Lock 18 of Enlarged Erie Canal
Lock 18 of Enlarged Erie Canal, Stone navigation lock in Cohoes, United States
Lock 18 stretches 150 feet in length and features stone blocks measuring 3 by 2 by 1.5 feet, arranged in a random ashlar pattern.
The lock was constructed between 1837 and 1842 as part of an expansion project to counter railroad competition and improve navigation between Albany and Schenectady.
The structure stands as a testament to 19th-century engineering innovation, representing the evolution of water transportation systems in New York State.
Visitors can access the lock via a city-owned trail along the former towpath, with a parking lot and interpretive sign located northeast of the structure.
The lock maintains its original stonework from the 1830s, earning individual recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 42.78472,-73.71139
Latest update: April 2, 2025 09:11
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