Lock: (
Satellite)
The double chamber lock was built in 1842 during the enlargement of the Erie Canal and the chamber on the right was lengthened in 1885.
This satellite image shows the bridge we see in AJ's photo above. The bridge is over the south chamber, so the above upstream view is looking West. That means it was the north chamber that got enlarged. That is very unusual because most locks enlarged the south chamber to expedite the handling of heavy 250-ton barges loaded with grain that were eastbound.
This is a good view of the steps that are built into the central divider on the downstream side of the chambers.
It looks like a much-needed trimming of nature was done between 2021 and 2024.
In 2005, the chambers had obviously been neglected, but very little is growing out of the walls.
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ErieCanal
"Enlarged Erie Canal Lock no. 19, looking west -- taken Nov. 2005." |
A chainsaw is an important preservation tool.
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ErieCanal
"Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 19, looking west -- taken Sept. 22, 2012." |
Joel Torres
posted seven photos with the comment: "Enlarged Erie Canal [LOCK19]"
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Hudson River Lightkeeper
posted five images with the comment: "Celebrating 200 Years of the Erie Canal 1825-2025. Vischer Ferry"
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