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[People skating at first Grundy Skating Rink constructed in 1970 at Jefferson Avenue and Prospect Streets]
Later a roof was added and then it was totally enclosed in 1975. It burned in 1995 and a new rink complex was constructed at Beaver and Canal Streets and was opened in 1997. -
[Pennsylvania Turnpike Bridge construction over Delaware River about to be joined]
The bridge opened in 1956 joining N.J. and P.A. Turnpikes. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad switcher 0-6-0B]
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
[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. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad station in Bristol]
The PRR station opened in 1911. Upkeep was not done on the station and it fell into disrepair. A new platform was built and a small waiting area on the platforms. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad station in Bristol in disrepair]
The PRR station opened in 1911. Upkeep was not done on the station and it fell into disrepair. A new platform was built and a small waiting area on the platforms. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad station in Bristol in disrepair]
The PRR station opened in 1911. Upkeep was not done on the station and it fell into disrepair. A new platform was built and a small waiting area on the platforms. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad Lightweight passenger engine 4-4-O E]
Photograph estimated to have been taken at Schenck’s Station (Croydon) near turn of 19th century. -
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[Pennsylvania Railroad crossing at Jefferson Avenue]
The path of the railroad was moved two blocks to the left. The dark colored building on the lower left is a storage area of Edward T. Steel worsted mill (yarns). Across Jefferson Avenue, the white and gray buildings were warehouses of the Grundy Company worsted mills. The area in the upper right was developed into the community of Harriman during World War I. The photograph was taken from on top of the Steel’s Mill water tower. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad at Bristol during a blizzard]
Photo believed to have been taken opposite the present Harriman Station of Bristol near Taft and Barry Place. This storm was the worst since the blizzard of 1888. There were 127 poles blown across the tracks between Bristol and North Philadelphia. Telephone service was off, and river and trolley service stopped. The former Bristol Patent Leather Company would have been located behind the trains in the picture. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad at Bristol during a blizzard]
From Harold & Carol Mitchener: "This was probably the blizzard on March 14, 1914. Transportation was paralyzed. Eighty mile-per-hour winds caused havoc. There were 127 poles blown across the tracks between Bristol and North Philadelphia. Telephone service was off, and river and trolley service stopped. Note the stalled train." -
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[Pennsylvania Railroad 2-8-0 H Steam Engine light freight]
Square tops “Belparie” boiler.
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 #7810 (jackshaft) electric, designed for Manhattan transfer through tubes under the Hudson River to New York City]
Photographed by William Grow of Bristol. -
[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. -
[Pennsylvania Passenger Railroad Station at Pond and Market Street]
This station was for north bound trains. A tunnel connected this to the station for south bound trains on the opposite side of the tracks. In 1911, the station was moved when the railroad tracks were elevated and moved to Beaver and Prospect Street. -
[Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Abraham Lincoln historical marker in Bristol]
“Lincoln Sign” located at Spurline Park. -
[Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Abraham Lincoln historical marker in Bristol]
“Lincoln Sign” in Bristol, PA opposite the Municipal Building at Pond and Mulberry Streets. Pennsylvania Railroad’s main route between 1834 and 1910 passed here. In 1910-1911, the line was moved and elevated through the town. This is now about ½ mile north of this spot. The area behind had been the freight yard. In the distance is the town’s public elementary school. There is an approximately 30-50 feet of track left as part of the memorial. Spurline Park runs the length of the town on the ground occupied the last spur line of the railroad at street level. The Lincoln Sign” is along that route. -
[Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Abraham Lincoln historical marker in Bristol]
“Lincoln Sign” along Spurline Park, located opposite the town municipal building--Pond and Mulberry Streets. -
[Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Abraham Lincoln historical marker in Bristol]
“Lincoln Sign” at Bristol, PA. From this view, Grundy Tower, a senior citizen housing apartment complex is visible. -
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[Pear Street at Jefferson Avenue]
The houses were built for workers at adjacent mills. It has been removed and lots created by the removal are parking lots. One of the families that formerly lived there and in the featured photograph is the Walt Munibach family. -
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[Patterson Bros. Ice Wagon]
Men unidentified. -
[Patrons attending Grundy Library program (“The Elephant and the Dove: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera”) hosted by Selby Doughty]
From left: Janice Rhodes and Marty Shively. -
[Patrons attending Grundy Library program (“The Elephant and the Dove: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera”) hosted by Selby Doughty]
From left: Mary Blackey, glasses, Gretchen Schroeder, Marty Shively, Janice Rhodes. -
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[Passenger Engine-Local 4-4-0 E class]
Taken in Morrisville Yard by William Grow 6/60. -
[Part of the waterfront with the water intake facility on the right and the white building where offices are located on the left]
The tall red brick tower structure was the former John Dorrance house erected in 1863. The visible church steeple is the Bristol Presbyterian Church at 225 Radcliffe Street. -
[Part of the Mill Street Boys Club reunion at the King George II Inn in the “Rumors” room]
From left to right: Frank Mignoni, Ernie Onazi, Ray Nichols, Mitchell Spector. -
[Part of the Delaware Canal Lagoon Park after its restoration in 1996-1997]
Park decorated for Easter. -
[Parking lot of the Grundy Library at 680 Radcliffe Street]
The library opened in 1966. On this side at Dorrance and Radcliffe Street was the former site of the Bristol Free Library. Mary A. Wilkinson was the last librarian at that location. The portion of the building towards Cedar Street was used by the Red Cross. Joseph R. Grundy had the building erected circa 1917 as a community house. -
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[Parking lot of Commerce Park at US Route 13 and PA Route 413]
Railroad between Boston and Washington DC, as well as Grundy Towers at 201 Pond Street visible in background. -
[Parking lot of Commerce Park at US Route 13 and PA Route 413]
Railroad in background goes from Washington D.C. to Boston, MA. -
[Parking lot of Commerce Park at US Route 13 and PA Route 413]
Super Fresh Supermarket is top right.