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[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." -
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[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. -
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[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. -
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[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." -
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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. -
[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. -
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[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." -
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[Postcard: Portrait of unidentified brothers]
Boy standing is possibly William Grow. -
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[Postcard: Portrait of Olivia Minster (1861-1916) and daughter, Clarissa Minster (1901-1909)]
Olivia was also the mother of Elwood G. Minster and married to Elwood, Sr. (1857-1922). -
[Postcard: Portrait of a group of women, Clara King, top row, second from the right]
Clara King is visible with "CEK" embroidered on her dress.
Other women unidentified. -
[Postcard: Pennsylvania Railroad prior to 1911 elevated tracks]
Photograph showing tracks that went through the Old Route 13 and Mill Street crossroad. There were four tracks that went through town. -
[Postcard: Parade on Mill Street in front of the Bristol News Agency (formerly 32 Mill Street)]
The wooden arch "Welcome Friend” (which was formerly across Radcliffe Street at Adam's Hollow Creek to welcome General Lafayette, September 8, 1824) is visible.
The marching unit is Bristol Fire Company No. 2, which was located at Pond and Mulberry Street. Building number 32 Mill Street is presently number 214 Mill Street.
The man on horseback is Walter Teedon, former owner of a grain feed and coal store at 529 Bath Street. -
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[Postcard: Old Rogers Road Homestead House, now Route 413]
The old homestead is presently standing on Elmhurst avenue in a section of Bristol Township, called Winder Village. Elmhurst is a street perpendicular to Route 413 (called Rodgers Road). -
[Postcard: O’Boyle’s Ice Cream Island Restaurant]
On back of postcard: "O'Boyle's Ice Cream Island Restaurant, Route 13, Bristol, Pa. First traffic light south of Tpke. Complete food service. Ice cream mfrs. since 1922." -
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[Postcard: Lower Bucks Hospital]
On back of postcard: "Lower Bucks County Hospital, Phone ST. 8-7801, Bristol, Penna. A non profit, accredited community hospital with 222 beds, and 57 bassinets. There are over 12,000 admissions every year. The hospitals auxiliary has 1300 members in 14 units, with over 300 volunteers in cherry red uniforms."
"Graphic Cards by Rubens, 51 Locust Lane, Levittown, Pa." -
[Postcard: Leedom Mill in background with original Pennsylvania Railroad crossing at Beaver Street]
"Photocard by Spiratone" written on back of postcard. -
[Postcard: Jefferson Avenue School]
Stella Palermo (1912-1988). Bristol Resident V. Palermo. Third row, third from left, circled is Stella Palermo. -
[Postcard: Helen Loechner of 725 Pond Street, Bristol, PA]
Graduate of Bristol High School Class of 1929. Married William Winslow of the same class.