2nd Erie Canal Aqueduct, Rochester, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member garmin_geek
N 43° 09.280 W 077° 36.628
18T E 287754 N 4781298
This historic aqueduct carried the Erie canal over the Genesee river in downtown Rochester, NY.
Waymark Code: WM9A22
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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"Lower level completed in 1842
Outstanding example of Erie Canal construction and engineering built in conjunction with the first major improvement and enlargement of the canal.
Nathan S. Roberts (1776-1852) Engineer
Dedicated October 26, 1975"
The structure is now the base for the Broad Street bridge.
Location:
Broad Street, Rochester, NY across the Genesee River.


Type of structure/site: Aqueduct

Date of Construction: 1842

Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.: Nathan S. Roberts (1776-1852) Engineer

Engineering Organization Listing: American Society of Civil Engineers

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Secondary Web Site: [Web Link]

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