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[Neshaminy Creek at Croydon, US Route 13 Bridge (old)]
Railroad in the background. Bridge built by trolley company to accommodate the weight of the trolley cars. Former bridge was wooden. A wider cement bridge was built in 1927 and it was replaced in the 1960s. -
[Neshaminy Creek at Croydon (Bristol Township) with a boat marina]
The mouth of the creek at the Delaware River is to the right. Bensalem Township is on the opposite side of the Neshaminy Creek. -
[Negative of a photograph of the former Bristol Post Office]
The large brick building on the right once housed the Bristol Post Office, which moved to its present location in 1914 on Beaver and Prospect Streets. The upper story was used as a meeting room. Later, shops were located in the building which was at Radcliffe and Market Streets. The stone building adjacent to the Post Office was a bank, The Bristol Trust Company, which opened in 1908. Note the trolley and tracks. -
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[Negative of "L.C. & N. Co., Lock No. 1, Bristol, Pa."]
This is the tidal outlet lock [aka Lock #1] connecting the Delaware Lehigh Canal to the Delaware River. Beyond this lock is the Canal Basin and the Dorrance Mill is visible. Canal operated from 1830 – 1931. -
[Negative of "L.C & N. Co., Canal Lock No. 4 Bristol PA."]
The wider water area beyond the lock is the site of Bristol’s elementary school (1999). -
[Navy “Pups” on assembly floor before covering and after commuters in background]
Building Navy Planes Keystone Aircraft Corp., Bristol, PA. -
[National Lift Equipment building]
Formerly site of American Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 2 firehouse. -
[National Lift Equipment building]
Formerly site of American Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 2 firehouse. -
[National Lift Equipment building]
Formerly site of American Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 2 firehouse. -
[National Lift Equipment building]
Formerly site of American Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 2 firehouse. -
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[National Lift Equipment building]
Formerly site of American Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 2 firehouse. -
[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. -
[Mrs. William B. Rogers and her daughter Margaret Elizabeth Rogers]
Mrs. William B. Rogers of 545 West 148th Street, New York, NY and her daughter Margaret Elizabeth Rogers, born May 9, 1916 at the above address. Age about 2 months. -
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[Mrs. King, Miss Annie King in front of house]
James D. King (weaver) lived at 41 Penn Street (1836-1912), Ann King, his wife (1842-1917) featured in the photograph. "Miss Annie" labelled on back, possibly daughter. -
[Mrs. James W. Rogers (Mary Rogers), Bristol, PA, (1845-1926)]
Mother of Jane Rogers (1887-1962). Jane was a Bristol school teacher who retired in 1952. James Wright Rogers [husband] (1840-1924), Mary Rogers [portrait featured here and wife to James] (1845-1926), Jane Rogers [daughter] (1887-1962). -
[Mrs. J. T. DeWitt (Emma DeWitt)]
The DeWitt’s were the proprietor of DeWitt’s and later sold and became Bristol Flower Growers, 452-470 Pond Street. -
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[Mr. Paul Forster, "member"]
Unknown as to which church subject was a member of. -
[Mr. Gene Nichols, "member (not Pastor)"]
Unknown as to which church subject was a member of. -
[Most popular Engine, K-4 4-6-2]
Taken in Morrisville, PA yard by William Grow 6/60. -
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[Model of the Bristol Riverside Theatre at Radcliffe and Market Streets]
The view is of the back of the theater facing the Delaware River. It shows a porch and the glass atrium, which is part of the lobby. -
[Model of an electric powered trolley car]
Bristol had electric trolley cars, but it had only one pole for the wire. The trolley operated from 1900-1932.Tags transportation -
[Model of an electric powered trolley car]
Bristol had electric trolley cars, but it had only one pole for the wire. The trolley operated from 1900-1932.Tags transportation -
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[Mission Sunday School members]
Mission Sunday School met at Hosiery Mill on Buckley Street at Pine Street. Mr. and Mrs. James Slack started and ran the school and lived at the corner of Radcliffe Street and Franklin Street in a large three-story brick house they had built in 1863. Their daughter, Dr. Julia Slack inherited the house and she sold it to Dr. Fred Wagner. Wagner opened a private hospital in the house. Mrs. E.J. Groom was the wife of Dr. Groom.
Those in the photograph are unidentified. -
[Milt Anderson, pilot]
Luscomb-made in Trenton, NJ (flying club).
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[Mill Street]
The last building on the right, just before the Mill Street Wharf. The building here was Stocks Restaurant and Bar. In 2015 it was removed and a building was being constructed for five condominiums and a restaurant. -
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[Mill Street Wharf]
The tall ship was for one of the Historic Bristol Day activities. Patrons could go on the wooden ship and take a tour. -
[Mill Street Wharf]
Beyond the wharf is the gazebo in Lions Park. -
[Mill Street Wharf]
This was a festival in May called Barbecue-on-the-River. The multi-colored object in the park on the right is a "bouncy slide" for children. The white building on the right with columns is the Wachovia Bank. -
[Mill Street Wharf with ship docked for Historic Bristol Day]
A tall ship was brought to the wharf from Philadelphia. Visitors could go aboard the ship. It was during one of the Historic Bristol Days that are held in October each year. -
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[Mill Street Wharf on the Delaware River]
Across the river is Burlington Island. -
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[Mill Street Pharmacy]
Formerly the site of Norman's Gifts, Stationary, Greeting Cards, Office Furniture and Equipment. -
[Mill Street Pharmacy]
Formerly the site of Norman's Gifts, Stationary, Greeting Cards, Office Furniture and Equipment. -
[Mill Street Pharmacy]
Formerly the site of Norman's Gifts, Stationary, Greeting Cards, Office Furniture and Equipment.