The Ohio and Erie canal carried freight traffic from 1827 to 1861. From 1862 to 1913, the canal served as a water source for industries and towns. During 1913, much of the canal system was abandoned after flooded severely damaged key section.
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Railway Bridge Over Ohio Canal
With a train in the background a sunken canal boat in the foreground, and the prominent Northern Ohio Railway bridge towering over the scene, this historic postcard image gives a glimpse into Akron, Ohio’s transportation history.