You are standing across from the Weighlock Building on the towpath of the canal where the mule drivers and the mules that pulled canal boats once trod.
The Syracuse Weighlock Building, built in 1850 to weigh canal boats, is the last surviving building of its kind in the world. It was saved from demolition by public-spirited citizens and became the home of the Erie Canal Museum in 1962. Today it also serves as the Syracuse Heritage Area Visitor Center. Visit the Weighlock Building to experience the Great American adventure story that is Erie Canal and Syracuse history.
The monument in honor of the mules and their drivers who worked tirelessly on the canal towpath was dedicated in 1987 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Erie Canal Museum. It was made possible with gifts from the Gifford Foundation, the Natural Heritage Trust of New York State, and the City of Syracuse.

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