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Postcard: "Saint Mark's School--Bristol, PA."
Opened 1888, closed 1969, burned in 1970. In 1972 a new school opened on Radcliffe Street opposite the St. Mark Church. -
[Postcard: Jefferson Avenue School]
Stella Palermo (1912-1988). Bristol Resident V. Palermo. Third row, third from left, circled is Stella Palermo. -
[Postcard: Bath Street School]
Students unidentified.
"(me)" written on front of photograph in ink over top of one female student. "J. Gross" written in ink over top of one male student in front row. -
[Postcard: 6th grade class photograph, unidentified school]
Martha Neill, Bertha Heimbach, Dorothy Swangler, Carolina Scull, Marie Watson, Katherine McElroy, Evelyn Bennett, Florence Carson, Florence McIlhany, Ceclia Flynn, Tersea Mascilla, Marie Bosler, Marian Wear, Vera Kennedy, Margaret Ogden, Leonard Symons, Horace Saxon, Ceasare Frana, Emma Fischer, Beatrice Grimes, Anna Jeffires, Reba Slotter, Dora Thompson, Marvin McEuen, Edward Thompson, Clement Smoyer, Leslie Armitage, Roy Sutten, Williams Manera, Paul Barrett, John Brascia, Melvin Yeagle, Frank Singley, Frank Bruce, Nick Cort, Elwood Bulger, Leroy Leonard, Charles Defeglia, Charles Walters, Jacob Lentini. -
[Postcard: 1st grade class photograph, unidentified school]
Florence Tanner, Dorothy Pilkington, Mary Cochran, Dora Thompson, Florence McIhany, Blanche Hogarthe, Mary Sagolla, Rosie Mascilla, Teresea Flach, Vera Kennedy, Mary Manera, Mary Mamarine, Emma Hellings, Josephine Johnson, Jacob Litts, Marvin McEuen, Elwood Muffett, Anna Jeffries, Beatrice Grimes, Isie Fine, Harry Wiltshire, Richard Myers, Donives West, Clement Smoyer, Harry Neill, Charles Bills, James Delia, Hutchinson Milnor, teacher Miss Stradling. -
[Postcard: 4th grade class photograph, unidentified school]
Sarah Lake, Florence Seal, Mary Breslin, Anna Hagney, Mary Worthington, Eugene Falin, Edith Seal, Dora Thompson, Catherine McElroy, Marian Wear, Marie Watson, Emma Fischer, Mary Cochran, Vera Kennedy, Josephine Johnson, Helen Townsend, Esther White, Marie Boslar, Amma Jeffries, Beatrice Grimes, Reba Grimes, Mabel Vandine, Florence McIlhany, Mary Sagolla, James Miles, Richard Clater, Melvin Yeagle, Leslie Armitage, Leroy Lynn, Frank Bruce, Forrest Moore, Jacob Lentini, George Kohler, John Brascia, George Dicker, Horace Jeffries, Frank Singley, Paula Barrett, Charles Walters, Melvin Vandine, Edmund Granit, Marvin McEuen, Clement Smoyer, Joseph Ennis. -
[Postcard: 5th grade class photograph, unidentified school]
Catherine McElroy, Bertha Heimbach, Mary Worthington, Esther White, Dorothy Swangler, Caroline Scull, Mary Watson, Evelyn Bennet, Josephine Johnson, Marie Bosler, Marian Wear, Teresa Maseilla, Anna Paul, Emma Fischer, Mary Cochran, Florence Carson, Vera Kennedy, Beatrice Grimes, Anna Jeffries, Florence McIhany, Dora Thompson, Reba Slotter, Margaret Ogden, Edward Thompson, Charles Defeglia.
Sam Zichett, Henry Vetter, Melvin Yeagle, Hamilton Kelly, Jacob Lentini, Frank Breece, Horrace Saxon, Marvin McEuen, John Brasila, Leroy Lynn, Charles Walters, Clement Smoyer. -
[Postcard: 2nd grade class photograph, unidentified school]
Florence Tanner, Sarah Milnor, Viola Booze, Mary Cochran, Mable Jenks.
Blanche Hogarthe, Dorothy Pilkington, Florence McIlhony, Emma Hellings, Anna Jeffries, Rosie Mascilla, Mary Manera, Mary Manera, Mary Sagolla, Beatrice Grimes, Rita Slotter, Jesse Downing, Vera Kennedy, Dora Thompson, Josephine Johnson, George Kohler.
John Smoyer, Doniver West, Charles Bills, Joseph Gross, Walter Saxon, Delbert Lynn, Isie Fine.
Phillip Lakianna, Clement Smoyer, Harvey Wiltshire, Elwood Muffet, James Dilia.
Jacob Litto, Clarence Young.
Tony Cotton, Hutchinson Milnor, Marvin McEuen, Richard Myers. -
Postcard: "Bath St. School, Bristol, PA."
Erected in 1881. This was the fourth public school opened in Bristol. Between 1881 and 1894, the upper floor was used as high school classroom. When a new school was opened in 1894 on Wood Street, high school classes moved there. Warren Snyder school opened on Buckley Street in 1956. This school closed and became a warehouse for Dries Furniture Store at Mill and Pond Streets. A fire destroyed the building in 1973 and it was torn down. Three duplex houses occupy the site as of 2002. Photo is pre-1910 as the railroad is not yet visible beyond the school. -
[Postcard: Washington Street School]
Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Washington Street School]
Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Class photograph at the Washington Street School]
Postcard addressed to Helen Loechner, 725 Pond Street, Bristol, PA.
Washington Street School operated from 1879-1956. St. Ann used it for classes. Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Class photograph at the Washington Street School]
Postcard addressed to Helen Loechner, 25 Pond Street, Bristol, PA.
Washington Street School operated from 1879-1956. St. Ann used it for classes. Students unidentified. -
Postcard: "Along the Green bank, Delaware River, Burlington, N.J."
Printed in Germany. -
Postcard: "Green bank and Delaware River, Burlington, N.J."
Written on front of postcard: "Compliments of sts. Prickett."
Handwriting on back is illegible.
F.G. Temme Co. Orange N.J. and Leipzig, Germany 128. -
Postcard: "Island Beach, N.J."
Canoe Race of the Young Men’s Association. Burlington Island Beach park attracted many people from Bristol. Between 1900 and 1917, the area was mostly used for swimming, boating, and picnics. In about 1917, an amusement park was created with various amusement rides. The park burned in 1928 and again in 1934, and all summer activities ceased. Bristol had a Y.M.A club (Young Men’s Association) and canoes used by members was a popular summer activity. The word Nichols on the front was the name of the photographer. Nichols started their studio after WWI. -
Postcard: "Bird's Eye View Silver Lake, Bristol, PA."
Silver Lake, formerly called the Mill Pond. In view is the lifeguard stand. Sand was brought for a beach and the Red Cross provided swimming lessons. Milner’s Farm is in view across the lake. -
Postcard: "Bristol, PA"
The bridge is on Bath Road at Silver Lake where Otter Creek flows from the lake. It appears that the creek has been overflowing. In 1911, the lake did overflow and flood adjacent areas on Bath Street and farms along Bath Road. -
Postcard: "Silver Lake, Bristol, PA"
This photo was taken of Silver Lake from the Bath Road bridge, facing the dam overflow area where Otter Creek begins. Note the growth in the lake. This was before the lake was dredged. -
Postcard: "Picnicing [sic] at Silver Lake, Bristol, PA."
Silver Lake is located at the corner of Bath Road and US Route 13. It is no longer used for bathing due to water pollution from construction of Levittown in 1950s. -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
This is a Gazebo in Lions Park in Bristol. In summer, concerts are given here from June from September. -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
Delaware River along Radcliffe Street. This would have been the Farmer’s National Bank Parking Lot. The wooden fence separated the houses at 254 and 256 Radcliffe Street. -
Postcard: "A canoe picnic on the Delaware, Bristol, PA."
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "HI Joe-- Did the movie usher get back yet. I suppose 'you all' are expecting me to bring you something--well, so far it has been hard to get but, you know 'Bill' he always keeps his word--see you Wed. As ever, 'Bill'."
Addressed to "St Sgt. Joe [Susaw], 852 W. Grand [Sg.] Ave., Key Field, Miss." -
Postcard: "View of river front, Bristol, PA."
Waterfront along Radcliffe Street. The Elks Hall is the tall building with porches built in 1911. Next is a house that was once part of the Bristol Library. The tall pipe is a water tower removed in 1918. The other tower is to provide power for the Bristol Water Works started in 1874. -
Postcard: "Bristol on the Delaware, Bristol, PA."
This shows the warehouse where goods were stored waiting for the steam boats. It also shows the ferry house where the William Doron Ferry boat landed at the Market Street Wharf. -
Postcard: "Birds Eye View of West Bristol, Bristol, Pa."
Row of houses in foreground is on Swain Street and was known as Berke’s Row. Bath Street School is in center. Photograph taken before 1910 as railroad has not been built--Silver Lake is larger.
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "See you next Saturday." Addressed to "Miss Elizabeth [Hartzell], Salfordville, Pa., Montg. Co." Stamped on August 4, Bristol. -
[Postcard: Grundy Tower Senior Living Apartments across from the Bristol Municipal Building at 250 Pond Street]
The fountain in the front is the "Memorial Fountain." -
Postcard: "Washington St., Bristol, Pa."
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "Lizzie we are having a good time. Bert and his family are all well. from Anna Grow." Addressed to "William L. Grow, 298 Alter St., Hazleton, Pa."
Stamp on back circa August 15, 1908.