| Last additions - Waterloo-NY |
The aquaduct62 viewsOne of a kind, the aquaduct was a unique way to continue the canal through a difficult area.Jun 26, 2008
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Shift work63 viewsMules and drivers worked in 6 hour shifts then they were either housed in barns setup along the mule path or they were taken aboard barges to rest. Holding the mule's tail is done merely to indicate to them to go slow when boarding so they don't fall.Jun 26, 2008
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Boat scales to weigh for tolls59 viewsLooking down from above the scales modelJun 26, 2008
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Syracuse invents the traffic light63 viewsJun 26, 2008
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Basketball is changed forever by the 24 second rule62 viewsTo stop the winning team from holding the ball and running out the clock, the 24 second rule was adopted in the local league and later adopted nationally. This made the sport considerably more interesting.Jun 26, 2008
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Syracuse invents the foot measurer for shoes59 viewsJun 26, 2008
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The roof became a place to hangout, fish, sightsee.62 viewsIf you needed some exercise, they would let you walk the mule path as long as you could keep up with the boat.Jun 26, 2008
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Stairs to the roof63 viewsJun 26, 2008
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Tiller64 viewsJun 26, 2008
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Dining66 viewsJun 26, 2008
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The barge kitchen65 viewsJun 26, 2008
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Passenger accomodations on a canal barge106 viewsSleep tight. The bunks were stored during the day for more room.Jun 26, 2008
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