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Enlarged Canal east of Lyons

Historic Site #:05-075   (Exists)   Type: I1 Town:Lyons
Site Name:Enlarged Canal east of LyonsGPS Coordinates:43.06094, -76.9747
Address:6 Old State route 31, Lyons, NY 14489
Description:
Across from Legasse Iron Works is a parking area for those hiking the old canal path.

 
Enlarged Canal from the parking area. The canal path is on the far side. (used with permission LA Jorgensen)Enlarged Canal showing abutment for crossing on the far side.
 
Historic narrative:
After the Erie Canal left downtown Lyons, it traveled east to a basin near the current High School. the Enlarged Canal then angled south toward Cole Road and Old State Route 31.

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