Popular resorts, and how to reach them . is picturesque and beautiful, which, inconnection with the historical associations, makes Valley Forge a placeof great interest to all classes. Many an interesting story, handed downfrom generation to generation, can be told to a ready listener. Just above Valley Forge Perkiomen Creek empties into the Schuyl-kill. The valley through which this stream flows is noted for the quietbeauty of its scenery, its mineral and agricultural resources. It was formany years the abode of Audubon, the great naturalist, in whose worksreference is made to many rare birds
Popular resorts, and how to reach them . is picturesque and beautiful, which, inconnection with the historical associations, makes Valley Forge a placeof great interest to all classes. Many an interesting story, handed downfrom generation to generation, can be told to a ready listener. Just above Valley Forge Perkiomen Creek empties into the Schuyl-kill. The valley through which this stream flows is noted for the quietbeauty of its scenery, its mineral and agricultural resources. It was formany years the abode of Audubon, the great naturalist, in whose worksreference is made to many rare birds that seek shelter there. The Perkiomen Branch Railroad, following the line of this creek,extends at present twenty-three miles in a north-easterly direction to-wards Allentown, its prospective terminus. When completed, this roadwill form a new and attractive pleasure route between Philadelphia andall points in the Lehigh Valley, one of the most picturesque regions inthe State, to Northern Pennsylvania and Central and Western New SCHUYLKILL RIVER ABOVE POTTSTOWN, PENN. Phoenixville is situated at the mouth of French Creek, which flowsthrough a remarkably fertile valley. This is the terminus of the Pick-ering Valley Branch Railway, extending back eleven miles. At Phoe-nixville is located one of the largest rolling-mills in the country, v;hichwill well repay a visit. 218 POPULAR KESOKTS, ANI> HOW TO BEACH THEM. The railway station is of brown stone, artistically designed and conven-iently arranged, and is quite attractive in appearance. On approachingthe depot the train leaves the main track, and runs under a coveredway, affording shelter, and avoiding danger from passing trains. Shortly after leaving this place we enter a tunnel, from which weemerge to cross to the east bank of the river. PottstOWn is the nextpoint of interest reached. This is a thriving borough of 4,125 inhabit-ants. It is pleasantly situated, with pretty surroundings and a fine fer-tile country beyon
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