Erie Canal Relocation, 1952

Footage of the 1952 relocation of the modern Erie Canal to make way for the New York State Thruway. This relocation of the Erie Barge Canal was the last major realignment of the Erie Canal to date.

This video has been edited for time. The original video file is 00:15:38.
Identifier
NYSA_14512-91_mpf16_1952-aa-aa
Date Original
1952
Source
New York State Archives. New York State Thruway Authority. Motion pictures of Thruway construction and related matters, [ca. 1951-1967]. 14512-91.;16mm; color; silent
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