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["Souvenir Hunters" in Washington D.C. 1927]
Men featured: W. White, W. Conca, L. Bailey, J. Smoyer, A. Bauer, W. Brady, R. Arrison, Updyke. -
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Postcard: "Silver Lake, Bristol, PA"
This photo was taken of Silver Lake from the Bath Road bridge, facing the dam overflow area where Otter Creek begins. Note the growth in the lake. This was before the lake was dredged. -
"Bristol, PA"
This is the Otter Creek as it passes under the former bridge on Bath Road. The creek has overflowed its banks in the picture. This is the south side of the bridge. Opposite side of the bridge is Silver Lake. -
Postcard: "Bristol, PA"
The bridge is on Bath Road at Silver Lake where Otter Creek flows from the lake. It appears that the creek has been overflowing. In 1911, the lake did overflow and flood adjacent areas on Bath Street and farms along Bath Road. -
Postcard: "Bird's Eye View Silver Lake, Bristol, PA."
Silver Lake, formerly called the Mill Pond. In view is the lifeguard stand. Sand was brought for a beach and the Red Cross provided swimming lessons. Milner’s Farm is in view across the lake. -
"Silver Brook Bridge, Bristol, PA, August, 1906"
Bridge over water from Silver Lake. Photograph taken at Bath Road. The water here becomes Otter Creek, which flows to the Delaware River. The electric trolley from Bristol to Doylestown (circa 1900-1932) passed over this bridge. -
[Silver Lake from Bath Road]
Includes address of photographer (Kathlyn Schwarz). Map of area drawn on back. -
[Island Beach Park on Burlington Island, opposite Bristol]
The use of canoes on the Delaware River were very popular. An amusement park on the island burned in 1928 and again in 1934, which ended the operation. -
"Island Beach, N.J."
Pier of Island Beach (Burlington Island) opposite Bristol. Note the roller coaster in the background (right) and the abundance of canoes on the left. Steamboats from Philadelphia and Trenton regularly stopped at the amusement park and ferry boat service from Bristol and Burlington were available. The park was very popular in the first two decades of the twentieth century. A second fire in 1934 destroyed the park. -
[Group of adults in front of a camping tent]
Standing back row: Lamont Marsh, Ralph Walker, Al Bowers. Second woman seated from left is Cora Marsh. Ralph Walker and Al Bowers are wearing YMA shirts (Young Men's Association) standing before a camping tent. Note the canoe paddle on the right. The man (Al Bowers) on the right holds a sign perhaps painted on wood which reads “Pal O’ Mine." This may have been a name for their tent.
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[Group in canoes on the Delaware River]
This previously had been marked as members of the Y.M.A (Young Men’s Association), a club in Bristol. Camping and canoe races were very popular. This photograph was taken along the Delaware River near Bristol. -
[YMA (Young Men's Association) members in canoes]
The canoes are owned by members of the Y.M.A. Club (Young Men’s Association) of Bristol. In 1929, their headquarters was at 407 Radcliffe Street. The photo was at Burlington Island. -
Postcard: "Island Beach, N.J."
Canoe Race of the Young Men’s Association. Burlington Island Beach park attracted many people from Bristol. Between 1900 and 1917, the area was mostly used for swimming, boating, and picnics. In about 1917, an amusement park was created with various amusement rides. The park burned in 1928 and again in 1934, and all summer activities ceased. Bristol had a Y.M.A club (Young Men’s Association) and canoes used by members was a popular summer activity. The word Nichols on the front was the name of the photographer. Nichols started their studio after WWI. -
[Large building believed to have been the bath house at Burlington Island Park]
Opened in 1900, the park attracted thousands in season. Until 1917, only small amusements rides (swings etc.) were available. In 1917 large amusements continued until fire nearly destroyed the island’s rides in 1928. In 1934 another fire finished the job. Swimming, boating, and picnics were always popular. -
Postcard: "Green bank and Delaware River, Burlington, N.J."
Written on front of postcard: "Compliments of sts. Prickett."
Handwriting on back is illegible.
F.G. Temme Co. Orange N.J. and Leipzig, Germany 128. -
Postcard: "Along the Green bank, Delaware River, Burlington, N.J."
Printed in Germany. -
[Burlington Island across from Bristol]
The back of this image says that it was taken on Burlington Island opposite Bristol. It is not determined exactly where on Radcliffe Street the houses in Bristol were located across the river. Burlington Island is part of New Jersey and owned by Burlington City. -
"Boats arriving at Island Beach, N.J. (Burlington Island)"
Island Beach Park on Burlington Island, opposite Bristol, was used until a fire destroyed much of the park in 1928. Another fire in 1934 finished the operation of the Park. -
"Island Beach, New Jersey 1916 (Burlington Island)"
An amusement park called “Island Beach” located on Burlington Island, opposite Bristol, was in operation until 1928 when fire destroyed much of it. Another in 1934 finished the operation completely. Steam boats regularly stopped at the park. The carousel was transported and reassembled in Seaside, N.J. -
"Burlington, New Jersey"
River travel was the least expensive and usually the smoothest. The cost of a ticket from Bristol to Philadelphia was about $0.20. In this circa 1910 image, is the Bristol (originally named the Soo), one of the popular steamboats. In 1818, another small steamboat also named Bristol ran for three season between Philadelphia and the town of Bristol, but it was destroyed by fire. Other contemporary steamboats were the Thomas Morgan, Twilight, and Columbia. -
[Merry-go-around, Seaside Park, NJ, once on Burlington Island]
Carol Mitchener in background. -
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[Washington Street School/St. Ann’s Annex, 1878]
Washington Street School occupied this building from January 6, 1879 and closed December 22, 1955. In 1956, St. Ann Church purchased the building. In 1978, it became an annex for St. Ann School on Logan Street. -
[Class portrait, possibly at school at Wood and Mulberry Streets]
Year unknown, however, clothing worn by the students would suggest 1920s-1930s.
Stamped on back of photograph: "Marion Whipps, Inc. Photography 240 Mill Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007." -
"Jefferson Ave School, Grade - 1-M, 1970-1971"
Top row (from left): Stephen Ennis, Warren Marim, Mark Dipsey, Mark Williamson, Michael Ruffner, Mrs. Mannherz, teacher.
Middle row (from left): Frank Struben, Joann Volponi, Barbara Wood, Yvonne Baker, Marchelle White, Patrick Manns.
Seated (from left): Terri Cummons, Madeline Vilez, Anita Geryalez, Lilly Romano, [Miles] Lipo, Cindy Scott, Patty Dougherty.
On floor (from left): Michael Delia, Patrick Mulhern, Joe Lanigan, Ralph Andiyar. -
"Jefferson Ave School 1969, Mrs. Miles, 30, Fourth Grade"
Students unidentified. -
[Jefferson Avenue School, Miss Lear, 6th grade class]
On back of photograph: "Mitchel Ancker, December 25, 1918. Miss Lear 6th grade."
Mitchel Ancker was born in 1907 and died in 1975. The 18 in the date above probably refers to 1918. He would have been in Grade 6 about that time. The picture may have been given to him on Christmas (December 25) of that year --Harold and Carol Mitchener.
Other students unidentified. -
[Site of the former Otter Street School]
A commercial business has been built around the former school. Otter Street School was built 1854, closed 1881. -
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[Bath Street School, opened 1881]
Located on the north side of Bath Street, four houses from the railroad. It closed when the Snyder School on Buckley and Beaver Streets was opened at an unknown date. The building was used as a furniture warehouse by Dries Furniture Store (Mill and Pond Streets) and burned in 1973. Houses have been built on the site. -
[Postcard: Class photograph at the Washington Street School]
Postcard addressed to Helen Loechner, 25 Pond Street, Bristol, PA.
Washington Street School operated from 1879-1956. St. Ann used it for classes. Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Class photograph at the Washington Street School]
Postcard addressed to Helen Loechner, 725 Pond Street, Bristol, PA.
Washington Street School operated from 1879-1956. St. Ann used it for classes. Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Washington Street School]
Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Washington Street School]
Students unidentified. -
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"Dedication of new school, May 25, 1909, Bristol, PA"
Jefferson Avenue School opened May 25, 1909. Closed in 1956 when the school on Buckley Street opened.
The building has been divided into eight apartments known as “The Jefferson.” These are high-end apartments. -
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Postcard: "Bath St. School, Bristol, PA."
Erected in 1881. This was the fourth public school opened in Bristol. Between 1881 and 1894, the upper floor was used as high school classroom. When a new school was opened in 1894 on Wood Street, high school classes moved there. Warren Snyder school opened on Buckley Street in 1956. This school closed and became a warehouse for Dries Furniture Store at Mill and Pond Streets. A fire destroyed the building in 1973 and it was torn down. Three duplex houses occupy the site as of 2002. Photo is pre-1910 as the railroad is not yet visible beyond the school. -
[Class photograph at the Bath Street School]
Taken on the back steps of Bath Street School. It opened in 1881 and closed in 1955. Following a fire in 1973, the building was demolished. Students unidentified. -
[Class photograph at Washington Street School]
Students unidentified. -
[Class photograph at unidentified school]
Students unidentified. -
[Class photograph at unidentified school]
Students unidentified. -
[Class photograph at unidentified school]
Students unidentified.