Lock 60 - Macedon
I was back in Macedon this past weekend (June 2010) and stopped by to see how one of my favorite old Erie locks was holding up - quite well. This is Enlarged Erie Canal Lock No. 60. - the north chamber, looking east from within the canal prism. Now a little bit of history on this lock: It was originally built in 1821 as Clinton's Ditch Lock # 71. It was enlarged and renamed Lock 60 when the Erie Canal was enlarged in 1841. In 1841 it was a single chamber lock with a 10 foot lift. It was doubled in 1874 and lengthened in 1888. Each chamber is 110' x 18'. It was abandoned in 1914 when the current Erie Canal was rerouted just south of the Enlarged Erie Canal. You'll notice that, as far as these old stone block lock structures go, this one is actually pretty well preserved. Paths lead through the lock and along the walls. Beyond the lock are trails to O'Neill Road and a part of the old canal is visible. The lower approach to the lock is now a marsh environment. At present the lock remains and surrounding area are maintained as a small park. The Lock 60 Historic Site was renovated by a group of volunteers callled the Lock 60 Locktenders Association. It is located a mile east of the village of Macedon on the north side of the existing Erie Barge Canal, which parallels Route 31 at this point. You turn onto Quaker Rd, going over the one lane bridge and it is between Walworth & O'Neill Roads in Macedon, NY.
Lock 60 - Macedon
I was back in Macedon this past weekend (June 2010) and stopped by to see how one of my favorite old Erie locks was holding up - quite well. This is Enlarged Erie Canal Lock No. 60. - the north chamber, looking east from within the canal prism. Now a little bit of history on this lock: It was originally built in 1821 as Clinton's Ditch Lock # 71. It was enlarged and renamed Lock 60 when the Erie Canal was enlarged in 1841. In 1841 it was a single chamber lock with a 10 foot lift. It was doubled in 1874 and lengthened in 1888. Each chamber is 110' x 18'. It was abandoned in 1914 when the current Erie Canal was rerouted just south of the Enlarged Erie Canal. You'll notice that, as far as these old stone block lock structures go, this one is actually pretty well preserved. Paths lead through the lock and along the walls. Beyond the lock are trails to O'Neill Road and a part of the old canal is visible. The lower approach to the lock is now a marsh environment. At present the lock remains and surrounding area are maintained as a small park. The Lock 60 Historic Site was renovated by a group of volunteers callled the Lock 60 Locktenders Association. It is located a mile east of the village of Macedon on the north side of the existing Erie Barge Canal, which parallels Route 31 at this point. You turn onto Quaker Rd, going over the one lane bridge and it is between Walworth & O'Neill Roads in Macedon, NY.