were loaded they would be typically lower in the water than they appear here.
The round symbol on the barges indicate they are property of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. -
[Delaware and Lehigh Canal]
Bridge over the canal is believed to have been the bridge at Green Lane (then called Bloomsdale Road). That bridge was removed in 1932 after the operation of the canal stopped. -
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[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
From left to right: Donald McCloskey Borough Council President; Gary Tosti, Bristol Mayor; Paul Ferguson RCHF President; Mr. Burtonwood, Mrs. Edith Burtonwood, and John Cordisco, PA State Representative in Harrisburg. -
[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
Paul Ferguson, President of the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (later to be renamed Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation).