Sunken canal boats from mid-1800s found in Lake Ontario Oswego, n.y. The Associated Press Published January 21, 2015 ...

In 1825, the state of New York inaugurated the Erie Canal. Today, the singular historic purpose of the canal has been replaced by a broader significance. Together, the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and ...

The Erie Canal lasted in New Castle from 1840 to 1871. It transported people, produce and goods such as iron ore, limestone and coal during the 1800s before railroads, paved roads and cars.

The Erie Canal itself only passes through New York state for 363 miles-- connecting Albany and Buffalo. It is the main canal in the New York State Canal System, which includes the Champlain ...

In downtown Rochester, on Corinthian Street behind the Reynolds Arcade, lies the historical site of Corinthian Hall, a prominent space for concerts, plays, and speeches in the 1800s. The grand ...