Articles related to "Erie Canal"
The Decline and Rebirth of the Ohio & Erie Canal
The canals enjoyed a short, but successful life as the preferred shipping method.
the decline and rebirth of the ohio & erie canal • from transportation to recreation • railroads faster and cheaper • canal shipping declines • more funding available for railroads
The canals enjoyed a short, but successful life as the preferred shipping method.
the decline and rebirth of the ohio & erie canal • from transportation to recreation • railroads faster and cheaper • canal shipping declines • more funding available for railroads
Life Along the Ohio & Erie Canal
The Ohio & Erie Canal brought many changes to the towns and villages it ran through.
life along the ohio & erie canal • expanding markets • ohio land boom • canal packet boats • diseases along the canal
The Ohio & Erie Canal brought many changes to the towns and villages it ran through.
life along the ohio & erie canal • expanding markets • ohio land boom • canal packet boats • diseases along the canal
The Ohio & Erie Canal
The building of the Ohio & Erie Canal is forever linked to the settlement of Ohio.
ohio & erie canal • 19th century transportation • building the canal • using local labor • ohio & erie canal specs
The building of the Ohio & Erie Canal is forever linked to the settlement of Ohio.
ohio & erie canal • 19th century transportation • building the canal • using local labor • ohio & erie canal specs
A Building Goes from Trash to Treasure
Syracuse, New York, regains one of its architectural gems when the old train station is restored.
art deco • architecture • restoration • syracuse • erie canal
Syracuse, New York, regains one of its architectural gems when the old train station is restored.
art deco • architecture • restoration • syracuse • erie canal
America's Canal Age
American canals saw a short era in American history, but they served to help connect the eastern United States with its growing western frontier.
america's canal age • canals are efficient transportation • early american canals • washington’s western trade route • erie canal opens trade
American canals saw a short era in American history, but they served to help connect the eastern United States with its growing western frontier.
america's canal age • canals are efficient transportation • early american canals • washington’s western trade route • erie canal opens trade
Goldfish in America
Though goldfish had been raised in the Orient for centuries, they didn't come to America until the 19th Century. Just when they first came to the U.S. is still unknown.
goldfish in american • ammens imports goldfish • rear admiral daniel ammens • p.t. barnum • pets
Though goldfish had been raised in the Orient for centuries, they didn't come to America until the 19th Century. Just when they first came to the U.S. is still unknown.
goldfish in american • ammens imports goldfish • rear admiral daniel ammens • p.t. barnum • pets
Pet Friendly Hotels Niagara Falls NY
Niagara Falls is a great destination for a family vacation or romantic honeymoon getaway. The family dog or cat can travel along when staying at a pet friendly inn.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • niagara falls • upstate new york • ontario canada
Niagara Falls is a great destination for a family vacation or romantic honeymoon getaway. The family dog or cat can travel along when staying at a pet friendly inn.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • niagara falls • upstate new york • ontario canada
Now Read This: Ohio Authors Provide Page-Turning Tales
Why not turn the sprinkler on the kids, set up the lounge chair (at a safe distance from the sprinkler) and get lost in a good book—or two? Includes a list of a half-dozen great Ohio guidebooks, perfect for folks who can't sit still.
ohio • books • guidebook • beaded moccasins • lynda durrant
Why not turn the sprinkler on the kids, set up the lounge chair (at a safe distance from the sprinkler) and get lost in a good book—or two? Includes a list of a half-dozen great Ohio guidebooks, perfect for folks who can't sit still.
ohio • books • guidebook • beaded moccasins • lynda durrant
C&O and B&O Use Picks and Shovels in Great Race
One of the most competitive industrial races in America's history occurred out of public view, on 185 miles of wilderness lining the banks of the Potomac River.
c&o • b&o • rivals use picks and shovels • canal vs. railroad • ohio valley markets prize
One of the most competitive industrial races in America's history occurred out of public view, on 185 miles of wilderness lining the banks of the Potomac River.
c&o • b&o • rivals use picks and shovels • canal vs. railroad • ohio valley markets prize
Abraham Lincoln in the Illinois Legislature
Abraham Lincoln's first foray into politics featured a strict adherence to destructive Whig Party economic policies and minimal attention to the slavery issue.
abraham lincoln • whig party • illinois • american system • republican party
Abraham Lincoln's first foray into politics featured a strict adherence to destructive Whig Party economic policies and minimal attention to the slavery issue.
abraham lincoln • whig party • illinois • american system • republican party
Hiking The Buckeye Trail
An introduction to The Buckeye Trail, a hiking trail that traverses the entire state of Ohio.
buckeye trail • hiking in ohio • why is there blue paint on trees • how are trails marked • what are the blue blazes
An introduction to The Buckeye Trail, a hiking trail that traverses the entire state of Ohio.
buckeye trail • hiking in ohio • why is there blue paint on trees • how are trails marked • what are the blue blazes
Montezuma
Valentine's day is for lovers. Valentines day is for wives, girl friends and sometimes your mistress. Besides my wife and girls and their families that I love dearly there is one other thing that my wife accuses me of taking her place. That is the outdoor community. Mother- Nature runs a close second to my wife and girls. Sometimes I suppose my wife thinks Mother- Nature is my mistress.
Valentine's day is for lovers. Valentines day is for wives, girl friends and sometimes your mistress. Besides my wife and girls and their families that I love dearly there is one other thing that my wife accuses me of taking her place. That is the outdoor community. Mother- Nature runs a close second to my wife and girls. Sometimes I suppose my wife thinks Mother- Nature is my mistress.
OH yes: Ohio Trips a- Plenty
Ohio is a great place to be from. Turns out it’s a great place to visit, too. A partial listing of fun places, festivals, and even (gasp) educational destinations
kings island • cedar point • coshocton • canal • baseball
Ohio is a great place to be from. Turns out it’s a great place to visit, too. A partial listing of fun places, festivals, and even (gasp) educational destinations
kings island • cedar point • coshocton • canal • baseball
Springsteen's Protest (Pt. 1)
In We Shall Overcome, Bruce Springsteen voices a subtle, but powerful message of political protest. Part 1 explores the album’s pro-labor and anti-racism messages.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
In We Shall Overcome, Bruce Springsteen voices a subtle, but powerful message of political protest. Part 1 explores the album’s pro-labor and anti-racism messages.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
Top Six Cincinnati Attractions
Cincinnati, along the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio, has a character unlike other Ohio cities. The city has unique, walkable neighborhoods, museums, parks, and bridges.
cincinnati attractions • freedom center • findlay market • mount adams • cincinnati zoo
Cincinnati, along the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio, has a character unlike other Ohio cities. The city has unique, walkable neighborhoods, museums, parks, and bridges.
cincinnati attractions • freedom center • findlay market • mount adams • cincinnati zoo
A Walk On The Canal Path
Wildflowers on the canal path.
bachelor's button • chicory • red osier • honeysuckle • staghorn sumac
Wildflowers on the canal path.
bachelor's button • chicory • red osier • honeysuckle • staghorn sumac
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Building the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
The C&O Canal was one of America's first major transportation projects and obsolete before it was finished.
building the chesapeake and ohio canal • end of america’s canal building golden era • america's first major transportation project • the c&o breaks ground • c&o canal construction problems
The C&O Canal was one of America's first major transportation projects and obsolete before it was finished.
building the chesapeake and ohio canal • end of america’s canal building golden era • america's first major transportation project • the c&o breaks ground • c&o canal construction problems
Castle Garden Immigration Station
Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.
castle garden immigration center • ellis island rival • 8 million immigrants • german immigrants • irish immigrants
Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.
castle garden immigration center • ellis island rival • 8 million immigrants • german immigrants • irish immigrants
Inventions and Innovation in 19th Century U.S.
America became a leading producer of goods because a century of ingenuity produced innovation in all areas of industrial and social progress.
american inventions in the 19th century • 19th century innovations and inventions • inventions in communications • inventions in agricultural output • inventions in transportation
America became a leading producer of goods because a century of ingenuity produced innovation in all areas of industrial and social progress.
american inventions in the 19th century • 19th century innovations and inventions • inventions in communications • inventions in agricultural output • inventions in transportation
Senior Cyclist Crosses Finish Line
Senior bicycle rider Herb Schon, 75 years young, completes epic cycling odyssey across U.S.; ;leads group in final miles to Atlantic Ocean wheel-dip
senior bicycle • senior cyclists • bicycle trips • bicycle adventures • senior cycling
Senior bicycle rider Herb Schon, 75 years young, completes epic cycling odyssey across U.S.; ;leads group in final miles to Atlantic Ocean wheel-dip
senior bicycle • senior cyclists • bicycle trips • bicycle adventures • senior cycling
THE HORSES WHO SETTLED AMERICA
From the first settlements on the east coast to the taming of the wild, rugged West, the American frontier was conquered on the backs and behind the rumps of sweating horses.
horses • pioneers • the west • settlers • draft horses
From the first settlements on the east coast to the taming of the wild, rugged West, the American frontier was conquered on the backs and behind the rumps of sweating horses.
horses • pioneers • the west • settlers • draft horses
Harry Morgan Biography
Biography of Harry Morgan, prolific television actor and star of "M*A*S*H" and "Dragnet"
harry morgan biography • colonel potter • sherman potter • 4077th • bill gannon
Biography of Harry Morgan, prolific television actor and star of "M*A*S*H" and "Dragnet"
harry morgan biography • colonel potter • sherman potter • 4077th • bill gannon
History For Young Readers
It can be a little dismaying to find history books for the very young. Here are a few suggestions.
history books for young readers • history books • easy readers • nonfiction and young readers
It can be a little dismaying to find history books for the very young. Here are a few suggestions.
history books for young readers • history books • easy readers • nonfiction and young readers
Baby Boomers Cruise Great Lakes
Huge cruise ships and issues plaguing them not for you? Seniors travel the tropics, Lake Michigan or other Great Lakes in small ships. Read about one cruise line.
cruises • small ships • seniors • traveling • inland waters
Huge cruise ships and issues plaguing them not for you? Seniors travel the tropics, Lake Michigan or other Great Lakes in small ships. Read about one cruise line.
cruises • small ships • seniors • traveling • inland waters
In Praise of Porches
Enjoying the revival of the American Front Porch with an overview of its evolution
porches • porch • wicker • rocking chair • greek revival
Enjoying the revival of the American Front Porch with an overview of its evolution
porches • porch • wicker • rocking chair • greek revival
Sir William Johnson, Baronet (1715-1774)
Biography of the consummate gentleman of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir William Johnson (1715-1774).
18th century • age of enlightenment • sir william johnson • colonial america • iroquois
Biography of the consummate gentleman of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir William Johnson (1715-1774).
18th century • age of enlightenment • sir william johnson • colonial america • iroquois
The Politics of Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
martin van buren • panic of 1837 • american depression • economic recession • trail of tears
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
martin van buren • panic of 1837 • american depression • economic recession • trail of tears
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