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Hydraulic Race Control Gates

Lockport, New York
· National Register of Historic Sites, 1974
Historical Marker Database · Anton Schwarzmueller
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Gates originally constructed in 1858 controlled the inflow of water to the Hydraulic Tunnel and supplied mechanical power for three manufacturing establishments. The tunnel was closed in 1954, the gate stems were dismantled, and concrete was placed over the top. The concrete abutments of these gates can be viewed during a tour of the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride.
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Lockport, New York · United States

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