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Hand colored photo from 1900
Original title: Erie Canal at Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.
Photographer: Detroit Publishing
Location: 100 N Clinton St, Syracuse, NY

The Erie Canal, completed in 1825, was a transformative waterway connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. Its construction turned cities like Syracuse into thriving commercial hubs, driving trade and substantial economic growth.

Salina Street, featured in the photograph, was a vital thoroughfare, central to Syracuse's commerce and transportation. The image captures the early 20th-century urban landscape, illustrating the canal's integration into the city's infrastructure and the vibrant activity of the time.

However, the Erie Canal's prominence in Syracuse was short-lived. On July 30, 1907, a neglected aqueduct over Onondaga Creek collapsed, emptying a seven-mile stretch of the canal within two hours. Flooding reached Onondaga Lake, sweeping away boats and damaging la...

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