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[The bar in the King George II Inn located at the corner of Radcliffe and Mill Streets]
This inn was built in 1765 on the site of the 1681 Ferry House by Charles Bessonett in 1765. During the American Revolution, the name was changed to the Fountain House when the Continental Troops destroyed the sign. Later it was changed to the Delaware House. -
[The American Store, located at 408-410 Mill Street]
The American Store Co. Inc. had three other store locations in town: 217 Buckley Street, 305 Washington Street, and 1530 Farragut Avenue. In 1921 the American Store Co. was listed at the 408-410 Mill Street location too. -
[The 400 block of Mill Street circa 1958-1959]
On the left is Kanter’s Ladies and Men’s Clothing store at number 400. At the right end of the photograph is the Bristol Playhouse, the former Grand Theater. To the left of the theater building is Norman’s Stationary, Cards, Office Supplies and Gifts Store (number 416).
The theater (Playhouse) operated for several years as a summer venue. Major Hollywood stars and theater personalities acted there. The Grand Theater was Bristol’s largest theater. It opened in 1929 to replace the Forrest Theater which had been destroyed by fire at that location. Seating capacity at the Grand was 1,500. -
[The “Pride of Baltimore I” sails up the Delaware River to Bristol]
The smoke stacks in the background are at the Public Services of New Jersey at Burlington.
Stamped on back: "Sircely Jun 19 1980." -
[The “Columbia” steamboat]
Built in Wilmington, Delaware, by Harlan & Hollingsworth Company. This was one of the larger steamboats on the upper Delaware River. The “Columbia” was operating in 1911 when Doron Green mentioned it in his book “History of Bristol” published that year. The photographer, William Hay, died in 1908, therefore the photograph must date prior to 1908. -
[The "Pride of Baltimore I” sailing ship]
Crew member on board firing a salute to shore.
Stamped on back: "Sircely Jun 19 1980." -
[The "Pride of Baltimore I” sailing ship]
The second ship and its occupants are unidentified.
Stamped on back: "Sircely Jun 19 1980" -
[Testimonial Dinner for Walter Strang]
Standing at head table (from left): unidentified, Mary Costello, Sherlock Hackly, Charlotte Gade, Walter Strang, Betty Wetherill, Fallon, Boyd, assistant plant superintendent.
Seated at left table (identified): first on left: Alexander, third on right: Ann Swift.
Seated at right table (identified): Mary Keene, back left corner in front of Fallon, and Ed Yoaim back right corner. -
[Tent set up at one of the earliest Historic Bristol Days]
There was a vacant lot across Radcliffe Street from the Grundy Library. It was were crafts were displayed and sold. As of 2017, four house are there. -
[Ten year pin-employee Joe Maguire, Jesse Burke, Nelson Simon]
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Temporary stairs to waiting platform at Bristol Railroad Station during demolition and reconstruction of the platform in 1983]
Photograph taken on Garden Street sides. -
[Temporary stairs to waiting platform at Bristol Railroad Station during demolition and reconstruction of the platform in 1983]
Photograph taken on Garden Street sides. -
[Temporary stairs to waiting platform at Bristol Railroad Station during demolition and reconstruction of the platform in 1983]
Photograph taken on Garden Street sides. -
[Teacher and students on grounds of Warren Snyder Elementary School]
Warren Snyder Elementary School opened 1956. The photograph was taken before March 1960, due to the existence of the Forge Bridge showing in the background. The bridge over Beaver Street was torn down in the spring of 1960. Students are unidentified, teacher may be Helen Fine. -
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[Taken at Fleetwings Aircraft Co. in Bristol]
Both people unidentified. -
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[Switcher engine (0-6-0 B) of the Pennsylvania Railroad taken in the Morrisville yard]
This train was mainly for freight use. Freight Engine photograph taken by William Grow, 6/60 Morrisville Yard. -
[Sweetheart Soap Company]
The building was # 13 built as part of the Merchants Shipyard during World War I. Building was later occupied by Dial Soap Co. until 2000 before becoming an office complex. -
[Sweet Heart Soap Company truck]
Following the closing of the Merchant Shipyard at Harriman after World War I, this warehouse building (originally number 13) was sold to a soap manufacturing firm called Manhattan Soap Co. (Sweet Heart Soap). Manhattan Soap building later became the site of Dial Soap which operated until December 2000. The Bristol trucking firm Chas. W. Bunting written on the truck. -
[Sweet Heart Soap Company truck]
Following the closing of the Merchant Shipyard at Harriman after World War I, this warehouse building (originally number 13) was sold to a soap manufacturing firm called Manhattan Soap Co. (Sweet Heart Soap). Manhattan Soap building later became the site of Dial Soap which operated until December 2000. The Bristol trucking firm Chas. W. Bunting written on the truck. -
[Superintendent Department]
Written on back: "Super. Dept."
Standing, from left: [Hempom], [Forrestal]. Seated, from left: Westberg, Norman Park with hand on paper. -
[Sunday School class, Bristol Presbyterian Church]
Bristol Presbyterian Church basement, Lower Social Hall of the Presbyterian Church, 225 Radcliffe Street. This is thought to have been a Sunday School group. All in photo unidentified. -
[Students in lower elementary grades participate in rhythm exercises at Warren Snyder Elementary School]
Students are unidentified. -
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[Strip of student class portraits, 1978-79]
Shawna Secoolish, Paul Vandine, Paul Secoolish, Sean Corrigan. -
[Strip of student class portraits, 1978-79]
Russell Chapman, Karen Reif, Olga Garcia, Lori Vengantino. -
[Striking teachers in front of the Jefferson Avenue school in 1973]
Women unidentified. -
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[Store at the corner of Mill and Radcliffe Streets, 101 and 103, opposite the King George Inn]
A house was built in the federal style by John Bessonett at this site circa 1805. He was the proprietor of the King George Hotel across the street. General Lafayette was entertained at this building September 8, 1824. The store front was added to the building at the corner, housing various businesses including: Nathan Tyler and Jonathan Cone Grocery & Clothing (late 1800s), Curtis Howell Cigars and Pool Room (circa 1914), Spencers’ Carpet and Furniture (circa 1930-1960), Floral Designs flower shop (2002).
Men in this photograph are unidentified. -
[Steel’s Mill, negative]
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 Streets along the canal. -
[Steamboats tied up at Burlington Island amusement park, “Island Beach”, opposite of Bristol]
“City of Chester” was a Wilson Line boat operated from Philadelphia. Next to the “City of Chester” is the “William Penn” and another Wilson line boat, “Brandywine”. An elaborate amusement park operated between 1917 and 1928 when fire destroyed much of the park. Another fire in 1934 finished the operation completely. -
[Steamboat Twilight stuck in ice believed to be between Florence and Bordentown, NJ, based upon the height of embankment]
The Twilight was a regular steamboat that ferried between Trenton and Philadelphia. Photograph was taken by Charles Scott (1842-1923) who was a banker in Bristol at the Farmers National Bank. -
[Stairway entrance to the northbound waiting platform at Bristol Railroad Station before it was demolished in 1983]
It was replaced with a new platform. -
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[St. Paul's Episcopal Church]
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located at Jefferson Avenue and Wood Street. Built in 1883 when a group of dissatisfied members of St. James Episcopal Church broke from that congregation. The adjacent parish house was added by 1909. St. Paul's congregation sold the property in 1924 to the Zion Lutheran Congregation and a new St. Paul’s Church was located at Randall Avenue in Bristol Township. St. Paul's is presently located on Levittown Parkway and Mill Creek Parkway. -
[St. Mark’s School, Grade VIII. Class of 1949]
Sister Marie David, I.H.M.
Bottom row: Charlotte Heilman, Margaret Wolvin, Helen Bowe, Virginia Hickey, Anna Lautz, Claire Collins, Gloria Yuffrida, Jacqueline Connolly, Frances Dignam, Claire Bonner, Theresa Grimes, Patricia DiRenzo, Elizabeth Schrader, Eleanor Dugan.
Middle row: George Adams, Patrick Martin, George Rittler, Gerald Bills, Thomas Loughran, John Leydon, Joseph McHugh, Donald Burton, Edward McDevitt, Vincent Warscheski, Lawrence Murray.
Top row: William Klug, James Coffman, Joseph Wallick, John Coyle, Robert Stockett, Joseph Ferry, George Hoffman, Charles Anderson, John Gosline, Michael Ryan. -
[St. Mark School, view from the Delaware River]
A home originally built on this site in 1800 remained until 1970. When it was removed to construct the school, some family names associated with the house were Wood, Montgomery, and Landreth. The school relocated there from the 600 block of Radcliffe Street in 1972. To the right is a red brick structure which is part of Harbor Lights Apartments. The building on the left is Wade Funeral Home. -
[St. Mark School, Radcliffe Street fire, dated 1970]
Between 1960 and 1971, when their new school opened, St. Mark students attended St. Ephrem School, Bensalem Township. The former school burned and was removed. Bristol Fire Co. No. 2 battled the blaze. The stone cross on the front roof was placed at the entrance of the new school property. Cross was moved to the school on the riverside in 2012.
(Date of fire confirmed as March 7, 1970 from Bucks County Courier Times article dated March 9, 1970). -
[St. Mark School, Radcliffe Street fire, dated 1970]
Between 1960 and 1971, when their new school opened, St. Mark students attended St. Ephrem School, Bensalem Township. The former school burned and was removed. Bristol Fire Co. No. 2 battled the blaze. The stone cross on the front roof was placed at the entrance of the new school property. Cross was moved to the school on the riverside in 2012.
(Date of fire confirmed as March 7, 1970 from Bucks County Courier Times article dated March 9, 1970). -
[St. Mark School on Radcliffe Street]
St. Mark School on Radcliffe Street opened in 1888. A fire in 1969 closed the school. In 1974 a new school opened across the street from St. Mark Church. -
[St. Mark School on Radcliffe Street, fire in 1970]
St. Mark School Radcliffe Street fire dated 1970 (date of fire confirmed as March 7, 1970 from the Bucks County Courier Times, article dated March 9, 1970). -
[St. Mark School on Radcliffe Street, fire in 1970]
St. Mark School Radcliffe Street fire dated 1970 (date of fire confirmed as March 7, 1970 from the Bucks County Courier Times, article dated March 9, 1970). -
[St. Mark School on Radcliffe Street, fire in 1970]
St. Mark School Radcliffe Street fire dated 1970 (date of fire confirmed as March 7, 1970 from the Bucks County Courier Times, article dated March 9, 1970). -
[St. Mark School on Radcliffe Street fire, firemen pumping water from the Delaware River]
St. Mark School Radcliffe Street fire dated 1970 (date of fire confirmed as March 7, 1970 from the Bucks County Courier Times, article dated March 9, 1970).
Extra water was pumped from the Delaware River up the ramp that is adjacent to the Grundy Museum. -
[St. Mark School located at 1024 Radcliffe Street was opened at this site circa 1972]
It had been located in the 600 block. The house removed for the building of the school had been the David Landreth home (built 1800). The front part of the school was recently added, to reflect the appearance of the previous 1888 building.