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The Opening Ceremonies


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Of the many difficulties posed by Lockport's Deep Cut, removing the chunks of excavated rock from the channel to these piles was one of the hardest to solve. The remedy was finally found when a series of cranes like this were built along both sides.
Governor Clinton pouring Lake Erie water into New York Harbor


Of the many difficulties posed by Lockport's Deep Cut, removing the chunks of excavated rock from the channel to these piles was one of the hardest to solve. The remedy was finally found when a series of cranes like this were built along both sides.
The governor and his party riding the Seneca Chief from Buffalo to New York


Of the many difficulties posed by Lockport's Deep Cut, removing the chunks of excavated rock from the channel to these piles was one of the hardest to solve. The remedy was finally found when a series of cranes like this were built along both sides.
A panoramic view of New York City's celebration   (Click here for larger image)



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