July: July 4, 1817 (191st anniversary)
Construction begins on the Erie Canal, which will connect the Hudson River with Lake Erie.

 

 

Digging the Erie Canal

Digging the Erie Canal

Erie Canal in Rochester

Erie Canal in Rochester

Erie Canal in Syracuse

Erie Canal in Syracuse

First Boat on the Erie Canal

First Boat on the Erie Canal

Junction of Northern and Western Canals

Junction of Northern and Western Canals

View of the Upper Village of Lockport

View of the Upper Village of Lockport

 

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