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[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. -
"River front, Bristol, PA"
A river front view of Farmer’s National Bank before addition was added. In 1998, the bank is called First Union Bank. This building was built as a private home by Joseph Craig in 1818. The bank purchased it in 1833. The building was enlarged in 1952. -
[Market Street Wharf, with two of Bristol’s banking institutions visible]
The white building with columns is the former Farmer’s Bank founded in 1814. The red brick building is First Service Bank erected in 1950 by the Bristol Trust Company, later to be called Delaware Valley Bank, Philadelphia National Bank, and First Union Bank. In 1998 First Union Bank and Fidelity Bank merged to become Wachovia Bank. In May of 1999 First Service Bank opened at this site. -
[Bristol waterfront, view from Delaware River]
From left to right on Bristol’s waterfront (at the time of this photograph) are the Bristol Riverside Theater, First Service Bank, a house with law offices and ‘Bristol Pilot’ editor’s office, and Wachovia Bank (Iconic Columns). -
[Bristol Wells Fargo Bank, view from Delaware River]
The central portion was erected in 1818 as a private home by Joseph Craig. In 1833, the Farmers Bank purchased the house. In 1952, they added an extension on each side of the building. After various mergers, the bank is presently called Wells Fargo. It is Bristol’s oldest banking institution. -
"River Front Bristol PA"
Riverside view of the Farmers National bank at 224 Radcliffe Street. It was fist built in 1818 as a private home for Joseph Craig. In 1833, the bank purchased it and it became their headquarters. In 1952, a wing was added to each side. The original bank was started in Hulmeville in 1814 and moved to the corner of Mill and Cedar Street in 1823. The river tide was low when this photo was taken. -
"Delaware River, Bristol, PA"
Tallest building under construction is the Elks Home at Radcliffe and Walnut Street. The corner stone was laid in 1910 and the Elks building demolished in 1981. To the right of the Elks is a house which has been removed. The Bristol Water Works (stand pipe and smoke stack are removed) is on the right. The house between the Elks building and the Water Works was called the Blackwood House. The Bristol Free Library was moved into this building in 1916. After World War I, the library was moved to the former Red Cross Building, now the parking lot for the Grundy Library at Dorrance and Radcliffe Streets. -
Postcard: "Historical Keene Home erected 1815 on bank of Delaware River, Bristol, PA."
Built in 1816 following the death of Sarah L Keene, it became the property of the Episcopal Church Dioceses of Philadelphia and was used as a home for maiden ladies. The Grundy Foundation purchased the house. They demolished the house in 1964 to make room for the building of the Grundy Library. Note the trolley tracks in front (1917-1932). -
[Keene House, view from the Delaware River]
Radcliffe Street at Dorrance Street. This view from the river shows the home which was constructed in 1816. The home was built for Mr. & Mrs. Lenox whose nice inherited the home after their deaths. Sarah Keene’s will left the home as a residence for elderly women in need. The home was left in the care of the Episcopal Church Diocese of Philadelphia, The Grundy Foundation purchased the house in the early 1960s, removed it, and used the land for construction of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library. -
[801 Radcliffe Street, view from Delaware River]
This house was originally constructed in 1821 by actor Thomas Cooper as a residence for his children and their governess. The Coopers lived in an adjacent house connected by a covered walkway. The house was later remodeled by Louis Spring who was General Manager of the Grundy Mill. -
Postcard: "View on River Front, Bristol, Pa."
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "Where we learned to swim." -
[Anchor Yacht Club, 1232 ½ Pine Grove Street]
Founded in 1906. Ducks use club’s ramp for access to the river. -
[Home of Dr. Paul McIlvaine, Bristol physician for 51 years retiring in 2004]
The house in the Pine Grove section sits on an acre of land. -
[On this lot once stood a home built in 1800, view from the Delaware River]
In 1933, Bristol physician H. Doyle Webb purchased the house and lived there until his death in 1952. Later, it was destroyed by fire. The ruins were removed and two dwellings were built in the late 1900s. -
[Harbor Lights apartments, 1032 Radcliffe Street]
On the right side near the large tree is the mouth of the Adam's Hollow Creek. It was in this vicinity in the early 1800s ships were constructed. It became known as the Jones' Shipyard. During the years of operation, large schooners were built there. St. Mark's Church is in the background. -
[St. Mark School, view from the Delaware River]
A home originally built on this site in 1800 remained until 1970. When it was removed to construct the school, some family names associated with the house were Wood, Montgomery, and Landreth. The school relocated there from the 600 block of Radcliffe Street in 1972. To the right is a red brick structure which is part of Harbor Lights Apartments. The building on the left is Wade Funeral Home. -
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA]
Jo and Bob Wood Property owners. All photographs were taken on their property in front of their house. They were interested in learning what the purpose of the hole in the ground represented. The hole was outside of the house about 20 feet from the Delaware River. After examination, it was guessed that it could have had something to do with water/toilet drainage from their house. The house is located about 25 feet from the hole. It may have been a cesspool for receiving drainage or sewage from within the house. One of the strongest clues that was found in the hole was a round clay pipe that was probably used as a sewer pipe. -
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA]
Jo and Bob Wood Property owners. All photographs were taken on their property in front of their house. They were interested in learning what the purpose of the hole in the ground represented. The hole was outside of the house about 20 feet from the Delaware River. After examination, it was guessed that it could have had something to do with water/toilet drainage from their house. The house is located about 25 feet from the hole. It may have been a cesspool for receiving drainage or sewage from within the house. One of the strongest clues that was found in the hole was a round clay pipe that was probably used as a sewer pipe. -
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA]
Jo and Bob Wood Property owners. All photographs were taken on their property in front of their house. They were interested in learning what the purpose of the hole in the ground represented. The hole was outside of the house about 20 feet from the Delaware River. After examination, it was guessed that it could have had something to do with water/toilet drainage from their house. The house is located about 25 feet from the hole. It may have been a cesspool for receiving drainage or sewage from within the house. One of the strongest clues that was found in the hole was a round clay pipe that was probably used as a sewer pipe. -
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA, view facing Delaware River]
Jo and Bob Wood Property owners. All photographs were taken on their property in front of their house. They were interested in learning what the purpose of the hole in the ground represented. The hole was outside of the house about 20 feet from the Delaware River. After examination, it was guessed that it could have had something to do with water/toilet drainage from their house. The house is located about 25 feet from the hole. It may have been a cesspool for receiving drainage or sewage from within the house. One of the strongest clues that was found in the hole was a round clay pipe that was probably used as a sewer pipe. -
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA]
Jo and Bob Wood Property owners. All photographs were taken on their property in front of their house. They were interested in learning what the purpose of the hole in the ground represented. The hole was outside of the house about 20 feet from the Delaware River. After examination, it was guessed that it could have had something to do with water/toilet drainage from their house. The house is located about 25 feet from the hole. It may have been a cesspool for receiving drainage or sewage from within the house. One of the strongest clues that was found in the hole was a round clay pipe that was probably used as a sewer pipe. -
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA]
Jo and Bob Wood Property owners. All photographs were taken on their property in front of their house. They were interested in learning what the purpose of the hole in the ground represented. The hole was outside of the house about 20 feet from the Delaware River. After examination, it was guessed that it could have had something to do with water/toilet drainage from their house. The house is located about 25 feet from the hole. It may have been a cesspool for receiving drainage or sewage from within the house. One of the strongest clues that was found in the hole was a round clay pipe that was probably used as a sewer pipe. -
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA, Jo Wood and Carol Mitchener standing on front porch]
Jo and Bob Wood Property owners. All photographs were taken on their property in front of their house. They were interested in learning what the purpose of the hole in the ground represented. The hole was outside of the house about 20 feet from the Delaware River. After examination, it was guessed that it could have had something to do with water/toilet drainage from their house. The house is located about 25 feet from the hole. It may have been a cesspool for receiving drainage or sewage from within the house. One of the strongest clues that was found in the hole was a round clay pipe that was probably used as a sewer pipe.
Jo Wood and Carol Mitchener standing up on the front porch of the house. Note that the level of the front porch is much higher than the level of the hole, which is from where the camera was located.