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[Harbor Lights apartments, 1032 Radcliffe Street]
On the right side near the large tree is the mouth of the Adam's Hollow Creek. It was in this vicinity in the early 1800s ships were constructed. It became known as the Jones' Shipyard. During the years of operation, large schooners were built there. St. Mark's Church is in the background. -
[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. -
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[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, 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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. -
[“Con” Sturgeon caught by Charles Strumfels and Clarence W. Winter in the Delaware River opposite the Grundy residence, Bristol, PA]
Weight of fish was 330 pounds, length 8 feet 6 inches, Roe 50 pounds, sold to Chesbrow (restaurant) Bros., New York for $200. Donated on behalf of the Appleton, Updyke, Poulette, & Harvey families. -
"Island Beach 1924"
Bathers in the Delaware River. This was a park of Burlington Island opposite Bristol. Access was by boat between 1917 and 1934. There were powered amusement rides; fire ruined the amusements in 1934. It had a carousel, roller coaster, a small train, etc. Steamboats brought people from Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, and Trenton to the park. -
"Island Beach 1924"
Bathers in the Delaware River. This was a park of Burlington Island opposite Bristol. Access was by boat between 1917 and 1934. There were powered amusement rides; fire ruined the amusements in 1934. It had a carousel, roller coaster, a small train, etc. Steamboats brought people from Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, and Trenton to the park. -
Postcard: "Bristol on the Delaware, Bristol, PA."
This shows the warehouse where goods were stored waiting for the steam boats. It also shows the ferry house where the William Doron Ferry boat landed at the Market Street Wharf. -
Postcard: "View of river front, Bristol, PA."
Waterfront along Radcliffe Street. The Elks Hall is the tall building with porches built in 1911. Next is a house that was once part of the Bristol Library. The tall pipe is a water tower removed in 1918. The other tower is to provide power for the Bristol Water Works started in 1874. -
Postcard: "A canoe picnic on the Delaware, Bristol, PA."
Inscription on back of postcard reads: "HI Joe-- Did the movie usher get back yet. I suppose 'you all' are expecting me to bring you something--well, so far it has been hard to get but, you know 'Bill' he always keeps his word--see you Wed. As ever, 'Bill'."
Addressed to "St Sgt. Joe [Susaw], 852 W. Grand [Sg.] Ave., Key Field, Miss." -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
Delaware River along Radcliffe Street. This would have been the Farmer’s National Bank Parking Lot. The wooden fence separated the houses at 254 and 256 Radcliffe Street. -
Postcard: "Delaware River Scene, Bristol, Pennsylvania"
This is a Gazebo in Lions Park in Bristol. In summer, concerts are given here from June from September. -
[Charles or Thomas Scott, cashier of Farmer’s National Bank in horse-drawn sled]
The bank (white building with columns) is visible and to the left of the bank is the Scott home, number 220 Radcliffe Street. The photograph was taken when the Delaware River was frozen over, perhaps near the turn of the 20th century. -
[Two men sitting along a body of water with sailboat in background]
Possibly photographed on the banks of the Delaware River.
Men unidentified. -
[Couple on bench at Lions Park, photograph from Historic Bristol Day 1990]
Photograph by Michele Werynski, Bristol, PA. Entry for Historic Bristol Day 1990 Amateur Photo Contest. Delaware River from Bristol’s Lions Park. People on bench unidentified. Burlington Island is in background. -
[Boat ramp to the right of the Mill Street Wharf at the Delaware River]
The ramp was removed and large boulders replaced it. This happened when the waterfront park was improved and four ethnic monuments were added. Festivals are sponsored each summer and in October each year is Historic Bristol Day. -
[Mill Street Wharf with ship docked for Historic Bristol Day]
A tall ship was brought to the wharf from Philadelphia. Visitors could go aboard the ship. It was during one of the Historic Bristol Days that are held in October each year. -
[Ship docked at Bristol Wharf for Historic Bristol Day]
This tall ship was from Philadelphia. It was sailed to Bristol for the annual Historic Bristol Day in October. People were permitted to go aboard. -
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[Market Street Wharf area]
The tent is behind the bank, which is on Radcliffe Street. It may have been set for the celebration of the opening of the Bristol Riverside Theatre in 1987. -
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[Lion’s Park behind the King George II Inn]
On the right is the Mill Street Wharf and on the left, just adjacent to the Market Street Wharf, is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Names on the Monument were those men killed in the war in Vietnam. -
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[Bristol Borough Water Works on Radcliffe Street]
Water is taken from the Delaware River, filtered and purified, and then sent to homes for home consumption. -
[Market Street Wharf]
The flag pole and the brick below it is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The names on the monument were those killed in the war. -
[Photograph taken from the Mill Street Wharf]
In the distance is the Market Street Wharf and beyond that, at Walnut and Radcliffe Streets, is the Bristol Water Works for home water consumption. -
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[View of the Delaware River waterfront near Mill Street Wharf]
They were placing large boulders along the edge with the crane lifting the boulders. -
[Crane for rocks being placed along the Delaware River below the Mill Street Wharf]
Photograph also shows the back of the Bristol Riverside Theater at the corner of Radcliffe and Market Streets. -
[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.