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[Michael Dougherty statue]
This stature of Michael Dougherty (1844-1930) was erected in memory of his contribution to the Civil War. He was a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. The monument is located on Jefferson Avenue at Grundy Park. The monument was erected by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, honoring Dougherty’s country of origin (Ireland) and his service to his adopted nation. -
[Grundy’s Park, Bristol, PA]
Pond part of the Delaware Canal dug in 1827 from Bristol, PA, for bringing anthracite coal to Bristol. Note the pergola behind the trees. This is along Jefferson Avenue. -
[Grundy’s Park, Bristol, PA]
This is part of the Delaware Canal on Jefferson Avenue. The canal was dug from Bristol to Easton, PA starting in 1827 for a shipment of anthracite coal. -
[The first Grundy Skating Rink located on Jefferson Avenue at Prospect Street]
Built in 1970 and enclosed circa 1975. It burned in 1995 and a new skating rink was opened in 1997 at Beaver and Canal Streets. A second rink is being constructed adjacent to the 1997 rink extending along Canal Street to Dorrance Street (as of 1999). The rink is now a recreation center with community room, game room, snack area and an outside playground.
“Jeninngs” hand written in ink with a penciled ? above it on back of photograph. -
[Grundy Park]
This is the site in 2006. The ice rink was constructed along the edge of the lagoon. Fountain and to the left is small gazebo. -
"Jefferson Ave School, Grade - 1-M, 1970-1971"
Top row (from left): Stephen Ennis, Warren Marim, Mark Dipsey, Mark Williamson, Michael Ruffner, Mrs. Mannherz, teacher.
Middle row (from left): Frank Struben, Joann Volponi, Barbara Wood, Yvonne Baker, Marchelle White, Patrick Manns.
Seated (from left): Terri Cummons, Madeline Vilez, Anita Geryalez, Lilly Romano, [Miles] Lipo, Cindy Scott, Patty Dougherty.
On floor (from left): Michael Delia, Patrick Mulhern, Joe Lanigan, Ralph Andiyar. -
"Jefferson Ave School 1969, Mrs. Miles, 30, Fourth Grade"
Students unidentified. -
[Jefferson Avenue School, Miss Lear, 6th grade class]
On back of photograph: "Mitchel Ancker, December 25, 1918. Miss Lear 6th grade."
Mitchel Ancker was born in 1907 and died in 1975. The 18 in the date above probably refers to 1918. He would have been in Grade 6 about that time. The picture may have been given to him on Christmas (December 25) of that year --Harold and Carol Mitchener.
Other students unidentified. -
"Dedication of new school, May 25, 1909, Bristol, PA"
Jefferson Avenue School opened May 25, 1909. Closed in 1956 when the school on Buckley Street opened.
The building has been divided into eight apartments known as “The Jefferson.” These are high-end apartments. -
[Postcard: Jefferson Avenue School]
Stella Palermo (1912-1988). Bristol Resident V. Palermo. Third row, third from left, circled is Stella Palermo. -
"The new school dedication. Sept. 15, 1908, Bristol, PA"
Jefferson Avenue School. -
"Laying cornerstone of new school, Sept. 15, 1908. Bristol, PA"
Jefferson Avenue School, William Grow on stage. -
"Cornerstone of new school, Sept. 15, 1908, Bristol, PA"
Dedication of Jefferson Avenue School. -
"Dedication of new school, Bristol, PA"
Jefferson Avenue School. -
[Striking teachers in front of the Jefferson Avenue school in 1973]
Women unidentified. -
"Jefferson Ave School, 1973, Mrs. Mannherz, 24, First Grade"
Jefferson Avenue School 1973 Mrs. Mannherz First Grade.
First Row: Erika Hillisland, Bruce Stewart, Michelle Dreamer.
Second Row: Robin Taylor, Christina Link, Barbara Blesser, Kimberly Keller, Susan Demshock, Mary Elizabeth Paone, Ann Abendschoe, Alicia Tortu.
Third Row: Jimmy McLaughlin, Lester Tusiano, Christopher Mangaon, Martin Hughes Samero.
Fourth Row: Joseph Graffenstine, Milo Harrington, Eddie Lewis, Billy Krause, Mrs. Mannherz, Michelle Levy, Cindy Stack, Iris Andujar, Sharon Solt. Bernadette Christiansen (Di Tullo)- absent. -
[1st grade class of Mrs. Mannherz, former teacher at he Jefferson Avenue Elementary School]
The photograph was taken at the Snyder-Girotti Elementary School on Buckley Street in the all-purpose room.
Children unidentified. -
"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 Avenue Elementary, Grade 1, Mrs. Mannherz, 1975 & 76"
Third Row: Mrs. Mannherz, Karen Olshefsky, Christine Metts, Michael Gujda, Brian Spadac, and Becky Brown.
Second Row: Robert Haines, Terri Freeze, Lea Hughes, Lori Tusiano, Andy Scott, Marci Ennis, Michael Strong.
First Row: Eroilda Gonzalez, Christine Virgulti, Garrison Conly, Sammy Logue, Jimmy Thomas, Diane Pagliese, and Larry Collins. -
[Unidentified children on the Jefferson Avenue School playground]
The last two in the first row are Rachel Caroline Shiro and Donna Shire. -
[Jefferson Avenue School playground]
Students unidentified. -
[Photograph of wooden bridge under construction at Delaware Canal Lagoon Park]
This wooden bridge replaced the original cement bridge that fell into disrepair. Part of the lagoon restoration project during 1996-1997. -
[Photograph of wooden bridge under construction at Delaware Canal Lagoon Park]
This wooden bridge replaced the original cement bridge that fell into disrepair. Part of the lagoon restoration project during 1996-1997.