The rain didn’t stop some people from visiting the Lock Tenders Tribute Monument following the Lock Tenders Tribute Celebration on Saturday morning. The identity of Lock Tender No. 10 seated on the staircase at the Flight of Five remnants was revealed as well — he is William Crowley, according to the Locks Heritage District which made the announcement during ceremonies at the Erie Canal Discovery Center on Saturday morning.
The rain didn’t stop some people from visiting the Lock Tenders Tribute Monument following the Lock Tenders Tribute Celebration on Saturday morning.
Celebrating Lockport’s lock tenders
Actor Jason Mussachio portrays 19th century lock tender Tom O’Hara at the Lock Tenders Tribute Celebration on Saturday morning at the Erie Canal Discovery Center. He talked about the life, duties and history of the lock tenders from O’Hara’s perspective.
Reliving history
Lockport Mayor Michelle Roman places flowers on the statues at the Lock Tenders Tribute Monument on a rainy Saturday morning.
Remembering the lock tenders
Lockport Mayor Michelle Roman places flowers on the statues at the Lock Tenders Tribute Monument on a rainy Saturday morning following the Lock Tenders Tribute Celebration.Â
Flowers were laid on the statues of late 19th century lock tenders on Saturday morning following the Lock Tenders Tribute. The statues were created by artist Susan Giessler based on a photo taken by F.B. Clench in 1897.Â
Charlie Begley stands with state Assemblyman Mike Norris, R-Lockport, after receiving this year’s Key to the Locks Award on Saturday morning. Begley is a reenactor with the Niagara History Center’s Step Back in Time Players and a docent for Locks District Tours.
18th annual Key to the Locks Award winner
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The rain didn’t stop some people from visiting the Lock Tenders Tribute Monument following the Lock Tenders Tribute Celebration on Saturday morning. The identity of Lock Tender No. 10 seated on the staircase at the Flight of Five remnants was revealed as well — he is William Crowley, according to the Locks Heritage District which made the announcement during ceremonies at the Erie Canal Discovery Center on Saturday morning.
The rain didn’t stop some people from visiting the Lock Tenders Tribute Monument following the Lock Tenders Tribute Celebration on Saturday morning.
Celebrating Lockport’s lock tenders
Actor Jason Mussachio portrays 19th century lock tender Tom O’Hara at the Lock Tenders Tribute Celebration on Saturday morning at the Erie Canal Discovery Center. He talked about the life, duties and history of the lock tenders from O’Hara’s perspective.
Reliving history
Lockport Mayor Michelle Roman places flowers on the statues at the Lock Tenders Tribute Monument on a rainy Saturday morning.
Remembering the lock tenders
Lockport Mayor Michelle Roman places flowers on the statues at the Lock Tenders Tribute Monument on a rainy Saturday morning following the Lock Tenders Tribute Celebration.Â
Flowers were laid on the statues of late 19th century lock tenders on Saturday morning following the Lock Tenders Tribute. The statues were created by artist Susan Giessler based on a photo taken by F.B. Clench in 1897.Â
Charlie Begley stands with state Assemblyman Mike Norris, R-Lockport, after receiving this year’s Key to the Locks Award on Saturday morning. Begley is a reenactor with the Niagara History Center’s Step Back in Time Players and a docent for Locks District Tours.
18th annual Key to the Locks Award winner
