JOURNAL ARTICLE

AMBITIOUS WATERWAY: Two centuries ago, New York completed a grand transportation marvel.

  • Published In: New York Archives, 2025, v. 24, n. 4. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: COHN, ART 3 of 3

Abstract

The Erie Canal, completed two centuries ago, was a significant transportation marvel that transformed New York City into a bustling seaport and boosted the commercial growth of cities like Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse. The canal system, with 525 miles of navigable canals, linked New York State from north to south and east to west, creating an inland highway to connect the nation's resources with the world. The Erie Canal featured 83 locks, 18 aqueducts, and dropped freight costs by 90%, making it one of the most successful public works projects in American history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New York Archives. 2025/04, Vol. 24, Issue 4, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1535-7813
  • Accession Number:184187665
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