Schuylkill Haven in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Parkway North
Schuylkill Haven Heritage Trail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
1. Parkway North Marker
Parkway was known as Canal Street when this circa 1908 photograph was taken. Many of the homes are still recognizable today. At this time, work had begun on reclamation of the canal bed in the foreground, for the purpose of establishing the grass covered "islands" we see today. The Schuylkill Canal passed here from Main Street on its way to the southern end of town
Borough Map [and] Heritage Trail [key]
Erected by Schuylkill River Heritage Towns & Tours, Schuylkill Haven Borough, and Our Haven Foundation. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Schuylkill Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 40° 37.598′ N, 76° 10.312′ W. Marker is in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is at the intersection of Parkway (Pennsylvania Route 443) and Columbia Street (Pennsylvania Route 443), in the median on Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven PA 17972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parkway South (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Schuylkill Navigation Canal (about
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
2. Parkway North and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
