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[Steel’s Mill, negative]
Located along the former path of the PA Railroad before it was elevated. Purchased after 1887, the mill manufactured men’s worsted fabrics. The mill was located between Washington and Lafayette Streets along the canal. -
[Unoccupied land at former site of Merchant Shipyard and Fleetwings Aircraft industries]
Unoccupied land at former site of Merchant Shipyard and Fleetwings Aircraft industries with northern end of Burlington Island in center-background. In December 2003, a large parking area to support the nearby office complex was being prepared. -
[Former building #13 which was part of the Merchant Shipyard during WWI]
After the war this was the site of various soap manufacturing plants (Manhattan, Purex, and Dial). As of 2020, the building is operated by Lenox China Company that moved from New Jersey and made this location their headquarters. -
[Former building #13 which was part of the Merchant Shipyard during WWI]
After the war this was the site of various soap manufacturing plants (Manhattan, Purex, and Dial). As of 2020, the building is operated by Lenox China Company that moved from New Jersey and made this location their headquarters. -
[Former building #13 which was part of the Merchant Shipyard during WWI]
After the war this was the site of various soap manufacturing plants (Manhattan, Purex, and Dial). As of 2020, the building is operated by Lenox China Company that moved from New Jersey and made this location their headquarters. -
[Rohm and Haas Company, first building]
Rohm and Haas factory was built on the former farm of Bela Badger along the Delaware River, south of Bristol. -
[Bristol Patent Leather Company]
Located on the north side of original railroad tracks opposite Harriman District’s Taft Street. President of the company was Clifford Anderson (Bristol Burgess 1917-1934). The company employed 475 workers and had opened in 1906. A whiskey manufacturing business replaced the Patent Leather Company. The structure was removed as of 2009. -
[Grundy Recreation Center and ice rink complex]
Occupying the former site of Leedom Carpet Mills. -
[Providence Hosiery Mill]
Established in 1879 on Buckley Street near Beaver Street. It was owned by Mrs. Clara Appleton, whose husband Samuel was a manager of a similar industry adjacent to the Providence Mill. The Appletons had emigrated from England to Philadelphia where they were involved in a similar industry. They came to Bristol in 1873. Clara Appleton died in 1894 at age 55. Samuel Appleton died in 1895 at age 67. Their factory burned in March of 1895. It was rebuilt and became a carpet mill operated by William Henderson. John Robert Pearson became the recipient of the Mills left by the Appletons. In the background of the photograph is a mansard-roof house that stood at the corner of Buckley and Beaver Streets. This house was removed when the Snyder-Girotti Elementary School was constructed in the 1950s. Appleton’s home was built across Buckley Street on the corner at Beaver Street and was erected in 1891. -
"Personnel of the Keystone Aircraft Inc. Bristol, PA"
Take off of aerial advertising plane in background.
Written on back of photograph: "R. H. Rienman."
Stamped on back of photograph: "The Nichols Studio, 112 Wood St., Bristol, PA." -
[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. -
[Rohm and Haas Company stand]
Stamped: "Rohm & Haas Company, Philadelphia, PA." on back of photograph. -
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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. -
[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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[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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[Bristol Water Works, Radcliffe and Walnut Streets, under renovation]
Building owned by Aqua PA Water Company. -
[Bristol Water Filtration Plant on Radcliffe Street, beginning at Walnut Street]
Owned by Aqua Pennsylvania Water Company, the original water company started at this location in 1874. -
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