Category Archives: Then or now

1930s and 1940s Stamps

by Louise Smith Posted on September 28, 2014

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1959 Bellom Property

by Louise Smith Posted on September 24, 2014

I did not know about the Bellom family when I wrote “Farewell to Eldred.” A special thank you to J. Meyer for sharing his 1959 Bellom Property photo and the following information: It is my understanding that Bertha and Joe … Continue reading →

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1880 Roebling Aqueduct

by Louise Smith Posted on September 23, 2014

This photo shows the Roebling Aqueduct as well as the slack water dam. The slackwater dam (to the right of the Aqueduct in this photo) caused a 1-1/4 mile calm section in the river. The photo was taken around 1880 … Continue reading →

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Old Roebling Bridge Photos 3

by Louise Smith Posted on September 19, 2014

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1998 Roebling Bridge

by Louise Smith Posted on September 17, 2014

The Roebling Bridge in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, was designed and constructed by John A. Roebling as an aqueduct for D&H Canal Boats to cross the Delaware River. Mr. Roebling was the initial designer of the Brooklyn Bridge, NYC, the oldest suspension … Continue reading →

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