The Erie Canal

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf canal
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Industrial_Revolution
urban development
immigration patterns
gptkbp:built 1817
1825
gptkbp:completed 1825
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Lake_Erie
gptkb:Hudson_River
gptkbp:crosses several counties
gptkbp:cultural_heritage National_Historic_Landmark
gptkbp:cultural_impact folklore
music
American_literature
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Governor_DeWitt_Clinton
gptkbp:exhibits historical events
technological advancements
cultural exchanges
economic shifts
gptkbp:famous_for lock system
gptkbp:has historical sites
scenic views
interpretive centers
gptkbp:historical_significance trade
economic development
transportation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Erie Canal
gptkbp:includes several locks
several aqueducts
gptkbp:influenced transportation policy
westward expansion
gptkbp:inspiration engineering projects
gptkbp:is_a popular destination
key infrastructure project
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of festivals
gptkbp:is_essential_for New_York's_economy
U.S._transportation_history
gptkbp:is_known_for its history
its engineering
its role in commerce
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:New_York_State_Parks
gptkb:New_York_State_Canal_System
gptkbp:is_used_in fishing
recreational boating
educational tours
biking trails
passenger travel
shipping goods
gptkbp:length 363 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:New_York_State_Canal_Corporation
gptkbp:notable_artist Erie_Canal_Song
gptkbp:opened 1825
gptkbp:promoted agriculture
industry
gptkbp:purpose facilitate trade
gptkbp:renovated 1990s
20th century
gptkbp:travelTime between_New_York_City_and_Buffalo
gptkbp:type artificial
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for economic growth