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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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Tree of Heaven

(Ailanthus altissima) A Chinese tree that was treasured when it was rare, before l830’s. It has become very common and weedy.

Tulip Tree

(Liriodendron tilippifera) A tall North American timber tree having truncate, somewhat lobed leaves and large tuliplike yellow and orange flowers in early summer. Its soft white wood called whitewood, poplar, or yellow poplar) is used … more →

Turtle

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 →

Valley Line Railroad

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 →

Violet

(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 →

Virginia Creeper

(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.