Category Archives: Bridges

Revisiting Roebling Bridge II

by Louise Smith Posted on October 30, 2014

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Revisiting Roebling Bridge I

by Louise Smith Posted on October 26, 2014

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 … 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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Old Roebling Bridge Photos 2

by Louise Smith Posted on September 19, 2014

When Rolf B. asked if I knew what years the Old Roebling Bridge Photos were taken, I went in search of an answer. I did not find the date any of the photos were taken. But I did find five … Continue reading →

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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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