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Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, L...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a canal, barge, historic place, water reflection, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Samuel Michael House, River Road (Middle Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, PA

Samuel Michael House, River Road (Middle Smithfield Township), Shawnee...

Significance: A well-preserved example of a mid-nineteenth century dwelling, constructed of brick, a material rarely utilized for entire structures in the Upper Delaware Valley. Survey number: HABS PA-1170

Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad, Darby River Bridge, Spanning Darby Creek, South of Essington Avenue (State Route 291), Eddystone, Delaware County, PA

Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad, Darby River Bridge, Spa...

Significance: Because Pennsylvania has few low-lying areas, the bridge is one of a limited number of movable railroad structures in the state, and even more rare as an overhead-counterweight bascule bridge. Un... More

Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad, Darby River Bridge, Spanning Darby Creek, South of Essington Avenue (State Route 291), Eddystone, Delaware County, PA

Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad, Darby River Bridge, Spa...

Significance: Because Pennsylvania has few low-lying areas, the bridge is one of a limited number of movable railroad structures in the state, and even more rare as an overhead-counterweight bascule bridge. Un... More

Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad, Darby River Bridge, Spanning Darby Creek, South of Essington Avenue (State Route 291), Eddystone, Delaware County, PA

Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad, Darby River Bridge, Spa...

Significance: Because Pennsylvania has few low-lying areas, the bridge is one of a limited number of movable railroad structures in the state, and even more rare as an overhead-counterweight bascule bridge. Un... More

Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad, Darby River Bridge, Spanning Darby Creek, South of Essington Avenue (State Route 291), Eddystone, Delaware County, PA

Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad, Darby River Bridge, Spa...

Significance: Because Pennsylvania has few low-lying areas, the bridge is one of a limited number of movable railroad structures in the state, and even more rare as an overhead-counterweight bascule bridge. Un... More

Conrad Edick House, 1 River Street, Hambletville, Delaware County, NY

Conrad Edick House, 1 River Street, Hambletville, Delaware County, NY

Significance: This is the oldest building in Deposit and an example of the Federal style. Survey number: HABS NY-5543 Building/structure dates: 1802 Initial Construction

Mispillion Lighthouse, South bank of Mispillion River at its confluence with Delaware River at northeast end of County Road 203, 7 miles east of Milford, Milford, Sussex County, DE

Mispillion Lighthouse, South bank of Mispillion River at its confluenc...

Significance: Mispillion Lighthouse is the sole surviving wood-frame lighthouse in Delaware and is one of only three Delaware Bay lighthouses still standing on Delaware soil. Unprocessed Field note material ex... More

Mispillion Lighthouse, South bank of Mispillion River at its confluence with Delaware River at northeast end of County Road 203, 7 miles east of Milford, Milford, Sussex County, DE

Mispillion Lighthouse, South bank of Mispillion River at its confluenc...

Significance: Mispillion Lighthouse is the sole surviving wood-frame lighthouse in Delaware and is one of only three Delaware Bay lighthouses still standing on Delaware soil. Unprocessed Field note material ex... More

Seaford Bridge, Spanning Nanticoke River at Front Street, Seaford, Sussex County, DE

Seaford Bridge, Spanning Nanticoke River at Front Street, Seaford, Sus...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Delaware, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Magee Street, & Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Mag...

Significance: The area within the City of Philadelphia known as "Tacony" is historically significant for its mid-nineteenth-century foundation as the southern terminus of the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad, ... More

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Magee Street, & Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Mag...

Significance: The area within the City of Philadelphia known as "Tacony" is historically significant for its mid-nineteenth-century foundation as the southern terminus of the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad, ... More

Pennsylvania & New Jersey Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River, south of Betsy Ross Bridge (State Route 90), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Pennsylvania & New Jersey Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning De...

Significance: Because of its location on the lower Delaware River, the bridge has a collection of extremely long and heavy spans. These include the world's heaviest center-bearing swing span, completed in 1896,... More

Pennsylvania & New Jersey Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River, south of Betsy Ross Bridge (State Route 90), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Pennsylvania & New Jersey Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning De...

Significance: Because of its location on the lower Delaware River, the bridge has a collection of extremely long and heavy spans. These include the world's heaviest center-bearing swing span, completed in 1896,... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street & Seventh Avenue, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Av...

Significance: The Scranton yards of the D,L & W Railroad are representative of twentieth-century steam-era facilities. Many structures remain from the administration of D,L & W President William H. Truesdale, ... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street & Seventh Avenue, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Av...

Significance: The Scranton yards of the D,L & W Railroad are representative of twentieth-century steam-era facilities. Many structures remain from the administration of D,L & W President William H. Truesdale, ... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street & Seventh Avenue, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Av...

Significance: The Scranton yards of the D,L & W Railroad are representative of twentieth-century steam-era facilities. Many structures remain from the administration of D,L & W President William H. Truesdale, ... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street & Seventh Avenue, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Av...

Significance: The Scranton yards of the D,L & W Railroad are representative of twentieth-century steam-era facilities. Many structures remain from the administration of D,L & W President William H. Truesdale, ... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street & Seventh Avenue, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Av...

Significance: The Scranton yards of the D,L & W Railroad are representative of twentieth-century steam-era facilities. Many structures remain from the administration of D,L & W President William H. Truesdale, ... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Thompson's Bridge, Spanning Brandywine River on Delaware State Route 92, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE

Thompson's Bridge, Spanning Brandywine River on Delaware State Route 9...

Significance: Thompson's Bridge is a multiple span, highly ornamental example of a concrete encased steel girder bridge; this type commonly was constructed by the State Highway Department during the period 1925... More

Philadelphia Electric Company, Richmond Power Station, Southeast end of Lewis Street along Delaware River, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Philadelphia Electric Company, Richmond Power Station, Southeast end o...

Survey number: HAER PA-574 Public domain photograph of electric power generation, power lines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Philadelphia Electric Company, Richmond Power Station, Southeast end of Lewis Street along Delaware River, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Philadelphia Electric Company, Richmond Power Station, Southeast end o...

Survey number: HAER PA-574 Public domain photograph related to electrical equipment, industrial development, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Erie Railway, Delaware Division, Bridge 110.54, Spanning Lackawaxen River, East of State Route 590, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA

Erie Railway, Delaware Division, Bridge 110.54, Spanning Lackawaxen Ri...

Significance: The former Erie Railroad bridge over the Lackawaxen River is significant as a late nineteenth-century truss structure remaining in main-line service, and as the work of a major bridge-building com... More

Erie Railway, Delaware Division, Bridge 110.54, Spanning Lackawaxen River, East of State Route 590, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA

Erie Railway, Delaware Division, Bridge 110.54, Spanning Lackawaxen Ri...

Significance: The former Erie Railroad bridge over the Lackawaxen River is significant as a late nineteenth-century truss structure remaining in main-line service, and as the work of a major bridge-building com... More

A plan of the island of Burlington : and a view of the city from the River Delaware /

A plan of the island of Burlington : and a view of the city from the R...

Cadastral map showing buildings, lot lines, orchards, and gardens. Oriented with north toward the lower left. Includes index to points of interest and panoramic view at bottom of sheet. Available also through t... More

Penn's Tree, with The City & Port of Philadelphia, on the River Delaware from Kensington. Decayed and blow'd down in 1810

Penn's Tree, with The City & Port of Philadelphia, on the River Delawa...

Engraving by William Birch, 1755-1834. Published...by W. Birch, Springland Cot, near Bristol. In: William Birch & Son, The City of Philadelphia...as it appeared in the year 1800..., Philadelphia, 1800, no. 1. T... More

Manunka Chunk from Delaware Water Gap, N.J.

Manunka Chunk from Delaware Water Gap, N.J.

Public domain photograph of park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Delaware crossing, Penn. side, Penn., mammoth plate negative

Delaware crossing, Penn. side, Penn., mammoth plate negative

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Delaware Water Gap from New Jersey

Delaware Water Gap from New Jersey

Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pennsylvania Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River, South of U.S. Route 1, Morrisville, Bucks County, PA

Pennsylvania Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River,...

Significance: The crossing is a critical link in the railroad route from Philadelphia to New York, and has hosted a series of bridges dating back to 1806. The current bridge is one of the Pennsylvania Railroad'... More

Valentine Weaver House, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, PA

Valentine Weaver House, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on D...

Significance: Built in 1867, this large stone building was intended for an inn to serve lodgers. However, Mr. Weaver was unable to procure a tavern license, and the tap room became a kitchen. The house exhibits... More

Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River on Delaware Road, Riegelsville, Bucks County, PA

Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River on Delaware Road, Riege...

Survey number: HAER PA-31 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Walter-Kautz Farm, House, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, PA

Walter-Kautz Farm, House, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on...

Survey number: HABS PA-1169-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Delaware State Bridge No. 21A, Operator's House, Spanning Mispillion River at Rehoboth Road, Milford, Sussex County, DE

Delaware State Bridge No. 21A, Operator's House, Spanning Mispillion R...

Significance: Delaware Bridge 21A is a typical example of a Scherzer-type, rolling-lift bascule bridge, and the Operator's House is a standard design used on many movable bridges designed by the firm of Keller ... More

Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River, West of Rotary Island, Yardley, Bucks County, PA

Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaw...

Significance: The bridge, an early, large-scale reinforced concrete structure, is a significant example of its type because of several unusual details. Its closed-spandrel arches are rife with expansion joints ... More

John Turn Farm, Lime Kiln, River Road (Middle Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, PA

John Turn Farm, Lime Kiln, River Road (Middle Smithfield Township), Sh...

Significance: John Turn, farmer, carpenter and cabinet maker, began farming here about 1830, and built the house and barn. His grandson, Charles, ran the property as a model farm. The date of construction of th... More

Whitall House, Delaware River & Hessian Avenue, National Park, Gloucester County, NJ

Whitall House, Delaware River & Hessian Avenue, National Park, Glouces...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-33 Survey number: HABS NJ-79 Building/structure dates: 1748 Initial Construction

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Lackawanna Terminal, Main Street & Buffalo River, Buffalo, Erie County, NY

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Lackawanna Terminal, Main Str...

Significance: The terminal's double deck train shed, attributed to Lincoln Bush, is considered to be significant as an early example of the innovative use of reinforced concrete. Unprocessed Field note materia... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad & Ferry Terminal, Ferry Slips & Bridges, Bounded by Observer, Newark & River Streets, Hudson River, Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad & Ferry Terminal, Ferry Slips ...

Significance: Throughout the early decades of the twentieth century, this terminal played a central role in commuter transportation in the metropolitan area. The ferry facilities are significant as an integral... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad & Ferry Terminal, Ferry Slips & Bridges, Bounded by Observer, Newark & River Streets, Hudson River, Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad & Ferry Terminal, Ferry Slips ...

Significance: Throughout the early decades of the twentieth century, this terminal played a central role in commuter transportation in the metropolitan area. The ferry facilities are significant as an integral... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad & Ferry Terminal, Ferry Slips & Bridges, Bounded by Observer, Newark & River Streets, Hudson River, Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad & Ferry Terminal, Ferry Slips ...

Significance: Throughout the early decades of the twentieth century, this terminal played a central role in commuter transportation in the metropolitan area. The ferry facilities are significant as an integral... More

Half-Mound Bridge, Spanning Delaware River on Federal Aid Secondary Route 1325, Valley Falls, Jefferson County, KS

Half-Mound Bridge, Spanning Delaware River on Federal Aid Secondary Ro...

Significance: The Half Mound Bridge is a rare surviving example of a Baltimore truss. Survey number: HAER KS-1 Building/structure dates: after. 1875- before. 1900 Initial Construction Building/structure date... More

Kellams Bridge, Spanning Delaware River at Stalker-Kellams Road (State Route 1018), Stalker, Wayne County, PA

Kellams Bridge, Spanning Delaware River at Stalker-Kellams Road (State...

Significance: It is one of the few short-span wire-cable suspension bridges remaining in Pennsylvania. It was altered extensively in 1936. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N446 Surve... More

River Schoolhouse, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, PA

River Schoolhouse, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delawa...

Significance: This is one of four similar late nineteenth century school houses built in Smithfield Township. Constructed of stone, the one-room school house contains an interesting roof framing system, compose... More

Odessa Bridge, Spanning Appoquinimink River at Main Street (State Road No. 299), Odessa, New Castle County, DE

Odessa Bridge, Spanning Appoquinimink River at Main Street (State Road...

Significance: The Odessa Bridge is a steel plate girder, bobtail swing bridge that rotates on a center bearing, appropriate to a relatively short light span. The bobtailed swing form is relatively unusual, and... More

Carter's Bridge, Still Road (Road 211), spanning Choptank River, Sandtown, Kent County, DE

Carter's Bridge, Still Road (Road 211), spanning Choptank River, Sandt...

Significance: Carter's Bridge (State Bridge No. 211A) is Delaware's only surviving highway span representative of the steel I-beam and lally column bridge form. The four-span length of the structure is unusual... More

Carter's Bridge, Still Road (Road 211), spanning Choptank River, Sandtown, Kent County, DE

Carter's Bridge, Still Road (Road 211), spanning Choptank River, Sandt...

Significance: Carter's Bridge (State Bridge No. 211A) is Delaware's only surviving highway span representative of the steel I-beam and lally column bridge form. The four-span length of the structure is unusual... More

Delaware & Raritan Canal, Outlet Locks, Between State Route 18 & Raritan River, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Delaware & Raritan Canal, Outlet Locks, Between State Route 18 & Rarit...

Survey number: HAER NJ-61 Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Turn Farm, House, River Road(Middle Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, PA

John Turn Farm, House, River Road(Middle Smithfield Township), Shawnee...

Survey number: HABS PA-1274-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Smith's Covered Bridge, Beaver Valley, spanning Brandywine River, Granogue, New Castle County, DE

Smith's Covered Bridge, Beaver Valley, spanning Brandywine River, Gran...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a basement, underground, lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Augustine Bridge, Brandywine River,Augustine Cutoff, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE

Augustine Bridge, Brandywine River,Augustine Cutoff, Wilmington, New C...

Significance: Wrought iron, pin-connected, Pratt-type truss superstructure mounted on granite masonry piers; originally served as bridge for the B&O Railroad. Survey number: HAER DE-20 Building/structure date... More

Augustine Bridge, Brandywine River,Augustine Cutoff, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE

Augustine Bridge, Brandywine River,Augustine Cutoff, Wilmington, New C...

Significance: Wrought iron, pin-connected, Pratt-type truss superstructure mounted on granite masonry piers; originally served as bridge for the B&O Railroad. Survey number: HAER DE-20 Building/structure date... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Bridge 60, Spanning Lackawanna River, Seventh Avenue & Bridge Street, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Bridge 60, Sp...

Significance: Bridge 60 stands at the west end of the Scranton yards. It controlled traffic between the yards and the D,L & W's mainline and Bloomsburg branch. Its construction is typical of D,L & W plate gir... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Bridge 60, Spanning Lackawanna River, Seventh Avenue & Bridge Street, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Bridge 60, Sp...

Significance: Bridge 60 stands at the west end of the Scranton yards. It controlled traffic between the yards and the D,L & W's mainline and Bloomsburg branch. Its construction is typical of D,L & W plate gir... More

Lehigh Valley Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River, south of Lehigh River, Easton, Northampton County, PA

Lehigh Valley Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River...

Significance: This structure occupies the piers of the first railroad bridge to cross the Delaware River at Easton. It is also notable for its fish-belly deck trusses, an unusual variant of the Pratt design. U... More

Lehigh Valley Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River, south of Lehigh River, Easton, Northampton County, PA

Lehigh Valley Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River...

Significance: This structure occupies the piers of the first railroad bridge to cross the Delaware River at Easton. It is also notable for its fish-belly deck trusses, an unusual variant of the Pratt design. U... More

Wagamon Pond Dam & Bridge, Spanning Broadkill River at State Road No. 197 (Mulberry Street), Milton, Sussex County, DE

Wagamon Pond Dam & Bridge, Spanning Broadkill River at State Road No. ...

Significance: The structure is a combination dam and water control structure of an unusual type. The existing system has evolved through a series of reconstructions since the first bridge was replaced in 1815 ... More

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, L...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, L...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch bridge, stone structure, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, L...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge over a water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, L...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, railroad structure, train viaduct, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, L...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Samuel Michael House, River Road (Middle Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, PA

Samuel Michael House, River Road (Middle Smithfield Township), Shawnee...

Significance: A well-preserved example of a mid-nineteenth century dwelling, constructed of brick, a material rarely utilized for entire structures in the Upper Delaware Valley. Survey number: HABS PA-1170

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Scrap Platform, 350 feet South of South Washington Avenue & River Street, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Scrap Platfor...

Significance: The D,L & W's Scranton scrap platform held metal, rubber and other scrap collected from the Scranton division and yards. Scrap was sorted at the platform, and then recycled or sold. The faciliti... More

Conrad Edick House, 1 River Street, Hambletville, Delaware County, NY

Conrad Edick House, 1 River Street, Hambletville, Delaware County, NY

Significance: This is the oldest building in Deposit and an example of the Federal style. Survey number: HABS NY-5543 Building/structure dates: 1802 Initial Construction

Northampton Street Bridge, Spanning Delaware River at Northampton Street (U.S. Route 22 Alternate), Easton, Northampton County, PA

Northampton Street Bridge, Spanning Delaware River at Northampton Stre...

Significance: The bridge is one of a few extant eye-bar cantilever bridges in the U.S. Its long central span, supported between two cantilever arms, is carefully disguised by superfluous members so as to appear... More

Northampton Street Bridge, Spanning Delaware River at Northampton Street (U.S. Route 22 Alternate), Easton, Northampton County, PA

Northampton Street Bridge, Spanning Delaware River at Northampton Stre...

Significance: The bridge is one of a few extant eye-bar cantilever bridges in the U.S. Its long central span, supported between two cantilever arms, is carefully disguised by superfluous members so as to appear... More

Walter-Kautz Farm, Barn, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, PA

Walter-Kautz Farm, Barn, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on ...

Significance: It is representative of the barn structures found in the Delaware River Valley. It was part of a farm complex operated by a prosperous farmer. The barn is hewn and pegged with wood siding and slat... More

Peter Treible House, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, PA

Peter Treible House, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Dela...

Public domain photograph of living room, apartment, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Erie Railway, Delaware Division, Bridge 189.46, Spanning Starucca Creek, East of Susquehanna River, Lanesboro, Susquehanna County, PA

Erie Railway, Delaware Division, Bridge 189.46, Spanning Starucca Cree...

Significance: The Starrucca Viaduct was built by the Erie Railway in 1848, under the supervision of the engineers J.P. Kirkwood and J.W. Adams, and has been recognized, from the time of its construction, as one... More

Erie Railway, Delaware Division, Bridge 189.46, Spanning Starucca Creek, East of Susquehanna River, Lanesboro, Susquehanna County, PA

Erie Railway, Delaware Division, Bridge 189.46, Spanning Starucca Cree...

Significance: The Starrucca Viaduct was built by the Erie Railway in 1848, under the supervision of the engineers J.P. Kirkwood and J.W. Adams, and has been recognized, from the time of its construction, as one... More

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Magee Street, & Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Mag...

Significance: The area within the City of Philadelphia known as "Tacony" is historically significant for its mid-nineteenth-century foundation as the southern terminus of the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad, ... More

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Magee Street, & Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Mag...

Significance: The area within the City of Philadelphia known as "Tacony" is historically significant for its mid-nineteenth-century foundation as the southern terminus of the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad, ... More

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Magee Street, & Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Tacony, Neighborhood is bounded by Delaware River, Cottman Avenue, Mag...

Significance: The area within the City of Philadelphia known as "Tacony" is historically significant for its mid-nineteenth-century foundation as the southern terminus of the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad, ... More

Pennsylvania & New Jersey Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River, south of Betsy Ross Bridge (State Route 90), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Pennsylvania & New Jersey Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning De...

Significance: Because of its location on the lower Delaware River, the bridge has a collection of extremely long and heavy spans. These include the world's heaviest center-bearing swing span, completed in 1896,... More

Pennsylvania & New Jersey Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning Delaware River, south of Betsy Ross Bridge (State Route 90), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Pennsylvania & New Jersey Railroad, Delaware River Bridge, Spanning De...

Significance: Because of its location on the lower Delaware River, the bridge has a collection of extremely long and heavy spans. These include the world's heaviest center-bearing swing span, completed in 1896,... More

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street & Seventh Avenue, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Scranton Yards, Lackawanna Av...

Significance: The Scranton yards of the D,L & W Railroad are representative of twentieth-century steam-era facilities. Many structures remain from the administration of D,L & W President William H. Truesdale, ... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

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