Celebrate John Roebling's Birthday

John Augustus Roebling lived the 19th century American dream. Born in Germany on June 12, 1806, the civil engineer gained wealth and fame in the United States for suspension bridge construction. Where is Roebling's oldest surviving suspension bridge in America?

The restored Delaware Aqueduct Bridge (see photo), the oldest working suspension bridge in the U.S., is located between Lackawaxen, PA and Minisink Ford, NY. From Germany to Pennsylvania and then New Jersey, John Roebling became rich and famous for his patented use of spun wire rope. He is best known for designing the Brooklyn Bridge, but take your summer vacation at the Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River. Walk this historic bridge for free.

^{Photo of restored Delaware Aqueduct Bridge © S. Carroll Jewell}