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Unlocking Albany's Canal Secrets | Albany News
Archaeologists are uncovering the original Erie Canal Lock 1 in Albany, a historic site once vital to trade and even the Underground Railroad—where Harriet Tubman allegedly routed freedom seekers. Built between 1823-1825 and expanded in 1842, the lock was later abandoned in 1921 and used as a railroad dumping ground. Now, with advanced tech like LiDAR guiding digs, teams aim to preserve and share its legacy before transforming the area into a bustling marina modeled after Buffalo’s Canalside. Public access and tours may soon follow, reconnecting Albany with its canal-era golden age. Listen in…
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