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[National Lift Equipment building]
Formerly site of American Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 2 firehouse. -
[Ye Olde Cross Stitchery, former location of Jewish Synagogue]
In 1917, the Bristol Jewish Center bought 119 Pond Street to be their new synagogue location, and remained there until 1949. In 1949, they moved to the 216 Pond Street location, which closed in 2015. -
"Queen of the Bristol Frolic, Oct. 29-30-31-1923"
Jane Ferry, Queen of the Bristol Frolic. She was one of six selected by the judges to represent Bristol fire companies in the Frolic Queen Contest. The others were Alice Yates, Dorothy Trude, Mary Friel, Marion DeLong, and Louise Hammond. Photo taken by Nichols Photography Studio. Photo location on Mill Street, between Old Route 13 and Pond Street. -
[Scene is at the foot of Pond Street--Forest Theatre in rear]
Written on back of photograph: "Cameraman on the trail is Jack Wright, Druggist. Mr. Nichol took the picture. That was when Mr. Nichol first came to Bristol and opened his Kodak Business in Wrights Drug Store. The two boys on the wall are Peter Parker on the left, Brud Highland on the right." -
Postcard: "Municipal Building--Bristol, PA"
Bristol Borough Municipal Building opened in 1927, including the fire company and engines, were a gift to the Borough by Joseph R. Grundy. Located at Pond Street and Mulberry Street, it replaced the old town hall which was located in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street.
On reverse: “Published for Nichols Photo Service. Bristol Pa. by the Collotype Co. Elizabeth N.J. and N.Y. -
[Bristol Borough Municipal Building at Mulberry and Pond Street]
This picture was taken at the Mulberry Street door which is the present Police Department entrance. The photographer was in the Fire Company No. 2 building across the street when taking the picture. The speaker is believed to be Leslie Kilcoyne, a lawyer whose office was in the Closson/Keystone Hotel building on Bath Street. In front of the speaker are members of the Rober W. Bracken Post No. 382 American Legion. The men on the platform wearing metal helmets are members of the American Legion.
Photograph Taken by Nichols Studio, based at 112 Wood Street, Bristol, PA. -
"[Illegible] & N. Co. Basen. Bristol, PA."
Ruins of John Dorrance’s Mills, once located at the end of Pond Street and the edge of the canal basin [as of 2019, the Mill Street parking lot]. The mill was first started by Samuel Carpenter in 1701 as a saw and grist mill. The Dorrance family acquired the mills in the early 1800s. In 1879, William Rogers of Bristol Township became the owner. During the 1950s – 1960s, the building was owned by Auto Boys (Plavin Family) as an auto parts store, which also sold appliances and electronic equipment. The mill building burned in 1980s and was removed. -
"Main Line Penna. R.R. and Leedom Mills, Bristol, Pa. 1907"
PA Railroad main line through Bristol, taken at the corner of Walnut, Beaver, and Pond Streets. Leedom Carpet Mill on the left was later replaced by the Grundy Ice Rink. -
[275th Anniversary of Bristol Celebration]
Photo stamped on back with "Rohm & Haas Company, Philadelphia, PA. October 19, 1956."
Photograph taken at the corner of Mill and Pond Streets. Sitting on the Buick are Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nichols, of Nichols Photography shop, located opposite of where the photograph was taken. -
[Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Abraham Lincoln historical marker in Bristol]
“Lincoln Sign” along Spurline Park, located opposite the town municipal building--Pond and Mulberry Streets. -
[Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Abraham Lincoln historical marker in Bristol]
“Lincoln Sign” in Bristol, PA opposite the Municipal Building at Pond and Mulberry Streets. Pennsylvania Railroad’s main route between 1834 and 1910 passed here. In 1910-1911, the line was moved and elevated through the town. This is now about ½ mile north of this spot. The area behind had been the freight yard. In the distance is the town’s public elementary school. There is an approximately 30-50 feet of track left as part of the memorial. Spurline Park runs the length of the town on the ground occupied the last spur line of the railroad at street level. The Lincoln Sign” is along that route. -
[Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post #382, Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, Memorial Day Parade]
Marching on Pond Street at Wilson Avenue toward War Memorial at Pond and Fillmore Streets. -
[Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post #382, Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, Memorial Day Parade]
Marching on Pond Street at Wilson Avenue. -
[Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post #382, Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps]
Marching on Pond Street at Wilson Avenue -
[Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post #382, Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, Memorial Day Parade]
Marching on Pond Street at Wilson Avenue toward War Memorial at Pond and Fillmore Streets. -
[Knights of Columbus Council #906, Memorial Day Parade]
Marching on Pond Street at Wilson Avenue toward War Memorial at Pond and Fillmore Streets. -
[Consolidated Fire Company, Station 50 fire truck, Memorial Day Parade]
The fire truck was photographed on Pond Street at an intersection with Wilson Avenue. -
[Bucks County Rescue Squad ambulance, Memorial Day Parade]
Photo was taken at Pond Street and Wilson Avenue. This ambulance is part of the fleet associated with Bucks County Rescue Squad of Bristol. -
[Bristol Fire Company, Station 51 fire truck, Memorial Day Parade]
Pond Street passing Wilson Avenue. -
[America Hose Hook & Ladder Co. No. 2, Ladder 25 fire truck, Memorial Day Parade]
Photo was taken at Pond Street and Wilson Avenue. -
[America Hose Hook & Ladder Co. No. 2 fire rescue truck, Memorial Day Parade]
Photo taken at Pond Street and Wilson Avenue. -
[Postcard: Bristol Carpet Mills when owned by Thomas L. Leedom Company]
Located on Beaver Street near Pond Street and opened in 1877. Was the last mill brought to Bristol by the Bristol Improvement Company. The carpet mill closed in the 1950s and an oil industry used the building until it was removed for the construction of the Grundy Recreation Center and Ice Rink circa 2000. -
[Postcard: Bristol Carpet Mills when owned by Thomas L. Leedom Company]
Located on Beaver Street near Pond Street and opened in 1877. Was the last mill brought to Bristol by the Bristol Improvement Company. The carpet mill closed in the 1950s and an oil industry used the building until it was removed for the construction of the Grundy Recreation Center and Ice Rink circa 2000. -
[Bristol Municipal Building, Pond and Mulberry Streets]
Stone building across Mulberry Street is Fire Co. No. 2. Behind the fire company is a water tower of Bristol Water Works, now removed.
Note: There are several railroad tracks in the foreground. These were part of the freight yard. The freight station stood where the Grundy Tower apartment building was later located in 1970. Spuline Park extends the length of the town (following the route of the old rail line). -
"Best Designed Float Hallowene Parade 1910, Winner A.H.H & L Co. No. 2, Bristol, PA."
American Hose Hook and Ladder Fire Co. No. 2 wagon float. This hose wagon was used in a Halloween parade in 1910 and was the winner of the “Best Designed Float” contest. [This is likely the carriage from fire company records that state in 1875 a carriage was built for them by Wilson and Randall Carriage Makers of Bath Street and was often used in parades.] The fire company was located at the corner of Pond and Mulberry Street. -
[Good Will Fire Company No. 3 located on Swain Street at Pond Street]
The fire company was chartered in 1895. -
"Municipal Building, Bristol, PA"
Bristol Borough Municipal Building opened in 1927, including the fire company and engines, were a gift to the Borough by Joseph R. Grundy. Located at Pond Street and Mulberry Street, it replaced the old town hall which was located in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street. -
Postcard: "Municipal Building, Bristol, PA"
Bristol Borough Municipal Building opened in 1927, including the fire company and engines, were a gift to the Borough by Joseph R. Grundy. Located at Pond Street and Mulberry Street, it replaced the old town hall which was located in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street. -
[Event unveiling plans for a new maternity wing at the Delaware Valley Hospital, Wilson Avenue and Pond Street]
The framed illustration is the new maternity wing being added to the hospital in 1959.
Pictured on the right is David Norman, Mill Street merchant and proprietor of Norman’s Stationary Company. On the left is Helen Hayes, Broadway actress from New York. She was appearing at the Bristol Playhouse, a summer theater in the former Grand Theater building.