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Postcard: “Grundy’s Mill, Bristol, PA.”
On back: "Mf’d by Nichols Studio, Bristol, PA." -
Postcard: "Harriman Business District, Bristol PA."
On reverse: “Published for Nichols Photo Service. Bristol Pa. by the Collotype Co. Elizabeth N.J. and N.Y. -
Postcard: "Farragut Avenue, Bristol, PA."
On reverse: "Pub. By Nichols Photo Service, Bristol, PA." -
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: "Municipal Building--Bristol, PA"
Bristol Borough Municipal Building opened in 1927, including the fire company and engines, were a gift to the Borough by Joseph R. Grundy. Located at Pond Street and Mulberry Street, it replaced the old town hall which was located in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street.
On reverse: “Published for Nichols Photo Service. Bristol Pa. by the Collotype Co. Elizabeth N.J. and N.Y. -
Postcard: "Fleetwings Aircraft Factory, Bristol, PA"
Blank on back. Pubished by Nichols Photo Service, 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. -
Postcard: "High School Building, Bristol, Pa."
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "Government built-High School. After the war. The borough of Bristol bought it from the Government." -
Postcard: "Penna. R. R. Station Bristol, PA."
This is the Pennsylvania Railroad station at the elevated rail line, which opened in 1911. Riders purchased tickets at ground level and ascended steps to the tracks. An elevator was available, but was used for large freight. Previously, the trains were at street level parallel to Pond Street. This station is at Prospect and Beaver Street. -
Postcard: "Kaiser Metal Products, Bristol, PA."
The lower building to the right billboard was the main office building. History of property written on back of photograph. -
[Color postcard: Delaware Valley Hospital]
On reverse: "The Delaware Valley Hospital is a non-profit general hospital serving Bristol and the surrounding areas of Bucks County, Northeast Philadelphia and adjacent New Jersey. Photography by Mel Davis, JJK-Copy Zrt. 165 W. 46th St., N.Y.C." -
Postcard: "United States Post Office, Bristol, PA."
Bristol Post Office, Beaver and Prospect Street location
Inscription on back from Bristol photographer Joseph Cuttone, stamped 1943. -
Postcard: "Farmers National Bank, Bristol, PA."
Built in 1818 as a private house. Purchased in 1833 as a bank. Farmer’s National Bank was charted in Hulmeville in 1814. It moved to Mill Street Bristol in 1823 and to Radcliffe in 1833. The building was expanded in 1952. -
[Postcard: O’Boyle’s Ice Cream Island Restaurant]
On back of postcard: "O'Boyle's Ice Cream Island Restaurant, Route 13, Bristol, Pa. First traffic light south of Tpke. Complete food service. Ice cream mfrs. since 1922." -
[Postcard: Lower Bucks Hospital]
On back of postcard: "Lower Bucks County Hospital, Phone ST. 8-7801, Bristol, Penna. A non profit, accredited community hospital with 222 beds, and 57 bassinets. There are over 12,000 admissions every year. The hospitals auxiliary has 1300 members in 14 units, with over 300 volunteers in cherry red uniforms."
"Graphic Cards by Rubens, 51 Locust Lane, Levittown, Pa." -
[Postcard: Delaware Valley Hospital in the old Harriman Hospital building in the Harriman District of Bristol Borough]
On back of postcard: "Delaware Valley Hospital, Phone ST 8-8484, Bristol, Penna. A non-profit, accredited hospital, in the heart of Bristol, with 80 beds and 12 bassinets. There are over 3000 admissions yearly. The hospital has an auxiliary and 3 guilds with over 80 volunteers."
"Pub. by Graphic Cards by Rubens, 51 Locust Lane, Levittown, Pa." -
Postcard: “Bristol Lake and Grundy Mills, Bristol PA”
On back: "Published by the Sabold-Herb Co., Philadelphia, PA C.T. American Art." -
[Postcard: Steel’s Mill]
Handwritten inscription on back: “Anna Gross. I will send some more to all of you as soon as I can. This is the Mill Bert and I work in. from Margaret.”
Located along the former path of the PA Railroad before it was elevated. Purchased after 1887, the mill manufactured men’s worsted fabrics. The mill was located between Washington and Lafayette Street along the canal. -
[Postcard: Radcliffe Street, St. Mark Church on left]
Inscription on back from Mrs. Albert Gran, 16th Altor Street, Hazleton, Pa. Message reads: "I got here safe. We got here at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. I'll write later. Anna Gran." -
[Color postcard: St. Mark’s Catholic Church and Rectory]
St. Mark's Rectory and Church on Radcliffe Street and Lincoln Avenue. Card published by the "American News Company, New York, Leipzeig-Berlin. Leipzig Berlin Dresden Litho-Chrome. Trademark Germany."
Inscription on back from Anthony Burns [Clintonwill] WVA. Message reads: "Received your postal some time ago. [Moved] from Camden. Mrs. Watkins has been very sick. I haven't seen her for a long time has she sent you any cards lately[?] My address is [Riblew Pag.] 330. Jefferson Ave. Bristol Pa." -
[Postcard of First Baptist Church]
Written on back: “Church I attended First Baptist Church Bristol, PA. Bertha.” -
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: The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library and Grundy Museum]
On back of postcard reads: "The Museum overlooks the Delaware River and is considered an excellent example of the decor and furnishings of a fine Victorian residence. The Museum and Library are operated by the Trustees of The Grundy Foundation. Litho in U.S.A." -
[Postcard: Sherman & Peirce Mill]
Sherman & Peirce Mill. Building was located on Canal Street opposite of Dorrance Street, built in 1873. It was later operated as Sherman and Peirce. When Sherman died, it became known as the Bristol Woodworking Mill operated by Peirce and Williams. In 1891, a fire destroyed the building. Site later became Stonebacks Lumber.