Erie Canal, Historic waterway in upstate New York, United States
The Erie Canal extends 363 miles from Buffalo to Albany, connecting Lake Erie with the Hudson River through 36 locks.
Construction began in 1817 and finished in 1825, creating the first navigable connection between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes.
German stonemasons and Irish workers settled along the canal route, establishing communities that grew into major cities like Rochester and Syracuse.
The waterway reduced transportation costs by 95 percent and journey times between Albany and Buffalo from weeks to just 10 days.
The canal system required the construction of stone aqueducts to carry water over valleys and rivers, including the Genesee River crossing.
Location: New York
Elevation above the sea: 113 m
GPS coordinates: 43.02227,-78.88083
Latest update: June 6, 2025 18:43
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