Portland-Columbia Pedestrian Bridge
by Gary Keesler
Title
Portland-Columbia Pedestrian Bridge
Artist
Gary Keesler
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art Photography
Description
The Portland-Columbia Pedestrian Bridge replaced the last of the covered bridges spanning the Delaware River in this photo facing towards New Jersey
Portland is just south a few clicks from Delaware Water Gap, off Rout 611 in Pennsylvania.
The borough of Portland is located in Northampton County, in our great United States, just north of the Lehigh Valley region of the state.
It is part of Pennsylvania's Slate Belt.
Portland was settled because of the logging trade and what buildings were here in the early 19th century came as a result of this industry.
It served to increase at least one business, that of the taverns and hotels.
Records show that the Hibblertown Hotel (present Ackerson house on State Street), the Dill’s Tavern (oldest tavern, was located on the south side of Emery’s, now torn down) and the What Cheer Inn (present Duckloe Showroom at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Main Street) all prospered because of loggers.
The railroad was a vital force in the development of Portland.
It changed the mode of transporting goods, and attracted many new residents.
As a result of increased population, the business community expanded to serve the needs of the village.
By the time of the incorporation there were three general stores, a hardware store, a drug store, four confectionary shops, two millinery shops, and jewelry store.
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April 14th, 2014
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