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Erie Canal

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Marsha Brecht

About 20 miles from here is the town of Lockport, New York. The Erie Canal runs right through the middle of the town. There’s a really good museum here with everything you ever wanted to know about the origin and … Continue reading →

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Richmond Aqueduct

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Opened in 1828 the Cayuga Seneca Canal extended navigation of the Erie Canal to the Finger Lakes.  The Richmond Aqueduct built in 1849 is second largest aqueduct lifting and bridging Erie Canal waters over the top of the Seneca river … Continue reading →

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