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[210 Jefferson Avenue]
The house shows five windows across. A line on the right side of the house (in 1998) indicated that an addition was added. Also evident is the original chimney, which is now protruding two windows to the left of the present right side of the house. The porch roof has been raised to just below the third story. The house was owned by Bristol Councilman James Douglas and wife Dorothy. -
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[200 block of Market Street]
The house with the windows boarded up was the Bilger home. They are deceased and a new family renovated it. The double house is one of the older houses in Bristol. -
[200 block of Market Street]
The blue and red houses are two of the oldest houses in Bristol. -
[1st grade class of Mrs. Mannherz, former teacher at he Jefferson Avenue Elementary School]
The photograph was taken at the Snyder-Girotti Elementary School on Buckley Street in the all-purpose room.
Children 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. -
[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. -
[1943 Bristol Girls Basketball Team, Bristol High School]
Standing: Clifford ("Blackie") Blackwell, Eunice McIllvaine, Mildred Walterick, Betty Duffy, Theresa Elchenko, Juanita Hayes, Margaret Hunter, Sue Marrazzo, Fannie Carango.
Sitting: Frances DeGregorio, Betty Carnvale, Emily Sak, Rose Marrazzo, Mildred Gillenwater. -
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[1939 parade going north on Radcliffe Street at Walnut Street]
From left to right, buildings: Elks Headquarters (1911-1979), Dr. Flood’s dental office, and former home of Dr. Fox, owner of Bristol General Hospital. Parade was celebrating George Washington’s birthday. -
[1939 Girls' Bristol High School Baseball Team]
From the 1939 yearbook: “Considering that this was the first year for the organization of the Girls Baseball team and their entry in the Lower Bucks County League, they finished up with a very successful year."
Seated (from left to right): Esther Tomlinson, Ethel Link, Susan Dugan, Anne Warwick, Laura Ponczek, unidentified, Bernadette Coyle, Doris Worthington, Doris Sutton.
Standing (from left to right): Coach Mrs. Margaret Royer, Elizabeth Delker, Unidentified, Unidentified, Thelma Johnson, Mary Yates, Theresa Elcenko, Peggy Weldman, Gretchen Evans, Unidentified, Lucille Wofinger, Unidentified, Florence New.
Other’s listed without being identified in yearbook as Seniors: Grace Walterwick, Grace Van Zant, Sophie Dick. -
[1939 Boys' Bristol High School Baseball Team]
First Row (from left to right): Joe Dunn, Ed Crohe, Louis Mansman. Joseph Cialella, George Mansom, Ray Eckert, Charles Kohler, and Ronald Vasey.
Second Row (from left to right): Albert Tomlinson, Joseph Pica, Robert Bauroth, Wilbur Van Lenten, Boake Carter, Carl Leinhauser, and Hardy Johnson.
Third Row (from left to right): Coach Stephen Juenger, Thomas Burns, John Mansman, Ted Sak, Mike Peterpaul, Bill Petrick, Arthur Krames, Anthony Rotundo, John Sak, Harrison Fisher, Jack Healey, and Frank De Felice. -
[10 Wheel Drive Freight (2-10-O I)]
Taken in Morrisville yard by William Grow. -
[“Yardbirds” bowling team]
From left: Roy Bucher, Joe Warga, B. Bauman, Ted Russo, J. Hunt. -
[“William E. Doron” ferry boat in its berth at Bristol between Mill and Market Streets]
The ferry connected Bristol, PA and Burlington, NJ until 1930. William Doron stopped his service February 25, 1930 and died later that same year. Two Bristol men, Charles Kock and Morrison Keich, owners of the “Sea Gull” boat continued to provide passenger services for some time after until the bridge opened. The “William E. Doron” sank at sea off Virginia. -
[“William E. Doron” ferry boat in its berth at Bristol between Mill and Market Streets, below Radcliffe Street]
The ferry connected Bristol, PA and Burlington, NJ until 1930. William Doron stopped his service February 25, 1930 and died later that same year. Two Bristol men, Charles Kock and Morrison Keich, owners of the “Sea Gull” boat continued to provide passenger services for some time after until the bridge opened. The “William E. Doron” sank at sea off Virginia. -
[“Suggestion Box” Fleetwings Personnel Department]
Far right: Phil Sheys, Thelma Kalipos, Secretary.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[“Reflective Mule” stands on the ground at Beaver and Canal Street next to the boulder upon which it will be permanently placed]
This is part of the Canal Works property owned by Bernard Mazzocchi III. Mule statue was donated by Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation. -
[“Open House” tour at Badenhausen Division of Riley Stoker Corporation, Cornwells Heights, Bensalem Township]
Photograph marked "welder area." -
[“Hollow Creek”, also known as Adams Hollow Creek]
Known as Adams Hollow Creek on most maps, this body of water flows from Silver Lake (Mill Pond) and passes through Bristol. Bristol Borough’s boundary extended to the creek in 1801 and extended beyond it in 1922 with the annexation of the Harriman District.Tags Bristol Borough -
[“Heroes of Bastogne” with President of Union (Russell Stanton)]
Photograph published in Fleetwings' "Grapevine."
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
[“Fusiliers” bowling league]
From left: George Sinkler, Bill Beritz, D. Hogg, E. Tersmer, T. Downing. Dale Smith not photographed. -
[“Con” Sturgeon caught by Charles Strumfels and Clarence W. Winter in the Delaware River opposite the Grundy residence, Bristol, PA]
Weight of fish was 330 pounds, length 8 feet 6 inches, Roe 50 pounds, sold to Chesbrow (restaurant) Bros., New York for $200. Donated on behalf of the Appleton, Updyke, Poulette, & Harvey families. -
[“Canal Outlet Lock” at Delaware River, Bristol, PA (later turned into Mill Street parking lot)]
Beyond this lock, there were 24 locks north to Easton, PA, a total of approximately 168 feet elevation difference. The “William Doron” ferry boat, which connected Bristol and Burlington City, NJ, is pictured in the river. -
[“American Legion” crash made at Keystone; transatlantic testing in Virginia]
Walter Bintleff bought the wreck and sold it. -
["The Souvenir Hunters," Washington D.C.]
Men featured (surnames given only): Whittie, Hellyer, Bruden, White, Brady, Dee, Arrison. -
["Sports"--Fleetwings Jive Bombers jazz band concert]
From left: Wally Strang, personnel manager, Mr. Alexander on right with necktie out of jacket.
Stamped on back: "Kaiser Cargo Incorporated, Bristol, Penna." -
["Souvenir Hunters" in Washington D.C. 1927]
Men featured: W. White, W. Conca, L. Bailey, J. Smoyer, A. Bauer, W. Brady, R. Arrison, Updyke. -
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["Pride of Baltimore I" docks at Bristol Wharf]
The ship visited as part of Bristol’s kick-off to the Tricentennial Celebration. The ship and captain were lost in a storm near Puerto Rico in 1986.
Stamped on back: "Sircely, Jun 19 1980." -
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["Mr. Ford" in front of Bristol Post Office on Beaver Street]
"E. Burtonwood" written on back. -
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["Joseph Korz at different events in Bristol"]
Woman on right unidentified. -
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["Hawkes" in front of Bristol Post Office on Beaver Street]
First name of man unknown. -
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["Forge Bridge" over Delaware Canal]
Concrete Bridge over the Delaware Canal built in 1929 to replace the original wooden bridge built in 1827. It was called "Forge Bridge" named for an iron forge on Beaver Street. Beaver Street crossed the bridge. The concrete bridge was removed in 1960. Leedon Carpet Mill water tower is on the right. The building in the center was originally a wallpaper factory. It is now called Canal Works, a building with offices and artist studios. -
["Forge Bridge" looking east toward the river]
The bridge is over the Delaware Canal as part of Beaver Street. The original wooden canal bridge (1827) was replaced by this bridge in 1929. On the right is Buckley Street. The canal ceased to operate in October 1931. This bridge was removed in 1960 and the canal on either side filled in. The house was removed when the Snyder-Girotti Elementary School was constructed in 1956. -
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