Erie Canal Groundbreaking-a Big Deal? Advertise Here Historical Place Category: Early 1800'sHistorical Place Tags: erie Canal HEAR GEOAUDIO Photos Map Reviews More info on This TopicGEOAUDIO: Groundbreaking-Of-Canal-A-Big-Deal-—-Edit.mp3 https://www.hearabouthere.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Groundbreaking-Of-Canal-A-Big-Deal-—-Edit.mp3By: Brad UtterAffiliation: NYS Museum Author of Enterprising Waters via Empire State Engagements with Robert Chiles Image credits: The first shovel full of earth was dug for the Erie Canal, as depicted in this drawing, on July 4, 1817, in Rome Via the Rome Sentinel No Records FoundSorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. Google Map Not LoadedSorry, unable to load Google Maps API. Get Directions Google Maps Leave a Review Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Review text Select a rating Name Email Website Enterprising Waters, Brad Utter Erie Canal History began in Rome, Rome Sentinel Erie Canal Mapping Project Previous Next Add to a TALE Collection