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[Theodore B. Wallin on his 90th birthday, April 8, 1987, with Judith]
Woman's surname unknown. -
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[The William E. Doron steam powered ferry boat]
This ferry crossed the Delaware River from Bristol to Burlington, carrying vehicles and people. It was named for its owner, who lived in Bristol. In the summer it also brought people to Burlington Island where there was an amusement park called Island Beach. The ferry stopped operation in 1930 when its owner retired and died that same year. -
[The two most visible properties are the Dorrance House (red brick) and the Kennedy House (white with two levels of porches)]
The Dorrance House was erected in 1863 by John Dorrance. The Kennedy house was built in 1831 by Thomas G. Kennedy, the first Superintendent of the Delaware Canal. This house is now law offices and the editor’s office of the Bristol Pilot newspaper (as of 2005). -
[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. -
[The Robert Clark Furniture Store on Radcliffe Street]
This furniture store was in a building that would become an office for Bertucci & Maron Associates at 211 Radcliffe Street. It is part of a hotel building once called the Cross Keys Hotel, circa 1785. -
[The Reverend Stanley Glafelter of St. James Episcopal Church at a reenactment of a Bristol Borough Council Meeting held at King George II Inn]
This Inn was the original meeting place of the Council. The event was sponsored by Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation. -
[The Rev. Edward G. Yeomans]
Presbyterian minister. -
[The one-hundred block of Mill Street, on the even numbered side]
The portion of Mill Street featured here is between the former Bristol House Hotel and the (former) First Federal Bank. -
[The Mill Street Wharf at Bristol, the primary Delaware River wharf in town]
It was this location where Samuel Clift came to Bristol in 1681 to establish the town, as well as the first landing for ferry services from Burlington, NJ. Small waiting room/ticket office was attached to the side of the wharf. -
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[The Jefferson condominium building]
It was originally opened in 1909 as the Jefferson Avenue School. In the 1960s it was divided into apartments called ‘The Jefferson.’ -
[The Jefferson condominium building]
It was originally opened in 1909 as the Jefferson Avenue School. In the 1960s it was divided into apartments called ‘The Jefferson.’ -
[The Grundy Museum, taken from property ramp bordering southern property line]
English plane tree in foreground. -
[The Girl Reserves, Bristol High School, 1925]
“D. Colville,” handwritten center of photograph. Dora Thompson [Colville] is seated second from the left. Seventh from the left is Winifred Tracy Korz, Class of 1928. -
[The former Grundy Mill office of William Grundy and later his son Joseph R. Grundy]
From left: Harold Mitchener and Carol Mitchener. -
[The first Grundy Skating Rink located on Jefferson Avenue at Prospect Street]
Built in 1970 and enclosed circa 1975. It burned in 1995 and a new skating rink was opened in 1997 at Beaver and Canal Streets. A second rink is being constructed adjacent to the 1997 rink extending along Canal Street to Dorrance Street (as of 1999). The rink is now a recreation center with community room, game room, snack area and an outside playground.
“Jeninngs” hand written in ink with a penciled ? above it on back of photograph. -
[The ferry “Elwood Doron” at Bristol]
Elwood Doron lived from 1827-1890. His son William inherited the business. William’s boat was called the “William E. Doron” and William lived from 1852-1930. Elwood appears to be the central figure in this photograph. The Burlington Bristol Bridge opened in 1931 and replaced all ferry service. -
[The Delaware River looking toward Burlington, NJ from the Mill Street Parking lot]
This was prior to the placement of the monuments at the Lions Park. The automobile in the foreground was that of William Grow, whose family donated the photograph. -
[The corner of Mill and Wood Streets]
It formerly was a restaurant called Castanea Dairy Company located at 300 Mill Street. William Mack was the manager. -
[The Burlington & Bristol Steamboat Ferry Company ticket]
"This special ticket, issued on account of U. S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, Entitles the holder to One Passage between Burlington and Bristol. Redeemable upon holder paying full single fare rate for used portion of entire ticket."
Signed "Wm. E. Doron, Sec., Treas., and Gen'l Manager." -
[The Bristol Theater]
The Bristol Theater is listed as being where the Italian Mutual Aid building is located on Wood Street. Trolley tracks did not run on that street. Doron Green’s 1911 "History of Bristol" identifies a theater called "The Bristol" as having occupied the site of the Post Office at Radcliffe & Market Street (currently 200 Radcliffe Street). Eventually became the sit of Willen's Hardware as well. -
[The Board of Directors, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Radcliffe and Market Street]
The Board is on the outside steps of the atrium.
Left to right are Charles Richmond, Carol Mignoni Ferguson, William Farell, unidentified, Jack Sirot, Ann Mar, unidentified, Robert Norman, unidentified, unidentified.
The theater opened in 1987 with the play “The Good Earth” based on a book by Pearl Buck who lived in Bucks County. -
[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.