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Illustration: "The Keim House, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
"Built about 1880 by Joseph DeB. Keim, later the home of Burgess Clifford L. Anderson. Now Murphy's Funeral Home. Pencil drawing by John Ennis."
The Keim house is located at 1002 Radcliffe Street opposite Jefferson Avenue. It was built in 1877. Eventually Clifford Anderson purchased the home. Mr. Anderson operated the Patent Leather Company in Bristol. He became Burgess of Bristol (1912-1943). The next owner was William Murphy who used the first floor for a funeral home. Now it is Wade Funeral Home (as of 2020). -
[Portrait of unidentified man]
Photograph was part of items belonging to Herman Esterline. -
Postcard: “The Lagoon Bristol”
On back: “A twilight view of Lagoon Park with Grundy Commons and its clock tower in the background. As part of the Delaware Canal, the lagoon was the only widewater area along the historic waterway originally intended for recreation. Restored in 1998 through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, the Lagoon has reclaimed its key place in the community of Bristol. Photographer John D. Sikora, Yardley, PA." -
Postcard: "Bristol, Pennsylvania”
On back: “Grundy Clock Tower, Bristol, Bucks County. Rising over 100 feet, the Grundy Clock tower, is on the corner of Jefferson Ave. at Canal St. The Tower overlooks the historic town of Bristol and its scenic Lagoon Park. A focal point of Bristol’s once-flourishing mill district, the Tower, built in 1911, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photographer John D. Sikora, Yardley, PA." -
Postcard: "Along the Green bank, Delaware River, Burlington, N.J."
Printed in Germany. -
[Watercolor of Harris Fuel delivery truck painted by Bristol artist Joseph Sagolla]
The setting for the painting of the truck is at the former Byers’ Garage located at 100 Old Route 13 and Market Street. That garage presently has a business operated by Kevin Branigan called “Klean Kars by Kevin” which details automobiles. -
[Warren P. Snyder Elementary School on Buckley Street, opened in 1956]
Stamped on back of photograph, bottom right: "Jim Baldwin…school life pictures, Box 7534, Philadelphia 1, PA." -
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[James W. Rogers (1840-1924), Bristol, PA]
Father of Jane Rogers (1887-1962), a Bristol school teacher. -
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[Bristol Canal Winter 1939]
South Gate of lock #4 (flowing toward Delaware River). Cochran House and shanty on side. Mule sheds on the side held approximately 40 mules. A large fire around 1920 destroyed these mule sheds and approximately 20 mules and one human body were found in the aftermath. -
[Lock House Bristol Canal]
Photographs by J.F. Moore 1939. [Lock #2]. -
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
Written on back: "Photo by J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Inc., Aurora, Missouri, U.S.A." -
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal parish house]
Parish house built in 1877 by the Ladies Church Aid Society, Walnut Street, Bristol, PA. Part of a set photo by J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Aurora, Missouri, USA. -
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
Image of St. James on front and church drawing on back. Part of a set of photos by J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Aurora, Missouri, USA. -
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
On back: “In remembrance of Betty and Beverly by Jane…11-1-97." Part of a set photo by J.B. Bennett. -
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[Snow storm of February 13, 1899]
Taken in the morning of February 14th at the corner of Radcliffe & Penn Streets looking towards Mill Street. The porch on the front has been removed and a room built. A porch was built on the second story (1999). -
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[Bristol Canal 1939]
Delaware Canal at Bristol, young fisherman is walking south toward Lock #2 above Bath & Mill Street. -
"Ice Gorge on the Delaware River at Bristol, Pa., --Feb. 14, 1881"
Elwood Doron, and later his son, William, operated a ferry to Burlington, NJ until 1930 (this is the boat featured in this photograph). Elwood lived from 1827-1890, William lived from 1852-1930. -
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St. Marks Roman Catholic Church, Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania, Churchyard Cemetery, 1845
From the primary author, Hazel Lamon, February 29, 1996:
"This book is divided into two parts. The first part contains a short history of the St. Marks R.C. Church at Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania, taken from 'History of Bristol, Pennsylvania' by Doron Green - 1911. A history of St. Marks School is taken from 'History of Old Homes on Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pa.' by Doron Green - 1938.
Many of the tombstones in the churchyard cemetery have been in the ground for one hundred and fifty years and some are illegible. They are a monument to those who came from Ireland in search of a better life and made their home here in America.
I have relied on the record for a list of those in unmarked graves.
The second part contains the St. Marks R.C. Cemetery on Bristol Pike, Pennsylvania. Ground was purchased on April 1, 1892 from the Bristol Cemetery Land Company, Inc. by the Rt. Rev. Patrick J. Ryan, Archbishop of Philadelphia.
See page #37 & etc. for details of the graveyard in part two of this book." -
Bristol Cemetery, Bucks County, PA. Volume I: Tombstones, 1990
Note from the author, Hazel E. Lamon, April 15, 1990:
"This book is divided into two parts. The first part contains a short history of the Bristol Cemetery and includes tombstone inscriptions. The second is a brief history of the Bristol Methodist Graveyard and includes the Record of Removals in 1951.
The Plot Plan is not the original and can only be used in conjunction with this book.
Volume II will be completed at a later date.
I am grateful to Mr. Martin Lautz, Superintendent of the Bristol Cemetery for permission to record the tombstones, and to Mrs. Rita Smith who made the records available for verification.
My appreciation to the Reverend Kenneth E. Gelzhiser, Pastor of The First United Methodist Church for permission to copy the church record. For almost 40 years the cemetery record had been put away and forgotten until 1989. We are grateful to the then church secretary, Mrs. Betty Scheich for finding the record and making it available.
My sincere appreciation to all who have had a part in the preparation of this work." -
Postcard: "Bath Street, Bristol, PA"
The beginning/end of the trolley line to Doylestown, photograph taken in Bristol. The photograph was taken at Bath and Otter Streets. The Clossen House, later the Keystone Hotel was on the right.
Archive has multiple copies. One has an inscription that reads: “We lived just up the street, Bath Street Bristol.” -
Postcard: "Otter St. Bristol PA"
Written on back of postcard: "We lived just up the street. Bath St. Bristol."
Otter Street at the corner of Bath Street, facing south. It appears that construction on the trolley line is being completed. The trolley visible connected Bristol and Philadelphia. Another line on Bath Street ran to Doylestown. Trolley lines operated from 1900-1932. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 120 held the office of Begley, Carlin & Mandio lawyers, originally constructed as a commercial building post-1927. Number 128 Mill Street was a Chiropractic Office, with brick applied circa 1935. Numbers 130-132, building with gabled roof and two dormers, modern brick façade. The house behind the façade dates to 1800-1825. Number 134 waas James Daniels DMD. Number 136, Chick D’Angelo’s Sporting Goods constructed as a commercial building circa 1825-49. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 200 is Mignoni's Jewelry and Irish shop, constructed circa 1781 as a residence. Dr. Howard Pursell ran a drug store at this location from about 1869-1927. Number 204-206 were vacant due to a fire. Number 208-210 were constructed as a commercial building circa 1915-1919. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 226 was constructed probably as a residence circa 1800-1824 and has been in services as a commercial building for over 100 years. Number 232 was Pathfinders Gallery and Framing. Number 234 was the office of Attorneys Edwards and Associates. Number 238 was Mei Garden Kitchen. Number 236 was constructed as a commercial building between 1857 and 1876, known as the McMullen Building in the 1870s when a Mrs. Hamilton kept a store in the building. Number 240 was Total Beauty Care. Number 242 was Coffee Break, constructed between 1891-1894 and was originally a photography studio. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 232 was Print Finders Gallery and Framing. Number 234 was the office of Attorneys Edwards & Associates. Number 238 was Mei Garden Kitchen. Number 240 was Total Beauty Care. Number 242 was Coffee Break. It was constructed in 1891-1894 and was originally a photo studio. Number 248 was Cameo Kitchens constructed between 1891-1894. Numbers 246-248 were originally a dry goods store. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
400-406 Mill Street were constructed between 1903 and 1915 as a commercial building. 400-414 were vacant. Numbers 408-410 were constructed between 1903-1913 as a commercial building. Number 416 is Norman’s & Company office furniture, interior designs, office products, and supplies. The theater was constructed between 1903-1915 as a theater for vaudeville and motion pictures. Commercial wing was constructed during the same period. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. (From left to right). Number 310 was Bristol Photographers. Number 316 was constructed between 1903-1915 as a flour mill. Number 318-320 were constructed as a commercial building probably 1850-1874. Number 320 was Leonard’s Fine Art Jewelry Shop. Number 322 was constructed prior to 1850 possibly as a residence. Nick Gilardi’s Men’s Shop was in service as a commercial building for more than 100 years. Number 324 was Keep’ Em in Stitches, an embroidery shop. Numbers 324-326 were constructed prior to 1850, possibly as a residence. Number 326 was Old Towne Gourmet and Antiques. Number 328 appears to have been constructed prior to 1850-1857 as a commercial building altered in appearance circa 1900. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 300 (left) is Chi-Wear Boutique. Numbers 300-302 were constructed as a residence, probably in the first quarter of the 19th century. Used as a commercial building for over 100 years. Occupied by John H. Wood, 1876-1891. Number 302 is the Mayflower Shop. Number 306 was constructed as a commercial building circa 1857-76. Number 308 was Ballow’s Shoes. Number 310 was Bristol Photographers. Number 312 was Tile-All. These three brick buildings united by a common brick façade appear to date from 1900-1924. Original buildings are much earlier, probably 1800-1825. Number 316 was constructed between 1903-1915 as a flour mill. Number 318-320 was constructed as a commercial building probably 1850-1874. Number 320 was Leonard’s Fine Art Jewelry Shop. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
1993 Mill Street. Numbers 408-410 were constructed between 1903-1913 as commercial buildings. Numbers 400-414 were vacant. Number 416 was Norman's & Company office furniture, interior designs, office products, supplies, and cards. The theater visible behind Norman's was constructed between 1903-1915 as a theater for vaudeville and motion pictures. Commercial wing was constructed during the same period. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 201 is the Bucks County Photographers, second floor-Triple Check Paging Network. Constructed between 1891-1894 as a commercial building. -
[Panoramic view of Mill Street created by Harold and Carol Mitchener]
View of Mill Street in 1993. Number 118 (on left) was constructed between 1903 and 1915 as an office building. Number 120 was constructed as a commercial building post in 1927. Number 128 Mill Street was a Chiropractic Office constructed at the same time the brick façade was applied to the adjacent building circa 1935. Numbers 130-132 (building with gabled roof, two dormers and modern brick façade) probably dates to the first quarter of the 19th century. Brick Façade is circa 1940. Number 134 was constructed as a commercial building circa 1825-49. -
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[Portrait of unidentified bride]
Photograph was found in the Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation Building (formerly Travel Club building), 321 Cedar Street. -
[A classroom in Tullytown Elementary School]
Students and teacher are unidentified.
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging. -
[A classroom in Tullytown Elementary School]
By 2002 the school is not standing. Students and teacher are unidentified.
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging.