"Process of Excavation, Lockport," 1825

THF203949 / "Process of Excavation, Lockport," 1825 / detail
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

1825

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.
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