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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GHJ_lower-lock-construction_Lockport-NY.html
In 1903, the people of New York voted to build the Barge Canal System. The new canal, unlike the old, utilized canalized natural water courses as well as artificial channels. The new concrete locks (57 in all) were electrically operated and could …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GGH_the-great-american-canal_Lockport-NY.html
Different panels appear on opposite sides of the marker The Erie Canal was the most important of America inland waterways. It facilitated the opening of the American frontier and provided a route west for tens of thousands of settlers and immigra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GGG_upper-locks-view_Lockport-NY.html
The canal ride from Rochester to Lockport was some what of a lark. The Long Level, as it was known, was a 63 mile trip uninterrupted by locks. The approach to Lockport, after all, marked the next to last stop in a long, weary trip across the state…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GGF_life-on-the-barges_Lockport-NY.html
Life aboard the canal barges involved hard work. All members of the family had important roles. The man would be in charge of the animals and manage the entire operation. The wife (and mother) had many chores in addition to caring for the househol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GGE_old-locks-west_Lockport-NY.html
"The site of the locks at Lockport, from the time of the original canal to the present had never changed. The early engineers found the logical location for locks in this vicinity and the same place has been used ever since. The romance of an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1F5K_the-sluice-and-hall-spillway_Lockport-NY.html
Three waterways: Culvert No. 125, the old raceway, and Eighteen Mile Creek, met the canal in this area.The old raceway entered the canal about 125 feet east of this point and has since been abandoned. It was used to supply the lower level of the c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EYY_wyndham-lawn_Lockport-NY.html
Wyndham Lawn Home for Children was previously summer home of Governor Hunt
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EYV_the-erie-barge-canal-at-lockport_Lockport-NY.html
The New York State Barge Canal System is 524 miles long of which 348 miles is within the Erie Barge Canal. Although water depths vary, the depth of the water in the Lockport section is approximately 8 - 12 feet. The Lockport Locks Nos. 34 and 35 w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EP2_tomorrow-run-91_Victoria-BC.html
The Elks and Royal Purpleof CanadacommemorateAl Howie's record setting"Tomorrow Run 91"Began at Mile 0 St. John's Nfld.June 21 and ended September 1, 1991 atMile 0 Victoria B.C.72 days - 10 hours later.Our gratitude to all who helped usraise funds…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EP1_the-bewley-building_Lockport-NY.html
Erected by Richard C. Bewley in 1929 this structure occupies the site of the Hodge Opera House and Merchant's Gargling Oil buildings which were destroyed by fire in 1928. Stone from the original buildings is visible on the rear of the structure. T…