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[One of the “12 Great Ways” at Harriman’s Merchant Shipyard]
Photograph taken when the first ship “Watonwan” was launched. Ship sponsored by Mrs. W.A. Harriman. -
"Merchants Ship Building Corporation Shipyards, Harriman, PA., showing the twelve ship ways"
80 acres was needed for the construction of merchant ships during World War I, an adjacent community called Harriman surrounded the shipyard. The site became home to aircraft factories after World War I. -
[A group of seven young women in uniform with American flag and rifles]
Women in dark uniforms holding rifles with bayonet on top. Young woman in back in white is holding an American flag, she appears to be standing on a platform.
Written on back of photograph: "Donated in 2007 by Dorothy Hellings Wilson from Hellings family collection. Dorothy thought that it was taken during WWI period and may have been part of the War effort. Individuals are unidentified." -
[Eagle Monument at the Bristol Post Office]
Monument was erected in honor of those who served in World War I. Included are the names of those killed.