Lithograph, Rochester from the west, detail

Detail of a lithograph titled “Rochester from the West.” This close-up shows a boat carrying people and goods along the Erie Canal as it passes through downtown Rochester, NY. Horses can be seen along the towpath in the foreground. A street in the background is lined with buildings, one marked “Tannery.” Carriages and pedestrians are seen on the streets.

Credit: Courtesy of the City of Rochester.
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