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[400 Otter Street]
Was once the site of Leibfreid Lumber Yard in the early part of the twentieth century. By 1941, Farmers Quality Food & Supply co-occupied the site. By the 1950s, David Landreth operated the Bristol Seed Company. The next occupant in the building adjacent to the street was Bristol Glass. By 2000, Bristol Glass moved to Cedar Street. The middle of these parallel rectangular buildings was removed. In 2001, the property was unoccupied. -
[412 Otter Street]
Home of Peter and Sadie Grosky, who operated Bristol Beef, a slaughterhouse at 533 Maple Street. The house is now listed under the name of Aaron Mittleman, a family member, and the business is now called Bristol Park. The business has been a wholesale meat business (as of 2001). -
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[639 and 641 Beaver Street]
They were formerly located on Garden Street. When the embankment for the Pennsylvania Railroad was made in 1910, houses were moved, some to Beaver Street and others to form New Buckley Street. In the background is the seven story Grundy Mill (constructed 1910). The frame house to the right of the two houses, as they now appear on Beaver Street, was also moved.Tags Bristol Borough -
[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, Jo and Bob Wood standing in yard]
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, Jo Wood and Carol Mitchener standing on front porch]
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.
Jo Wood and Carol Mitchener standing up on the front porch of the house. Note that the level of the front porch is much higher than the level of the hole, which is from where the camera was located. -
[7001 Riverview Avenue, Bristol, PA, view facing Delaware River]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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. -
[709 Radcliffe Street, owned by The Grundy Foundation]
Adjacent to the Grundy Library parking lot. -
[721 Cedar Street]
The lot to the left of the house was part of the property of Comfort’s Lining and Carriage Rental business. William Salerno (as of 2000) has his law office at 220 Radcliffe Street in the former Thomas Scott house, just south of the original Farmer’s National Bank (presently called Wells Fargo).Tags Bristol Borough -
[800 Radcliffe Street when it was the home of Louis and his second wife Gertrude]
This house was built by Thomas Cooper an English actor. In 1820, Cooper had won the house next door, Number 722 Radcliffe Street in a game of cards in Paris. He came to America and married Mary Farels in New York City. They came to Bristol, liked the house and stayed. He had Number 800 built for his children and governess. Thomas and Mary Cooper are buried at St. James Episcopal Church cemetery on Walnut Street. -
[801 Radcliffe Street, view from Delaware River]
This house was originally constructed in 1821 by actor Thomas Cooper as a residence for his children and their governess. The Coopers lived in an adjacent house connected by a covered walkway. The house was later remodeled by Louis Spring who was General Manager of the Grundy Mill. -
[824 Radcliffe Street in winter]
Restored Bell House at 824 Radcliffe Street showing the restored appearance when the grey paint had been removed in 1982. -
[824 Radcliffe Street opposite Lafayette Street]
Building of the house was started in 1872. The Bell family, who were Quakers, lived there until 1998. It was then divided into apartments. The house is known for its stained glass windows. -
[910 Radcliffe Street]
Built before the Revolutionary War. It was remodeled in 1811 by John [Reed]. The portion to the left is considered the oldest private dwelling on Radcliffe Street. -
[910 Radcliffe Street]
Built before the American Revolutionary War, it was remodeled in 1811 by John Reed. The portion on the left was the original section and it is considered the oldest private dwelling on Radcliffe Street. -
[A 2-8-2 L class freight engine "which was quite fast"]
The photograph was taken by William Grow of Bristol at the Morrisville Freight yard. -
[A bench in the snow on Radcliffe Street looking north]
Handwritten on back of photograph: "Old apple tree on Mr. Daniel Keim home in Bristol. Home of Joseph Keim in distance."
In the middle of the street are trolley tracks. This trolley ran from Philadelphia/Bensalem to Morrisville. The trolley was built circa 1900 and ceased operation when buses took over the route in 1932. On the left is the Town Hall that was built in 1831. It was in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street. The building was demolished in 1938. On the right is a hotel called the Delaware House (1765). It is presently called the King George II Inn. On the left in the foreground is the Coleman House Hotel. -
[A class in the Tullytown School]
Students and teacher unidentified.
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging. -
[A class in the Tullytown School]
Students are unidentified.
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging. -
[A class of Dora Thompson Coville, (B.H.S. class of 1926) teaching at the Tullytown School]
Dora’s records indicated she taught in Tullytown from 1938-1952. She then joined the Bristol Borough School District. Her last years were spent teaching in the Neshaminy Schools. Students are unidentified. Teacher is Dora Thompson Coville.
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging. -
[A classroom in Tullytown Elementary School]
By 2002 the school is not standing. Students and teacher are unidentified.
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging. -
[A classroom in Tullytown Elementary School]
Students and teacher are unidentified.
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging. -
[A classroom of unidentified students in the Tullytown Elementary School]
Stamped on back of photograph: George Bruce Nichols Photographer, 503 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey. Developing Printing Enlarging. -
[A crane lifting a large boulder bear the Mill Street Wharf]
The photograph was taken from Market Street. The flag pole would be soon be part of the Vietnam War Veteran Memorial. -
[A fiberglass mule statue mounted on a 17,000-pound boulder at the corner of Beaver and Canal Street]
The mule, purchased by Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation in 2003, was donated for exhibition to Bernard Mazzocchi III, owner of Canal Works. Pictured left to right is Bernard Mazzocchi IV, Bernard Mazzocchi III, Briana Mazzocchi-Lafferty, and Kim Garrison. -
[A flooded Bristol Wharf at the end of Mill Street]
This was likely part of a large flood that took place in 1955 when there was a hurricane and the following storms caused the Delaware River to flood over its banks.