Intended for WGP Foundation Historic Transportation Canal markers only. These are typically identified with an image of a stylized boat and waves on the top portion of the marker. Not intended for other WGPF markers that are not part of this series, even if they are canal-related.
On Lakeshore Drive 0.4 miles west of Wisconsin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Completed 1940 connecting Lake Hood and Lake Spenard. Increased takeoff area for floatplanes & made possible Lake Hood seaplane base. — — Map (db m305878) HM
On Riverside Industrial Parkway at Hansen, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Industrial Parkway.
Controlled water flow into
five-lock Little Falls canal.
Open 1795. Let boats bypass
rapids & 44 foot drop. Stone
construction added ca. 1803 — — Map (db m262043) HM
On New York State Route 39 near Canal Street, on the right when traveling west.
By 1848, hamlet included boat repair, warehouses & homes. Goods & passengers transported daily on Genesee Valley Canal to Rochester ca. 1840-1878. — — Map (db m212424) HM
On River Road (County Route 37) at Jones Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
Canal port ca. 1846-1878. Stored & shipped grains, coal, apples, water lime & salt on Genesee Valley Canal to Rochester and Erie Canal. — — Map (db m212426) HM
On North Chappell Street, on the left when traveling east.
Locktender’s house
served Erie Canal Lock 51
located west of Jordan.
Lock active ca. 1858-1917.
This rare Erie Canal bldg.
moved here 1988 and restored. — — Map (db m153650) HM
On U.S. 4 at Coveville Road (County Route 69), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 4.
By 1874, hamlet included ice house, store, stables & homes. Potatoes and ice transported on nearby Champlain Canal. Shipped to NYC via Hudson R. — — Map (db m173792) HM
On New York State Route 5S 0.1 miles west of Route 890, on the right when traveling north.
Built 1840-1841 to replace original 1825 Structure. Carried boats on Erie Canal across Plotterkill. Rebuilt After July 1891 Storm. — — Map (db m162654) HM
On New York State Route 97 0.9 miles west of River Road, on the right when traveling east.
Delaware and Hudson Canal carried coal from PA 108 miles to Kingston from 1828-1898. This section of route 97 was built over canal bed. — — Map (db m285047) HM
