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[Norman’s Stationary Company billboard]
Norman’s Stationary Co. at 416 Mill Street was in business from 1929 until the mid-1990s. The business was operated by David and Rose Norman and was eventually passed to their son Arnold. He continued the business until the mid-1990’s when the store closed and the property sold. This sign, most likely was along the U.S. Route 13 (Bristol Pike) south or north of the town. -
[Sidney Popkin (left) and Arnold Norman (right) standing on the banks of the Delaware River]
Arnold Norman’s parents (David and Rose) operated a stationary, office supplies, cards, and gift store at 416 Mill Street from 1929. They passed it to their son Arnold Norman, who continued operation of the store until the mid-1990s when the business was closed and the property sold. The men are standing along the Delaware River looking toward New Jersey from the former Harriman Shipyard and Fleetwings Aircraft factory site. -
[The 400 block of Mill Street circa 1958-1959]
On the left is Kanter’s Ladies and Men’s Clothing store at number 400. At the right end of the photograph is the Bristol Playhouse, the former Grand Theater. To the left of the theater building is Norman’s Stationary, Cards, Office Supplies and Gifts Store (number 416).
The theater (Playhouse) operated for several years as a summer venue. Major Hollywood stars and theater personalities acted there. The Grand Theater was Bristol’s largest theater. It opened in 1929 to replace the Forrest Theater which had been destroyed by fire at that location. Seating capacity at the Grand was 1,500. -
[Inside the Grand Theater at Mill Street and Old Route 13]
People standing, some with hands over their heart. The National Anthem was probably being played. Before 1927, the theater was called The Forest Theater. In 1928, "The Jazz Singer" (credited with being the first talking movie) was the first movie shown in the newly named theater. In 1959, well-known Broadway stars performed in the Bristol Playhouse, as it was then being called. -
[Inner lobby of the Grand Theater which was located on Mill Street at Old Bristol Pike (railroad)]
The theater replaced the Forrest Theater. The Grand opened January 1928. -
[Interior seating and stage of former Grand Theater located on Mill Street and Old Route 13]
Theater closed and became Norman’s Office Furniture. -
[Rear view of a condominium building from the Mill Street parking lot]
The building has condos and inside parking. It is next to 200 Mill Street at Cedar Street. -
[Newly constructed (at the time) condominium building with two Mill Street shops]
The building has a garage for residents. It is located next to 200 Mill Street at Cedar Street. -
[Image of a three-manual Kimball pipe organ in the Grand Theater located at the corner of Mill Street and Old Route 13]
Prior to the Grand Theater it was the Forrest Theater. In 1928 the Grand Theater made its debut with a movie called “The Jazz Singer.” -
[Bristol Wharf following a hurricane]
Cemetery Stone Company on the right (Bannister's). -
Postcard: "Mill St. (Main Business Section) Bristol, PA."
Mill and Wood Streets. -
Postcard: "Mill St. (Main Business District) Bristol, PA."
Mill Street in the 1950s. The photographer had his/her back to the Delaware River. This cross street is Cedar Street. In the far background is the Keystone Hotel located at Bath and Otter Streets. -
Postcard: "Main Street, Bristol, Pa." [Mill Street]
Main Street (Mill Street) looking towards the Delaware River. There are electric trolley tracks down the middle of Mill Street. The trolley was used between 1900-1932. This trolley ran from Philadelphia via Bristol to Morrisville. Bus transportation replaced the trolley in 1933. -
[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. -
[Business on the 100 block of Mill Street, west side]
This business is in the 100 block of Mill Street on the west side adjacent to the former Stocks Restaurant and bar. -
[A group of seven young women in uniform with American flag and rifles]
Women in dark uniforms holding rifles with bayonet on top. Young woman in back in white is holding an American flag, she appears to be standing on a platform.
Written on back of photograph: "Donated in 2007 by Dorothy Hellings Wilson from Hellings family collection. Dorothy thought that it was taken during WWI period and may have been part of the War effort. Individuals are unidentified." -
[Portrait of infant, "Harold Loechner"]
Handwritten on back: “Harold Loechner.” -
[Unidentified girl with hair ribbons, standing beside pram with very young child]
“Helen” is handwritten on back. -
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[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. -
[Unidentified family outside of house with horses and carriage]
Six men and a young woman in front of Queen Anne style house with stained-glass block-edged windows. Out building most likely barn and two of the males with horses to the right. One male with bike to the left. -
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[Three-story white house with black shutters. In front are two people in a horse carriage]
This photograph is pasted to the back of image 7.12b.098. -
[Unidentified man and woman sitting in an arboretum]
Man believed to be a priest based upon collar and clothing. -
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[Three young men and one older man with a camera, in a field of cows]
All unidentified. -
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[Large gathering of men, women and children, seated in yard]
All unidentified. -
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