"Process of Excavation, Lockport," 1825
Add to SetSummary
The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canal building in the United States. The construction of the Erie Canal, which ran from Albany to Buffalo, New York, began in 1817 and was completed in 1825. This lithograph illustrates the deep channels that were dug for the canal.
The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canal building in the United States. The construction of the Erie Canal, which ran from Albany to Buffalo, New York, began in 1817 and was completed in 1825. This lithograph illustrates the deep channels that were dug for the canal.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1825
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.166
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath: Digging the deep cut at Lockport, New York, for the Erie Canal. From the same stone as the preceding, but differs much in appearance. Lithograph on India paper.
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
