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"Farruggio's Bristol and Philadelphia Auto Express, Inc." [advertisement]
1419 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA -
"Ferry Plying between Burlington N. J., and Bristol, Pa."
The “William E. Doron” ferry operated between Bristol and Burlington until Mr. Doron retired, February 25, 1930 and died a few months later. -
"Ferry Plying between Burlington, N.J., and Bristol, Pa."
The "William E. Doron" operated between Burlington, NJ and Bristol, PA until Mr. William Doron retired on February 25, 1930 and later died that same year. The Burlington-Bristol Bridge opened in 1931.
Charles Kock and Morrison Keich provided passenger service on a launch named “Sea Gull.” The "William E. Doron" sank at sea off Virginia. -
"Fink Flowers and Gifts" [advertisement]
Route 13 and Point Street, Bristol, PA -
"First Annual Banquet, Pomanalie Club No. 1, Bristol, PA, Nov. 25, 1909"
Men unidentified.
Names written on back of photograph: "Jennie Lamon Kershaw" and "Helen E. Tosti." Clipping also attached to back of board. -
"Fleetwing's Plant #3--in 1940's"
Front reads: "Formerly the 'Corona Leather Works.' Now Keystone Lighting Co. Beaver Street and Route 13 across from De Grand Diner. Established 1889 by Boston capitalist one year before Steel Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry (1890). Please note chimney and water tanks which are no longer there."
Clifford Anderson was transferred to Bristol from Massachusetts in 1889 to establish the Corona Leather Works in this building. In 1906, the Bristol plant broke from the Boston firm and the Bristol Patent Leather Works was formed. Anderson became its first president. He was also president of the Bristol Trust Company and on the board of directors of the Farmers National Bank. Anderson was Burgess of Bristol from 1917-1943. His home at 1002 Radcliffe Street is now the Wade Funeral Home. -
"Fleetwings Gruman Leading Edge Gang"
Sign held by man to left of American flag reads "Hitler's coffin." -
"Flour, Saw & Planing Mills, Rogers’ Bros., Bristol, PA" [sketch]
Originally located at the first block of Mill Street between the street and the canal basin [now parking lot]. -
"Girls Champion Relay Team, Bucks Co. Schools, 1925"
From left to right: Alice Randolf, Margaret Milnor, Thelma Allen, Mary Tamburello (Class of 1928). -
"Girls Hockey Team, Bristol High School 1927"
Stamped on back of photograph: "The Nichols Studio 123 Mill Street Bristol, P.A." -
"Grundy Park--Bristol PA."
Delaware Canal Lagoon Park. It was built about 1920 with a concrete, arched bridge connecting the island in the photograph’s center. To the right is Jefferson Avenue and former Grundy Mill (out of view). In 1997-98, the lagoon was restored, a wooden bridge replaced the deteriorating cement bridge, and landscaping was completed. The photographer would have stood on the railroad embankment adjacent to the lagoon in taking this image. A columned gazebo on the end of the island to the left is not visible and may not have been constructed when the photograph was taken. -
"Harriman Fire Department"
Vehicles and personnel in front, unidentified. -
"Harriman Fire Department"
Seated in front of station, men unidentified. -
"Harris Fuels, Inc." [advertisement]
Formerly located at 206 Otter Street, Bristol, PA. -
"Home of E. Linton Martin, Number 315 Radcliffe St. Bristol, PA"
"Built in 1847, it was one of the stations of the Underground Railroad, operated in Bristol by members of the Society of Friends." -
"Home of Stanford K. Runyan, Number 910 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA"
"This is the oldest house on Radcliffe Street. It was remodeled in 1811 by John Reed." -
"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. -
"In front of John Johnson [illegible]"
Information related to John Johnson from the Bristol Directory provided on back of photograph.Tags Bristol Borough -
"Interscholastic Champion Girl Relay Team, Bucks, Co., 1924, Left to Right Randolph, Chambers, Allen, Rittler"
Written on back: Alice Randolph, Chamberlain, Selma Allen, Grace Rittler. -
"Island Beach 1924"
Bathers in the Delaware River. This was a park of Burlington Island opposite Bristol. Access was by boat between 1917 and 1934. There were powered amusement rides; fire ruined the amusements in 1934. It had a carousel, roller coaster, a small train, etc. Steamboats brought people from Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, and Trenton to the park. -
"Island Beach 1924"
Bathers in the Delaware River. This was a park of Burlington Island opposite Bristol. Access was by boat between 1917 and 1934. There were powered amusement rides; fire ruined the amusements in 1934. It had a carousel, roller coaster, a small train, etc. Steamboats brought people from Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, and Trenton to the park. -
"J. William Charlton Realtor" [advertisement]
Appraisal service, real estate listings, and insurance business. 1814 Farragut Avenue. -
"Jefferson Av., Bristol, PA."
Corner of Jefferson Avenue and Radcliffe Street. -
"Jefferson Ave Elementary, Grade 1, Mrs. Mannherz, 1973 & 74"
Mrs. Mannherz, teacher of grade one at the Jefferson Avenue Elementary School, located at the Jefferson Avenue and Pond Street. -
"Jefferson Ave School 1969, Mrs. Miles, 30, Fourth Grade"
Students unidentified.