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"The Keene Mansion"
This home was built in 1816 by Major Lenox who held a secretarial position in the U.S. Embassy in London. When Major Lenox died his niece, Miss Sarah Lukens Keene, inhabited the house. It then passed to the Episcopal Church to be used for elderly single ladies. It was removed to make room for the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in 1966. -
"The Old Beaver Meadow House"
"Once the home of August Claudius, the German Consul. Dark portion of house is now occupied by Dr. Edw. F. Flood, Dentist."
Was once the home or Augustus Claudius, the German Consul, when Philadelphia was the U.S. capital (1790-1800). The house later became a boarding house for men working on the Beaver Meadow Coal Co. Wharf, prior to the Civil War. The Elks organization built their headquarters there in 1911 and it was torn down in 1979. -
"Trolley stopping at 515 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA Home of William Salerno"
Trolley line between Philadelphia, Bristol and Morrisville was in operation circa 1900-1932. Passengers had to get off at Otter and Bath Streets, and walk across the Delaware Canal bridge and Pennsylvania Railroad tracks where they would board another trolley to continue their journey. -
"Trolley to Torresdale making a stop at Sarah Keene's mansion on Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA."
Trolley line between Philadelphia, Bristol and Morrisville was in operation circa 1900-1932. This trolley would have been heading to Philadelphia. The Sarah Keene home at 722 Radcliffe Street was built in 1816 and was later removed to build the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library. -
"William E. Doron standing beside his 'Moon' car at Radcliffe & Market St. in Bristol, Pa."
William Doron, standing next to his automobile. He was the owner and operator of the ferry boat between Bristol and Burlington until 1930. The Burlington-Bristol Bridge opened in 1931. Between 1930-1931, someone else operated a small ferry. Mr. Doron died in 1930. His home was at the west corner of Cedar and Walnut Streets. The Ferry office was at Radcliffe. Market Street was where the picture was taken. -
"Ye Olde Delaware House, Bristol, PA."
King George II Inn at Radcliffe and Mill Streets. -
[“William E. Doron” ferry boat in its berth at Bristol between Mill and Market Streets, below Radcliffe Street]
The ferry connected Bristol, PA and Burlington, NJ until 1930. William Doron stopped his service February 25, 1930 and died later that same year. Two Bristol men, Charles Kock and Morrison Keich, owners of the “Sea Gull” boat continued to provide passenger services for some time after until the bridge opened. The “William E. Doron” sank at sea off Virginia. -
[1939 parade going north on Radcliffe Street at Walnut Street]
From left to right, buildings: Elks Headquarters (1911-1979), Dr. Flood’s dental office, and former home of Dr. Fox, owner of Bristol General Hospital. Parade was celebrating George Washington’s birthday. -
[709 Radcliffe Street, owned by The Grundy Foundation]
Adjacent to the Grundy Library parking lot. -
[800 Radcliffe Street when it was the home of Louis and his second wife Gertrude]
This house was built by Thomas Cooper an English actor. In 1820, Cooper had won the house next door, Number 722 Radcliffe Street in a game of cards in Paris. He came to America and married Mary Farels in New York City. They came to Bristol, liked the house and stayed. He had Number 800 built for his children and governess. Thomas and Mary Cooper are buried at St. James Episcopal Church cemetery on Walnut Street. -
[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. -
[824 Radcliffe Street in winter]
Restored Bell House at 824 Radcliffe Street showing the restored appearance when the grey paint had been removed in 1982. -
[824 Radcliffe Street opposite Lafayette Street]
Building of the house was started in 1872. The Bell family, who were Quakers, lived there until 1998. It was then divided into apartments. The house is known for its stained glass windows. -
[910 Radcliffe Street]
Built before the Revolutionary War. It was remodeled in 1811 by John [Reed]. The portion to the left is considered the oldest private dwelling on Radcliffe Street. -
[910 Radcliffe Street]
Built before the American Revolutionary War, it was remodeled in 1811 by John Reed. The portion on the left was the original section and it is considered the oldest private dwelling on Radcliffe Street. -
[A bench in the snow on Radcliffe Street looking north]
Handwritten on back of photograph: "Old apple tree on Mr. Daniel Keim home in Bristol. Home of Joseph Keim in distance."
In the middle of the street are trolley tracks. This trolley ran from Philadelphia/Bensalem to Morrisville. The trolley was built circa 1900 and ceased operation when buses took over the route in 1932. On the left is the Town Hall that was built in 1831. It was in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street. The building was demolished in 1938. On the right is a hotel called the Delaware House (1765). It is presently called the King George II Inn. On the left in the foreground is the Coleman House Hotel. -
[Aerial view photograph of Radcliffe Street]
Inscription on back: "Radcliffe St. Bristol from top of standpipe."
Looking north on Radcliffe Street, this photo was taken from the top of the water company's standpipe, which was located on Radcliffe Street near Walnut Street (to the left). The large brick building on the left is Wagner Private Hospital (Franklin and Radcliffe Streets). Across Franklin Street was the house of Dr. Hussey built in 1849, just above Penn Street was the former St. Mark's School, (building with the cross on the roof). The water company was organized in 1874. -
[Aerial view photograph, featuring Grundy Library in foreground]
Grundy Library featured in the foreground, left-center along the river, built in 1966. The house to the right of the library formerly belonged to Thomas Cooper, English actor whose daughter married President John Tyler’s son Robert. Across from the library, slightly to the left, is St. Mark's School, now torn down. -
[Anchor Yacht Club, 1232 ½ Pine Grove Street]
Founded in 1906. Ducks use club’s ramp for access to the river. -
[Barbecue-on-the-River Festival]
Tents are vendors and barbecue sites. The Mill Street parking lot was one-third filled with the tables and tents. -
[Bell Apartments]
On back of photograph: "Bell Apts. Civil War Encampment. On the grounds of the former Bell Mansion, now apartments. 824 Radcliffe Street." -
[Bell Home located at 824 Radcliffe Street]
The house was built between 1872-1889. It was once covered with ivy. When the ivy was removed it had grey paint placed over the bricks. In 1980 they decided to remove the grey paint and restore the house to its original appearance. -
[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) headquarters, Bristol]
Bristol’s BPOE club was organized in 1905. This building was opened in 1911 on the site of the German Consul to the U.S. in the 1790s. During the zenith of the anthracite coal trade on the canal, it was a boarding house known as The Beaver Meadows House. The Elks moved to a new location on Wood Street when it was torn down in 1979. -
[Bimonthly meeting of the Bristol Travel Club]
Bimonthly meeting of the Bristol Travel Club, February 22, 1929. The Travel Club was part of the American Federation of Women’s Clubs. This date was the 197th birthday of George Washington. To help celebrate, the women were encouraged to attend in a variety of costumes representing various historical periods. Mrs. William Buckman, gowned to represent First Lady Martha Washington, served as program leader.
The site of the meeting was the Keene Home built in 1816 at the east corner of Radcliffe and Dorrance Streets. (Current location of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library that opened in 1966).
W.B. Nichols, one of the Bristol’s leading photographers at that time, was invited to photograph the group. This photograph was taken in the yard behind the house. The house in the background was once the home of the actor Thomas and his wife Mary Cooper. The minutes of the meeting show that there were 52 members present and several guests. Three photographs were required to include all members. [Note: There are only 49 people total in the photographs and one member, Mrs. Mitchell Ancker, appears in two photographs. Only two of the three photographs have the names of those in the photograph.]
32 identifications:
Front Row left to right – Mrs. Ernest Laurence, Mrs. Roy Tracy, Mrs. Richard T. Meyers, Dr. Julia Slack, Miss Elizabeth N. [Iredell?], Mrs. Mitchell Ancker, Mrs. Franklin K. Wills, Mrs. Howard E. James, Mrs. Horace Burton.
Back Row Left to Right – Mrs. Henry Hartman, Mrs. Forest Bilderback, Mrs. Armand N. Morris, Mrs. Russell Burton, Mrs. John Tracy, Mrs. Paul Forster, Mrs. Herman [Jensenius?], Mrs. H. Doyle Webb, Mrs. Linton Martin (Mrs. Martin was responsible for starting the club in 1901). -
[Bimonthly meeting of the Bristol Travel Club]
Bimonthly meeting of the Bristol Travel Club, February 22, 1929. The Travel Club was part of the American Federation of Women’s Clubs. This date was the 197th birthday of George Washington. To help celebrate, the women were encouraged to attend in a variety of costumes representing various historical periods. Mrs. William Buckman, gowned to represent First Lady Martha Washington, served as program leader.
The site of the meeting was the Keene Home built in 1816 at the east corner of Radcliffe and Dorrance Streets. (Current location of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library that opened in 1966).
W.B. Nichols, one of the Bristol’s leading photographers at that time, was invited to photograph the group. This photograph was taken in the yard behind the house. The house in the background was once the home of the actor Thomas and his wife Mary Cooper. The minutes of the meeting show that there were 52 members present and several guests. Three photographs were required to include all members. [Note: There are only 49 people total in the photographs and one member, Mrs. Mitchell Ancker, appears in two photographs. Only two of the three photographs have the names of those in the photograph.]
Identification:
Front Row Left to Right – Mrs. Griffith Williams, Mrs. Emil Metzger, Mrs. William G. Buckman, Mrs. Marburg D. Weagley, Mrs. Russell Ellis, Mrs. Bradley Andrey, Mrs. William Taylor, Mrs. Scott Wtherill, Miss Mary Johnson Haines.
Back Row Left to Right – Mrs. David O. Taylor, Miss Sue Iredell, Mrs. Frank Lehman, Mrs. Walter [Pitzonka?], Mrs. John Moyer. -
[Bimonthly meeting of the Bristol Travel Club]
Bimonthly meeting of the Bristol Travel Club, February 22, 1929. The Travel Club was part of the American Federation of Women’s Clubs. This date was the 197th birthday of George Washington. To help celebrate, the women were encouraged to attend in a variety of costumes representing various historical periods. Mrs. William Buckman, gowned to represent First Lady Martha Washington, served as program leader.
The site of the meeting was the Keene Home built in 1816 at the east corner of Radcliffe and Dorrance Streets. (Current location of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library that opened in 1966).
W.B. Nichols, one of the Bristol’s leading photographers at that time, was invited to photograph the group. This photograph was taken in the yard behind the house. The house in the background was once the home of the actor Thomas and his wife Mary Cooper. The minutes of the meeting show that there were 52 members present and several guests. Three photographs were required to include all members. [Note: There are only 49 people total in the photographs and one member, Mrs. Mitchell Ancker, appears in two photographs. Only two of the three photographs have the names of those in the photograph.