Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct

Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct, located in Lackawaxen, PA, is home to the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States, originally designed by John A. Roebling in 1847. As part of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, the aqueduct played a crucial role in the transportation of coal and timber between northeastern Pennsylvania and markets along the Hudson River.

Designated as a National Historic Landmark and a National Civil Engineering Landmark, the aqueduct operated for fifty years before being converted into a toll bridge. Today, it stands as a restored historical structure, allowing visitors to walk across and experience the engineering marvel that contributed to the region's industrial history.

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