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[Pennsylvania Railroad Lightweight passenger engine 4-4-O E]
Photograph estimated to have been taken at Schenck’s Station (Croydon) near turn of 19th century. -
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[Estimated to be the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, possibly north or south of Bristol, but not in the town]
The railroad through Bristol was elevated in 1910. The railroad trestle would indicate possible replacement in the future. Clothing on the children corresponds with period of the time suggested. People unidentified. -
[Trolley on Radcliffe Street, Bristol (opposite Dorrance Street)]
The trolley line ran through Bristol between 1900 and 1932. This was connecting Philadelphia and Morrisville via Bristol. -
Postcard: "Bath Street, Bristol, PA"
The beginning/end of the trolley line to Doylestown, photograph taken in Bristol. The photograph was taken at Bath and Otter Streets. The Clossen House, later the Keystone Hotel was on the right.
Archive has multiple copies. One has an inscription that reads: “We lived just up the street, Bath Street Bristol.” -
Postcard: "Croydon, PA"
Bridge connecting Croydon (Bristol Township) and Bridgewater (Bensalem Township) over the Neshaminy Creek. Trolley appears to be going toward Bensalem Township. The electric trolley ran on US Route 13 (Bristol Pike) from circa 1900-1932. A trolley yard was located in Croydon on the right side going north. -
Postcard: "Post Office, Bristol, PA."
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. -
Postcard: "Otter St. Bristol PA"
Written on back of postcard: "We lived just up the street. Bath St. Bristol."
Otter Street at the corner of Bath Street, facing south. It appears that construction on the trolley line is being completed. The trolley visible connected Bristol and Philadelphia. Another line on Bath Street ran to Doylestown. Trolley lines operated from 1900-1932. -
[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. -
[Trolley in front of original Farmers Bank on Radcliffe Street]
Trolley line operated (1896-1932) between Philadelphia and Morrisville. -
"Bath Street Terminus, Langhorne, Newtown, & Doylestown Trolley"
Bath Street Terminus, Langhorne, Newtown and Doylestown Trolley line called Bucks County Electric Railroad Company. Original Company chartered 1895. The trolley reached Bristol in October 1899. This photograph was taken on Bath Street, where it intersects with Otter Street. The building on the right is the Closson Hotel, later called the Keystone Hotel. Trolley lines ceased operation about 1932. -
"#10 Trolley from Trenton to Bristol"
Original Company chartered 1895. The trolley reached Bristol in October 1899. Trolley lines ceased operation about 1932. -
[Trolley, Bristol, Pennsylvania in the snow]
Original Company chartered 1895. The trolley reached Bristol in October 1899. Trolley lines ceased operation about 1932. 910 Radcliffe Street pictured on the right. -
[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 -
"Delaware River, Bristol, PA" [actually depicts the Neshaminy Creek]
Neshaminy Creek Bridge at Croydon (Route 13 – Bristol Pike). This is not the Delaware River as the writing on the photograph indicates. This bridge was built by the trolley company which had its car barn next to the creek on the Bristol Township side. A cement bridge was built about 1927 and another bridge replaced that in the 1960s. -
[Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (now Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation) rededicating a replica mile marker (20-T) from the original Frankford Turnpike]
Photograph located on Radcliffe Street next to the old Fleetwings building. W. Paul Ferguson was the organization’s president and conducted the ceremony. This mile marker was lost during the demolition and construction on the site. Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation had plans to replace another replica when construction is completed.
Back row (from left to right): unidentified members of a Boy Scout Troop, Louis Quattorocchi.
Front row (from left to right): Donald McCloskey (Borough Council), Gary Totsi (Mayor of Bristol Borough), W. Paul Ferguson (Organization president), Mr. and Mrs. Burtonwood, and Pennsylvania State Representative John Cordisco, 140th District. -
"Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA."
Trolley line between Philadelphia and Morrisville taken on Radcliffe Street. The white building on the left with the ionic columns, is the Farmer’s National Bank. Beyond the bank, is the original home of Thomas Kennedy, the superintendent of the Delaware Canal construction between Bristol and Easton (1827-1931). On the left, is Fabian’s Drug Store (1909-1998). The trolley line was in operation from 1900-1932. The photograph may have been the taken after 1909, due to Fabian’s Drug Store being there. -
[The Burlington & Bristol Steamboat Ferry Company ticket]
"This special ticket, issued on account of U. S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, Entitles the holder to One Passage between Burlington and Bristol. Redeemable upon holder paying full single fare rate for used portion of entire ticket."
Signed "Wm. E. Doron, Sec., Treas., and Gen'l Manager." -
[Bristol trolley line ticket]
"Trenton, Bristol, & Philadelphia Street Ry. Co., Complimentary, Good for one fare when stamped on back. Not good on special cars. Wm. H. Murphy, General Superintendent."
Signed H. S. Rice. -
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[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
Paul Ferguson (in the blue coat), Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (later to be renamed Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation) President; and John Cordisco, Representative in Harrisburg Capital. -
[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
From right to left: Alan Vogenberg, Mary Anchor, Carol Mitchener, Harold Mitchener, Bill Carter Mayor, [unidentified] Truelove, unidentified, Donald McCloskey, Frank Truelove. -
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[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
From left to right: Paul Ferguson, President of the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (later to be renamed Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation); Mr. Burtonwood, Mrs. Edith Burtonwood. -
[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
Paul Ferguson, President of the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (later to be renamed Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation). -
[Dedication ceremony for Turnpike Marker 20T]
From left to right: Donald McCloskey Borough Council President; Gary Tosti, Bristol Mayor; Paul Ferguson RCHF President; Mr. Burtonwood, Mrs. Edith Burtonwood, and John Cordisco, PA State Representative in Harrisburg. -
"Trolley stopping at 515 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA Home of William Salerno"
Trolley line between Philadelphia, Bristol and Morrisville was in operation circa 1900-1932. Passengers had to get off at Otter and Bath Streets, and walk across the Delaware Canal bridge and Pennsylvania Railroad tracks where they would board another trolley to continue their journey. -
"Trolley to Torresdale making a stop at Sarah Keene's mansion on Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA."
Trolley line between Philadelphia, Bristol and Morrisville was in operation circa 1900-1932. This trolley would have been heading to Philadelphia. The Sarah Keene home at 722 Radcliffe Street was built in 1816 and was later removed to build the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library. -
[Pennsylvania Railroad at Bristol during a blizzard]
From Harold & Carol Mitchener: "This was probably the blizzard on March 14, 1914. Transportation was paralyzed. Eighty mile-per-hour winds caused havoc. There were 127 poles blown across the tracks between Bristol and North Philadelphia. Telephone service was off, and river and trolley service stopped. Note the stalled train." -
[Pennsylvania Railroad at Bristol during a blizzard]
Photo believed to have been taken opposite the present Harriman Station of Bristol near Taft and Barry Place. This storm was the worst since the blizzard of 1888. There were 127 poles blown across the tracks between Bristol and North Philadelphia. Telephone service was off, and river and trolley service stopped. The former Bristol Patent Leather Company would have been located behind the trains in the picture. -
[American Telegraph and Telephone Co. wagon]
Exact location of photograph unknown. Men unidentified. -
[Peoples Ambulance, Bristol, PA]
Operating as an ambulance by 1907, this wagon was sold to O’Boyle’s Ice Cream Company in 1922 and became their first ice cream wagon.
From left: S. Valentine, H. Stephens, the Rev. Johnson, H. Brooks, H. H. Headley, and Serrill Douglas. John Wear is the driver. (Identification from "The Bristol Courier," October 20, 1953). -
[Peoples Ambulance, Bristol, PA]
Operating as an ambulance by 1907, this wagon was sold to O’Boyle’s Ice Cream Company in 1922 and became their first ice cream wagon. -
[Bristol Fire Company No. 1 truck and members, Walter Moore in driver's seat]
Bristol Fire Company No. 1 was founded 1857 located on Wood Street at Market Street. It was the first fire company in Bristol. In 1875, a third story was added to house meetings of the Borough Council until 1926-27 when the municipal building was constructed. [Truck believed to have been purchased in 1910]. Walter Moore, seated in driver seat, was killed answering a fire in the Bensalem “Bridgewater” section at Haunted Lane when the truck was destroyed by a train. -
"Best Designed Float Hallowene Parade 1910, Winner A.H.H & L Co. No. 2, Bristol, PA."
American Hose Hook and Ladder Fire Co. No. 2 wagon float. This hose wagon was used in a Halloween parade in 1910 and was the winner of the “Best Designed Float” contest. [This is likely the carriage from fire company records that state in 1875 a carriage was built for them by Wilson and Randall Carriage Makers of Bath Street and was often used in parades.] The fire company was located at the corner of Pond and Mulberry Street. -
[Bristol Fire Company No. 1 on the corner of Wood Street and Market Street]
Friend’s Meeting House (1711) across the street with closed white shutters. [Photo was likely taken in 1926 when William Doron donated his car to the company. Franklin Gilkenson is likely the chief in the white hat. The other man is unidentified. The stable was added in 1886 with an arched door to match the other two doors. When this photo was taken the arch had been removed.] This information was supplied by Jerome Mead of Fire Company No. 1 in 2000. -
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