Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum
| Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum | |
|---|---|
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Museum building | |
| Established | 1967 |
| Location | High Falls, NY, USA |
| Type | Transport |
| Website | Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum |
The Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum is a museum in High Falls, New York, United States specializing in the history and culture of the Delaware and Hudson Canal. It is located in a Gothic Revival chapel built in 1885 which was purchased by the Delaware & Hudson Canal Historical Society in 1975. The building is a contributing property to the High Falls Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The museum includes approximately 4000 artifacts [1] including maps, photographs, documents, models, paintings, and prints. It also maintains and operates a walking trail, the Five Locks Walk, which provides access to locks 16-20 of the former canal. [2]
References
- ↑ "Museum home page". Retrieved 2008-12-12.
- ↑ Dougherty, Steve (2002-03-01). "WEEKEND EXCURSION; A Getaway From Ground Zero". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
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Coordinates: 41°49′34″N 74°07′35″W / 41.82611°N 74.12639°W