This is a 29"x41" watercolor shows the five step locks at Lockport New York on the Erie Canal at the time of the Civil War. When the locks were completed these locks enabled barge traffic to traverse the Niagra Escarpment. When the locks were completed they were considered to be among the seven engeineering wonders of the world. Today the locks are a set of double locks much larger in scale than the originals to accomodate the increased size of barges working the canal.
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Sandra S. Corona 17 May 2013
Awesome!John Cappello 28 Apr 2013
Wonderful expression, Stunning image! The mood is magical, and the way Emotions are done as graphic as life is remarkableJulie Mayser 23 Oct 2008
What an exciting piece of artwork,Stanton! I have been to Lockport many times, but never knew this information about the locks.... so very interesting! Lovely work !!Jerrie Glasper 08 Jan 2007
Oh Poet!!! What a beautiful visual Haiku!!! You have graduated to the place where masters have tread...I strive to continue on this arduous path.Rhonda Shereck 07 Jan 2006
another masterpiece....