Bridges

Bridges were as important to the Erie’s success as the canal itself

Erie Canal Lift Bridges

Erie Canal Lift Bridges

This Swing Bridge at Albion, NY is just one of many that had to be replaced for the 1905-1918 NYS Barge Canal enlargement. The masonry buildings you see on the

The Erie Canal Miracle – A River Route Through The Mountains

The Erie Canal Miracle – A River Route Through The Mountains

Unlike the other eastern rivers, which started at the TOP of the Appalachian Mountain Chain, only the Mohawk in New York State started on the WEST SIDE of the Ridge,

Upside Down Bridge – A favorite local story

Upside Down Bridge – A favorite local story

The picture above includes the top of one of Lockport’s modern lock gates. The railroad bridge you see crossing the canal in the distance doesn’t look like most other bridges.

Erie Canal Change Bridges – Changing Sides: Not Direction

Erie Canal Change Bridges – Changing Sides: Not Direction

The bridge you see in the picture above is like many others that crossed the Erie Canal during the latter half of the nineteenth century, but this particular bridge was

The Whipple Bowstring Truss Bridge

The Whipple Bowstring Truss Bridge

Check or Bridge? – Think Carefully Before Deciding

Check or Bridge? – Think Carefully Before Deciding

  When the canal was enlarged for the last time in 1905-1918, individual homeowners who had their own bridges before were given the choice of either having a new bridge

Upside Down Bridge – A favorite local story

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The picture above includes the top of one of Lockport’s modern lock gates. The railroad bridge you see crossing the canal in the distance doesn’t look like most other bridges. Trains cross this bridge on the very top, and the trusswork that gives the bridge strength between supports is beneath the tracks, rather than above. … Read more

Erie Canal Change Bridges – Changing Sides: Not Direction

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The bridge you see in the picture above is like many others that crossed the Erie Canal during the latter half of the nineteenth century, but this particular bridge was used for an unusual purpose.  This bridge – which was moved from it’s original location to this park in Palmyra – was a change bridge.  It’s … Read more

Erie Canal Lift Bridges

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This Swing Bridge at Albion, NY is just one of many that had to be replaced for the 1905-1918 NYS Barge Canal enlargement. The masonry buildings you see on the other side are typical of those that crowded close to the canal at villages like this. The modern canal was to be wider, with much … Read more