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[Aerial postcard of Levittown, PA]
Written on back of postcard: "St. Michael the Archangel Parish, founded 1953. School Chapel Convent Rectory and Bishop Egan Catholic High School. Levittown, Pa."
Image displays a section of Levittown near US Route 13, which is at the bottom of the photograph. Below Route 13 is the railroad that connects Philadelphia and New York. Also visible is Bishop Eagan School and the parish house. St. Michael's Church had not yet been built. The smaller lake has been filled in. The large lake is Levittown Lake. The section of houses around the lake is a section called Lakeside. On the top left is the Lakeside pool. On the right is the school. Additionally on the left is the Levittown Parkway. -
[Christmas card featuring house at 220 Radcliffe Street]
Front of card reads: "Best Christmas wishes and happiness throughout the year," with handwritten notes "Home of Thomas Scott" and "Sid + [illegible]."
This house at 220 Radcliffe Street was built in 1831 by Thomas Kennedy who was the first Superintendent of the construction of the Delaware Canal. The view of the house in this photograph is facing the Delaware River. In 1903, the house was purchased by Thomas Scott who was the Cashier of the Farmer’s National Bank next to the house. Thomas (1868-1949) became his father’s (Charles Scott 1842-1923) successor as cashier. Part of the bank parking lot is presently behind this house. -
[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." -
[Color postcard: St. James Church]
On back: “Organized in 1712 was known as St. James the Greater. Rebuilt in 1858. Oldest church in Bristol--one of ten oldest in Philadelphia area. Missionaries Rev. Messrs. Moore, Keith and Talbot were the founders. Troops of American Revolution stabled their horses here.” Also written on back: "Photo and Pub by Bill Bennett Studios, Phila. & Pennsburg, Pa." -
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
Image of St. James on front and church drawing on back. Part of a set of photos by J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Aurora, Missouri, USA. -
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
On back: “In remembrance of Betty and Beverly by Jane…11-1-97." Part of a set photo by J.B. Bennett. -
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
Written on back: "Photo by J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Inc., Aurora, Missouri, U.S.A." -
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal parish house]
Parish house built in 1877 by the Ladies Church Aid Society, Walnut Street, Bristol, PA. Part of a set photo by J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Aurora, Missouri, USA. -
[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." -
[Photograph pasted to postcard: “Billy," man in baseball uniform]
Mailed from Bristol on December 1, 7 pm, 1905 to a Miss Alice Jones, Bristol, PA.
Also written on back of postcard: "(Care of Wm. H. Grundy & Co.)."
Man's surname unknown. -
[Portrait postcard of unidentified woman in front of ocean backdrop]
On back of photograph: "Ocean Grove Post Card. Photographers-Eastman Dealers F.S. Morris & Co. No. 17 Main Ave. Ocean N.J. Branches North End Pavilion, South End Pavilion Ocean Grove." -
[Postcard of First Baptist Church]
Written on back: “Church I attended First Baptist Church Bristol, PA. Bertha.” -
[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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Believed to be the first building of the Beaver Fire Company No. 4]
Written on back of postcard: "Mrs. Lizzie Grow." [donor]. One cent stamp attached.
Prior to the construction of the elevated railroad, this fire company was located facing Beaver Street opposite the current post office building (as of 2018). When the railroad was constructed, the fire company moved to Mansion Street between Beaver Street and Jefferson Avenue. Beaver Fire Company No. 4 no longer exists. -
[Postcard: Bristol Carpet Mills when owned by Thomas L. Leedom Company]
Located on Beaver Street near Pond Street and opened in 1877. Was the last mill brought to Bristol by the Bristol Improvement Company. The carpet mill closed in the 1950s and an oil industry used the building until it was removed for the construction of the Grundy Recreation Center and Ice Rink circa 2000. -
[Postcard: Bristol Carpet Mills when owned by Thomas L. Leedom Company]
Located on Beaver Street near Pond Street and opened in 1877. Was the last mill brought to Bristol by the Bristol Improvement Company. The carpet mill closed in the 1950s and an oil industry used the building until it was removed for the construction of the Grundy Recreation Center and Ice Rink circa 2000. -
[Postcard: Bristol High School Football Team 1908]
Handwritten on back: “From Charlie, hoping yous are all well wich [sic] we are at the present time good by, [Amber]. Mr. Charlie [Schurman] Freeland, PA.” -
[Postcard: Bristol teachers, Clara King, front row on the far right]
Others unidentified. -
[Postcard: Bristol Waterfront]
[From Left to Right] Originally the Philadelphia National Bank. A home built in 1831 for Thomas Kennedy. Private home for Joseph Craig build in 1818. In 1823 it became the Farmer’s National Bank of Bucks County. In 2017 it became Well’s Fargo Bank. Steeple of a church built in 1955. The tall tower is the rear of the John Dorrance House. -
[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: 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: 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.