Canal Lock #2 - Fulton, New York

My Water Post For Today.

In my travels down the Oswego River, I got to Fulton, New York. I knew there is a lock in this town, but I was unaware of the fact that there are actually 2 of them. This is Canal Lock #2, which is located at the first of two bridges which cross over the river. Being there is a bridge for Route 3 that causes much traffic, I totally missed the fact that the canal lock is at this location.

The Canal Lock is at the beginning of the downtown waterfront area and shares its location with some businesses along the river. Another reason I missed it. I had to park in a private company's parking lot, to gain access to the lock.

Being I had to shoot through a fence, these are not exactly the most photogenic shots of the lock, but there it is.

I liked the fact that there was a bird in the first photo and I liked whatever type of bushes are there along the lock, in photo number 2.

There is the obligatory waterfall, over at the top left of the first photo, though you may need to click on the link to see it better.

There is also a hydroelectric plant there, on the center island. A green swing bridge, which you can see in the 2nd photo, crosses the lock, to allow access to the plant.

In this Google Map photo, you can see the green swing bridge, in the open position. There is a boat approaching, to lock through the canal, so it has been moved out of the way.

The waterfall and power plant, are much easier to see in this overhead view.

My next post will be Canal Lock #5 (there is no Canal Lock #4), since I had already highlighted Canal Lock #3 HERE.

I hope you enjoy.