Roebling
Inn on the Delaware is a riverfront gem and an authentic 1870 landmark.
Originally built by the Delaware Hudson Canal Company in 1870 and listed
on the National Historic Register, it has gracefully retained its warmth
and appeal. High ceilings classic woodwork, plaster walls, and solid
construction date back to a bygone era of craftsmanship. We purchased
the building in 1985 and created this bed and breakfast, keeping your
privacy and comfort in mind. We are confident you will find it comfortably
elegant and inviting, and a place for a good night's rest.
In the 1800's the
Delaware was slowed by a slack-water dam, allowing barges to be pulled
across by rope. But timber-rafters on the river had to shoot rapids
over the dam, and accidents were frequent. The canal company eventually
hired Judge Thomas Ridgway to pay damage claims, and the stately Greek
Revival house where he lived and worked is now the Roebling Inn on the
Delaware.
The inn, which is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is run by Donald
and JoAnn Jahn, who greet guests with warm smiles and expert local knowledge.
Upstairs, comfortable rooms overlook the river and downstairs a cozy
parlor, dining nook await you to enjoy their comfort. Outside there
is a sloping lawn to the pristine river, where beach chairs await summer.
(NY Times)
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