Big building is a rock crusher.Big rocks go in the top small crushed rocks go into train cars at bottom.

You should consider that there are two New Yorks. NYC where most of the population live and upstate. When almost any statistic is considered NYC skews the numbers so they have little value. Also, the original Erie Canal was replaced around 1900 with a new canal using more of the rivers and abandoning much of the original. As built it adapted trolley technology (DC motors to open and lose doors and gates, lock-located and water powered DC generators to drive such equipment. Much of that is still in use.

Nice hike. I’ve never been there. Thanks for showing it.

The real wonder of this place is the foundation. Swampy area prevented dredging until bedrock. They lined the swamp with criss-crossing timbers, then laid stonework on top. Cold fresh water retarded wood decay. Big question of that time was Richmond’s timber foundation theory. They still stand today…case closed.

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That's really cool

I just started creating gaming content, but I’m from here. This is really, really cool. Ty!

The stats don't make much sense for the canal. Unskilled labor, clearing forest and mountain at a rate of just under a mile a week while building 40 ft wide at the same time as inventing "underwater" cement. Oh and it all worked at the first try before power tools were invented...and it still works today...

Fantastic adventure. What a great place to visit. Thanks for showing us this area. Music addition sounded great, nicely done.

Wow. Fantastic coverage of the mill sites along this trail. In didn’t know all that existed right there. Thanks for covering it. Very well done.

My Dad's idea became a reality. After more than a decade (2000-2015ish) he's fought the city while being a common council president, he's fought the state for funding for this idea. For his accomplishments, he's the 3rd person in Lockport to ever get the key to the city. I'm so happy to have a dad that influenced this until completion. So glad to see videos and people actually enjoying the original FoF. Great job 👍

Great coverage of the Lockport locks. I have been along that trail and locks, but haven’t done a video there. Will have to make the trip back again, some time. Thanks for the interesting video.

That’s an incredible lock system. So much to see. Thank you

that is the barge canal

the potholes are just east of little falls . find beeardslee manor its just a half mile north up the river

Love the video! Leaving a like and sub! Keep up the good work!

This was recommended to me. KZbin believes in you, good job!

You’re doing a great job! It was a nice combination of history as you experienced it. The music and the sounds as you walk are also reasons many would enjoy it.

I found this interesting. I only live about 30 miles from this park. I’ll have to put it on my list of places to visit. Thanks James

I would have liked you to spend more time in Ilion. A small town with a rich history.

Interesting

Thank you for showing us this.

Great coverage of the canal and aqueducts. I haven’t been that far to the east exploring the Erie yet. Will have to check these spots out.

Hello James I always love watching your videos

Hi James. I enjoyed your videos on the canal. Yes, when I went through these areas, it was early spring and late fall. There is much to be seen when the growth is down. Hope you can get back to check it out.

Nice video James. That area with all the locks is so amazing. I love revisiting from Letchworth to Nunda, and your video took me there.

Your walks are both interesting and relaxing. It was awesome to see an old picture of the area. I love to find old pictures and then go re-create the same scene.

Nice job James. Great coverage of the walk along the ledge. I love this area and am amazed every time I go there. Your video reminded me of how much fun it is to hike there.

Soon I will be doing part II, next week.

Great job covering the aqueduct. You do a great job explaining things. I'll be watching for more canal videos to come.

Hi James. I also have visited this area recently but haven't put out a video on it yet. You did a nice coverage of this area.

I love standing next to old gravesites and picturing the family standing in the same place in there period clothing so many years before.

I think it is either an old gravel loading or coal loading facility

Worth it! Thanks for making and posting!

Thanks for taking us on the hike! I hope to explore that area soon!

Is there a place to get inside the building with a car? would like to get some cool pictures there maybe.

been there also the one in SODUS POINT

I would like to see these operations in their “Hey Day”

There is still a working roundhouse (Erie) in West Seneca Ny It is owned by a railroad car repair/rebuild facility

Save it !!!!!!!

Pretty cool. I've never seen anything like that before. Thanks for sharing.

Good place to get robbed by a bad guy with a gun. I’ll never go there without a gun

I have fished the canal for many years! If you look real hard you will see something!

Keep up the good work James (subscribed)

That is a beautiful waterfall and I live in Maine, where we have waterfalls everywhere. It looks like you can walk right up the side of it depending on the weather and the time of year. Keep up the good work.

Very cool location. Thanks for sharing this.

I’ve been enjoying reviewing your videos. Quite relaxing. Don’t worry about entertaining people as if they’re not good enough. Lots of folks like exactly what you’re doing

A lovely and peaceful walk! Keep them coming. You’re being recommended on KZbin

Good job on the video! I grew up in Middletown, NY. The closest we came to Little Falls, was Delta lake near Rome a bit west from there. Keep up the good work. KZbin is pushing your videos out there.