26 oct. 1825 - The first passage on the 363 mile-long Erie Canal is completed from Lake Erie to New York City, linking the Atlantic and trans-Atlantic marketplaces with growing agricultural production in the Northwest states.
Description:
Construction of the canal began in 1817. During his presidential term, Adams strongly supports national planning of and the use of national funds for an improved transportation infrastructure.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
26 oct. 1825
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 200 ans