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Erie Canal Museum

Syracuse, New York

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Erie Canal Museum

The Erie Canal Museum is located in Syracuse in the last remaining Weighlock Building in America, weighlocks being used for the purpose of weighing cargo-carrying ships traveling the canal. The museum aims to preserve Erie Canal history, as well as provide insight into the significant impact the canal has made on Central New York, the United States and the world.

Useful Information

  • Address: 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY
  • Phone: +1 315 471 0593
  • More Info: eriecanalmuseum.org
  • Address: Mon-Sat 10h-17h, Sun 10h-15h

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