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[Memorial Day, Bristol Cemetery during Service]
Back reads: "Listening to prayers at graves." -
[Junior Mechanics, Bristol, PA]
"1896 Political year" written on back of photograph in red pencil. -
[Liberty Band, Robert W. Bracken Post 382]
Men unidentified.
The photograph was taken outside of Mohican Hall at 146 Otter Street, which was the former Otter Street School. The band was organized in 1891 and by 1904 had ceased to operate. An attempt was made to reorganize the band in 1904. -
[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. -
Postcard: "First air mail leaving Bristol, PA"
Fleetwings’ F501 Seabird, License NC 16918, flying the first airmail from Bristol, PA to Philadelphia. Shown leaving Bristol Wharf. -
[Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post 383 Drum and Bugle Corps]
Also known as the "Bracken Cavaliers" and "Bracken Cadets."
Photograph taken at Bristol Post Office, Beaver and Prospect Streets.
Members unidentified.