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[Bristol waterfront]
On the right, is the William Doron ferry boat in its dock. Visible is the King George II Inn/Delaware House and to its left, is the Bristol House. The Bristol Wharf is visible and to its left is a storage area at the wharf. -
[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. -
[Bristol Wharf following a hurricane]
Cemetery Stone Company on the right (Bannister's). -
[Bristol Wharf in 1970, before the development of Lions Park and the Gazebo]
At this time, Samuel Clift Street (formerly Water Street) extended to Market Street from Mill Street. -
[Broadway actress Helen Hayes, who was in town performing at the summer theater located in the former Grand Theater]
This building was at Old Route 13 at Mill Street. The background for this image was at 119 Radcliffe Street (in 1954) in front of Hazel B. Erricco Fabric Shop. Presently this location is Annabella’s Restaurant.
Note: the reflection of the Bristol Theater (Movie Theater) across Radcliffe Street. Helen Hayes became known as the “First Lady of the American Theater.” -
[Business on the 100 block of Mill Street, west side]
This business is in the 100 block of Mill Street on the west side adjacent to the former Stocks Restaurant and bar. -
[Corner of Mill and Cedar Streets]
On the left side of Mill was formerly Clark’s Jewelry Store at number 131. On the right side is number 120, which was formerly Diamond's Sporting Goods. -
[Corner of Mill and Radcliffe Street]
Building in foreground was once the home of the proprietor of King George II Inn. Spencer’s Furniture Store occupied this corner for many years. At the time of this photograph, the building was the Kelch House Restaurant. -
[Corner of Pond Street and Mill Street]
On the right, the building was formerly Popkin's Shoe Store. Across the street was Kanter’s Clothing Store. This is 401 Mill Street on the right. -
[Corner of Radcliffe and Mill Streets]
On the left is the King George II Inn. Center is Stocks Restaurant, on the right is formerly Spencer’s Furniture Store, presently this is the Mill Street Cantina Restaurant (as of 2020). -
[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. -
[Delaware House, now the King George II Inn]
Formerly called Fountain House and King George III. Located at Radcliffe and Mill Streets. -
[Entrance to the Mill Street parking lot]
The Mill Street Wharf is on the right. The red building is at bank at Market and Radcliffe Streets. -
[Family Theatre, Bristol, PA]
“Family Theatre” was located on Mill Street next to what had been Spencer’s Furniture Store at Mill and Radcliffe Street. It was on the north side of the street, two buildings west of the King George II Inn. -
[Fishing along the Delaware River below the Mill Street Wharf]
Primarily caught in this section were shad fish, which laid eggs in the spring. Richard Russel, also known as “Dick Shad,” made a business of buying and selling shad. Russel was a former slave who made a good living by not only selling fish and products, but also operating a taxi service. Russel lived on Market Street. -
[Flooding of Delaware River]
On back of photograph: "St. back of Bristol movie"
Building on left is former ferry boat terminal and part of Lions Park. Street shown is between Market and Mill Street called Water Street. Currently this is known as Samuel Clift Drive. Bristol Theatre (for film) was replaced by the Bristol Riverside Theatre (for drama). -
[Grass at the edge of the Mill Street parking lot (on the left)]
The Delaware River is top center. -
[Harold Mitchener aboard a "Ride the Ducks" boat at the "Barbecue-on-the-River" Festival]
In May 2005, Bristol Lions sponsored "Barbecue-on-the-River," a two-day event that brought thousands to town. With it were "Duck" rides: a vehicle that is also amphibious. Historical commentary was provided by Harold Mitchener and Alan Vogenberg. -
[Historic Bristol displays in Lions Park behind the King George II Inn]
The Mill Street Wharf is on the right side in the image. -
[Ice on the Delaware River at the Mill Street Wharf]
The large poles on each side of the wharf were tying steamboats that travelled from Trenton to Philadelphia with stops at Bordentown, NJ, Bristol, PA, and Burlington, NJ. On the left, is the ferry boat dock which connected Burlington, NJ and Bristol, PA until 1931 when the Burlington Bristol Bridge was opened. The boat at the dock is the William E. Doron ferry. -
[Image of a three-manual Kimball pipe organ in the Grand Theater located at the corner of Mill Street and Old Route 13]
Prior to the Grand Theater it was the Forrest Theater. In 1928 the Grand Theater made its debut with a movie called “The Jazz Singer.” -
[Inner lobby of the Grand Theater which was located on Mill Street at Old Bristol Pike (railroad)]
The theater replaced the Forrest Theater. The Grand opened January 1928.