Allegheny Aqueduct, also known as Gibraltar Aqueduct, is a historic stone aqueduct located at Robeson Township in

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. 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

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structure with five spans. The aqueduct was in operation until 1928, and drained in 1967. ''Note:'' This includes It was listed on the

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in 1984.

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References

{{NRHP bridges Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Transport infrastructure completed in 1824 Transportation buildings and structures in Berks County, Pennsylvania 1824 establishments in Pennsylvania Water supply infrastructure on the National Register of Historic Places National Register of Historic Places in Berks County, Pennsylvania