LOCKPORT, N.Y. (AP) - The restoration of a series of Erie Canal locks known as the Flight of Five is nearing completion, and officials in a western New York community are planning a summertime event to celebrate.
The Buffalo News reports (https://bit.ly/1qZVJXT ) that the Lockport Locks Heritage District Committee has chosen July 5 for the grand opening celebration for the 19th century canal infrastructure being restored for nearly $1.75 million.
The series of five stair-step locks was used after the canal opened in 1825. They allowed canal boats to overcome the 60-foot change in elevation created by the Niagara escarpment.
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The Flight of Five went out of use by boats after the current two large steel locks were installed a century ago. Since then, the Flight of Five has been used only as a spillway.
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Information from: The Buffalo News, https://www.buffalonews.com
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