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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GK3_the-lowertown-historic-district_Lockport-NY.html
Lowertown is in a geographically distinct section of the City of Lockport with such boundaries as the Erie Canal and the Niagara Escarpment.
"A village within a city," Lowertown thrived as Lockport's social, commercial and industrial center betw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GJD_w-h-upson-coal-company-building_Lockport-NY.html
The W.H. Upson Coal Company was founded in 1877. In 1902 Charles A. Upson built this stone building for his father, William Henry Upson, as the company offices. In 1910 the building weighing 440 tons, was moved westward 32 feet to make room for th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GJC_lockport-federal-building_Lockport-NY.html
The Lockport Federal Building is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of early twentieth century public architecture. Built between 1902 and 1904 from a design by James Knox Taylor, supervising architect of the Treasury Department…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GJA_barge-tie-ups-lock-view-looking-west_Lockport-NY.html
When the Barge Canal opened on May 15, 1918, a large steam tug was chartered by the government to tow state boats on the new canal. The wages were based on a monthly scale for a twelve-hour workday and included board. The Captain received $175 per…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GJ8_electric-building_Lockport-NY.html
Originally built in 1826 for visionary businessman Lyman A. Spalding, the smaller three-story stone building built on this site became the Norman & Evans Iron Foundry. After the building burned in 1840, it was rebuilt several times and enlarged to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GJ6_old-city-hall_Lockport-NY.html
In 1864, Dwight Keep constructed this typical canal era stone structure which began as the Benjamin C. Moore Company Mill. Around 1884, the building was converted from a flour mill to one of the first water pumping plants in America. The Holly Wat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GIC_canal-comparisons_Lockport-NY.html
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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Was the third President of the United States. In 1808 a delegation from the state of New York approached him hoping to secu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GIB_lockport-municipal-building_Lockport-NY.html
The City of Lockport wishes to express its appreciation to City Historian William H. Riley (1922-1990) for his dedication, assistance, patience and love for the City of Lockport, New York.
Riley Way: a walking tour on the Erie Canal is dedicated t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GI4_the-big-bridge_Lockport-NY.html
The first bridge across the canal in Lockport was located a the extreme eastern end of the Big Bridge. It was a narrow log bridge, only wide enough for one way traffic, with a log on either side for guard rails. Called the "Main Street Bridge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GI3_lock-construction_Lockport-NY.html
From the original Erie Canal to the Barge Canal System, crossing the Niagara Escarpment posed immense challenges to canal engineers.
The first Lockport locks were designed by Nathan Roberts, who was in charge of constructing the Erie Canal from &q…