Doylestown Alive - Photo Gallery

These historic photos were provided by and are copyrighted by Rutherford's Camera Shop in Doylestown. All are available for purchase at Rutherford's Camera Shop at 23 West State Street

Festival pictures

The Fire Company dedicated a beautiful new memorial, followed by the annual program of remembrance, including reading the names of first responders who died on 9/11

Santa is escourted to town by the Doylestown Fire Company. Santa does the count down for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Hanging new snowflake decorations in town. The Doylestown Fire Company puts up the annual Christmas tree at Starbucks

Race pictures

Third grade students from Delaware Township School in Sergeantsville, NJ toured the museum on November 18, 2009, led by art teacher Angie Mikula. They toured the Jim Henson exhibit (no photographs allowed) and the rest of the museum. All agreed it was a wonderful educational experience.

Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center welcomed the public to their Wildlife Day! What a beautiful property they have now. Please consider visiting them and showing your support for this very important community service.

The Doylestown Fire Company's Fire Prevention Unit's sixth annual visit to the Doylestown Branch of the Bucks County Free Library on 9/19/09, as guest readers for children's story time, a weekly program for toddlers and pre-K children. Attending were over 30 kids, their parents, and Doyle, the fire company's Dalmatian mascot. Fire Prevention Officer Larry Browne, his daughter Megan, 8, and associate member Paul Cain read children's books on firefighters and firefighting to the kids. Doyle and Lieutenant Todd Kulp, firefighters Chris Morris and Jenna Fetterolf, junior firefighter Brett Fetterolf and explorer Chris Hagstrom lent a hand with tours of Engine 19-1.

Sponsored by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, this show took place at Keenan Motors, doylestown, from September 17 to October 7.

Saturday rained out, but Sunday was a perfect day, sunny and breezy, with an exciting bike race and large, happy crowds.

Wander through our beautifully landscaped grounds surrounded by specialty shops and restaurants.

Various Doylestown scenes around town. Also includes high-resolution photos (click on the camera) which can be used by PRINT publications, with attribution to DoylestownAlive.com

Christy Jefferson performed on the Courthouse lawn; this is a weekly Summer musical program sponsored by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce

The Fireman's parade included 750 firemen and nearly 150 fire and medic vehicles. Some of the fire vehicles dated back to the early 1900s.

On May 17th, 2009 Heritage Conservancy held a 50th Anniversary Jubilee at its preserved Aldie Mansion in Doylestown, PA.

The Expo was held at Middle Bucks Vo-Tech School. Over 70 exhibitors covered all aspects of holistic living. The Expo was well attended by an appreciative audience.

Encampment on the grounds of the Mercer Museum.

December 5, 2008: 1st Lt. Travis Manion, who was killed in Iraq in April 2007, was honored posthumously with a Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor awards. Marine Lt. Gen. John Allen presented the Silver Star and the Bronze Star with Valor awards to Manions parents, Tom and Janet, of Doylestown Township. General Allen said He was a magnificent young man. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. I am deeply honored to have been with him along the way.

First Annual Doylestown Fire Company Chili Cookoff, at Central Park. Beautiful weather and great chili.

In action, and in the community

October 5, 2008 - residents and firefighters from across Bucks County gathered for the fourth year to honor local firefighters and fire police officers who died in the line of duty. Frederick Mayberry of Silverdale was added to the list of 22 at this year's service. Bucks County Commissioner James Cawley, along with Pa. State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann, were among the dignitaries who addressed the assembled audience. The ceremony closed with everyone in attendance laying a flower at the memorial.

The Doylestown Fire Company held it's annual fire prevention open house Friday night, Oct. 3, at the Shewell Ave. firehouse. This was the second year the event was held in conjunction with First Friday Doylestown, and once again, it was a great success. Over an estimated 800 people came to see fire trucks, rappelling demonstrations, and fire safety education. The winners of the annual fire prevention poster contest were announced and displayed. Special thanks to the staff from the Doylestown Hospital Emergency Department, for bringing the Teddy Bear Clinic, Plumsteadville Fire Company, the Middle Bucks Technical School Public Safety Program, and state representative Marguerite Quinn's office for their participation.

Saturday was canceled because of bad weather, but Sunday was superb with near-perfect weather, no problems, and a great bike race. Everyone was happy to be outside after Saturday's weather.

Renowned butterfly expert and author Rick Mikula addressed an overflow crowd of kids and parents at the library as part of the "Catch the Reading Bug" program

Triangle Memorial Park is a dedication to military veterans and local citizens who have served their community.

2007 marked the 16th anniversary of this fun-filled family festival, one of the largest two-day drug- and alcohol-free events of its kind in Pennsylvania. Pumpkinfest is a county-wide event that engages more than 450 volunteers and draws more than 25,000 visitors. Pumpkinfest activities take place at Fonthill Park, the site of two historic buildings: the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works; and Fonthill, Henry Mercers home

As many pictures as we were able to snap at the finish line

Pre-race registration and post-race gathering

Grades 7, 8, and 9 of Lenape Middle School responded to a request from the Doylestown Revitalization Board to help communicate the "We Share the Road" guidelines developed as part of Doylestown Borough's Safe Walking Initiative Program.

Sponsored by CycleSports of Doylestown. Results can be seen here

The 1st Annual Bucks to the Bayou Picnic was held on Sunday, June 10th, 2007 at the Fonthill Museum in Doylestown, PA. The event was a success and raised over $40,000.00 for the building of the Food Pantry of Hancock in Mississippi.

One of the most beautiful holiday displays anywhere, right here in Bucks County. A delightful evening of pure enjoyment.

A grand and glorious yearly event in Doylestown Township. Pictures taken Sunday, Sept. 30

The Univest Bike Race at the Doylestown Arts Festival

Even bigger and more exciting because of the Univest Bike Race

A great festival, weather a bit too warm, but happy and friendly crowds, and the usual array of great vendors

The kickoff of DBCA's Buy Local, Dine Local program, with a ribbon cutting by Mayor Libby White and a presentation by Ellen Mager

The restoration of our beloved Kids Castle, on the CB Cares Day of Service; photographs by Angela Pursell

Bucks County has twelve covered bridges, most built in the 1870's except for South Perkasie and Uhlerstown built around 1832. Ten bridges are still in use. The South Perkasie bridge is in a beautiful off-road park setting. These pictures are provided by the Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau and by the Bucks County Covered Bridges Festival. You can find more information at BucksCountyAlive.com.

Brought to us by the Doylestown Business and Community Alliance

Thanks to our volunteers, with special thanks to the CB West Key Club

A fabulous yearly Peddlers Village Event

A beautiful morning, a clear crisp Autumn day, in the early hours before shoppers arrive. An excellent time to appreciate the beauty of Peddlers Village.

A perfect fall afternoon, exciting football action at Tower Hill in Chalfont, the Lenape Valley Indians meet the Conestoga Generals

In front of Rutherford's Camera Shop, a memorial for town historian and photographer Milt Rutherford, October 30, 2006

A busier, cooler day

Day 1 of a magnificent festival, with near-perfect weather, happy and friendly crowds, and first-rate vendors

This is one of the most exciting and comprehensive musical events in our area - 10 days including hundreds of concerts throughout Historic Bethlehem. Well over a million visitors attend

These pictures, provided by the Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau show the beauty found everywhere in Bucks County

Saturday mornings in Doylestown

A beautiful Norman Rockwell type old-fashioned parade

From Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, through the streets of Doylestown, to the center of town - a superb day enjoyed by all.

Each year in early Fall the DBCA begins cleanup of last year's Holiday decorations. It can be quite a task, but it's lots of fun too! In November comes the best part - decorating our beautiful town

We begin planting the baskets in early Spring in our greenhouse at Delaware Valley College.

Doylestown made even more beautiful by a snowy covering after the blizzard (by out standards) of 2002

Proposed Memorial - South Main Street

This is DBCA's biggest event of the year!