Stamped on back of photograph: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated Fleetwings Division Bristol Penna." This is the bowling alley, located on the second floor of a building at the corner of Farragut Avenue and Monroe Street, Bristol. The photo was taken to show the Fleetwings Aircraft Corp. bowling league. The company was called Kaiser Cargo after Henry Kaiser became involved with ownership. Note the office workers wearing neckties. The building in which the bowling alley was located was built for the Harriman Shipyard (WWI) as a commissary for the workers.
Digitized versions of archival materials made available by The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library are intended for study, research, and scholarly purposes only with proper citation of the material. For inquiries regarding use permissions, please contact the Archivist directly at archive@grundylibrary.org. Due to the nature of some legacy collections, we do not know the exact origin of copyright and/or intellectual property rights for some of our materials, and their publication is free and clear of infringement claims sought by copyright owners. To make our information more accurate, we are eager to hear from any rights owners who might know of certain collection items’ origins.
[Two men sitting along a body of water with sailboat in background]
Possibly photographed on the banks of the Delaware River. Men unidentified.
Photograph possibly taken on the Bristol Township side of Silver Lake.
Possibly photographed in Bristol Township near Silver Lake off of Bath Road. Houses now have replaced this farm land.
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.
Bath Road bridge over the Otter Creek, which flows from Silver Lake to the Delaware River.
[Charles or Thomas Scott, cashier of Farmer’s National Bank in horse-drawn sled]
The bank (white building with columns) is visible and to the left of the bank is the Scott home, number 220 Radcliffe Street. The photograph was taken when the Delaware River was frozen over, perhaps near the turn of the 20th century.
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: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
This is a Gazebo in Lions Park in Bristol. In summer, concerts are given here from June from September.
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.
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.
[“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.
This is the site in 2006. The ice rink was constructed along the edge of the lagoon. Fountain and to the left is small gazebo.
[1990 Cosmos I Champions, undefeated 9-0]
Unscored upon. Recogized by Bristol Borough Council. Record to that point was the first in Bristol’s history (Bristol Pilot). Mark McClain Sr., standing back right. Soccer team, only undefeated and unscored upon team in Bristol Borough history. Children unidentified.
First girl to play in Bristol Borough's team: Maria Gonzalez. Back Row (from left to right): far left, Mark McClain, center Maria Gonzalez, far right, Vince Scancella. Others unidentified.
[B.P.O.E. (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) Baseball Team]
Photograph taken at Memorial Field-Jefferson Arenas. Grundy Mill is the tall structure in the background. First Row: Billy Salerno, Andy Kohler, Eddie Piekorski, Steve Dieroff, Joey Favoroso, Freddy Favoroso (Bat Boy). Second Row: Kenny Saxton, Danny DiLorenzo, Jimmy Nolan, Broadus Davis, Tommy Fannin. Third Row: John James, Charlie Kohler (manager) Willie Padilla, Pat Stanton (manager).
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
[Ancient Order of Hibernians Basketball Team]
Top: Manager Luke, “Hoffy” George Hoffman, Joe McHugh, Mr. McDevitt, Eddy (Mick), “Rit” George Rittler, “Sax” Horace Saxton. Bottom: Frankie, Juney [Mike Downs], BoBo, Pete, Joe Schreiber. Ancient Order of Hibernians is located at 620 Corson Street, Bristol (as of 2000).
This photograph was taken on a field between the Pennsylvania Railroad and Otter Street called Sullivan’s Field. The score board is Spencer’s Furniture. Spencer operated a Furniture store at Mill and Radcliffe Streets. Landreth Seed Team was from the Landreth Seed Farm, between Green Lane and Radcliffe Street to the Edgely Section of Bristol Township. David Landreth is kneeling in front row, 4th from left. The field is now the building of the Penco Tech School. Top Row: Black, Lolland, Ashby, Dougherty, Greggs, Breslin, VanSant. Kneeling: Broderick, Carey, Rockhill, D. Landreth, Libertore, Lodge, Costello, Deboskey.
Dave Landreth, owner, is seated on the ground in the middle. The field is Sullivan’s Field on Otter Street. The sign says Spencer’s Furniture store at the corner of Mill and Radcliffe Streets. The field has been replaced by a school called Penn Co. Technical School.
[Unidentified young boys in baseball uniforms]
Standing (from left to right): Joey Curran, Bob Coleman, “Jersey” McDonnall, Edw. Minster, (Manager) Harry Arrison, Rickerts, Joe McDonnall. Seated: Horace Young, “Doc” Potts, Harry Hoeding, John Coleman and Pem. Minster. Photograph published in Bristol Courier, January 22, 1954.
Seated (from left to right): Danny Hines, P. Paul Barret. L. F. & Capt. David Landreth Manager, Sid Purcell, C. Paul, Gotweld, 3.B. Middle Row: Warren Bruce 1B, Leo Hibbs, C.F. Hal Synder, Outfield Turner Ashby, P. Joe Heftman, 2.B. Vic. Rockhill S. S. Top Row: Geo. Dougherty R.F. Eddie Sullivan F. Gene Dugan Infield.
"St. Ann's Baseball Team 1927 Bristol, PA"
Bottom row (from left to right): Fungy Missera, Mike DiRisi, Nick Gilardi, Lou Ditulio, Frank Field. Second Row: Jim Tulio, Jim Stallone, Mike Puccino, Tony Russo, Dave Landreth, Tony Missera, Jim Rago, Sam Embiscuso. Third Row: Pat Fields, Monk Arriola, Pete Pocetta, Jimmy Palermo, Bill Missera. Top Row Mike Casotr, Frank Deon, Ginnacova, Joe Veland, Frank Sagolla. Woman in car window (in background) is Annabelle Manze.
"Leedom's, Bristol Twilight League Champions of 1928"
Leedom’s Mill Twilight League was sponsored by Leedom’s Carpet Mill, located at Beaver and Pond Streets. The site is now the Grundy Recreation Center (Ice Skating Rink). Leedom’s recreation field was located along Beaver Street opposite the factory. The field in 2009 had a new elementary school being constructed. Front Row: 1. John Mulhollan 2. Jim Fine 3. Paul Barrett 4. Eddie Roe 5. Bill Ticklerfine 6. Chuckie Connors 7. Fred Lydon. Kneeling: 1. “Doc” Potts 2. (First Name Unknown) Wilkenson 3. Mike Riola 4. Jim Cooper 5. (First Name Unknown) Delany. Seated: 1. (First Name Unknown) Brooks 2. Harvey Cochran 3. William White 4. Jim Mangan 5. Gene Dugan. Harvey Cochran was the last one on this team to die. Stamped on back “Return to Jim Lynch.”
[Lefty Rogers (name circled on back), Dave Rodgers]
The team won the Bristol Suburban League Championship with 36 wins and 4 losses. Won batting crowd with 475 average, Ciabella-RF. From (left to right) standing: Lou Mari, Rony Bancosino, Reds Pica, Pete DeLuca, Danny Keegan, Reds Libertore, and Fred Barbetta. From (left to right) kneeling: Nat Chichilitti, Anthony Palumbo, Joe Cicella, Barney Ludwig, Lou Sassi, Bert Barbetta, Bat Boy Fred Barbetta, Jr. Stamped on back Edgar Finney, Bristol, PA.
"Bristol High School Baseball Team 1926"
Bottom Row (from left to right)" 1. [Unidentified] Warner, 2. Les "Strumfels?", 3. Unidentified, 4. Edgar Updike, 5. Unidentified. Middle Row (from left to right): 1. John Black, 2. Lester Slatuff, 3. Mike Dirisi, 4. Bud Tunis, 5. Unidentified, 6. Ted Hanson. Back Row (from left to right): 1. Coach Hoffman, 2. Elmey White, 3. “Bumps” Hanford, 4. Harold "Koons?", 5. Samuel Edmund Hellings, 6. Earl Wright, 7. Hordee-Jefferies, 8. [Unidentified] Black.
[Unidentified Baseball team with "WC" on their uniform shirts]
[1939 Girls' Bristol High School Baseball Team]
From the 1939 yearbook: “Considering that this was the first year for the organization of the Girls Baseball team and their entry in the Lower Bucks County League, they finished up with a very successful year." Seated (from left to right): Esther Tomlinson, Ethel Link, Susan Dugan, Anne Warwick, Laura Ponczek, unidentified, Bernadette Coyle, Doris Worthington, Doris Sutton. Standing (from left to right): Coach Mrs. Margaret Royer, Elizabeth Delker, Unidentified, Unidentified, Thelma Johnson, Mary Yates, Theresa Elcenko, Peggy Weldman, Gretchen Evans, Unidentified, Lucille Wofinger, Unidentified, Florence New. Other’s listed without being identified in yearbook as Seniors: Grace Walterwick, Grace Van Zant, Sophie Dick.
[1939 Boys' Bristol High School Baseball Team]
First Row (from left to right): Joe Dunn, Ed Crohe, Louis Mansman. Joseph Cialella, George Mansom, Ray Eckert, Charles Kohler, and Ronald Vasey. Second Row (from left to right): Albert Tomlinson, Joseph Pica, Robert Bauroth, Wilbur Van Lenten, Boake Carter, Carl Leinhauser, and Hardy Johnson. Third Row (from left to right): Coach Stephen Juenger, Thomas Burns, John Mansman, Ted Sak, Mike Peterpaul, Bill Petrick, Arthur Krames, Anthony Rotundo, John Sak, Harrison Fisher, Jack Healey, and Frank De Felice.
It appears that this baseball team was not part of the public school teams. It may have been a boy’s club team in 1908. Location and individuals not identified.
"Bristol High School Baseball Team of 1931"
Bristol High School was established at its current location of Garfield and Wilson Avenue in 1923 after Harriman was annexed by Bristol in 1922. Photograph may have been taken on Jefferson Avenue, based on smoke stacks visible to the left. Individuals are unidentified.
At the bottom is U.S. Route 13. Across the top, parallel to Route 13, are the four, elevated tracks of the former Pennsylvania Railroad between Philadelphia and New York. The streets perpendicular to the railroad with underpasses are (left to right): Beaver Street just out of view, Corson Street, and Pine Street.
[Delaware Canal beyond Bristol on the way to Morrisville]
This is part of the Delaware Canal on Jefferson Avenue. The canal was dug from Bristol to Easton, PA starting in 1827 for a shipment of anthracite coal.
[Harriman section of Bristol on Pond Street, cars going north]
Across the street is Wilson Avenue. Harriman Hospital was across the street on Wilson Avenue.
Pond part of the Delaware Canal dug in 1827 from Bristol, PA, for bringing anthracite coal to Bristol. Note the pergola behind the trees. This is along Jefferson Avenue.
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA, Bob Wood with shovel]
Jo and Bob Wood Property owners. All photographs were taken on their property in front of their house. They were interested in learning what the purpose of the hole in the ground represented. The hole was outside of the house about 20 feet from the Delaware River. After examination it was guessed that it could have had something to do with water/toilet drainage from their house. The house is located about 25 feet from the hole. It may have been a cesspool for receiving drainage or sewage from within the house. One of the strongest clues that was found in the hole was a round clay pipe that was probably used as a sewer pipe.
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA, view facing Delaware River]