Next Delaware river town-Riegelsville

(Taken September, 2007)

Riegelsville, PA

An interesting Delaware city town, full of scenery and history. One of the northern-most towns of Bucks County, it's closer to Easton than Doylestown. Lining main street (Route 611) are a collection of large mansions, built by local industralists. They've been put to good use through the years, with some serving as town library, town hall, and a local restaurant (Villa Richard).

The character of the town driven by its proximity to the Delaware River and its canal. Used to transport coal and other materials from the northern regions of the state to the industrial centers, the canal had a life and culture of its own in its day.

Another famous landmark in town is the Riegelsville Roebling Bridge. Opened for service in 1904, its one of the few remaining multi-span, highway suspension bridges with continuous cables. Designed and built by the Roebling Brothers, the Roeblings are also credited with designing the Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges, and the aqueduct at Lackawaxen where the Delaware & Hudson Canal crossed the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New York.

A photographic journey of a town, made slightly difficult by the traffic of Rte 611! Also a trip down memory lane, as Riegelsville was the site

of my first house. Hasn't changed much since then, but I guess that's what historic towns are all about.