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Lock 1 Uncovered: Albany’s Canal Dream | Albany News
After 30 years of relentless advocacy, artist Len Tantillo’s dream of reviving Albany’s historic Erie Canal got a major boost when Lock 1 — buried for decades under highway construction — was unearthed. This isn’t just old stone; it’s the birthplace of America’s waterway system. Now, with local officials praising their persistence and envisioning a restored canal, marina, and tourist hub where a warehouse and highway now stand, the project feels more real than ever. Though funding and bureaucracy remain hurdles, this discovery proves the vision is no longer a pipe dream — it’s a tangible step…
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