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321 Cedar Street
Owned by the Travel Club of Bristol at time of survey. Currently (as of 2022) the location of the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation (BCHF). -
[Robert W. Bracken Post 382 Bugle Corps]
Photograph taken in the backyard of the Methodist Church. Building in the background was the home of the American Legion. Once a Quaker school built in 1874, it is now the headquarters of Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation. The legion, formed in 1919, rented the building from 1924-1929 when they moved to their permanent headquarters at 619 Radcliffe Street.
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[Art Show at the Grundy Library showing three of the founding directors of the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation, now called Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation]
From left to right: Joseph Pavone, Charles Richman, Seymore Kaplan. -
[Elizabeth Lorimer (1881-1972) and Frank H. Jenks (1875-1955) on their wedding day]
They had a son Frank L. Jenks (1904-1982), who married Helen Appleton (1903-1969). -
[Historical reenactment of a Bristol Borough Council Meeting held at The King George II Inn]
Borough Council first met at the King George II Inn. Participants (from left to right): William Carter, Bristol Mayor from 1974-78 and of Carter Funeral Home; W. Paul Ferguson, The Reverend Stanley Gladfelter of St. James Episcopal Church, Harvey Volk, Roger Schell, and Russell Schweitzer. The event was sponsored by Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation. -
[Historical reenactment of a Bristol Borough Council Meeting held at The King George II Inn]
Borough Council first met at the King George II Inn. Participants (from left to right): The Reverend Stanley Gladfelter of St. James Episcopal Church, Harvey Volk, Roger Schell, and Russell Schweitzer. The event was sponsored by Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation. -
[Historical reenactment of a Bristol Borough Council Meeting held at The King George II Inn]
Borough Council first met at the King George II Inn. Participants (from left to right): W. Paul Ferguson, The Reverend Stanley Gladfelter of St. James Episcopal Church, Harvey Volk, and Roger Schellr. The event was sponsored by Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation. -
[Historical reenactment of a Bristol Borough Council Meeting held at The King George II Inn]
Borough Council first met at the King George II Inn. Participants (from left to right): W. Paul Ferguson and The Reverend Stanley Gladfelter of St. James Episcopal Church. The event was sponsored by Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation. -
[Historical reenactment of a Bristol Borough Council Meeting held at The King George II Inn]
Borough Council first met at the King George II Inn. Participants (from left to right): William Carter, Bristol Mayor from 1974-78 and of Carter Funeral Home, and W. Paul Ferguson. The event was sponsored by Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation. -
[The Reverend Stanley Glafelter of St. James Episcopal Church at a reenactment of a Bristol Borough Council Meeting held at King George II Inn]
This Inn was the original meeting place of the Council. The event was sponsored by Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation. -
[W. Paul Ferguson at the King George II Inn as part of a Bristol Borough Council Meeting reenactment]
This Inn was the site of the first council meetings. The event was sponsored by Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation. -
[Postcard: Gazebo Lions Park, Bristol, PA]
Located in park along river between Mill and Market Streets. Park maintained by Lion's Service Club. Photograph by the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation, now Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation at 321 Cedar Street, Bristol. -
[Bell Apartments]
On back of photograph: "Bell Apts. Civil War Encampment. On the grounds of the former Bell Mansion, now apartments. 824 Radcliffe Street." -
[Grounds of the former Bell Mansion, apartments at the time of this photograph]
On back of photograph: "Civil War Encampment."
Located at 824 Radcliffe Street. -
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[Former Spring Mansion (800 Radcliffe Street)]
Taken on Bristol Day 1987. -
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[Gazette Office building]
This building was erected in 1874 as a one-room school house by the Society of Friends (Quaker). In the early 20th century it was rented by various organizations including the American Legion (1924-1929). One of the groups that rented it, eventually purchased it (Bristol Travel Club). They sold it to the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation in 1991, which uses it as their headquarters. At the time of this photograph, it was the office of The Gazette, a local newspaper. -
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[Historic Bristol Day 1990 Amateur Photo Contest, Title: "Alone"]
Photographed by Michele Werynski, Truman High School Photo Club, Address 1833 Parkview Avenue, Bristol, PA 19007.
Lions Park Bristol with Mill Street Wharf and Gazebo in background. Man on bench unidentified. -
[Couple on bench at Lions Park, photograph from Historic Bristol Day 1990]
Photograph by Michele Werynski, Bristol, PA. Entry for Historic Bristol Day 1990 Amateur Photo Contest. Delaware River from Bristol’s Lions Park. People on bench unidentified. Burlington Island is in background. -
[Historic Bristol displays in Lions Park behind the King George II Inn]
The Mill Street Wharf is on the right side in the image. -
[Tent set up at one of the earliest Historic Bristol Days]
There was a vacant lot across Radcliffe Street from the Grundy Library. It was were crafts were displayed and sold. As of 2017, four house are there. -
[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. -
[Ship docked at Bristol Wharf for Historic Bristol Day]
This tall ship was from Philadelphia. It was sailed to Bristol for the annual Historic Bristol Day in October. People were permitted to go aboard. -
[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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[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. -
Illustration: "Friends School House, 321 Cedar Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
"Built in 1874. Now the home of the Travel Club."
This was built in 1874 as a one-room school house built for the Friends (Quaker), and was sold to the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, Inc. in 1991. The artist Michele Pavone is the daughter of Joseph Pavone, a founder of B.C.H.F. -
[Tillie Van Aken, President of Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation at the “Reflective Mule” statue which was part of a county-wide collection]
This mule was purchased/sponsored by B.C.H.F. after being on display, it was given to the Canal Works on Beaver and Canal Street to be added to their display. -
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[Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (now Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation) rededicating a replica mile marker (20-T) from the original Frankford Turnpike]
Photograph located on Radcliffe Street next to the old Fleetwings building. W. Paul Ferguson was the organization’s president and conducted the ceremony. This mile marker was lost during the demolition and construction on the site. Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation had plans to replace another replica when construction is completed.
Back row (from left to right): unidentified members of a Boy Scout Troop, Louis Quattorocchi.
Front row (from left to right): Donald McCloskey (Borough Council), Gary Totsi (Mayor of Bristol Borough), W. Paul Ferguson (Organization president), Mr. and Mrs. Burtonwood, and Pennsylvania State Representative John Cordisco, 140th District. -
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[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
Paul Ferguson (in the blue coat), Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (later to be renamed Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation) President; and John Cordisco, Representative in Harrisburg Capital. -
[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
From right to left: Alan Vogenberg, Mary Anchor, Carol Mitchener, Harold Mitchener, Bill Carter Mayor, [unidentified] Truelove, unidentified, Donald McCloskey, Frank Truelove. -
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[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
From left to right: Paul Ferguson, President of the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (later to be renamed Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation); Mr. Burtonwood, Mrs. Edith Burtonwood. -
[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). -
[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. -
[Members of the Friends Meeting House receiving a plaque from the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation]
Members of the Friends Meeting House receiving a plaque from the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (now called Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation). The plaque was placed on their building. Receiving plaque: Joseph Stout, Dot Stout, Sandy Stout, and Helen Bell (seated), observing plaque presentation: Paul Ferguson, Frannie O’Boyle, and Pauline White. -
[Reenactors at BCHF for the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown]
Part of a group of people who portrayed French soldiers who marched from Rhode Island in 1781 to Yorktown, VA to help Washington defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown. This was the 225th Anniversary. This group followed the original route used by the French. They stopped in Bristol as it was part of the route. They are in front of the Borough sign adjacent to the “Villas at Riverview” house. They camped on the property of the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation (BCHF) at 321 Cedar Street for those nights. The society provided their meals.
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[On back of photograph]: "Gazela -- Bristol Day 1985"
This is a tall mast ship that sailed up from the Philadelphia waterfront for several Historic Bristol Day celebrations. -
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