Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Erie Canal
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Albany Basin
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 3, 2023
1. The Erie Canal / Albany Basin Marker
The Erie Canal. This site marks the east end of the canal, opened in 1825. It carried products and people between the Hudson River and Lake Erie
Albany Basin. For nearly 100 years boats entered the Erie Canal at nearby Lock 1, bringing work, tradition and fame to the States capital.
Erected by The Canal Society of New York State.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 42° 39.347′ N, 73° 44.57′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is on Quay Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker located in a grassy area between a parking lot and the Hudson River in the Erastus Corning River Front Park a.k.a. The Corning Preserve just north of the Livingston Ave. (Railroad) Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Albany Pump Station (approx. Ό mile away); Lincoln Mourned (approx. 0.3 miles away); No. 25 Quackenbush St. (approx.
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More about this marker. What makes this marker quite unique is that it has two different messages, one on each side of the sign. In New York these signs typically have the same text on both sides.
Additional keywords. Erie Canal Albany Basin Lock 1
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 27
2. The Erie Canal / Albany Basin Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 11, 2005
3. The Erie Canal / Albany Basin Marker
This is the opposite side of the marker shown above.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous,
4. Erie Canal In Albany
The Hudson River, eastern terminus of the Erie Canal, is on the right. The raised highway on the left is I-787.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 11, 2005
5. The Erie Canal - Albany Basin
The view is to the south, with the Hudson River on the left and the Livingston Ave railroad bridge, a swing bridge, in the background. In late October of 2002 two Union college professors were able to locate and uncover portions of Lock 1, despite earlier reports that had claimed that all remains of the Erie Canal in this vicinity had been obliterated.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 19, 2023
6. The Erie Canal / Albany Basin Marker
Gayer Collection, circa 1900
7. Erie Canal Lock 1 - Albany, New York
Historic Photo of Lock 1 courtesy of the Canal Society of New York States Gayer Collection. This is the lock that let boats down to the level of the Hudson River. The overhead metal framework in the photo was for the Water Street Lift bridge.
Canal Society of New York State website homepage
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Canal Society of New York State website homepage
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 8,772 times since then and 163 times this year. Last updated on February 5, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. It was the Marker of the Week October 26, 2014. Photos: 1. submitted on October 5, 2023, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 3, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 6. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 7. submitted on February 3, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
