Fort Plain, NY: Erie Canal

(Satellite, the canal was effectively the ally for the buildings on the east side of Canal Street.)

Erie Canal Overview

Matt Korona posted
Erie Canal going through Fort Plain 1909

John L Roach: When they were using tug boats..

Jon Youngs: That's probably the Barge canal. Erie canal was 16 foot wide and 4 foot deep.

George Rink commented on John's comment
the sign is just down the road from my house.

Dennis DeBruler commented on Jon's comment
What is your source for 16'? Even the original canal was considerably wider than that. https://www.eriecanal.org/ (I've learned that Facebook doesn't like .gif images.)

Dennis DeBruler commented on Jon's comment
And since the photo is 1909, we are looking at the enlarged canal.
https://eriecanalway.org/learn/history-culture/fast-facts

Postcard via Bridge Hunter via Dennis DeBruler

1898/1954 Canajoharie Quad via Dennis DeBruler