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From 1856 through 1917 the drydocks at Chittenango were a center for canal boat building and repair. Now restored, you'll see three 100-foot long stone and timber dry docks, a replica canal boat, and exhibits related to life on the canal. Blacksmith demonstrations and classes offered. The site is located within the Old Erie Canal State Park along the towpath Erie Canalway Trail. Bike and kayak rentals are available or bring your own to explore the park. |
This was a boat building and repair facility. Two of the three graving docks that were used for repairs are extant.
They have a replica boat near the canal.
The hull is solid on the canal side, but on the park side it has openings so that it is easier to see what is inside.
The line shaft in the center by the ceiling indicates that they used to have some old-fashioned machine tools in their workshop.
To the left of the graving docks is the shed that shelters the boat. Is that the sunken boat just north of the shed?
The canal passed a little north of downtown Chittenango.
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| 1895/95 Chittenango Quad @ 62,500 |
Linda Boyles
posted six photos with the comment: "It was a beautiful day for some fresh air & walking on the canal path. Chittenango is a really lovely area of the canal. This is the area of the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum."
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Upstate NY Travel posted
Wednesday History: Did you know the stone dry docks at Chittenango Landing were buried and forgotten for decades before being rediscovered by volunteers in the 1980s? These 1850s-era docks once lifted canal boats out of the water for repair — and today, they stand as one of the best-preserved Erie Canal repair sites in New York State. Come walk through history where canal workers once stood! We will be cleaning these up for our celebration of the Erie Canal Bicentennial October 26th from 12-4. This is a FREE event so get your tickets today! Erie Canal Museum Erie Canalway Trail Old Erie Canal of CNY |
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