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It was officially completed in the fall of 1825, stretching from Albany to Buffalo. Take a trip through the archives ... New York Canals,” 1825. Map of Erie Canal ...
A boat makes a morning trip through ... canal in 1818, wrote to his family back home. “I beg all of my old neighbors not to think of coming here.” The greatest challenge was elevation: Lake ...
As the bicentennial of the completion of the Erie Canal is celebrated this year, five local historical groups are sharing its story in a new book.
“It’ s a wonderful addition to our park as we gear up for the 200th anniversary of the original Erie Canal, which runs through the woods ... “They were using the old locks as dumping grounds." ...
The annual eight-day Parks & Trails Cycle the Erie Canalway bike tour from Buffalo to ... Visitors Center at the Old Erie Canal Heritage Park at Port Byron, then pedal through the authentic ...
It was officially completed in the fall of 1825, stretching from Albany to Buffalo. Take a trip through the archives to see the canal at various phases along the way. Related: With Erie Canal ...