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Some visible buildings which no longer stand include the Bristol Flower Growers greenhouses located on Pond Street (left side of photo), the smoke stack at Bristol Water Works (lower left), St. Mark's School on Radcliffe Street (demolished in 1971), the Keene House (lower right along river), Elm Street row of houses which burned about 1985, factory buildings opposite of Grundy Mill on Jefferson Avenue (where recreation area is located), and Leedom Carpet Mill located where the Grundy Ice Rink complex stands on Beaver Street.
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Postcard: "Bird's eye view, Bristol, PA. Showing Mill & Market Streets"
Published for Nichols Photo Service, Bristol, PA by the Collotype Co., Elizabeth, NJ and NY.
Postcard: "Bird's eye view, Bristol, PA. on the Delaware River"
[Aerial view photograph, featuring Grundy Library in foreground]
Grundy Library featured in the foreground, left-center along the river, built in 1966. The house to the right of the library formerly belonged to Thomas Cooper, English actor whose daughter married President John Tyler’s son Robert. Across from the library, slightly to the left, is St. Mark's School, now torn down.
[Aerial view photo: Bristol Terrace environs]
Bristol Terrace environs. “Home of Wilson Whiskey that’s…” painted sign visible on one of the buildings. Wilson Whiskey started in 1823 and was still operational in 1947.
[Aerial view photograph: Croydon area (1)]
Croydon area, US Route 13 runs along the right side of the photograph. Within the collection, a labeled photocopy of the picture highlights road ways.
[Aerial view photograph: Croydon area (2)]
Croydon area, Philco Factory is labled. Within the collection, a labeled photocopy of the picture highlights road ways.
[Aerial view photograph: Croydon area (3)]
Croydon area, Neshaminy Creek is located along the top of the photograph. Within the collection, a labeled photocopy of the picture highlights road ways.
[Aerial view photograph: Croydon area (4)]
Croydon area, State Road runs through the middle of the photograph.
[Aerial view photograph: Levittown Shopping Center]
Levittown Shopping Center, Levittown, PA
[Members of the Friends Meeting House receiving a plaque from the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation]
Members of the Friends Meeting House receiving a plaque from the Radcliffe Cultural and Historical Foundation (now called Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation). The plaque was placed on their building. Receiving plaque: Joseph Stout, Dot Stout, Sandy Stout, and Helen Bell (seated), observing plaque presentation: Paul Ferguson, Frannie O’Boyle, and Pauline White.
[Photo of illustration: St. James Episcopal Church]
Original building 1712, Walnut Street, Bristol. [The] present structure [built in] 1858 replaced [the] original. It’s built on the site of the original and was enlarged.
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal Church]
Image of St. James on front and church drawing on back. Part of a set of photos by J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Aurora, Missouri, USA.
J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Aurora, Missouri, USA
Interior view showing altar and stained glass which was donated by the Dorrance family.
Church in background with cemetery in foreground, 10 cents written on back. "Photo Never-Fade Prints, Oct. 1962" stamped on back.
[Color postcard: St. James Episcopal parish house]
Parish house built in 1877 by the Ladies Church Aid Society, Walnut Street, Bristol, PA. Part of a set photo by J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Aurora, Missouri, USA.
On back: “In remembrance of Betty and Beverly by Jane…11-1-97." Part of a set photo by J.B. Bennett.
"Merrimack Post Card, West Suffield, Conn." on back.
Published by Art Photos Greeting Co., Elizabeth, NJ.
[St. James Episcopal Church parish house]
Parish house built in 1877 with funds from the Ladies Aid Society. "Photo Never-Fade Prints, Dec. 1962" stamped on back.
Written on back: "St. James Protestant Episcopal Church, Bristol (I'm afraid you have this already)." Stamped on back: "STA-NU Prints, April 21, 1952, Mayes Photo Service, New Hope, PA".
"Photo Never-Fade Prints, Dec. 1962" stamped on back.
On back: “Organized in 1712 was known as St. James the Greater. Rebuilt in 1858. Oldest church in Bristol--one of ten oldest in Philadelphia area. Missionaries Rev. Messrs. Moore, Keith and Talbot were the founders. Troops of American Revolution stabled their horses here.” Also written on back: "Photo and Pub by Bill Bennett Studios, Phila. & Pennsburg, Pa."
Written on back: "Photo by J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Inc., Aurora, Missouri, U.S.A."
J.B. Bennett, printed by MWM Dexter, Inc., Aurora, Missouri, U.S.A
[Grave stone of Landreth family in St. James Church Cemetery]
Cemetery located at Walnut Street. The Landreth Family operated a large seed farm at the north end of Bristol. Modern photo.
[Grave of Thomas Cooper and his wife Mary]
Buried in St. James Episcopal Church Cemetery. Modern photo.
[Close up of Grave of Thomas Cooper and his wife Mary]
[Grave stones in St. James Episcopal Church Cemetery]
[Landreth family grave stone in St. James Episcopal Church Cemetery]
[Methodist Cemetery at Walnut and Pond Streets]
On front: “Clay Beatty Post 73. conducting funeral service in...” H. Clay BEATTY Post. No 73. G. A. R., Bristol. Methodist cemetery at Walnut and Pond Streets. The cemetery was relocated in 1951 to Bristol Cemetery. The Bristol Methodist Church was founded in 1788 following preaching of Captain Thomas Webb. He had been in the Bristol Army and lost his right eye in a battle against the French in Canada. This is the rear of the second building of the congregation. It was built in 1845 and used by the congregation until 1895 when a new building was erected at Mulberry and Cedar Street. An A&P supermarket replaced the cemetery.
[Construction of Bristol M.E. Church, corner of Mulberry and Wilson Streets]
Construction of Bristol M.E. Church corner of Mulberry and Wilson Streets. Built on property purchased from Rousseau family 1895-6. Third church building--first building on Wood Street, 1803, second building on same Wood Street property, 1845.
[First United Methodist Church, interior]
On front: "No. 5 Nichols Photo." On back: First United Methodist Church, Mulberry Street and Cedar Street set for a Christmas pageant pre-1933. Church organized 1788; first structure erected 1803; second building erected 1845 on the site of the original church on the 300 block of Wood Street. The third structure was built at Mulberry and Wilson Streets in 1895. This interior shot is of the third building. Interior in front of sanctuary has been altered.
Unknown as to which church subject was a member of.
[Presbyterian Church, The Maybelle Hargrave/Hargrine Sunday School class]
Written on back tag: "Whipps Studio of Photography, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 'Better photographs--naturally.'" Group of women on the lawn in front of the Presbyterian Church, 225 Radcliffe Street, Bristol. None identified.
Front Row (L-R) Mrs. George Bischoff, Miss Marian H. Smith, Mrs. Ada Sands, Mr. Thomas Snelson, Director; Mrs. M.D. Weagley, Organist; Mrs. Thomas Snelson, Mrs. Lottie Doane. Second Row (L-R) Mrs. Margaret Siddons, Miss Margaret Chambers, Miss laura Pope, Miss Anna Arensmeyer, Miss Clara Woolman. Top Row (L-R) Mr. Frank Ruehl, Mr. George Bischoff, Mr. Robert King, Rev. Henry Hartman.
[Sunday School class, Bristol Presbyterian Church]
Bristol Presbyterian Church basement, Lower Social Hall of the Presbyterian Church, 225 Radcliffe Street. This is thought to have been a Sunday School group. All in photo unidentified.
[Mr. Gene Nichols, "member (not Pastor)"]
[Color postcard: St. Mark’s Catholic Church and Rectory]
St. Mark's Rectory and Church on Radcliffe Street and Lincoln Avenue. Card published by the "American News Company, New York, Leipzeig-Berlin. Leipzig Berlin Dresden Litho-Chrome. Trademark Germany." Inscription on back from Anthony Burns [Clintonwill] WVA. Message reads: "Received your postal some time ago. [Moved] from Camden. Mrs. Watkins has been very sick. I haven't seen her for a long time has she sent you any cards lately[?] My address is [Riblew Pag.] 330. Jefferson Ave. Bristol Pa."