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Erie Extension Canal

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The Erie Extension Canal served as a route of travel and trade between Pittsburgh and the Great Lakes from 1840 to 1871. Before the rise of the railroads, it was important to the western Pennsylvania iron industry. Lock #10, a guard lock, is the only remaining canal lock.
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