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[Photograph of man, boy, and horse taken on Cedar Street between Dorrance and Washington Streets with Radcliffe Street in the background]
Man and boy unidentified.
Large stone house in background is on Radcliffe Street at Washington Street. In 1998, it is owned by the William Pezza family. Previously owned by Dr. Fannin whose daughter married William Pezza. House was originally built for the Dorrance family about 1876. The site was once a garden for the house across Radcliffe Street owned by Thomas Cooper. -
[Parade in Bristol, possibly on Cedar Street showing a fire company group marching]
Based on the style of the cars on the street it would have been early twentieth century. With the trees in full bloom it was in summer. -
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[House with unidentified people on the porch is on the north side of Layfayette Street in the two-hundred block]
Looking between that house and the one to the right, there is a large stone house in the background. This house stood on a property at Jefferson Avenue and Pond Street until it was removed to make room for the Jefferson Avenue School in 1908-1909. -
[Unidentified woman posing on bridge over the Delaware Canal at Beaver Street ("Forge Bridge")]
Concrete bridge built in 1929 to replace 1827 wooden bridge over the Delaware Canal at Beaver Street. Known as the Forge Bridge, it was removed in 1960 when the canal was filled with soil. Photograph says house in the background belonged to a sea-captain. -
[Jefferson Avenue at Pond Street]
The mansard roof house stood on a knoll where the Jefferson Avenue School was built in 1909. The former school is now called “The Jefferson” and is an upscale condominium. The stone house to the right remains today. The dairy wagon is of Appleton’s Dairies. The driver is not identified. -
[A religious parade from St. Ann Church on Dorrance and Pond Streets]
The nuns and other participants are photographed on Pond Street about to turn on to Jefferson Avenue. To the right is the Jefferson Avenue Public School. -
[Parade on Pond Street approaching Jefferson Avenue]
On the right is Jefferson Avenue Public School (opened 1909). The groups may have been from St. Ann (Church and School) celebrating a special religious day. The photograph was taken in summer (note the leaves on the trees). Religious processions were known to be held by the congregation of St. Ann Church located at the corner of Dorrance and Pond Streets. -
[Man atop horse in front of house on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Pond Street]
This mansard roof house on a knoll surrounded by a white wooden fence is now the site of the former Jefferson Avenue School, opened in 1909. The former school is now called "The Jefferson" and is an upscale condominium. The stone house, partly visible to the right, was standing as of 1999. William and Mary Grundy, and their children Joseph and Margaret, moved to Bristol in 1877 and occupied the house when William Grundy started the Worsted Mill, now on Jefferson Avenue and Canal Street. The last known family to live in the house was John and Elizabeth Smiley and their children. It was owned by Joseph Peirce, who started the Bristol Improvement Company and erected the Grundy Mill building. Florence C. Smiley Foster, one of ten children of John and Elizabeth Smiley, described the appearance of the house in a paper she wrote about her family history. She said it had 2 rooms, seven per floor. There was a large front porch and balconies on the second and third floors. It had a bathroom a tank on the top floor in what was called the tank room for bath water. Her father would pump water weekly to the tank from the cellar. The fenced yard was large, especially the front. There were beautiful blooming lilacs and azaleas. Her father grew lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes in the backyard, and shared them with neighbors. He also put baskets in a tree for boys to play basketball. Mr. Peirce, the owner wanted the Smiley family to buy the house because Joseph Grundy wanted to purchase it to tear it down and have a public school erected there. The Smiley family did not have the amount of money to purchase it and they moved to Lafayette Street. Joseph Grundy purchased it, had it torn down, and donated the land for the building of Jefferson Avenue School. -
[Members of the Grundy Foundation Board of Directors break ground for the parking lot behind Mil Street]
Left is Leonard Snyder, former Executive Director of the Grundy Foundation. -
"Bristol High School Baseball Team of 1931"
Bristol High School was established at its current location of Garfield and Wilson Avenue in 1923 after Harriman was annexed by Bristol in 1922. Photograph may have been taken on Jefferson Avenue, based on smoke stacks visible to the left. Individuals are unidentified. -
"Bristol B.B.C. 1908"
It appears that this baseball team was not part of the public school teams. It may have been a boy’s club team in 1908. Location and individuals not identified. -
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[Landreth Seed Baseball Team]
Dave Landreth, owner, is seated on the ground in the middle. The field is Sullivan’s Field on Otter Street. The sign says Spencer’s Furniture store at the corner of Mill and Radcliffe Streets. The field has been replaced by a school called Penn Co. Technical School. -
[1989 Little League Team]
First girl to play in Bristol Borough's team: Maria Gonzalez.
Back Row (from left to right): far left, Mark McClain, center Maria Gonzalez, far right, Vince Scancella. Others unidentified. -
[1990 Cosmos I Champions, undefeated 9-0]
Unscored upon. Recogized by Bristol Borough Council. Record to that point was the first in Bristol’s history (Bristol Pilot). Mark McClain Sr., standing back right.
Soccer team, only undefeated and unscored upon team in Bristol Borough history.
Children unidentified. -
"Island Beach 1924"
Bathers in the Delaware River. This was a park of Burlington Island opposite Bristol. Access was by boat between 1917 and 1934. There were powered amusement rides; fire ruined the amusements in 1934. It had a carousel, roller coaster, a small train, etc. Steamboats brought people from Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, and Trenton to the park. -
"Island Beach 1924"
Bathers in the Delaware River. This was a park of Burlington Island opposite Bristol. Access was by boat between 1917 and 1934. There were powered amusement rides; fire ruined the amusements in 1934. It had a carousel, roller coaster, a small train, etc. Steamboats brought people from Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, and Trenton to the park. -
[Couple in horse drawn sleigh]
Possibly photographed in Bristol Township near Silver Lake off of Bath Road. Houses now have replaced this farm land. -
[Two men sitting along a body of water with sailboat in background]
Possibly photographed on the banks of the Delaware River.
Men unidentified. -
[Fleetwings bowling league]
Stamped on back of photograph: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated Fleetwings Division Bristol Penna."
This is the bowling alley, located on the second floor of a building at the corner of Farragut Avenue and Monroe Street, Bristol. The photo was taken to show the Fleetwings Aircraft Corp. bowling league. The company was called Kaiser Cargo after Henry Kaiser became involved with ownership. Note the office workers wearing neckties. The building in which the bowling alley was located was built for the Harriman Shipyard (WWI) as a commissary for the workers. -
[Historic Bristol Day 1990 Amateur Photo Contest, Title: "Alone"]
Photographed by Michele Werynski, Truman High School Photo Club, Address 1833 Parkview Avenue, Bristol, PA 19007.
Lions Park Bristol with Mill Street Wharf and Gazebo in background. Man on bench unidentified. -
[Couple on bench at Lions Park, photograph from Historic Bristol Day 1990]
Photograph by Michele Werynski, Bristol, PA. Entry for Historic Bristol Day 1990 Amateur Photo Contest. Delaware River from Bristol’s Lions Park. People on bench unidentified. Burlington Island is in background. -
[New renovation of the Market Street Wharf]
Man unidentified. -
[Yonkers C.C. of NY, Quad Single Seniors at Washington D.C. 1928]
Men unidentified. -
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[Group of adults in front of a camping tent]
Standing back row: Lamont Marsh, Ralph Walker, Al Bowers. Second woman seated from left is Cora Marsh. Ralph Walker and Al Bowers are wearing YMA shirts (Young Men's Association) standing before a camping tent. Note the canoe paddle on the right. The man (Al Bowers) on the right holds a sign perhaps painted on wood which reads “Pal O’ Mine." This may have been a name for their tent.
Others are unidentified. -
[Group in canoes on the Delaware River]
This previously had been marked as members of the Y.M.A (Young Men’s Association), a club in Bristol. Camping and canoe races were very popular. This photograph was taken along the Delaware River near Bristol. -
[YMA (Young Men's Association) members in canoes]
The canoes are owned by members of the Y.M.A. Club (Young Men’s Association) of Bristol. In 1929, their headquarters was at 407 Radcliffe Street. The photo was at Burlington Island. -
Postcard: "Island Beach, N.J."
Canoe Race of the Young Men’s Association. Burlington Island Beach park attracted many people from Bristol. Between 1900 and 1917, the area was mostly used for swimming, boating, and picnics. In about 1917, an amusement park was created with various amusement rides. The park burned in 1928 and again in 1934, and all summer activities ceased. Bristol had a Y.M.A club (Young Men’s Association) and canoes used by members was a popular summer activity. The word Nichols on the front was the name of the photographer. Nichols started their studio after WWI. -
[Large building believed to have been the bath house at Burlington Island Park]
Opened in 1900, the park attracted thousands in season. Until 1917, only small amusements rides (swings etc.) were available. In 1917 large amusements continued until fire nearly destroyed the island’s rides in 1928. In 1934 another fire finished the job. Swimming, boating, and picnics were always popular. -
[Class portrait, possibly at school at Wood and Mulberry Streets]
Year unknown, however, clothing worn by the students would suggest 1920s-1930s.
Stamped on back of photograph: "Marion Whipps, Inc. Photography 240 Mill Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007." -
"Jefferson Ave School 1969, Mrs. Miles, 30, Fourth Grade"
Students unidentified. -
[Jefferson Avenue School, Miss Lear, 6th grade class]
On back of photograph: "Mitchel Ancker, December 25, 1918. Miss Lear 6th grade."
Mitchel Ancker was born in 1907 and died in 1975. The 18 in the date above probably refers to 1918. He would have been in Grade 6 about that time. The picture may have been given to him on Christmas (December 25) of that year --Harold and Carol Mitchener.
Other students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Class photograph at the Washington Street School]
Postcard addressed to Helen Loechner, 25 Pond Street, Bristol, PA.
Washington Street School operated from 1879-1956. St. Ann used it for classes. Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Class photograph at the Washington Street School]
Postcard addressed to Helen Loechner, 725 Pond Street, Bristol, PA.
Washington Street School operated from 1879-1956. St. Ann used it for classes. Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Washington Street School]
Students unidentified. -
[Postcard: Washington Street School]
Students unidentified.