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"Burlington, New Jersey"
River travel was the least expensive and usually the smoothest. The cost of a ticket from Bristol to Philadelphia was about $0.20. In this circa 1910 image, is the Bristol (originally named the Soo), one of the popular steamboats. In 1818, another small steamboat also named Bristol ran for three season between Philadelphia and the town of Bristol, but it was destroyed by fire. Other contemporary steamboats were the Thomas Morgan, Twilight, and Columbia. -
"Island Beach, New Jersey 1916 (Burlington Island)"
An amusement park called “Island Beach” located on Burlington Island, opposite Bristol, was in operation until 1928 when fire destroyed much of it. Another in 1934 finished the operation completely. Steam boats regularly stopped at the park. The carousel was transported and reassembled in Seaside, N.J. -
"Boats arriving at Island Beach, N.J. (Burlington Island)"
Island Beach Park on Burlington Island, opposite Bristol, was used until a fire destroyed much of the park in 1928. Another fire in 1934 finished the operation of the Park. -
[Burlington Island across from Bristol]
The back of this image says that it was taken on Burlington Island opposite Bristol. It is not determined exactly where on Radcliffe Street the houses in Bristol were located across the river. Burlington Island is part of New Jersey and owned by Burlington City. -
[Large building believed to have been the bath house at Burlington Island Park]
Opened in 1900, the park attracted thousands in season. Until 1917, only small amusements rides (swings etc.) were available. In 1917 large amusements continued until fire nearly destroyed the island’s rides in 1928. In 1934 another fire finished the job. Swimming, boating, and picnics were always popular. -
[YMA (Young Men's Association) members in canoes]
The canoes are owned by members of the Y.M.A. Club (Young Men’s Association) of Bristol. In 1929, their headquarters was at 407 Radcliffe Street. The photo was at Burlington Island. -
[Group in canoes on the Delaware River]
This previously had been marked as members of the Y.M.A (Young Men’s Association), a club in Bristol. Camping and canoe races were very popular. This photograph was taken along the Delaware River near Bristol. -
[Group of adults in front of a camping tent]
Standing back row: Lamont Marsh, Ralph Walker, Al Bowers. Second woman seated from left is Cora Marsh. Ralph Walker and Al Bowers are wearing YMA shirts (Young Men's Association) standing before a camping tent. Note the canoe paddle on the right. The man (Al Bowers) on the right holds a sign perhaps painted on wood which reads “Pal O’ Mine." This may have been a name for their tent.
Others are unidentified. -
[Island Beach Park on Burlington Island, opposite Bristol]
The use of canoes on the Delaware River were very popular. An amusement park on the island burned in 1928 and again in 1934, which ended the operation. -
"Silver Brook Bridge, Bristol, PA, August, 1906"
Bridge over water from Silver Lake. Photograph taken at Bath Road. The water here becomes Otter Creek, which flows to the Delaware River. The electric trolley from Bristol to Doylestown (circa 1900-1932) passed over this bridge. -
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. -
"Bristol, PA"
This is the Otter Creek as it passes under the former bridge on Bath Road. The creek has overflowed its banks in the picture. This is the south side of the bridge. Opposite side of the bridge is Silver Lake. -
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. -
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["Souvenir Hunters" in Washington D.C. 1927]
Men featured: W. White, W. Conca, L. Bailey, J. Smoyer, A. Bauer, W. Brady, R. Arrison, Updyke. -
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[Yonkers C.C. of NY, Quad Single Seniors at Washington D.C. 1928]
Men unidentified. -
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[Philadelphia Single Crew 1928]
1. Ogden 2. Connie Sapp 3. Smith 4. Gladd -
["The Souvenir Hunters," Washington D.C.]
Men featured (surnames given only): Whittie, Hellyer, Bruden, White, Brady, Dee, Arrison. -
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[Mill Street parking lot]
Tall building on the right is the King George II Inn. Center is from Stocks Restaurant. Low building on the left sold ice cream and sodas. -
[Mill Street parking lot]
Left is the back of Norman's card, stationary and office furniture store. -
[Mill Street parking lot]
The tall brick structure was the former Grande Theatre. It now has condominiums on the upper levels. On the Mill Street level, there is Mill Street pharmacy and entrances to several offices. -
[Mill Street parking lot]
On the left is the 1701 grist mill built by Samuel Carpenter (debris). On the right is a store that sold ice cream, sodas, and hot dogs. -
[Pond Street as it enters the Mill Street parking lot]
On the right is a store that sells used items. Center is the debris of Bristol’s first mill, built in 1701 by Samuel Carpenter. This mill had a water wheel which operated machinery to grind grain and saw wood. The water came from Silver Lake. -
[Overlooking the tidal marsh from the Delaware River]
There are rare plants growing in the nature preserve. The Mill Street parking lot is to the back of the photographer. -
[Platform overlooking the tidal marsh where rare plants grow]
The left shows the Mill Street parking lot. -
[Tidal marsh adjacent to the Mill Street parking lot]
Platform is for visitors to observe the marsh where there are rare plants growing. They can be seen at lower tides. -
[Grass at the edge of the Mill Street parking lot (on the left)]
The Delaware River is top center. -
[Mill Street parking lot showing boat going up the Delaware River]
Burlington Island is across the river. -
[Mill Street parking lot, showing two boats traveling up the Delaware River]
Burlington Island is across the river. -
[Hill at Market Street, on the left is the old Bristol Movie Theater]
In this photograph it is being cleaned out (note the dumpster on walkway). This was in preparation for the Bristol Riverside Theatre to open in 1987. The street behind the Theatre is now part of the atrium. -
[Corner of Radcliffe and Mill Streets]
On the left is the King George II Inn. Center is Stocks Restaurant, on the right is formerly Spencer’s Furniture Store, presently this is the Mill Street Cantina Restaurant (as of 2020).