Today the Erie Canal stands as an indelible symbol of the ingenuity and ambition of Americans. Located at the western terminus of the canal and considered the “Gateway to the West,” the …

The Erie Canal is a historic canal in upstate New York that runs east–west between the Hudson River and Lake Erie. Completed in 1825, the canal was the first navigable waterway …

At the time of the original Erie Canal’s construction, in the early 19th century, the big question to be answered was, “Where will the Canal connect to Lake Erie?” A fierce battle ensued, …

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor works to preserve and share our extraordinary heritage, to promote the Corridor as a world class tourism destination, and to foster vibrant communities …

Built between 1817 and 1825, the original Erie Canal traversed 363 miles from Albany to Buffalo. It was the longest artificial waterway and the greatest public works project in North America. …

Tour the Old Erie Canal -- A journey from Buffalo in the west to Albany in the east by way of a clickable map of the Erie Canal path, and incorporating material from both the Images and …

The wreck of the Walk-in-the-Water demonstrated one argument against choosing Buffalo as the western terminus of the Erie Canal: Lake Erie’s sudden, fierce storms. But, more importantly, …

2025年1月11日 · Erie Canal, historic waterway of the United States, connecting the Great Lakes with New York City via the Hudson River at Albany. Taking advantage of the Mohawk River …

2024年9月5日 · The Erie Canal was an artificial waterway constructed between 1817–1825 to connect the Hudson River at Albany with Lake Erie at Buffalo, spanning over 350 miles across …

2017年7月31日 · Learn how the Erie Canal became central to Buffalo's history and development and how it continues to drive cultural and economic growth in Buffalo.