Perkiomen Bridge — Collegeville, Pennsylvania

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Perkiomen Bridge

Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Historical Marker Database · William Fischer, Jr.

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Built in 1799, Perkiomen Bridge is one of the oldest bridges still in use in the state. A lottery was authorized by a 1797 law to raise $20,000 for its construction.

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Collegeville, Pennsylvania · USA

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