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Tom Castaldi

Locating the Lock at Lewisberg

Lewisburg Lock No. 22 was a 7 feet lift, built on the wooden frame plan. This style lock was made entirely of wood timbers, floor, walls, g…

Started by Tom Castaldi

0 Nov 13
Mark Alan Smith

Indian Removal

Tom---Your entry on Indian Removal spurred this discussion of John Freeman Schermerhorn, who was, more than any one else, responsible for t…

Started by Mark Alan Smith

0 May 13
Tom Castaldi

A Composite Lock Waiting to be Interpreted?

Composite Lock No. 36 on Ohio's Sandy & Beaver Canal is similar to the Wabash & Erie Canal Lock No. 28 at Burnett's Creek in Carrol…

Started by Tom Castaldi

0 Apr 17
Tom Castaldi

Were the Miami Tribe the only Indian people that was not required to walk when they were removed west? Was there removal by canal boat unique?

As for tribes that were transported by canal boat during the infamous Removal Period is an interesting question. In all I've read about the…

Started by Tom Castaldi

0 Apr 3
Tom Castaldi

Query Response asking about the Canal in a portion of Cass County, Indiana

When was the Wabash & Erie Canal constructed through Noble Township in Cass County? The canal reached Logansport in the fall of 1838 bu…

Started by Tom Castaldi

0 Mar 27
Ron Newlin

When will the public be able to ride the boat?

I understand you're adding a working canal boat that the public can ride. My eight year old will love it! When can I plan a trip to take hi…

Started by Ron Newlin

1 Feb 26
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