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[Members of the Grundy Foundation Board of Directors break ground for the parking lot behind Mil Street]
Left is Leonard Snyder, former Executive Director of the Grundy Foundation. -
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Postcard: "Birds Eye View of West Bristol, Bristol, Pa."
Row of houses in foreground is on Swain Street and was known as Berke’s Row. Bath Street School is in center. Photograph taken before 1910 as railroad has not been built--Silver Lake is larger.
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "See you next Saturday." Addressed to "Miss Elizabeth [Hartzell], Salfordville, Pa., Montg. Co." Stamped on August 4, Bristol. -
[Band playing in a parade on what is possibly Cedar Street]
Based upon the trees it was summer, the cars on the street indicated that it was early twentieth century. -
[Vietnam War veterans monument]
This monument with flag is located at the waterfront near the Gazebo in Lions Park. It is in memory of the Vietnam War Veterans. Names on the monument were those killed in the conflict. -
[Fountain dedicated to the memory of Martha P. Swain, a charter member of the Bristol Chapter for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U)]
Located on the south side of Walnut Street at Radcliffe Street is a fountain dedicated to the memory of Martha P. Swain, a charter member of the Bristol Chapter for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U). Dedicated in 1914, it provided water for humans as well as horses. In the 20th century, the horse trough was removed because it protruded into the street. -
[Michael Dougherty statue]
This stature of Michael Dougherty (1844-1930) was erected in memory of his contribution to the Civil War. He was a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. The monument is located on Jefferson Avenue at Grundy Park. The monument was erected by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, honoring Dougherty’s country of origin (Ireland) and his service to his adopted nation. -
[High Cross Monument, Bristol Wharf]
The High Cross Monument was erected in 1997 by the Celtic Heritage Foundation. It is located at the waterfront park and celebrates all of the Celtic people who immigrated to America. -
[Christopher Columbus statue, Bristol Wharf]
Columbus monument was erected by the Columbus 500 Foundation to celebrate his 500th anniversary of his first trip to America. Artist Joseph Pavone created the statue. It was the first of the monuments to be placed at the waterfront park. -
[Hispanic Monument, Bristol Wharf]
Hispanic Monument in Lyon’s Park was erected in 1998. It represents a sentry box at El Morro Castle Fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was designed by Bristol artist Joseph Sagolla and constructed by volunteer labor. -
[Tracks marking the area near where President-elect Abraham Lincoln’s train stopped in 1861]
Lincoln was on his way to Washington D.C. for the inauguration. He addressed the crowd from the train’s observation platform. Four years later, a crown stood silently to watch his funeral train. The track is located opposite Borough Hall in Bristol Borough. -
[Cannon Monument]
This monument was presented by Burnet Landreth in memory of the 44 officers and 461 men from Bristol who fought in the Civil War. The cannon, made in France in 1762, was captured from the Confederate army in 1863. It stands at the Bristol Post Office. -
[Eagle Monument at the Bristol Post Office]
Monument was erected in honor of those who served in World War I. Included are the names of those killed. -
[Julian R. Bley, Sr. Memorial, on the grounds of Borough Hall]
This monument is in memory of all firefighters, police, and E.M.S. personnel who were killed in the line of duty. Presently there are three names on the monument, including Bley who died in 1984. -
[Harriet Ross Tubman monument]
Harriet Tubman had been born a slave, but escaped in 1849. She became one of the principal activists of the Underground Railroad. Although she never came to Bristol, a number of her descendants settled in Bristol and Bucks County. The monument was erected in 2006 and stands in Lions Park. -
[Harriet Tubman monument, Bristol Wharf]
The Harriet Tubman monument was erected in 2006 by the Bucks County African American Historical and Cultural Society, June 24, 2006. There are several Bristol families directly related to Harriet Ross Tubman living in Bristol. -
[Memorial Fountain at Pond & Beaver Streets]
This Memorial Fountain was dedicated in 1987 'to our forefathers whose creative minds working hands and energetic spirits built this community." It was funded by local citizens and the work of construction was with volunteer labor. -
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[Hispanic Monument at the Bristol Wharf]
The Hispanic Monument at the waterfront was designed by Bristol artist Joe Sagoth. It was modeled after a sentry box at El Morro Castle Fort in San Juan Puerto Rico. The monument celebrates the three cultures in Puerto Rico. -
[World War II Monument]
This obelisk like structure honors the men and women who served their country during World War II and had lived in the area of Bristol. Stars next to the names signifies those who gave their lives in the war. The monument is located at Pond and Fillmore Streets. -
[Joseph R. Grundy bust on the grounds of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library]
This bronze bust of Joseph R. Grundy stands on the grounds of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library. Mr. Grundy was a M. S. Senator, Borough Councilman, wealthy industrialist, and philanthropist. Upon his death he established the Grundy Foundation giving back to his community by directing that his Bristol town house become a museum of local history. There is a library for public use in memory of his sister Margaret. Bristol artist Joseph E. Pavone created this sculpture. It was presented by the Lion’s Club of Bristol. -
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[Route 413 South in Bristol Township]
The cars are going toward the Burlington Bristol Bridge and traveling south on PA Route 413. The railroad between Philadelphia and New York is over the underpass. Turn right and it is Otter Street in Bristol. -
[Intersection of Otter Street at PA Route 413]
The underpass leads to PA Route 413 North. Bristol Cemetery is just beyond the underpass. Turn left and travel to Croydon on US Route 13. The railroad between Washington and New York is over the road. -
[Intersection of Otter Street at PA Route 413]
The underpass leads to PA Route 413 North. Bristol Cemetery is just beyond the underpass. Turn left and travel to Croydon on US Route 13. The railroad between Washington and New York is over the road. -
[Corner of Bath Road in Bristol Township and Bath Street in Bristol Borough, as well as US Route 13]
The bridge with railroad tracks connects Philadelphia and New York. -
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[US Route 13 (North)]
On the right is the railroad from Philadelphia to New York. Just behind the car is PA Route 413. -
[Parking lot of Commerce Park at US Route 13 and PA Route 413]
Super Fresh Supermarket is top right. -
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[Commerce Park at Route US 13 and PA Route 413]
Super Fresh Supermarket is in center. -
[Parking lot of Commerce Park at US Route 13 and PA Route 413]
Railroad in background goes from Washington D.C. to Boston, MA. -
[Commerce Park Parking lot at PA Route 413 and US Route 13]
At the time of this photograph, stores were just being added. -
[Commerce Park Parking lot at PA Route 413 and US Route 13]
Railroad passing through Bristol is at top. -
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[Development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at US Route 13 and PA Route 413, water pumps]
When Commerce Park in Bristol was being built at US Route 13 and PA Route 413, due to the high ground, a water table pond was created. This photograph shows the pumps required. -
[Development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at US Route 13 and PA Route 413, water pumps]
With the development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at PA Route 413 and US Route 13, due to the high water in the ground, a pond had to be created. This pumps water into Otter Creek. -
[Development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at US Route 13 and PA Route 413, water pumps and pond]
With the development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at PA Route 413 and US Route 13 the area had a high water table. They had to create a pond to hold the water. -
[Development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at US Route 13 and PA Route 413, water pumps and pond]
With the development of Commerce Park Shopping Center at PA Route 413 and US Route 13 the area had a high water table. They had to create a pond to hold the water. -
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[Commerce Park at US Route 13 and PA Route 413]
Super Fresh Supermarket is on the right side. -
[Commerce Park at PA Route 413 and US Route 13]
McDonald's and Pizza Hut stores are visible. -
[Field adjacent to the Commerce Park Shopping Center at US Route 13 and PA Route 413]
This field is next to the pond created for extra water. In the background is Lower Bucks Hospital on Bath Road. -
[View from parking lot of Commerce Park strip mall]
US Route 14 and PA Route 413 visible. Railroad between Boston and Washington DC is also in the background.