Oswego in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Oswego Canal
A Great Canal
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
1. The Oswego Canal Marker
Inscription.
The Oswego Canal. A Great Canal. Dewitt Clinton dreamed of "a Great Canal" to solve the problem of access to the natural resources of the mid-west. Of the two routes considered - a canal across the state to Buffalo and a canal to Lake Ontario at Oswego - the Buffalo proposal won at first., The Oswego Canal was begun in 1826 and completed in 1828. In 1830 the Welland Canal, connecting Lakes Ontario and Erie, was opened, and once again the commerce of the upper lakes began to seek the old route up the Oswego River., A Thriving Port , Once Oswego Harbor was established as a canal destination, commerce soared and the City became a thriving international port., Rebuilding , In 1850 the Erie Canal was improved, widened, deepened and in some places rerouted. The name of the waterway was changed to the Barge Canal. The Oswego Canal remained an important option for connecting to the Great Lakes waterway., Alvin Bronson , Alvin Bronson was the first representative from Oswego County in the state senate. In 1824 he became the leader of the movement in favor of the Oswego Canal. It was largely through his intensive advocacy that the canal system also included a connection to the Port of Oswego.
Dewitt Clinton dreamed of "a Great Canal" to solve the problem of access to the natural resources of the mid-west. Of the two routes considered - a canal across the state to Buffalo and a canal to Lake Ontario at Oswego - the Buffalo proposal won at first.
The Oswego Canal was begun in 1826 and completed in 1828. In 1830 the Welland Canal, connecting Lakes Ontario and Erie, was opened, and once again the commerce of the upper lakes began to seek the old route up the Oswego River.
A Thriving Port
Once Oswego Harbor was established as a canal destination, commerce soared and the City became a thriving international port.
Rebuilding
In 1850 the Erie Canal was improved, widened, deepened and in some places rerouted. The name of the waterway was changed to the Barge Canal. The Oswego Canal remained an important option for connecting to the Great Lakes waterway.
Alvin Bronson
Alvin Bronson was the first representative from Oswego County in the state senate. In 1824 he became the leader of the movement in favor of the Oswego Canal. It was largely through his intensive advocacy that the canal system also included a connection to the Port of Oswego.
Location. 43° 27.326′ N, 76° 30.419′ W. Marker is in Oswego, New York, in Oswego County. Marker is on East 1st Street (New York State Route 481) north of East Mohawk Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in the downtown area, on the high ground overlooking the East side of the Oswego River, across the street from the old armory building (157 East 1st Street), along the O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade & Bikeway, under a canopy, with seven other Seaway Trail markers. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oswego NY 13126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Shipping (here, next to this marker); Age of Iron Horses (a few steps from this marker); River Industries (a few steps from this marker); The Fur Trade (a few steps from this marker); War for Empire (a few steps from this marker); People of the River (a few steps from this marker);
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a 1925 map of the State of New York's, Barge Canal System.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
4. The Oswego Canal Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a map of the Oswego Canal.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
5. The Oswego Canal Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a photograph, of a section of the Oswego Canal.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
6. The Oswego Canal Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a photograph, of the Oswego Harbor, with numerous canal boats tied up at the docks.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
7. The Oswego Canal Marker
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a photograph, of Alvin Bronson, who was the leader of the movement in favor of building the Oswego Canal.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
8. The Oswego Canal Marker
A distant view of the marker (along with the other Seaway Trail markers) looking north along East 1st Street.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
9. The Oswego Canal Marker
A distant view of the marker as part of the series of Seaway Trail marker panels that are on display along the O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade & Bikeway.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 28, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.