Author Archives: Donna Webb

Also called a bypass channel. A parallel channel around every lock that allowed excess water to bypass the lock during periods of less than peak traffic. Otherwise the water would flow over the top of … more →

A storehouse for wares, or goods. Located at the edge of the canal to store goods coming from and going onto the canal.

(Parthenocissus quinquefolia) Prolific, 5-leaved or seven-leaved native vine with bluish-black berries. Very popular in nineteenth century yards. The fall foliage is beautiful.

(Viola cucullata) A common shade loving plant of eastern North America. The plant or its flowers is used in pharmacy and confections; as syrup of violet. Found south east of Lock 14 near the edge … more →

The first railway built through the Cuyahoga Valley between Canton and Cleveland, (completed in l880) connecting Akron to areas both south and north. This railway replaced the canal in the moving of most goods except … more →

Any marine reptile of the order Chelonia. They are characterized by the bony shell into which many species withdraw head, limbs and tail. They also have a toothless bony beak. Fresh water turtles are native … more →