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[Parade in Bristol, possibly on Cedar Street showing a fire company group marching]
Based on the style of the cars on the street it would have been early twentieth century. With the trees in full bloom it was in summer. -
[Parade on Pond Street approaching Jefferson Avenue]
On the right is Jefferson Avenue Public School (opened 1909). The groups may have been from St. Ann (Church and School) celebrating a special religious day. The photograph was taken in summer (note the leaves on the trees). Religious processions were known to be held by the congregation of St. Ann Church located at the corner of Dorrance and Pond Streets. -
[Parade, Radcliffe Street]
Stamp on back reads: "Never-Fade Panel Art Prints, reg., Photo Art Co., Inc. Trenton, N.J., July 26, 1939." -
[Parade, Radcliffe Street]
Stamp on back reads: "Never-Fade Panel Art Prints, reg., Photo Art Co., Inc. Trenton, N.J., July 26, 1939." -
[Parade, Radcliffe Street]
Stamp on back reads: "Never-Fade Panel Art Prints, reg., Photo Art Co., Inc. Trenton, N.J., July 26, 1939." -
[Postcard: Cars approaching Mulberry Street]
The tallest building on the left is the King George Inn.
Written on back of postcard by Dora Colville, donor: "Grandfather Thompson, Father C. R. T. Sr., Dora Delema Thompson. Watching the parade on Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pa. Time between 1914-1916." -
[Postcard: Parade on Mill Street in front of the Bristol News Agency (formerly 32 Mill Street)]
The wooden arch "Welcome Friend” (which was formerly across Radcliffe Street at Adam's Hollow Creek to welcome General Lafayette, September 8, 1824) is visible.
The marching unit is Bristol Fire Company No. 2, which was located at Pond and Mulberry Street. Building number 32 Mill Street is presently number 214 Mill Street.
The man on horseback is Walter Teedon, former owner of a grain feed and coal store at 529 Bath Street. -
[Reenactors for the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown at 910 Radcliffe Street]
Part of a group of people who portrayed French soldiers who marched from Rhode Island in 1781 to Yorktown, VA to help Washington defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown. This was the 225th Anniversary. This group followed the original route used by the French. They stopped in Bristol as it was part of the route. The group is stopping at the oldest known house (910 Radcliffe Street) in Bristol to eat.
Men unidentified -
[Reenactors for the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown on Radcliffe Street]
Part of a group of people who portrayed French soldiers who marched from Rhode Island in 1781 to Yorktown, VA to help Washington defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown. This was the 225th Anniversary. This group followed the original route used by the French. They stopped in Bristol as it was part of the route. The group is traveling by 319 Radcliffe Street.
Men unidentified -
[Reenactors for the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown]
Alan Vogenburg (far right) offers cornbread to group who portrayed French soldiers who marched from Rhode Island in 1781 to Yorktown, VA to help Washington defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown. This was the 225th Anniversary. This group followed the original route. They stopped in Bristol as it was part of the route. The photo was taken in front of 311 Radcliffe Street (which pre-dated the American Revolution), Alan represented the BCHF. -
[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, 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]
Marching on Pond Street at Wilson Avenue -
[World War I victory parade]
Beaver Street between Prospect and Buckley Streets. -
[World War I victory parade]
Beaver Street between Prospect and Buckley Streets. PJM or PSM is written below a sailor holding a flag. -
Postcard: "Ardrey Float, Halloween Parade"
Man in car unidentified.
This image was taken in front of Bristol High School building on Wood Street at Mulberry Street. The reverse side indicates that it was a float for a Halloween Parade, dated 1912 or 1913 (illegible). -
Postcard: "G.A.R." [Grand Army of the Republic members]
Written on back of postcard: "My step-grandfather. Also my mother's Uncle Marshall."
These are Civil War veterans who were members of an organization called “Grand Army of the Republic.” They are pictured here on Mill Street.
Men unidentified.