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Ohio and Erie Canal Account Book

This account book can be used to consider the time required to build the canal compared to projects today. Notice should be given to the ledger accounts that appear to be paid for deliverys. Most deliveries are nearly 4 wks apart. Reflecting the time required to load the gravel, deliver the load, and unload the gravel on site.

Canal Lock Drawings

The canal lock drawings can be compared with pictures of several locks located within 10 miles of the school, including one that is currently under reconstruction.

Canal Boat Repair Bucket and Box

We have a floating canal boat downtown near the high school and the students also ride a canal boat as part of a fourth grade field trip.

Canal Scoop

The canal scoop can be compared and contrasted to the Big Muskie used by AEP.

Canal Water Measurement Books

The canal water measurement books can be used to explore why the water level of the canal had to be maintained and factors influencing the water levels. This can be used in conjunction with pictures of the gates located on the East side of Grand Lake that were used to let water into the canals from the reservoir.

Miami and Erie Canal Lock Photographs

Photos showing locks in use. We have numerous locks in our area. Interesting to note in the second photo there is a railway bridge spanning the canal.

Miami and Erie Canal Boat Photographs

Photos showing trade on the canals

Ashtabula Harbor Photograph

The Northern end of the canal. Goods could be transported from the Great Lakes, thru St. Marys, to the Ohio River.

Pennsylvania Railroad Under Construction Photographs

Technology creates change. The railroads would prove to be a more efficient way to move goods.

Ohio Railroad Map

Interesting map showing not only railroads , but also showing location of canals.

Forest City Motor Car Company Catalog

Not only the railroads, but the automobile would help to make the canals an obsolete form of transportation.

Miami and Erie Canal Boats Rotting along Canal Bank Photograph

Interestingly the railroad is again in the picture as canal boats rot along the canal bank. The need for a fairly level route for the canal was also a necessity for the railroad. The railroads benefitted greatly from the early surveying efforts of the canal builders.

Miami and Erie Canal Wall Photograph

This photo can be compared with photos of downtown St. Marys where the buildings along the canal show evidence of doors that were used to load and unload the canal boats.

Miami Erie Canal Closing Photographs

An official end to the days of canal transportation.

Lake Erie-Ohio River Interconnecting Waterway Proposed Maps

This plan could be the basis for discussion on the need for better transportation methods as our society continues to grow. Rising transportation costs today could be used as a catalyst for discussion.