The C&D Canal – circa 1907 – 1949: Ariel of Lift Bridge and Back Creek

This is a circa 1932 west view of the lowered lift bridge and Back Creek. At bottom right are the Corps of Engineers’ buildings at what was once the Causeway. In the distance at top left is the Chesapeake Boat Company and just above that is the Marine Construction wharf (now Capt. Dan’s and the site of the Delaware Responder). At left is what is now Pell Gardens and behind the right bridge tower is the old Schaefer’s restaurant.