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High level in locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

High level in locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

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Gatun Locks, 1936, gelatin silver print

Gatun Locks, 1936, gelatin silver print

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Railroad workers eating lunch along the railroad tracks, Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Railroad workers eating lunch along the railroad tracks, Windsor Locks...

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Railroad workers eating lunch, Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Railroad workers eating lunch, Windsor Locks, Connecticut

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Mr. Andrew Lyman, Polish FSA (Farm Security Administration) client and tobacco farmer near Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Mr. Andrew Lyman, Polish FSA (Farm Security Administration) client and...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century great depression era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Navajo Indian who came from New Mexico to sell jewelry at the Indian fair sponsored by the local Indian association

Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Navajo Indian who came from New Mexico to ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sargent Locks at Lever House. VI

Sargent Locks at Lever House. VI

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Sargent Locks at Lever House. IV, with model II

Sargent Locks at Lever House. IV, with model II

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Sargent Locks at Lever House. I

Sargent Locks at Lever House. I

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Appleton Locks & Dams, Lock Shelter at Lock 4, Near Lower Gate of Lock 4 on Western Embankment, Appleton, Outagamie County, WI

Appleton Locks & Dams, Lock Shelter at Lock 4, Near Lower Gate of Lock...

Significance: The lock shelter provides shelter for the lockkeeper while on active duty. Further, the lock shelter provides office space and first aid facilities for office personnel. As such, the lock shelte... More

Appleton Locks & Dams, Garage at Lock 4, West of Lawe Street, East of Lockkeeper's Residence, Appleton, Outagamie County, WI

Appleton Locks & Dams, Garage at Lock 4, West of Lawe Street, East of ...

Significance: The garage serves as part of the lockkeeper's residence complex. Survey number: HAER WI-84-M Building/structure dates: 1957 Initial Construction

Appleton Locks & Dams, Garages at Lock 1, Appleton, Outagamie County, WI

Appleton Locks & Dams, Garages at Lock 1, Appleton, Outagamie County, ...

Significance: The garages served as part of the lockkeeper's residence complex. Survey number: HAER WI-84-C Building/structure dates: 1978 Initial Construction

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Operations Building, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Operations Building, Across Ohio River, Gallip...

Significance: This is the only building at the site and contains the controls for the locks, office space and equipment storage. Survey number: HAER WV-58-B

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Operations Building, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Operations Building, Across Ohio River, Gallip...

Significance: This is the only building at the site and contains the controls for the locks, office space and equipment storage. Survey number: HAER WV-58-B

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Operations Building, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Operations Building, Across Ohio River, Gallip...

Significance: This is the only building at the site and contains the controls for the locks, office space and equipment storage. Survey number: HAER WV-58-B

St. Lucie Canal, Lock No. 2, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, Okeechobee Intracoastal Waterway, Stuart, Martin County, FL

St. Lucie Canal, Lock No. 2, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, Okeechobee ...

Significance: The St. Lucie Lock No. 2 built by 1925 operated until 1941 when it was superceded by the new lock. It was part of the first efforts by the Corps of Engineers to control drainage and create an inte... More

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason Co...

Significance: There are two locks, the main lock longer than the auxiliary one. These are the essential feature of the system to allow navigation on the Ohio River. Survey number: HAER WV-58-C

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason Co...

Significance: There are two locks, the main lock longer than the auxiliary one. These are the essential feature of the system to allow navigation on the Ohio River. Survey number: HAER WV-58-C

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason Co...

Significance: There are two locks, the main lock longer than the auxiliary one. These are the essential feature of the system to allow navigation on the Ohio River. Survey number: HAER WV-58-C

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason Co...

Significance: There are two locks, the main lock longer than the auxiliary one. These are the essential feature of the system to allow navigation on the Ohio River. Survey number: HAER WV-58-C

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Pier S8-S9, Magazine Locks at intersection of Waterfront & Clark Streets, Pearl City, Honolulu County, HI

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Pier S8-S9, Magazine Locks at intersect...

Significance: The Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964, due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitous eve... More

The Locks, Sault St. Marie, Mich.

The Locks, Sault St. Marie, Mich.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a canal, barge, historic place, water reflection, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Potowmack Company: Great Falls Canal, Locks No. 3, 4, 5, Great Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia

Potowmack Company: Great Falls Canal, Locks No. 3, 4, 5, Great Falls, ...

Survey number: HAER VA-13-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Delaware & Raritan Canal, Outlet Locks, Between State Route 18 & Raritan River, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Delaware & Raritan Canal, Outlet Locks, Between State Route 18 & Rarit...

Survey number: HAER NJ-61 Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Appleton Locks & Dams, Fox River at Oneida Street, Appleton, Outagamie County, WI

Appleton Locks & Dams, Fox River at Oneida Street, Appleton, Outagamie...

Significance: The Appleton Locks and Dams Complex allows passage for watercraft around 1 1/2 miles of rapids as well as a 4 foot falls present in the Lower Fox River at Appleton. Survey number: HAER WI-84 Bui... More

Appleton Locks & Dams, Fox River at Oneida Street, Appleton, Outagamie County, WI

Appleton Locks & Dams, Fox River at Oneida Street, Appleton, Outagamie...

Significance: The Appleton Locks and Dams Complex allows passage for watercraft around 1 1/2 miles of rapids as well as a 4 foot falls present in the Lower Fox River at Appleton. Survey number: HAER WI-84 Bui... More

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, Okeechobee Intracoastal Waterway, Stuart, Martin County, FL

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, O...

Significance: Engineered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville Office in 1937, St. Lucie Lock and Dam was designed for preventive measures during hurricanes, floods, and droughts while allowing navi... More

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, Okeechobee Intracoastal Waterway, Stuart, Martin County, FL

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, O...

Significance: Engineered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville Office in 1937, St. Lucie Lock and Dam was designed for preventive measures during hurricanes, floods, and droughts while allowing navi... More

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, Okeechobee Intracoastal Waterway, Stuart, Martin County, FL

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, O...

Significance: Engineered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville Office in 1937, St. Lucie Lock and Dam was designed for preventive measures during hurricanes, floods, and droughts while allowing navi... More

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, Okeechobee Intracoastal Waterway, Stuart, Martin County, FL

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, O...

Significance: Engineered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville Office in 1937, St. Lucie Lock and Dam was designed for preventive measures during hurricanes, floods, and droughts while allowing navi... More

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outag...

Significance: The Little Chute Locks and Dam Complex allowed passage for water craft in an otherwise unnavigable stretch of the Fox River at Little Chute created by a 36 foot drop in elevation in a little under... More

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outagamie County, WI

Little Chute Lock & Dam, Fox River at Mill Street, Little Chute, Outag...

Significance: The Little Chute Locks and Dam Complex allowed passage for water craft in an otherwise unnavigable stretch of the Fox River at Little Chute created by a 36 foot drop in elevation in a little under... More

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport, Niagara County, NY

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport,...

Locks E34 and E35 were surveyed as part of the 2009 New York State Barge Canal survey; see HAER Nos. NY-515 (Lock E34) and NY-516 (Lock E35). Significance: Locks 67-71 (north flight) comprise a rare 19th-centur... More

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport, Niagara County, NY

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport,...

Locks E34 and E35 were surveyed as part of the 2009 New York State Barge Canal survey; see HAER Nos. NY-515 (Lock E34) and NY-516 (Lock E35). Significance: Locks 67-71 (north flight) comprise a rare 19th-centur... More

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport, Niagara County, NY

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport,...

Locks E34 and E35 were surveyed as part of the 2009 New York State Barge Canal survey; see HAER Nos. NY-515 (Lock E34) and NY-516 (Lock E35). Significance: Locks 67-71 (north flight) comprise a rare 19th-centur... More

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport, Niagara County, NY

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport,...

Locks E34 and E35 were surveyed as part of the 2009 New York State Barge Canal survey; see HAER Nos. NY-515 (Lock E34) and NY-516 (Lock E35). Significance: Locks 67-71 (north flight) comprise a rare 19th-centur... More

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport, Niagara County, NY

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport,...

Locks E34 and E35 were surveyed as part of the 2009 New York State Barge Canal survey; see HAER Nos. NY-515 (Lock E34) and NY-516 (Lock E35). Significance: Locks 67-71 (north flight) comprise a rare 19th-centur... More

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport, Niagara County, NY

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport,...

Locks E34 and E35 were surveyed as part of the 2009 New York State Barge Canal survey; see HAER Nos. NY-515 (Lock E34) and NY-516 (Lock E35). Significance: Locks 67-71 (north flight) comprise a rare 19th-centur... More

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport, Niagara County, NY

New York State Barge Canal, Lockport Locks, Richmond Avenue, Lockport,...

Locks E34 and E35 were surveyed as part of the 2009 New York State Barge Canal survey; see HAER Nos. NY-515 (Lock E34) and NY-516 (Lock E35). Significance: Locks 67-71 (north flight) comprise a rare 19th-centur... More

Conrad's Warehouse, Between Locks 38 & 39 on Union Canal, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Conrad's Warehouse, Between Locks 38 & 39 on Union Canal, Bernville, B...

Significance: This modest building is a rare survival of the canal era. It reflects the economic impact of the Union Canal. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5 Survey number: HAER... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Bridge Street Bridge, Spanning Connecticut River on CT State Route 140, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, CT

Bridge Street Bridge, Spanning Connecticut River on CT State Route 140...

Significance: The Bridge Street Bridge is a riveted Pratt through truss design consisting of seven spans of approximately 152 feet each. Each span has six 25-foot by 4-inch panels. Survey number: HAER CT-34 ... More

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Dam, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Dam, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason Coun...

Significance: The dam consists of eight bays with moveable gates. The roller gates are the most important engineering feature of the site and are the largest in the country. Survey number: HAER WV-58-A

Potowmack Company: Great Falls Canal & Locks, Great Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia

Potowmack Company: Great Falls Canal & Locks, Great Falls, Fairfax Cou...

Significance: The Great Falls Canal was a pioneer effort in the comprehensive development of a river navigation system. Constructed in the years (1786-1802) following the American Revolution, George Washington... More

Canal Road Bridge, Canal Road spanning Delaware Canal Diversion, Locks 22 & 23 in Delaware Canal State Park in Williams Township, Raubsville, Northampton County, PA

Canal Road Bridge, Canal Road spanning Delaware Canal Diversion, Locks...

Significance: The Canal Road Bridge is the earliest reinforced concrete deck arch bridge in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Constructed over the head race leading to an early hydroelectric power station, it ... More

Hartshorn House, North bank of Ohio River, .5 mile west of Anthony Meldahl Locks & Dam, Neville, Clermont County, OH

Hartshorn House, North bank of Ohio River, .5 mile west of Anthony Mel...

Significance: The Hartshorn House is significant among houses in Clermont County as representative of a regionally typical vernacular floor plan of the mid-nineteenth century, which features fine Greek Revival ... More

Bonneville Project, Columbia River, 1 mile Northeast of Exit 40, off Interstate 84, Bonneville, Multnomah County, OR

Bonneville Project, Columbia River, 1 mile Northeast of Exit 40, off I...

Significance: Bonneville Dam was the first of eight federal lock and dam projects on the Columbia-Snake rivers. The dam's significance is derived from its unique engineering design, its contribution to the reg... More

Bonneville Project, Columbia River, 1 mile Northeast of Exit 40, off Interstate 84, Bonneville, Multnomah County, OR

Bonneville Project, Columbia River, 1 mile Northeast of Exit 40, off I...

Significance: Bonneville Dam was the first of eight federal lock and dam projects on the Columbia-Snake rivers. The dam's significance is derived from its unique engineering design, its contribution to the reg... More

Starved Rock Locks & Dam, Illinois Waterway River mile 231, Peru, La Salle County, IL

Starved Rock Locks & Dam, Illinois Waterway River mile 231, Peru, La S...

Significance: Starved Rock Lock and Dam consists of a 1,310' straight-crested, reinforced-concrete gravity dam and a 110' x 600' Ohio River Standard lock with horizontally framed miter gates. A 518' headgate s... More

Starved Rock Locks & Dam, Illinois Waterway River mile 231, Peru, La Salle County, IL

Starved Rock Locks & Dam, Illinois Waterway River mile 231, Peru, La S...

Significance: Starved Rock Lock and Dam consists of a 1,310' straight-crested, reinforced-concrete gravity dam and a 110' x 600' Ohio River Standard lock with horizontally framed miter gates. A 518' headgate s... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Significance: The ruins of these locks document 19th-century canal technology, and illustrate the importance of water transportation in the first half of the century. Although the Union Canal failed to become ... More

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Significance: The ruins of these locks document 19th-century canal technology, and illustrate the importance of water transportation in the first half of the century. Although the Union Canal failed to become ... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge, Spanning Soo Locks at St. Marys Falls Canal, Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, MI

Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge, Spanning Soo Locks at ...

Significance: The Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge has nine camelback truss spans crossing the St. Marys River with bascule and vertical lift bridge components crossing the American Locks at the S... More

Pedro Miguel locks. Auxillary crane dumping concrete, Panama Canal.

Pedro Miguel locks. Auxillary crane dumping concrete, Panama Canal.

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Waiting for the locks to be opened - a characteristic scene on the Thames, London, England

Waiting for the locks to be opened - a characteristic scene on the Tha...

Photograph shows a crowd of pleasure boaters in rowboats on the Thames River in London, England. H21704 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 11378.

Descending the Cascade Locks, on the vast Columbia River, Oregon

Descending the Cascade Locks, on the vast Columbia River, Oregon

2 river boats, one called CHAS. R. SPENCER. H82283 U.S. Copyright Office Stereo copyrighted by H.C. White Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Photog. Index; S... More

Panama Canal - Gatun locks - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Panama Canal - Gatun locks - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Pedro Miguel Locks, looking south from west bank, April 8, 1910

Pedro Miguel Locks, looking south from west bank, April 8, 1910

Large cranes in operation. J153645 U.S. Copyright Office. Panama Canal Scenes. No. 25-A. Copyright by J.A. Bruce.

Gatun Locks - emergency dams,  Panoramic Photograph

Gatun Locks - emergency dams, Panoramic Photograph

J188523 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: 143 Baronne St., New Orleans, La. No. 536. Copyright deposit; Gordon Panoramic Photo Co.; December 29, 1913.

Miraflores Locks - lower level,  Panoramic Photograph

Miraflores Locks - lower level, Panoramic Photograph

J188504 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: 143 Baronne St., New Orleans, La. No. 552. Copyright deposit; Gordon Panoramic Photo Co.; December 29, 1913.

[Upper Level, Gatun Locks, Panama Canal]

[Upper Level, Gatun Locks, Panama Canal]

J188873 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: 143 Baronne St., New Orleans. No. 668. Title derived from copyright deposit records. Copyright deposit; Gordon Panoramic Photo Co.; January 9, 1914.

Locks and canal in Seneca, Maryland. View down canal

Locks and canal in Seneca, Maryland. View down canal

Picryl description: Public domain image of a canal, barge, historic place, water reflection, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of tobacco plants, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Photograph

A black and white photo of tobacco plants, Great Depression. FSA/OWI P...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of farming, farmer, agriculture, 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Stacking corn on a farm near Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Stacking corn on a farm near Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Picryl description: Public domain image of working farmers, agriculture, farm, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Coal barges going through locks

Coal barges going through locks

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Indian girls peddled charms, bead work and commercial Indian curios at the local Indian association sponsored Indian fair. Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Indian girls peddled charms, bead work and commercial Indian curios at...

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Halftrac armoured cars. Preparing to install non-leaking gasoline tanks on the chassis of a halftrac scout car. The Eastern plant in which the body is made and installed formerly produced locks and safes. Diebold Safe and Lock Company, Canton, Ohio

Production. Halftrac armoured cars. Preparing to install non-leaking g...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Halftrac armoured cars. A partly-finished halftrac scout car body is lowered on a chassis in an Eastern war plant which formerly produced locks and safes. Diebold Safe and Lock Company, Canton, Ohio

Production. Halftrac armoured cars. A partly-finished halftrac scout c...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man working on a tractor. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man working on a tractor. Office of War I...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Conversion. Safe and lock company. Checking and inspection of thirty-seven-millimeter gun mounts for America's armed forces in a factory once devoted to manufacture of safes and locks for civilian use. York Safe and Lock Company, York, Pennsylvania

Conversion. Safe and lock company. Checking and inspection of thirty-s...

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Conversion. Safe and lock company. Millimeter guns for America's armed forces are assembled in a factory once devoted to manufacture of safes and locks. York Safe and Lock Company, York, Pennsylvania

Conversion. Safe and lock company. Millimeter guns for America's armed...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Windsor Locks, Connecticut (vicinity). Son of a German farmer. FSA (Farm Security Administration) photo

Windsor Locks, Connecticut (vicinity). Son of a German farmer. FSA (Fa...

Public domain photograph of Connecticut in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Windsor Locks, Connecticut (vicinity). Jewish rabbi

Windsor Locks, Connecticut (vicinity). Jewish rabbi

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Gallipolis, Ohio. The gate locks opening for a towboat to join the double locking as seen from the Charles T. Campbell, a towboat

Gallipolis, Ohio. The gate locks opening for a towboat to join the dou...

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New England Air Museum (NEAM) at Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, Connecticut

New England Air Museum (NEAM) at Bradley International Airport, Windso...

Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. Landegger Collection of Connecticut Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograph... More

New England Air Museum (NEAM) at Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, Connecticut

New England Air Museum (NEAM) at Bradley International Airport, Windso...

Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The George F. Landegger Collection of Connecticut Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograph... More

Black River Canal, Locks 39-43, State Route 46, Boonville, Oneida County, NY

Black River Canal, Locks 39-43, State Route 46, Boonville, Oneida Coun...

Significance: Locks 39-43 near Boonevill are typical of the 109 locks that comprised the 25 miles of the Black River Canal. A feeder to the Erie Canal, the Black River Canal remained in use until 1923 and outl... More

Champlain Canal, Waterford Locks, U.S. Route 4, Waterford, Saratoga County, NY

Champlain Canal, Waterford Locks, U.S. Route 4, Waterford, Saratoga Co...

Significance: The Champlain Canal was built to link Lake Champlain with the Erie Canal and with the tidewater of the Hudson River. The Canal is presently part of the New York State Barge Canal system, the most... More

Ortona Lock, Lock No. 2, Caloosahatchee River, Cross-State Canal, Okeechobee Intracoastal Waterway, Ortona, Glades County, FL

Ortona Lock, Lock No. 2, Caloosahatchee River, Cross-State Canal, Okee...

Significance: Engineered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville Office in 1937, Ortona Lock and Dam was designed for preventative measures during hurricanes, floods, and droughts while allowing navig... More

James River & Kanawha Canal, Three Mile Locks, Pumphouse Drive, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

James River & Kanawha Canal, Three Mile Locks, Pumphouse Drive, Richmo...

Significance: The Three Mile Locks (1 & 2) were part of the First Grand Division of the James River and Kanawha Canal, that ran from Richmond to Lynchburg, Virginia. These locks were in very good condition whe... More

Little Kaukauna Lock & Dam, At 23-mile marker on Lower Fox River, Rockland, La Crosse County, WI

Little Kaukauna Lock & Dam, At 23-mile marker on Lower Fox River, Rock...

Significance: The Little Kaukauna Lock and Dam Complex allows passage for watercraft around the rapids present in the Lower Fox River at Little Kaukauna. Survey number: HAER WI-89 Building/structure dates: 18... More

Erie Canal (Original), Locks 37 & 38, 84 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, Albany County, NY

Erie Canal (Original), Locks 37 & 38, 84 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, ...

See also HAER NY-5, Harmony Manufacturing Company, Mill No. 3, and HAER NY-9, Cohoes Company Power Canal System, for related documentation. Significance: The state of New York built the Erie Canal between 1817 ... More

Erie Canal (Original), Locks 37 & 38, 84 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, Albany County, NY

Erie Canal (Original), Locks 37 & 38, 84 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, ...

See also HAER NY-5, Harmony Manufacturing Company, Mill No. 3, and HAER NY-9, Cohoes Company Power Canal System, for related documentation. Significance: The state of New York built the Erie Canal between 1817 ... More

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Locks, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason Co...

Significance: There are two locks, the main lock longer than the auxiliary one. These are the essential feature of the system to allow navigation on the Ohio River. Survey number: HAER WV-58-C

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Lock Shelter at Lock 2, On Northern Embankment, Northeast of Lower Gate, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, WI

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Lock Shelter at Lock 2, On Northern Embankment, N...

Significance: The lock shelter provides shelter for the lockkeeper while on active duty. In addition, the lock shelter provides office space and first aid facilities for office personnel. As such the lock shelt... More

St. Mary's Falls Canal, Soo Locks, St. Mary's River at Falls, Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, MI

St. Mary's Falls Canal, Soo Locks, St. Mary's River at Falls, Sault St...

Significance: The locks of the St. Mary's Falls Canal reflect a national level of significance in settlement, transportation, industrial, and engineering history. The completion of the State Locks in 1855 effe... More

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, WV

Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, W...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Delaware & Raritan Canal, Outlet Locks, Between State Route 18 & Raritan River, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Delaware & Raritan Canal, Outlet Locks, Between State Route 18 & Rarit...

Survey number: HAER NJ-61 Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Delaware & Raritan Canal, Outlet Locks, Between State Route 18 & Raritan River, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Delaware & Raritan Canal, Outlet Locks, Between State Route 18 & Rarit...

Survey number: HAER NJ-61 Public domain photograph of a canal, water landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Appleton Locks & Dams, Fox River at Oneida Street, Appleton, Outagamie County, WI

Appleton Locks & Dams, Fox River at Oneida Street, Appleton, Outagamie...

Significance: The Appleton Locks and Dams Complex allows passage for watercraft around 1 1/2 miles of rapids as well as a 4 foot falls present in the Lower Fox River at Appleton. Survey number: HAER WI-84 Bui... More

Blackstone Canal Lock No. 24, East of MA 122, Millville, Worcester County, MA

Blackstone Canal Lock No. 24, East of MA 122, Millville, Worcester Cou...

Survey number: HAER MA-78 Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, Okeechobee Intracoastal Waterway, Stuart, Martin County, FL

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, O...

Significance: Engineered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville Office in 1937, St. Lucie Lock and Dam was designed for preventive measures during hurricanes, floods, and droughts while allowing navi... More

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, Okeechobee Intracoastal Waterway, Stuart, Martin County, FL

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, O...

Significance: Engineered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville Office in 1937, St. Lucie Lock and Dam was designed for preventive measures during hurricanes, floods, and droughts while allowing navi... More

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, Okeechobee Intracoastal Waterway, Stuart, Martin County, FL

St. Lucie Canal, St. Lucie Lock No. 1, St. Lucie, Cross State Canal, O...

Significance: Engineered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville Office in 1937, St. Lucie Lock and Dam was designed for preventive measures during hurricanes, floods, and droughts while allowing navi... More

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