Blackstone Canal, Albion, Providence County, RI

Significance: The Blackstone canal was one of the regions first long distance transportation systems. It was one of the waterways that helped to spawn the industrial development that took place in the Blackstone Valley in the mid 19th century.

Survey number: HAER RI-11

Building/structure dates: 1824-1828 Initial Construction

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1969 - 1980

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