Delaware and Hudson Canal
National Historic Landmark

Delaware and Hudson Canal

Cuddebackville, Orange County, New York
Listed
November 23, 1968
Type
Structure
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
68000051

About this property

The Delaware and Hudson Canal was the first venture of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, which would later build the Delaware and Hudson Railway. Between 1828 and 1899, the canal's barges carried anthracite coal from the mines of northeastern Pennsylvania to the Hudson River and then to market in New York City. Construction of the canal involved some major feats of civil engineering, such as the construction of the Delaware and Hudson Gravity Railroad, and resulted in the development of some new technologies, particularly in rail transport. Its operation stimulated the city's growth and encouraged settlement in the sparsely populated region. Unlike many other canals of that era, the canal remained a profitable private operation for most of its existence. The canal was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1968. The canal was abandoned during the early 20th century, and much of it was subsequently drained and filled. Some fragments remain in New York and Pennsylvania.

Location

Cuddebackville, Orange County, New York
41.46239, -74.60039

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Delaware and Hudson Canal listed on the National Register?

Delaware and Hudson Canal was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1968.

What type of historic resource is Delaware and Hudson Canal?

Delaware and Hudson Canal is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Delaware and Hudson Canal a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Delaware and Hudson Canal has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Delaware and Hudson Canal?

The period of significance for Delaware and Hudson Canal is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1828.

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