Parker Hotel

by Louise Smith Posted on November 23, 2014
Parker House postcard courtesy of CSMeyers.

J.Y. Parker first built a Hotel on the northeast side of Eldred’s four corners. By 1900 he had built the Parker House which still stands, southeast of Eldred’s four corners.

The photos in my Halfway Brook books are in black and white, so thought I would share these postcards in color. As many of you know, the Parker House also housed the Post Office at times.

Parker House Postcard courtesy of CSMyers.
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Revisiting Roebling Bridge I

by Louise Smith Posted on October 26, 2014
Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA. LOC Prints and Photographs: HAER PA, 52-LACK, 1–25,140680pu.

The Library of Congress (LOC) has many photos of the Roebling Aqueduct turned Bridge. I am fascinated with Roebling’s Aqueduct, obviously, and have collected a few more photos from LOC for this and another post. Unfortunately there are no dates as to when the photos were taken. By clicking on the photo you can see it much larger.

Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA. LOC Prints and Photographs: HAER PA, 52-LACK, 1–24, 140694.
Delaware & Hudson Canal, Delaware Aqueduct, Spanning Delaware River, Lackawaxen, Pike County, PA. LOC Prints and Photographs: HAER PA, 52-LACK, 1–18, 140688pu.
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