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[Harold Mitchener aboard a "Ride the Ducks" boat at the "Barbecue-on-the-River" Festival]
In May 2005, Bristol Lions sponsored "Barbecue-on-the-River," a two-day event that brought thousands to town. With it were "Duck" rides: a vehicle that is also amphibious. Historical commentary was provided by Harold Mitchener and Alan Vogenberg. -
[Harold & Carol Mitchener (right) pictured with author Fairlie Maginnes and her husband (left) after dinner at the King George II Inn]
Maginnes is a great-granddaughter of U.S. President John Tyler and Thomas Cooper, a 19th century Shakespearean actor who lived in Bristol. She is an author about her relative, Thomas Cooper. She was in town for a book signing at the local theater (Bristol Riverside Theater). -
[Harbor Lights apartments, 1032 Radcliffe Street]
On the right side near the large tree is the mouth of the Adam's Hollow Creek. It was in this vicinity in the early 1800s ships were constructed. It became known as the Jones' Shipyard. During the years of operation, large schooners were built there. St. Mark's Church is in the background. -
[Harbor Lights apartment complex, Radcliffe Street]
Apartment complex called Harbor Lights is located behind brick row of houses on Radcliffe Street, adjacent to Adam's Hollow Creek, opposite Lincoln Avenue and St. Mark Church. -
[Harbor Lights apartment complex under construction, Radcliffe Street]
Apartment complex called Harbor Lights is located behind brick row of houses on Radcliffe Street adjacent to Adam's Hollow Creek, opposite Lincoln Avenue and St. Mark Church. -
[Hangar and Seaplane ramp into the Delaware River Fleetwings Inc., Bristol, PA]
Fleetwings replaced Keystone Aircraft Company in 1934. The 80 acres where these aircraft companies stood was a shipyard during WWI for the construction of merchant ships.
Stamped on back of photograph: "From the collection of Henry A Liese." -
[Grundy’s Park, Bristol, PA]
This is part of the Delaware Canal on Jefferson Avenue. The canal was dug from Bristol to Easton, PA starting in 1827 for a shipment of anthracite coal. -
[Grundy’s Park, Bristol, PA]
Pond part of the Delaware Canal dug in 1827 from Bristol, PA, for bringing anthracite coal to Bristol. Note the pergola behind the trees. This is along Jefferson Avenue. -
[Grundy Recreation Center]
Opened in 1997 and the ice rink was doubled in size by 2000. Built on the site of the Leedom Carpet Mill. Original ice rink was opened in 1970, next to the canal lagoon. Fire destroyed it in 1995 and the new rink was relocated and opened in 1997. -
[Grundy Recreation Center and ice rink complex]
Occupying the former site of Leedom Carpet Mills. -
[Grundy Park]
This is the site in 2006. The ice rink was constructed along the edge of the lagoon. Fountain and to the left is small gazebo. -
[Grundy Park “Rotondo”- 428 Washington Street]
Photograph shows original lagoon at canal in Grundy Park. Jefferson Avenue is next to the lagoon. Picture taken from railroad bank.
Handwritten on back: "Grundy Park, ROTONDO--328 Washington St. (Missera)." -
[Grundy Museum stained-glass “portrait” in Grundy Library]
Item was later moved to Grundy Foundation entrance, view looking east. -
[Grundy Museum stained-glass “portrait" installation]
Men unidentified. Item was later moved to Grundy Foundation entrance, view looking east. -
[Grundy Museum side view, looking southwest at oldest part of the house (1818)]
Note The Grundy Foundation hallway addition (windowed hallway). -
[Grundy Museum looking southeast from grounds]
Sycamore trees in foreground. -
[Grundy Museum looking north]
English plane tree in foreground. Taken from ramp along the southern property boundary. -
[Grundy Mill taken from lot]
Note Canal Street in between lot and Mill.