Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
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The Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
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Author : Mary H. Rubin
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2003
The Chesapeake And Ohio Canal written by Mary H. Rubin and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
With the founding of his Patowmack Company in 1785, George Washington first hoped to make the Potomac River a viable route to America's West. The skirting canals the company constructed around the Great Falls rapids at Harpers Ferry, Seneca, and Little Falls made the Potomac's rushing waters navigable. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company was chartered by Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania in 1828 to build a truly useful canal through to the Ohio Valley. President John Quincy Adams turned the first spadeful of dirt on Independence Day of 1828 for what was hailed as the "Great National Project" to connect Georgetown to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The canal created an entire community of people and a way of life different from any other. At the height of operations, over 500 boats plied the 184.5 miles of the canal's waters. After many financial difficulties, competition from railroads, and the devastating effects of the Civil War as well as a flood, the canal went into receivership and was closed in 1924. In 1954, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas brought attention back to the canal with a fight to preserve the natural beauty for local residents. Today, the canal-listed as a National Historical Park-provides thousands with recreational opportunities, scenic nature trails, and gorgeous views.
Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
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Author : United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications
language : en
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Release Date : 1991
Chesapeake And Ohio Canal written by United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications and has been published by Government Printing Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Transportation categories.
This beautiful illustrated handbook provides information on the 19th century canal era such as: how the canal was built, how it worked, who made it work, and what it contributed to developing agriculture, mining, and industry in the Potomac River basin. Also provides a concise travel guide with detailed canal maps, and other reference materials to make the most of a visit to the canal.
Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Company
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Author : Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1828
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Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Company
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Author : Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1833
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Juniatta And Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
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Author : United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1826
Juniatta And Chesapeake And Ohio Canal written by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1826 with Canals categories.
Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Company
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Author : Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1828
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Historic Resource Study
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Author : Harlan D. Unrau
language : en
Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
Release Date : 2013-10
Historic Resource Study written by Harlan D. Unrau and has been published by www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10 with History categories.
On January 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon signed into law the bill creating the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. In the mid-1970s, National Park Service historian Harlan D. Unrau produced a major, handwritten, multi-volume study of the history, engineering, operation, maintenance, and other aspects of the Chesapeake & Ohio canal. A rough, unedited typed version was produced in the early 1980s for general use by park staff. In 2006, C&O Canal NHP volunteers began the task of transcribing the Unrau work into MS Word.The work represents an early compilation of the canal's history and engineering that has never been surpassed and will be of incalculable value to researchers and those who simply desire to know more about this unique historic treasure. It should be noted that the original work was developed as sixteen chapters organized in several volumes. The first four chapters are not included here and have not yet been transcribed. For the most part those early chapters contain information on the general state of canal building and engineering in the early 19th century, and background history- although there is also a section on certain C&O structures and engineering problems. Overall, however, the information is less specific to the C&O in chapters one through four than that in chapters five through sixteen treated as separate monographs in this volume.
Historic Resource Study
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Author : Harlan D. Unrau
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
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The Memorial Of The Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Company To The General Assembly Of Maryland December 31 1832
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Author : Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1832
The Memorial Of The Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Company To The General Assembly Of Maryland December 31 1832 written by Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1832 with Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Md. and Washington, D.C.) categories.
By Laws Rules And Regulations In Force On The Chesapeake And Ohio Canal 1st April 1868
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Author : Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1868
By Laws Rules And Regulations In Force On The Chesapeake And Ohio Canal 1st April 1868 written by Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1868 with Chesapeake and Ohio Canal categories.