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[Former Keystone Mill for L. M. Harmed & Company]
The red brick building was formerly opened as the Keystone Mill for L. M. Harmed & Co. in 1879 for the manufacture of fringe and braids. Edward Steele acquired the building. In the background is the former Grundy Worsted Mill complex at Canal Street and Jefferson Avenue. A building where the vacant lot is located formerly had part of the Keystone Mill on it. The seven story Grundy Mill and clock tower were erected in 1910. The original section of the Grundy Mill opened in 1876. -
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[Postcard: Leedom Mill in background with original Pennsylvania Railroad crossing at Beaver Street]
"Photocard by Spiratone" written on back of postcard. -
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[Rohm and Haas chemical plant]
Burlington, New Jersey in the upper right. Across lower portion of the photograph is US Route 413 between the Burlington-Bristol Bridge and US Route 13. Rohm and Haas Company opened in May 1917 and as of 2020, is now part of DOW Chemical Company. -
[Rohm and Haas Chemical Company aerial photograph]
The Pennsylvania Railroad crosses the photo. The white water tower on the upper right is next to the Lower Bucks County Hospital (opened in 1954). On the upper left is an underpass at the elevated railroad under which Route 413 passes. Schmidt’s Greenhouses (1895-2013) are in a diagonal line between the water tower and the freight train. -
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[Fleetwing Aircraft Company building no. 3]
Formerly the Corona Leather Works and later the Keystone Lighting Company located at Beaver Street and Route 13. Structure originally built 1889. -
[Sherman & Peirce Saw & Mill]
Later Stoneback Lumber. Coal end owned by William Fitzgerald. View from Washington Street. -
[Bristol Carpet Mills view from canal]
Clipping entitled "Brand new Bristol factories" included on back of photograph from Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library "History Mystery" newsletter. -
[Leedom Carpet Mills, on left]
Leedom Carpet Mills on the left, built in 1877. Street in the center with tree in the middle of the road is Canal Street, between Beaver Street and Washington Street. -
"Standard Cast Iron & Pipe Foundry, Radcliffe Street, Bristol Pennsylvania"
Foundry was located on the site of the future Merchant Shipyard compound. The foundry company erected houses in the vicinity for workers. That village was called “Foundry Town” and was located along streets at the time named Hayes, Cleveland, and McKinley. Houses were divided into three price classes, with Hayes having the lowest priced and McKinley having the most expensive. The business operated between 1906 and 1916 when the shipyard moved onto the site. -
[Bolton Mansion]
The Bolton Mansion and farm was established in 1687 by Phineas Pemberton, an associate of William Penn. -
[Unidentified workers and horses on unknown farm]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Unknown farm]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Unidentified man and girls with calf on unknown farm]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Three unidentified women sitting in a yard of unknown farm]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Unknown farm]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Two unidentified women sitting in yard of unknown farm]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Unidentified group of people in automobile]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Unidentified group of people in front of unidentified building]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Unidentified man reclining in yard]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Unidentified woman standing on bridge]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Unidentified women and dogs sitting in yard of unknown farm]
Included with a series of photographs featuring Bolton Mansion and farm. -
[Boiler workers of Badenhausen Division of Riley Stoker Corporation, Cornwells Heights, Bensalem Township]
Bill Grow Jr., center, and his son talking with Forster Grow of Bristol. -
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[“Open House” tour at Badenhausen Division of Riley Stoker Corporation, Cornwells Heights, Bensalem Township]
Photograph marked "welder area." -
[Badenhausen Division of Riley Stoker Corporation, part of an “Open House” tour at the Cornwells Heights, Bensalem Township location]
According to back of photograph, Jim Tullio was in charge of this unit. -
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[Unidentified mill workers]
"69" written on front of photograph with illegible letters. -
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[Plant 1 guests]
Frank De Ganahl- far left, Carl De Ganahl- far right with topcoat. -
[Bristol Borough Council members observance of 275th Anniversary of Bristol Borough]
From left: Sam Navetta, Paul Hughes, Dan DiMidio, Al Cordisco. -
"Lower Bucks Hospital building site"
The hospital opened in 1954, located on part of the Bath Mineral Springs on Bath Road opposite Silver Lake (formerly the Mill Pond). -
[Bell cast in 1831 for the then newly built town hall]
The Town Hall was removed in 1938. At that time, the bell was placed on the lawn of the present municipal building, which had been opened in 1927. The original Town Hall stood in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street.Tags Bristol Borough -
[Bell cast in 1831 for the then newly built town hall]
The Town Hall was removed in 1938. At that time, the bell was placed on the lawn of the present municipal building, which had been opened in 1927. The original Town Hall stood in the middle of Market Street facing Radcliffe Street.Tags Bristol Borough -
[Municipal Building, Bristol, PA]
Building was built and financed by Joseph R. Grundy. A one dollar fee was paid by the Borough. The building opened in 1927. The fire company was included. -
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[Harriman Hospital, built to serve the Merchant Shipyard Community (1917)]
Located at Wilson Avenue and Pond Street. Following World War I in 1922, it became a hospital operated by Dr. George T. Fox of Bristol. It was later enlarged to become Delaware Valley Hospital, which moved to Langhorne. -
[Pipe work project labeled "A"]
On back of photograph [handwriting is slightly illegible]: "Three lines 16" (?) [blg.] suction lines showing check valves + screw chamber or [finish] well in background." -
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[Unknown pipeline project labeled "C"]
Written on back of photograph [handwriting slightly illegible]: “20” (?) discharge line showing [illegible] meter 8 valves. What is function of pipe line at left? What is drain? Any pressure?” -
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