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[Radcliffe and Market Streets]
On on the left is the Bristol Theater which showed movies, making this photograph circa pre-1987. That year was when the Bristol Riverside Theater opened. BRT is a theater with live plays and musicals. -
[Published in "Fleetwings News," Dan McDevitt and his two children]
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna."
Featured in "Fleetwings News" on June 28, 1946. -
[Providence Hosiery Mill]
Established in 1879 on Buckley Street near Beaver Street. It was owned by Mrs. Clara Appleton, whose husband Samuel was a manager of a similar industry adjacent to the Providence Mill. The Appletons had emigrated from England to Philadelphia where they were involved in a similar industry. They came to Bristol in 1873. Clara Appleton died in 1894 at age 55. Samuel Appleton died in 1895 at age 67. Their factory burned in March of 1895. It was rebuilt and became a carpet mill operated by William Henderson. John Robert Pearson became the recipient of the Mills left by the Appletons. In the background of the photograph is a mansard-roof house that stood at the corner of Buckley and Beaver Streets. This house was removed when the Snyder-Girotti Elementary School was constructed in the 1950s. Appleton’s home was built across Buckley Street on the corner at Beaver Street and was erected in 1891. -
[Procurement Supervisors: McMath, Folkman, Murray, Bosh]
Photograph used in newsletter “This is Fleetwings," page five. -
[Procurement Department]
Norman Park in center. Others unidentified.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[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. -
[Presbyterian Church of Our Savior]
The Presbyterian Church of Our Savior. Twentieth-century Italian immigration brought a need for Protestant Italians to have a place to worship. Starting as summer services in 1907-1909, the Presbyterian church of our Savior was dedicated in 1910 at Wood Street and Lincoln Avenue. Services were conducted in Italian. In 1966, Presbyterian authorities dissolved the church, encouraging the congregation to join with the Bristol Presbyterian Church on Radcliffe Street. This picture was taken post-1966. The building was used by a non-religious organization until fire gutted the structure and the remainder of the structure was demolished. A house was erected on this site. -
[Preparation for the demolition of Bristol Railroad Station's waiting area platform in 1983]
Photograph taken from the Garden Street side. -
[Predecessor to GGI in the 1930s, used for fast passenger service]
Built at Altoona, Pennsylvania. -
[Postcard]: "Mill Street, showing Forest Theatre, Bristol, PA."
The Forrest Theater is on the right. In 1928 it was replaced by a theater called the Grand Theater. This image was made looking toward the Delaware River. This is the main business street called Mill Street. Note the trolley tracks in the middle. The trolley connect Philadelphia and Morrisville via Bristol between 1900 and 1932. -
[Postcard]: "Clara King 1918?"
Different handwriting on back of photograph reads: "My name was Jennie Lynn in that picture." -
[Postcard: William Winslow]
On back of photograph: "Bristol High School Class of 1929. May he grow up in the faith and love of Jesus."
Postcard was trimmed. -
[Postcard: William Winslow with American flag]
Winslow graduated February 1929 from Bristol High School. He married Helen Loechner, who graduated in the same class. Her father and two brothers worked at the William H. Grundy Woolen Mill. -
[Postcard: Washington Street School]
Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Washington Street School]
Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Unidentified male workers]
Written on back of photograph: "From father,” Bertha M. Black, New Hope, PA. -
[Postcard: Unidentified family portrait on porch of house]
This postcard was found in Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation. Man and woman seated with young children, older woman standing in center. On porch of house. -
[Postcard: The Mill Street Wharf at the Delaware River in Bristol]
Artist of painting featured unknown. -
[Postcard: The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library and Grundy Museum]
On back of postcard reads: "The Museum overlooks the Delaware River and is considered an excellent example of the decor and furnishings of a fine Victorian residence. The Museum and Library are operated by the Trustees of The Grundy Foundation. Litho in U.S.A." -
[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. -
[Postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
Published by Art Photos Greeting Co., Elizabeth, NJ. -
[Postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
"Merrimack Post Card, West Suffield, Conn." on back. -
[Postcard: Sherman & Peirce Mill]
Sherman & Peirce Mill. Building was located on Canal Street opposite of Dorrance Street, built in 1873. It was later operated as Sherman and Peirce. When Sherman died, it became known as the Bristol Woodworking Mill operated by Peirce and Williams. In 1891, a fire destroyed the building. Site later became Stonebacks Lumber. -
[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." -
[Postcard: Portrait of unidentified brothers]
Boy standing is possibly William Grow.