Erie Canal
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Onondaga Indians, the keepers of the council fires for the Iroquois League, lived here. French soldiers and Jesuit missionaries came from Canada in 1654 to seek their friendship. In that year, Father Simon Le Moyne discovered salt springs in the area. Salt …
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The Finger Lakes of central New York occupy deep north-south valleys bordered by beautiful sloping shore lines which are occasionally cut by picturesque glens and gorges. From west to east these sparkling lakes are Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco…
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Seneca Indians often camped along the lower Genesee River where Rochester eventually developed. During the 17th century, French soldiers and missionaries visited the area. In 1803, Nathaniel Rochester, William Fitzhugh and Charles Carroll of Maryland purcha…
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Black Rock HarborJune 1823
Designated as the western mostPort of the Erie Canal forTransfer of passengers and cargo
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These stones from the first aqueduct and the locks were set October 30, 1926 at the eastern widewaters to commemorate the first centenary of the Erie Canal presented to the City of Rochester
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Begun 1817, completed 1825. Enlarged 1850's and early 1900's. This section opened 1822, making Pittsford an active commercial port.
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"The Great Embankment" completed 1822 is one mile long, 70 feet high across Irondequoit Creek Valley
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Federal style inn built about 1812 to serve Erie Canal and turnpike trade. Restored in 1967
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Resort hotel on stage route and near old lock 62 on the original Erie Canal renowned for sulphur springs nearby
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Historic DistrictWestern Terminus Erie Canal1822-18251800's farming communityTrolley stop R&E Railroad