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[Unidentified people on an amusement park slide]
From the Collection of William and Helen Winslow. -
[William Winslow, with his back to the camera, on a Bristol High School class trip]
William was a member of the class of February 1929. -
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[Large gathering of men, women and children, seated in yard]
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[King George II Inn with foot race participants posing in front of the building]
First established in 1681 as the Ferry House. The present structure was built in 1765. It became the King George Hotel, The Fountain House, The Delaware House, and then the King George II Inn. This is a group who participated in the first annual King George Foot Race. It later became known as the Mill Street Run.
Standing adults left to right are: William Larrisey (holding drink), Marcie Caucci Larrisey (arm around William), mostly unidentified, Hugh Mundy (wearing Adidas shirt), John Mundy (wearing Holy Ghost Prep shirt, organizer of the race), Valerie O’Boyle, daughter of the owner (on end to right of light post), and Jenny Evans (child in front of Valerie, her daughter).
Seated: Francis O’Boyle (seated in the middle with a jacket and necktie).
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[The first Grundy Skating Rink located on Jefferson Avenue at Prospect Street]
Built in 1970 and enclosed circa 1975. It burned in 1995 and a new skating rink was opened in 1997 at Beaver and Canal Streets. A second rink is being constructed adjacent to the 1997 rink extending along Canal Street to Dorrance Street (as of 1999). The rink is now a recreation center with community room, game room, snack area and an outside playground.
“Jeninngs” hand written in ink with a penciled ? above it on back of photograph. -
[Grundy Recreation Center]
Opened in 1997 and the ice rink was doubled in size by 2000. Built on the site of the Leedom Carpet Mill. Original ice rink was opened in 1970, next to the canal lagoon. Fire destroyed it in 1995 and the new rink was relocated and opened in 1997. -
[People skating at first Grundy Skating Rink constructed in 1970 at Jefferson Avenue and Prospect Streets]
Later a roof was added and then it was totally enclosed in 1975. It burned in 1995 and a new rink complex was constructed at Beaver and Canal Streets and was opened in 1997. -
Illustration: "Bath Chalybeate Mineral Springs, Bristol, Pa. Presbyterian Church"
This illustration is of the hotel and bath houses at the Bath Spring, which formerly was located on the north side of the railroad embankment on Bath Street. Presently, two gas stations, a restaurant-diner, and the Lower Bucks Hospital occupies the site. It was a spa of national importance recognized by the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia. Dr. Benjamin Rush was one of its main supporters. Dr. Joseph DeNormandie of Bristol was the attendant physician. Eventually the spa, which was popular between the end of the Revolutionary War and 1821, declined when the Saratoga Springs in New York became the main spa. At this zenith, the spa had a race track, thirty-room hotel and other entertainment. Patrons came from the West Indies and various states. Bristol’s other hotel also housed guests. Patrons usually stayed a month or more in summer. -
[“Con” Sturgeon caught by Charles Strumfels and Clarence W. Winter in the Delaware River opposite the Grundy residence, Bristol, PA]
Weight of fish was 330 pounds, length 8 feet 6 inches, Roe 50 pounds, sold to Chesbrow (restaurant) Bros., New York for $200. Donated on behalf of the Appleton, Updyke, Poulette, & Harvey families. -
"Island Beach 1924"
Bathers in the Delaware River. This was a park of Burlington Island opposite Bristol. Access was by boat between 1917 and 1934. There were powered amusement rides; fire ruined the amusements in 1934. It had a carousel, roller coaster, a small train, etc. Steamboats brought people from Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, and Trenton to the park. -
"Island Beach 1924"
Bathers in the Delaware River. This was a park of Burlington Island opposite Bristol. Access was by boat between 1917 and 1934. There were powered amusement rides; fire ruined the amusements in 1934. It had a carousel, roller coaster, a small train, etc. Steamboats brought people from Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, and Trenton to the park. -
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." -
Negative: "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: "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. -
[Couple in horse drawn sleigh]
Possibly photographed in Bristol Township near Silver Lake off of Bath Road. Houses now have replaced this farm land. -
[Two men sitting along a body of water with sailboat in background]
Possibly photographed on the banks of the Delaware River.
Men unidentified.