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[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. -
[Hispanic Monument at the Bristol Wharf]
The Hispanic Monument at the waterfront was designed by Bristol artist Joe Sagoth. It was modeled after a sentry box at El Morro Castle Fort in San Juan Puerto Rico. The monument celebrates the three cultures in Puerto Rico. -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
This is a Gazebo in Lions Park in Bristol. In summer, concerts are given here from June from September. -
[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. -
[Mill Street as it slopes down to the Mill Street Wharf]
On the left is “Bannister” a tombstone business. On the right is Stocks Hotel & Restaurant. Both were removed. A large three story building replaced it with five condominiums and two restaurants on the street entrance. -
[Boat ramp to the right of the Mill Street Wharf at the Delaware River]
The ramp was removed and large boulders replaced it. This happened when the waterfront park was improved and four ethnic monuments were added. Festivals are sponsored each summer and in October each year is Historic Bristol Day. -
[Historic Bristol displays in Lions Park behind the King George II Inn]
The Mill Street Wharf is on the right side in the image. -
[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. -
[Market Street Wharf area]
The tent is behind the bank, which is on Radcliffe Street. It may have been set for the celebration of the opening of the Bristol Riverside Theatre in 1987. -
[Lion’s Park behind the King George II Inn]
On the right is the Mill Street Wharf and on the left, just adjacent to the Market Street Wharf, is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Names on the Monument were those men killed in the war in Vietnam. -
[Market Street Wharf]
The flag pole and the brick below it is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The names on the monument were those killed in the war. -
[Photograph taken from the Mill Street Wharf]
In the distance is the Market Street Wharf and beyond that, at Walnut and Radcliffe Streets, is the Bristol Water Works for home water consumption. -
[View of the Delaware River waterfront near Mill Street Wharf]
They were placing large boulders along the edge with the crane lifting the boulders. -
[Crane for rocks being placed along the Delaware River below the Mill Street Wharf]
Photograph also shows the back of the Bristol Riverside Theater at the corner of Radcliffe and Market Streets. -
[A crane lifting a large boulder bear the Mill Street Wharf]
The photograph was taken from Market Street. The flag pole would be soon be part of the Vietnam War Veteran Memorial. -
[Crane placing rocks along waterfront near Mill Street Wharf]
Photograph taken from the back porch of 220 Radcliffe Street.