Erie Canal Centreport Aqueduct near Weedsport, NY

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Erie Canal overview

Street View, May 2023

John Kucko Digital posted seven photos with the comment: "The Erie Canal at 200 (#27):  Continuing my weekly series here on the page commemorating the bicentennial of the iconic Erie Canal.  In Weedsport, NY (Cayuga County) is a terrific spot along the Erie Canalway Trail to stop—see remains of the old Centreport Aqueduct, read great historical information at a kiosk and just relax and enjoy the beauty.  The towpath bridge was rebuilt to resemble the one that was here in the mid-1800’s.  Hard to fathom that mules and horses pulled commerce and passengers along the historic waterway here and countless other areas.  A war memorial is here, as well—terrific use, all around, of what was once an integral part of the Erie Canal here that allowed communities like Weedsport to grow and thrive back in the day. The Erie Canalway Trail is chock full of history relating to what took place some 200 years ago."

Jenn Knapp: The Weedsport Historical Society (which is actually next to where the canal used to run through town) has a lot of information and pictures of the canal and how it looked when it was in use. They have a mural painted on the side of the building of what it looked like as well. Such fascinating history!

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I looked for the mural that Jean mentioned that is painted on the museum.

Street View, Nov 2021

The street view is good enough to confirm that this is a photo of the mural. However, the aspect ratio seems to be distorted.

Michael Fabrizio, Jun 2014

Today's Empire State Trail was built on the canal's right-of-way.

1902/02 Weedsport Quad @ 62,500