Perkiomen Bridge, Collegeville

Name: Perkiomen Bridge
Address: Collegeville, United States

#1 among attractions in Collegeville

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The Perkiomen Bridge, originally built 1798-99 and widened in 1928, is one of the oldest stone arch bridges in the United States still in use. It crosses Perkiomen Creek near Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The bridge's six semi-circular arches cover a total of over 300 feet. The longest arch spans 76 feet. Its decorative piers and belts courses are unusual for a bridge this old. A lottery financed $20,000 of the original construction. The bridge carried the main road from Philadelphia to Reading, known at various times as the Manatawny Pike, Germantown Pike, the Philadelphia-Reading Pike, and US 422. Since the construction of the US 422 bypass, the road has been known as Ridge Pike or Old US 422. ()

Built: 1799 (225 years ago)Coordinates: 40°11'3"N, 75°26'54"W

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Perkiomen Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Loft at Landis Creek, Colonial Theatre, Pennypacker Mills, Mont Clare Bridge.

5.6 miNW
40°13'40"N • 75°32'16"W
The Loft at Landis Creek, Pottstown
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Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
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4.9 miN
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville
126 min walk • Pennypacker Mills is a Colonial Revival mansion surrounded by 170 acres of farmland located in Perkiomen Township near Schwenksville, Pennsylvania on the shore of the Perkiomen Creek, approximately 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
4.6 miSW
Bridge
Mont Clare Bridge, Phoenixville
119 min walk • The Mont Clare Bridge is a crossing of the Schuylkill River between Mont Clare and Phoenixville in Pennsylvania, USA. The bridge was also referred to as the Intercounty Bridge, as it connects Montgomery and Chester counties.
4.2 miS
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
American Treasure Tour, Valley Forge
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40°6'47"N • 75°20'33"W
The Centre Theater, Norristown
190 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Nightlife
4.2 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Mill Grove, Valley Forge
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4.2 miS
Convention center, Event space
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Valley Forge
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0.6 miNW
Museum
USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame, Collegeville
15 min walk • The USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame honors the achievements of athletes and/or coaches of USA field hockey teams. The permanent home of USA Field Hockey's hall of fame is located at Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
5.1 miSW
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Phoenixville Historic District, Phoenixville
129 min walk • The Phoenixville Historic District is a national historic district located at Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The district consists of the older part of Phoenixville, especially the former Phoenix Iron Works site and its employee and owner housing.
4.2 miS
40°7'25"N • 75°27'23"W
Arnold's Family Fun Center, Valley Forge
108 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park, Nightlife