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Remember When: Canals played a pivotal role in 1800s transportation along the Allegheny and Kiski rivers Ray Rieser | Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 12:01 p.m.
Nov. 18—Historian Ronald Halackna said canals helped greatly increase the population of New Castle in the 1800s, going from 611 people in 1838 to 6,000 by 1871. One of these canals was The Erie ...
The Upper and Highline canals were originally built as two open unlined canals in the late 1800s. Over time, sandy soils, vegetation and even theft led to significant water loss. Estimates suggest ...
Founded in the 11th century and granted city status in 1272, Gouda has weathered centuries of war and change, emerging as an industrial leader in the 1800s.