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 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 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 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 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 o...
Survey number: HAER PA-574 Public domain photograph of electric power generation, power lines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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 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 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
Topographical view, seen from the Delaware River, of the Philadelphia ...
(DLC/PP-1997:105) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (Library of Congress).
Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon of Philadelphiadelphia / J. Queen, ...
Print shows Union troops during the American Civil War disembarking from ferries in Philadelphia, having been transported across the Delaware River from New Jersey. They march in formation toward the Union Volu... More
Properties of the Delaware River Improvement Company on Morrisville Is...
Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye view. LC copy annotated in black ink with bracketed date. Shows Trenton. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 809.3 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site... More
[Delaware Water Gap from Prospect Rock, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvan...
Public domain photograph of mountain view, valley, mountain range, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[The Delaware River] - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.
Public domain photograph of 19th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canal boat - Delaware River
Tug boat JOHN J. HAGAN and canal boat BLOOMINGTON in motion. Photo copyrighted by Louis Husson, Phila. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Tugboats; Delaware River; Shelf.
John Turn Farm, River Road (Middle Smithfield Township), Shawnee on De...
Significance: This farm was the home of John Turn (1783-1867), a local cabinetmaker and carpenter. He was responsible for the carpentry in the construction of several dwellings and dependencies in the vicinity.... More
Farmland along the upper Delaware River in New York state
Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A tributary of the Delaware River in New York state
Picryl description: Public domain image of a river or lake, forest, trees, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Delhi, New York. Congregational church on the upper reaches of the Del...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dairy country along the upper Delaware River in New York state
Public domain photograph of United States countryside, nature, during 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
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
John Turn Farm, Smokehouse, River Road (Middle Smithfield Township), S...
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
Red Bridge, Spanning Broadkill River at Union Street (State Road No. 5...
Significance: The bridge is located in the Milton Historic District. Although one elevation has been altered, the structure in its entirety appears to be in character with its surrounding environment and is a ... More
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
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 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 ...
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
The Lazaretto, Delaware River vicinity, Essington, Delaware County, PA
See also HABS No. PA-6659 for additional documentation. Survey number: HABS PA-125 Building/structure dates: 1799- 1800 Initial Construction
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
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
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, 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 & Rarit...
Survey number: HAER NJ-61 Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Delaware Water Gap, Penn. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.
Public domain photograph of river bank, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Smith's Covered Bridge, Beaver Valley, spanning Brandywine River, Gran...
Public domain scan of a technical diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
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 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, 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, 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
Mispillion Lighthouse, Beacon Tower, South bank of Mispillion River at...
Significance: The beacon tower is associated with Mispillion Lighthouse, one of three surviving lighthouses in Delaware, and is an early example of the importance of steel-frame tower construction in providing ... More
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Delaware River Viaduct, Spann...
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
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
Port Mahon Lighthouse, Delaware Bay at mouth of Mahon River, on State ...
Significance: The currently lighthouse if the 4th lighthouse built at this location since 1831. It is considered to be a fine example of turn-of-the-century Chesapeake Bay-style lighthouse architecture the only... More
Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, L...
Public domain photograph of experimental aircraft, prototype, aviation design and development, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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, L...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seaford Bridge, Spanning Nanticoke River at Front Street, Seaford, Sus...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Peter Treible House, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Dela...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential home interior, living room, fireplace, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
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 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, 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, 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 o...
Survey number: HAER PA-574 Public domain photograph of electric power generation, power lines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Public domain photograph of park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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 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, 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...
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 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 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), 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, 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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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