Thursday, November 6, 2025

Erie Canal Guard Gate #12 and Pedestrian Bridge in Brockport, NY

(Satellite, the bridge was opened in Jun 2025 and had yet to show up in a satellite image.)


Bloomberg CityLab posted
One of America’s first major public works projects is marking its 200th anniversary — and seeking a path to the future. Read more about the long comeback of the Erie Canal: bloom.bg/48AYTRj
📷: Barrett Doherty
Sloan Farrell shared
Now that's a nice foot/bike bridge over the Erie Canal in Brockport, NY. Erie Canal is celebrating its 200 year. 
FYI appears to accessible for persons with disabilities as well.

Street View, Aug 2025
 
nycanalmap

This is the guard gate #4 in Little Falls. It provides a more detailed look at a typical Erie Canal guard gate.
bloomberg via Dennis DeBruler

bloomberg
"The bridge is designed to evoke the steelwork of the nearby historic guard gate structure (right). Photographer: Barrett Doherty"

They also had to build a trail along the south side of the canal.
Satellite

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