Waterfront in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Erie Canal / Two Waterfronts
This site marks the west
end of the canal opened in
1825. It carried products
and people between Lake
Erie and the Hudson River.
Two Waterfronts
The convergence of lake and
canal made possible the
transfer of goods and
thus Buffalo's emergence as
Queen City of the Lakes.
Erected by Canal Society of N.Y.S.
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 1825.
Location. 42° 52.607′ N, 78° 52.778′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Waterfront. Marker is at the intersection of Prime Street and Lloyd Street, on the left when traveling north on Prime Street. Marker is at "Canalside" on the Buffalo waterfront. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rebirth & Renewal (within shouting distance of this marker); Harboring Hopes (within shouting distance of this marker); 106th Field Artillery Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Buffalo Cavalry Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Men of the 102nd Separate Battalion Coast Artillery Anti-Aircraft (within shouting distance of this marker); God Honor and Country (within shouting distance of this marker); In Recognition of Long and Faithful Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Wedding of the Waters (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
Also see . . .
1. Canalside. Buffalo Waterfront website entry (Submitted on June 17, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Canalside. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 18, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.