On October 26, 1825, the Erie Canal officially opened from Albany to Buffalo. The canal was an immediate success: shipping costs plummeted, and new services and goods became widely available. Cheap, reliable transportation opened new markets to farmers and businessmen, creating a commercial...
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Economic History
Brad L. Utter
Senior Historian/Curator, Science and Technological History
My areas of research revolve around the development of industry and transportation in the State of New York and how that development impacted the lives of New Yorkers. Currently, I am focusing on the New York State canal system as part of preparation for an exhibit on the Erie Canal that will...Read more
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