Lockport in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hydraulic Race Control Gates

National Register of Historic Sites, 1974

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 14, 2017

1. Hydraulic Race Control Gates Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Site of gates originally constructed in 1858 to control the inflow of water to the Hydraulic Tunnel and used for mechanical power by three manufacturing establishments. The tunnel was closed in 1954, the gate stems were dismantled, and concrete was placed over the top. Visitors can view the concrete abutments of these gates during a tour of the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride. 716-438-0174. www.lockportcave.com .

Erected by Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 43° 10.233′ N, 78° 41.632′ W. Marker is in Lockport, New York, in Niagara County. Marker can be reached from Canal Street, 0.2 miles east of Church Street. Marker is under Canal Street. Walk the descending roadway (Erie Canal Heritage Trail) from Canal Street to the marker. The site is along the north side of the Erie Canal at the Lockport locks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lockport NY 14094, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lock 71 Forebay (a few steps from this marker);

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Lower Lock Construction (within shouting distance of this marker); Tour Boat Then & Now (within shouting distance of this marker); Upson Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fittings (within shouting distance of this marker); Rope Marks in Iron Railings (within shouting distance of this marker); “Lockport Flight of Five” (within shouting distance of this marker); Lock Tenders Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockport.

Also see . . . Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride. (Submitted on July 17, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 14, 2017

2. Hydraulic Race Control Gates Marker

Marker is to the right, behind the industrial fencing, and under Canal Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.