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Today, in 1776, James Geddes was born. He became the main engineer on the Erie Canal construction project, the first major American construction project.

Spinliesel 9 July 22
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Did NY State own it? Who profited from its operation? Did it help farmers along it get food to NYC?

I searched and found “8 Ways the Erie Canal Changed America”.

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That was quite a ground breaking project.

It changes the landscape in New York!

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