The Erie Canal was an incredible feat of engineering, when it was built in the 1800's. Known as Clinton's Ditch, it connected the Hudson River and New York City, with Buffalo. It then emptied into the Great Lakes Region in the Midwest and especially, to the city of Chicago.
The one thing it did not do, is connect New York City with Canada. That is what the Oswego Canal did, when it was finally added to the system.
There were 3 versions of the canal, over the years...but this photo journey, documents the last, most recent one. The canal breaks off from the Erie Canal in the 3 rivers area, just north of Syracuse. This journey begins a little bit north of that location.
Click each link, to be taken to the appropriate post.
There is no Canal Lock #4. The engineers managed to get lock #3 to take the entire amount of the needed lift.
Enjoy a journey into NY State's rich past.
Education, once again!!! thank you
ReplyDeleteI needed to combine all the posts, so I could add it onto the side of my blog. Thus, this one, with a little history added. :-)
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