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Postcard: "Water Front, Bristol, PA."
Stamped on back of postcard: "M. D. Weagley, 121 Mulberry St. Bristol, Pa." -
Postcard: "View on River Front, Bristol, Pa."
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "Where we learned to swim." -
Postcard: "View of river front, Bristol, PA."
Waterfront along Radcliffe Street. The Elks Hall is the tall building with porches built in 1911. Next is a house that was once part of the Bristol Library. The tall pipe is a water tower removed in 1918. The other tower is to provide power for the Bristol Water Works started in 1874. -
Postcard: "View of Otter Creek, Bristol, Pa."
Addressed to "Miss Elizabeth Hartzell, Salfordville, Montg. Co. Pa." Stamped Bristol, May 18, 1908. -
Postcard: "The Upper Delaware River Transportation Co. Boat 'Bristol' at Bristol, Pa."
Inscription on front reads: "This is our boat."
Addressed to "Miss Anna Grow, 298 Alter St., Hazleton, Pa." Stamped Bristol, August 15, 1908. -
Postcard: "The 'William E. Doron,' Bristol-Burlington Ferry"
The “William E. Doron” ferry operated between Bristol and Burlington until Mr. Doron retired February 25, 1930 and died a few months later.
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "Dear Catherine-- Thought you'd like to see this photo of an old friend. It is one of 69 Bucks Co. views reprinted of our Card Club. We have 3 granddaughters with us past 2 weeks. Love, [Bud]." Addressed to "Mrs. Catherine [Schiffey], [Neuffet] Nursing Home, Bensalem Blvd., Bensalem, PA 19020." -
Postcard: "Steamer 'Twilight' and Ferry Boat 'Wm. E. Doran', Bristol, Pa."
The “Twilight” sank up the river in 1901.
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "Dear Mom and Pop. Having a lovely time alright. X X Arthur." Addressed to "Mrs. Wm. Starr, 2929 N. 7th St. Phila." Stamped Bristol, May 29, 1910. -
Postcard: "River Bank and Delaware River Bridge, Burlington, N. J."
Burlington Bristol Bridge from Burlington side. -
Postcard: "Mill St. (Main Business District) Bristol, PA."
Mill Street in the 1950s. The photographer had his/her back to the Delaware River. This cross street is Cedar Street. In the far background is the Keystone Hotel located at Bath and Otter 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). -
Postcard: "Green bank and Delaware River, Burlington, N.J."
Written on front of postcard: "Compliments of sts. Prickett."
Handwriting on back is illegible.
F.G. Temme Co. Orange N.J. and Leipzig, Germany 128. -
Postcard: "First air mail leaving Bristol, PA"
Fleetwings’ F501 Seabird, License NC 16918, flying the first airmail from Bristol, PA to Philadelphia. Shown leaving Bristol Wharf. -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
P.A. Turnpike Bridge. Construction of the bridge over the Delaware River to connect the P.A. and N.J. Turnpikes was from October 1954 – November 1955 and opened in 1956 when P.A. Governor George Leader and N.J. Governor Robert Meyner spoke at the dedication. The Bristol High School Band and their counterpart from N.J. played for the occasion. -
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. -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
Delaware River along Radcliffe Street. This would have been the Farmer’s National Bank Parking Lot. The wooden fence separated the houses at 254 and 256 Radcliffe Street. -
Postcard: "Burlington-Bristol Bridge, Bristol, PA."
Burlington – Bristol Bridge opened in 1931, replacing the ferry service that was operated by William Doron. Photograph taken south of the bridge. Original ferry service started in 1681 by Samuel Clift. -
Postcard: "Bristol on the Delaware, Bristol, PA."
This shows the warehouse where goods were stored waiting for the steam boats. It also shows the ferry house where the William Doron Ferry boat landed at the Market Street Wharf. -
Postcard: "Along the Green bank, Delaware River, Burlington, N.J."
Printed in Germany. -
Postcard: "A canoe picnic on the Delaware, Bristol, PA."
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "HI Joe-- Did the movie usher get back yet. I suppose 'you all' are expecting me to bring you something--well, so far it has been hard to get but, you know 'Bill' he always keeps his word--see you Wed. As ever, 'Bill'."
Addressed to "St Sgt. Joe [Susaw], 852 W. Grand [Sg.] Ave., Key Field, Miss."