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[Junior Mechanics, Bristol, PA]
"1896 Political year" written on back of photograph in red pencil. -
[Robert Clark, Sr. as a young man in Bristol, PA]
He immigrated to the United States from Beith, Scotland in April 1888. His wife and daughter soon followed, and he opened up a furniture store in Bristol. He had a glass eye (left eye) as a result of a fishing hook accident. It did not stop him from working his trade! Their daughter, Maggie Henderson Clark was born in Beith, August 22, 1887 and died in Bristol in 1889. [Identified by Bruce Clark]. -
[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. -
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[Portrait of unidentified man]
Possibly "Grandfather Thompson." -
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[Postcard: Steel’s Mill]
Handwritten inscription on back: “Anna Gross. I will send some more to all of you as soon as I can. This is the Mill Bert and I work in. from Margaret.”
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 Street along the canal. -
[Norman’s Gifts, Stationary, Greeting Cards, Office Furniture and Equipment at 416 Mill Street]
It was opened in 1929 by David and Rose Norman and later passed to their son Arnold. It closed circa 1995. In this night image taken by Whipp's Photography Studio, to the right would be the Grand Theater. -
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[Presbyterian Church, The Maybelle Hargrave/Hargrine Sunday School class]
Written on back tag: "Whipps Studio of Photography, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 'Better photographs--naturally.'" Group of women on the lawn in front of the Presbyterian Church, 225 Radcliffe Street, Bristol. None identified. -
[Class of 1935, Class Reunion held in Bristol High School Auditorium]
Stamped on back of photograph: "Whipps Studio of Photography, 325 Mill Street (Second floor), Phone 4736 Bristol, Pennsylvania."
Class List (as typed on back of photograph): **Irene Kontoft**, Anna Eastlack (ranked second), Robert Johnson (ranked third), Leonard Allman, Arthur Cherubini, Lewis Foell, Charles Luscisano, Paul Niccol, Franklin Parr, Frank Sabatini, Catherine Sebold, Harriet Stetson, Charlotte Abbott, Margaret Collier, Dorothy Lerman, Margaret Morrell, Loretta Smith, Ethel Snyder, Marjorie Marshall, Janice Muffett, Elwood Carlen, Alfred Fantuzzi, Franklin Silver, Ida Beegle, Emilio Colgan, Lillian Dries, Vera Howard, Dorothy MacSherry, Harry Berry, Joseph Dick, Albert Hey, Samuel Navetta, Gene Nichols, James Rue, Samuel Sirott, Margaret Simons, Anthony Embessi, Mary Brannigan, Eleanor Dyer, Jane McAuley, Mary Ross, Louise Smoyer, Thelma Welk, Rita Mcginley, Harriet Parr, Rosario Caro, Jack McBlain, Fred Venere, Elizabeth Bellerby, Irvine Coyle, Ruth Gentlemen, Ids(a?) Kissinger, Mary Marino, Herbert Brambley, Kenneth Dyer, Irvine Hetherington, Henry Neindorf, Ernest Orazi, Anthony Sabatini, Mitchell Spector, Gladys Smith, Ruth Welk, Josephine Campbell, Winifred Flynn, Virginia McIlvaine, Mary Simon, Mary Smoyer, Arline Woolman, Mary McGrath, Martha Praul, Joseph Coyle, Michael Palowez, Margaret Appleton, Grace Bono, Rose DiPalma, Viola Giberson, Marion Kreener. -
[Drawing by W.B.R. entitled “W B. Rogers House as it was in 1860 south side"]
William B. Rogers (1840-1924). Sketch of the Rogers Homestead (off of Roger’s Road, Route 413, currently Winder Village). Four brothers in Rogers family. James and William engaged in cultivation of sage ledger books (within the Grundy Archive collections). The other two brothers Robert and Frank took over management of the grain mill (Mill Street, 400 block). -
[Closson Hotel on Bath Street at Otter Street]
Trolley in view begins at Closson Hotel and runs to Doylestown. Hotel Closson was later called Keystone Hotel. Presently (1998) the hotel side is now the District Justice Office. -
[Postcard: Radcliffe Street, St. Mark Church on left]
Inscription on back from Mrs. Albert Gran, 16th Altor Street, Hazleton, Pa. Message reads: "I got here safe. We got here at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. I'll write later. Anna Gran." -
[Silver Lake with bridge]
Bath Road bridge over the Otter Creek, which flows from Silver Lake to the Delaware River. -
[The Steamboat “Burlington”, which was previously named the “John A. Warner”]
This boat was built for Captain Jonathan Cone at the cost of $60,000 and ran between Philadelphia and Trenton. The boat transported troops and army supplies during the Civil War. Captain Cone also had several other ships built on the river. Captain Joseph Quicksall, who lived at 242 Wood Street, was captain of this boat for many years. He lived from 1841-1913. He and his son Fred were in the hardware and furniture business on Mill Street. His son became a minister and left the business. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad switcher 0-6-0B]
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad #7810 (jackshaft) electric, designed for Manhattan transfer through tubes under the Hudson River to New York City]
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad 2-8-0 H small freight engine built at Altoona, PA]
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad 2-8-0 H Steam Engine light freight]
Square tops “Belparie” boiler.
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
[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. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad steamer for fast passenger runs]
Often double headed. Over 450 engines were built. Taken in the Morrisville yard by William Grow 6/60. Most popular Engine K-4 4-6-2. -
[Most popular Engine, K-4 4-6-2]
Taken in Morrisville, PA yard by William Grow 6/60. -
[Freight Engine 4-8-2 M]
Taken in Morrisville Yard by William Grow 6/60. -
[4-4-2 E class passenger engine that went from station to station (such as Croydon to Bristol)]
Taken in Morrisville Yard by William Grow 6/60. -
[Passenger Engine-Local 4-4-0 E class]
Taken in Morrisville Yard by William Grow 6/60. -
[Pennsylvania R.R. passenger engine, traded to the New Jersey seashore]
4-4-2 E. Freight Engine.
Photograph taken by William Grow 6/60 Morrisville Yard. -
[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. -
[10 Wheel Drive Freight (2-10-O I)]
Taken in Morrisville yard by William Grow. -
[Trolley in front of original Farmers Bank on Radcliffe Street]
Trolley line operated (1896-1932) between Philadelphia and Morrisville. -
[Olivia Highland Minster (1865-1919)]
Olivia married Elwood Minster. Daughter Clarissa died at age 10. Elwood died age 43 (1893-1936). -
[Eight classmates, St. Mark Parochial School Bristol, PA]
Mary Farrell (nun), Joan Farrell (nun), Mary Doyle, Etta Doyle, Katherine Roche, Alice Keating, Margaret O’Donnell (nun), Margaret Mahan. -
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"New U.S. Post Office, Bristol PA"
Opened at this location (Beaver and Prospect Streets) on June 15, 1914. Previous location was at corner of Radcliffe and Market Streets on the river side. The first post office was in the home of Colonel Joseph Clunn on Mill Street and was started in 1790. -
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[Christmas Card: Harriman United Methodist Church--interior]
Inscription inside of card reads: “May you have the gladness of Christmas which is Hope, the spirit of Christmas which is Peace, the heart of Christmas which is Love.” Color Photography and natural color reproduction by WYCO Colour Productions, 410 Wyndon Road, Ambler, PA. Church formed 1918 at Bristol High School. 1923 it became a Methodist Church. -
"Plan of part of the Borough of Bristol"
Delaware River Plan of part of the Borough of Bristol. Includes Illustrated view of Bristol. -
[Aerial view photograph of Radcliffe Street]
Inscription on back: "Radcliffe St. Bristol from top of standpipe."
Looking north on Radcliffe Street, this photo was taken from the top of the water company's standpipe, which was located on Radcliffe Street near Walnut Street (to the left). The large brick building on the left is Wagner Private Hospital (Franklin and Radcliffe Streets). Across Franklin Street was the house of Dr. Hussey built in 1849, just above Penn Street was the former St. Mark's School, (building with the cross on the roof). The water company was organized in 1874. -
[Aerial photograph, pre-1950]
Aerial photos showing old freight station, where Grundy Towers stand is visible. Day of photograph presumed to be a Monday because of the laundry hanging on the lines (Monday was wash day). -
[Aerial photograph of Bath Street]
Bath Street, Bristol. #528 Bath Street is behind large clump of trees in center. This is opposite Leedom & Son Coal Yard, which became occupied by Bristol Fuel, owned as of 1998 by the Quattrochi family. Coal yard entrance is on the right of the picture. In 1998 Bristol Fuel had a hardware store where a row of houses perpendicular to Bath Street once stood. -
[Aerial photograph of Bath Street]
Different angle than photograph 7.1.006, but taken at the same time with identification information similar. Canal passing across top of the photograph indicates it might have been taken in the early 1940s. -
"Aerial view of Bristol, looking down toward Mill Street"
Photo taken between 1940s and 1950s based on the fact that the Railroad Freight Station is visible, center left, opposite of water tower. The freight station stood where the Grundy Towers high rise is located. The former canal basin is now the Mill Street parking lot. The last canal barge operated in October 1931. -
[Aerial photograph of Winder Village, Route 413]
Road parallel to the top of the picture is Route 413. Houses are Winder Village. Bristol Borough is in the right corner. US Route 13 is not built yet as of this photograph. It went through the Borough on Pond Street and Farragut Avenue. -
"Birds Eye View of West Bristol, Bristol, Pa."
600 block of Swain Street, row of houses called “Berks Row.” Bath Street (Bath Street School) built in 1881 and Silver Lake before the elevated part in 1919. Photo taken during cooler seasons--no leaves on the trees.