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'The Canal as shown from the Maryland side of the Potomac bridge. The canal out of operation since the floods of 1924 is 194 miles long and was originally build 1828-50 to connect Cumberland, Md.. near the head of the Alleghany divide with tidal navigation at Alexander, Va. The course of the Potomac was followed and the flow of water was regulated by locals. The boat drawn by mules made about three miles per hour and the chief item of freight was coal. The canal was once an important artery of traffic but was worsted in competition with the B. & O. Railroad.'

49. Chesapeake and Potomac Canal, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032033
Title:
Chesapeake and Potomac Canal, Williamsport, Md.
Description:
'The Canal as shown from the Maryland side of the Potomac bridge. The canal out of operation since the floods of 1924 is 194 miles long and was originally build 1828-50 to connect Cumberland, Md.. near the head of the Alleghany divide with tidal navigation at Alexander, Va. The course of the Potomac was followed and the flow of water was regulated by locals. The boat drawn by mules made about three miles per hour and the chief item of freight was coal. The canal was once an important artery of traffic but was worsted in competition with the B. & O. Railroad.'

50. Potomac River and C. & O. Canal Aquaduct, Chonococheague Creek, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032040
Title:
Potomac River and C. & O. Canal Aquaduct, Chonococheague Creek, Williamsport, Md.

51. Potomac River an C. & O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032043
Title:
Potomac River an C. & O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

52. Views of the C. & O. Canal, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032044
Title:
Views of the C. & O. Canal, Williamsport, Md.
'The Chesapeake and Potomac Canal as shown from the Maryland side of the Potomac bridge. The canal out of operation since the floods of 1924 is 194 miles long and was originally at Alexandria, Va. The course of the Potomac was followed and the flow of water regulated by locals. The boats, drawn by mules, made about three miles per hour and the chief item of freight was coal. The canal was once an important artery of traffic but was worsted in competition with the B. & O. Railroads.'

53. Chesapeake and Potomac Canal, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032049
Title:
Chesapeake and Potomac Canal, Williamsport, Md.
Description:
'The Chesapeake and Potomac Canal as shown from the Maryland side of the Potomac bridge. The canal out of operation since the floods of 1924 is 194 miles long and was originally at Alexandria, Va. The course of the Potomac was followed and the flow of water regulated by locals. The boats, drawn by mules, made about three miles per hour and the chief item of freight was coal. The canal was once an important artery of traffic but was worsted in competition with the B. & O. Railroads.'

54. Potomac River and C. & O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032053
Title:
Potomac River and C. & O. Canal at Williamsport, Md.

55. Canal and River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032054
Title:
Canal and River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

56. Canal and River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032060
Title:
Canal and River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

57. Potomac River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032061
Title:
Potomac River from Doubledays Hill, Williamsport, Md.

58. Old Canal Boat on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Antietam Iron Works, Md.

IDNO:
032066
Title:
Old Canal Boat on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Antietam Iron Works, Md.

59. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Work at Williamsport, Md.

IDNO:
032067
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Work at Williamsport, Md.
"This famous old Canal was built in the 1820's before the Conception of railroads. By a series of locks, one of which is shown in the pix, this canal was the original means of travel between Washington and Cumberland, following the bed of the Potomac River. It was completed with business on this waterway that the B. & O. R. R. was conceived and built in 1828." [The boat is being towed along by mules on the left side of the pix].

60. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

IDNO:
032069
Title:
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Description:
"This famous old Canal was built in the 1820's before the Conception of railroads. By a series of locks, one of which is shown in the pix, this canal was the original means of travel between Washington and Cumberland, following the bed of the Potomac River. It was completed with business on this waterway that the B. & O. R. R. was conceived and built in 1828." [The boat is being towed along by mules on the left side of the pix].