(Passer domesticus) Also called house sparrow. A native of most of Europe and parts of Asia. It was intentionally introduced into America , in about l850 to destroy insects and caterpillars. It feeds however largely … more
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Ohiowaterways describes life along the Ohio Canal and the Little Cuyahoga River that run through Akron, Ohio. The form of the site is an illustrated dictionary. The dictionary contains information about plants, animals, built things, organizations, and culture and landscape found along the canal and the river. The dictionary is open ended, that is, there can be more entries added and as many different kinds of illustrations of the entries as are presented by participants. A single definition can have many different illustrations. Some could be drawings, others photographs or videos.
If you have an idea for the site please contact me. If you have a definition or an illustration you may email it to me by using the address to the left.
Thank you,
Donna Webb
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Excursion Boat
Often a converted freight boat with the cargo hold decked over. These became more prevalent in the waning days of the canal when less freight was hauled.
Feeder
A channel to bring water into the canal. The Little Cuyahoga Feeder entered the Canal just north of lock 15 making the towpath a little narrower there.
Fish
Fish in the canal included: bullheads, chubs, bluegill, rockbass and catfish.
Flour
A fine, powdery substance made by grinding grain, especially wheat. The largest flouring mills in the state were in Akron. In l827, immediately after the opening of the canal, farmers in Portage County went into … more
Freight Boat
Vessel built to carry products such as wheat pork, wool, corn, oats, fish, salt, whiskey, coal, lumber, clay products and pig iron. Traveled more slowly than the Packet boats. Usually had three cabins, with two … more