Canal
Port Medina
“If
we were meant to stay in one place we would have roots instead of
feet.” – Rachel Wolchin
We
had a lazy morning in Brockport since we woke to wet windy weather.
We caught up on cleaning chores, inside and out. By lunch the weather
had cleared some, so we moved west. We chose to stay in Albion. We
actually docked and had a look around, but we didn't find much of a
reason to stay...so we moved on to Medina. It was a much better
choice and we had fun visiting with a few other boaters and enjoyed a
good meal at Fitzgibbon's on Main Street.
Medina
developed after construction of the Erie Canal. The canal bends as it
passes through the village, creating a basin that served as a
stopover point. This became the center of businesses that served
trade and passenger traffic on canal boats.
Medina
is known for its Medina Sandstone, a stone used widely in buildings
across the region. Some local examples include the "million
dollar staircase" at the New York State Capitol in Albany,
the Richardson Olmsted Complex in Buffalo and in buildings at Cornell
University.
Today we went over Culvert Road in an aqueduct. This is the only place where someone can drive under the Erie Canal. This picture is looking south from the Erie Canal.
Looking north
Aerial view of Culvert Road and the aqueduct (John Kucko)
Coming into Medina the Erie Canal crosses over Orchard Creek. There is a waterfall on the other side.Our view of the basin for the evening
Fitzgibbon's in downtown Medina
Orchard Creek and the waterfall
Looking at the Erie Canal (on right) and the waterfall on Orchard Creek
I had no idea you could drive under the Erie Canal. I always find it a little disconcerting to drive in a tunnel under water. Looks like you guys are having an awesome time.
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty cool...wish it would have been a prettier day. I forgot to look on the way back!
DeleteLove your Blogs-- Makes my morning Coffee Better.. Thanks..
ReplyDeleteOne day I would love to follow in your Footsteps on the Erie Canal..
Thanks for reading the blog...we've had fun exploring the western Erie.
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