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Allegheny Aqueduct

Allegheny Aqueduct Allegheny Aqueduct - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Allegheny Aqueduct, also known as Gibraltar Aqueduct, is a historic stone aqueduct located at Robeson Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1824 and is about and . It was built as part of the Schuylkill Navigation Company canal system to carry canal boats across the Allegheny Creek. It is supported by a stone arch bridge structure with five spans. The aqueduct was in operation until 1928 and drained in 1967. Note: This includes Read more on Wikipedia

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