Chenango Canal Prism and Lock 107 - Chenango Forks, NY
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N 42° 14.468 W 075° 50.360
18T E 430751 N 4676890
Constructed between 1834 and 1836, as part of the Chenango Canal. This site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. There is an informational plaque at the location. Road is open though not maintained during the winter.
Waymark Code: WMM1RY
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2014
Views: 14
The site was constructed between 1834 and 1836; it was in use from 1837 to 1878 when the Chenango Canal closed operations. This site includes the guard lock and dam the canal prism and adjacent tow path at Lock 107. Chenango Valley State Park has placed an informational plaque which gives some history of the site as well as a description of lock operation.
Street address:
River Road
Chenango Forks, NY Broome
County / Borough / Parish: Broome
Year listed: 2010
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event, Maritime History, Transportation, Commerce
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Historic function: Transportation, Water-Related
Current function: Recreation And Culture, Outdoor Recreation
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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