National Register of Historic Places

Watervliet Side Cut Locks

Watervliet, Albany County, New York
Listed
August 11, 1971
Type
Structure
Period
Modern
Ref No.
71000529

About this property

Watervliet Side Cut Locks, also known as the West Troy Side Cut Locks and "Double Locks," is a historic set of locks for the Erie Canal located at Watervliet in Albany County, New York. The side cut locks connected the Erie Canal to the Hudson River to allow for simplified access from Troy. They initially consisted of a lock at the Erie Canal (at about the modern 23rd Street), and a lock at the Hudson River. During the subsequent enlargement of the canal, the original lock at the canal and 23rd Street was doubled, and a new pair of locks were built gating to the Hudson River (while at the same time the general area was reconfigured.) The lock walls and sea wall are constructed of cut limestone blocks. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The remains of the locks for the Hudson River end are buried under Interstate 787 and the northbound exit ramp for 23rd Street. The ruins of the locks are in good condition but have been buried to protect them and Originally, a weigh lock was located where the side-cut met the Erie Canal, but this was subsequently replaced by a new

Location

23rd St. at the Hudson River
Watervliet, Albany County, New York
42.73189, -73.69815

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When was Watervliet Side Cut Locks listed on the National Register?

Watervliet Side Cut Locks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Watervliet Side Cut Locks?

Watervliet Side Cut Locks is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Watervliet Side Cut Locks is recorded as the modern era.

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