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

Oak Wood Lock Flooring

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 6, 2021

1. Oak Wood Lock Flooring Marker

"Flight of Five" refers to the five disused locks of the previous system that can still be seen, superceded by locks 34 & 35.

Inscription. The floor of each of the Flight of Five locks is constructed of old growth wood, a combination of white oak, pine, and hemlock. These high density woods provide an extremely durable base of support for the locks. It is preserved by remaining underwater and unexposed to the air.

Erected by New York Canals.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 43° 10.266′ N, 78° 41.579′ W. Marker is in Lockport, New York, in Niagara County. It can be reached from Canal Street near Ontario Street. Marker may be accessed by a staircase from Canal Street to the Erie Canal Heritage Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lockport NY 14094, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Life on the Barges (here, next to this marker); Old Locks West (a few steps from this marker); Upper Locks View (a few steps from this marker); Bulkhead (a few steps from this marker); A View to the Past (a few steps from this marker); Lock Tenders Tribute (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Growing Pains (within shouting distance of this marker); Rope Marks in Iron Railings (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockport.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 6, 2021

2. Oak Wood Lock Flooring Marker

Marker is under the Pine Street Bridge.

Flight of Five Locks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 6, 2021

3. Flight of Five Locks

Functioning lock gates recreated.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.