Illustration, first Erie Canal aqueduct, Rochester, NY

An illustration showing the first Erie Canal aqueduct over the Genesee River, completed in 1823. Made out of sandstone, this structure deteriorated over time. It was replaced with a second aqueduct in 1842. Made out of limestone, the second aqueduct still stands today and serves as the base of the Broad Street Bridge. The view depicted here faces east.

Credit: Courtesy of the City of Rochester.
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