In 1817, New York began digging a 363-mile canal its critics called “Clinton’s Folly”; eight years later, it helped make New York City America’s commercial capital
Construction of the Erie Canal began in 1817, facing significant skepticism from opponents. This ambitious waterway linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, revolutionizing trade. The canal dramatically reduced transportation costs and travel times for goods and people. New York City became the nation's financial capital, and inland cities…
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