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Massachusetts-1 For the Hampshire and Hampden, Holyoke, Lowell Industrial canal and Jeremiah's Gutter web sites, see Massachusetts-2 For the Medford Branch and Middlesex canal web sites, see Massachusetts-3 For the Mother Brook, Lawrence, Roxbury and South Hadley canal web sites, see Massachusetts-4 For the Turners Falls, Wankinko River Falls and Wickasee Falls canal and General web sites, see Massachusetts-5 Blackstone Canal A Brief History of the Blackstone A brief history of the river, including reference to the canal. A Comparison of the Blackstone and Middlesex Canals A comparison between the two canals, the difficulties faced by the Blackstone Canal and references to other proposed Massachusetts canal projects. A Short Blackstone Canal History A brief history of the canal, and its contribution to the region's development. Blackstone Canal A brief description of the canal from 1833. Blackstone Canal A brief history of the canal. Blackstone Canal A brief history of the canal. Map and current photo. Blackstone Canal A brief overview of the historical significance of the canal. Historical illustrations and links to related sites. Blackstone Canal A brief description and history of the canal. Links to related sites. Blackstone Canal Brief histories of the canal, the river and the National Heritage Corridor. Links to related sites. Blackstone Canal Links to a brief history of the canal and specific features of same. Blackstone Canal A brief history of the canal. Blackstone Canal Company Certificate Photo of a stock receipt issued in 1835. A brief history and current photo is included. Blackstone Canal Company Records A brief history of the canal and an index of company records, dating from 1825 to 1850. Blackstone Canal Conservancy A voluntary group dedicated to educating the public about the canal and promoting its preservation. History, information on canal boat and walking tours and links to related web sites. Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park A brief history of the canal. Information about available recreational activities and links to related sites. Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park A brief history of the canal, description of the park and links to related sites. Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor A brief history of the river valley, including reference to the canal and a description of the park. Blackstone Valley A description and history of the valley, including reference to the canal. Map and links to related sites. Canal Street A brief history of the canal in Millbury, MA. Illustrations of canal operation. Dead and Buried: The Graveyard of Worcester's Blackstone Canal An extensive history of the canal, with a focus on Worcester. Current photos of the former canal route and links to related sites. Financial Failure? The Real Returns to the Blackstone Canal An abstract of a research study seeking to reconcile opposing views of the financial value of the canal vs.its economic impact on the Blackstone Valley. Highway of Commerce: The Blackstone Canal Information from an exhibition created by the Worcester Historical Museum for the 175th anniversary of the canal opening. Historical illustrations and links to additional sites from the exhibition. Historical Background A brief history of the canal. Massachusetts - A Concise History A brief history of the canal. Preserve America Community: Blackstone, Massachusetts A brief history of the community, including reference to the canal. The Blackstone Canal An extensive history of the canal. The Blackstone Canal: Artery to the Heart of the Commonwealth An extensive history of the canal. The Blackstone Canal Celebrates 175 Years A brief history of the canal. Current photos. The Blackstone River A brief history of the river, including the canal. The Blackstone River, Environmental Status & Issues This report includes a brief history of the river, including reference to the canal. The New England Magazine The role of the canal in the establishment of the Catholic Church in Worcester. The Story of Worcester, Massachusetts A brief history of the canal, with emphasis on Worcester. Worcester, Massachusetts A brief summary of the role of the canal in the development of the city. Blynman Canal Blynman Canal A brief history of the canal. Boston Mill Pond Company (Mill Creek Canal) A Topological and Historical Description of Boston A brief history of the mill pond and canal, from an 1871 publication. Boston Mill Corporation Papers A brief history of the corporation, including reference to the canal, and an index of the corporation records. Boston's Forgotten Canal A brief account of the almost forgotten canal that bisected the Shawmut Peninsula and connected the Middlesex Canal with the Boston waterfront. Gaining Ground A history of the development of the Mill Pond area, including construction of the canal, begins on page 84 of this book. Middlesex Canal Facts Reference is made to the Mill Pond Canal in this article from "Towpath Topics". Mill Creek Canal A link to a brief history and description of the canal. Painting With Maps Tutorial A series of historical maps of the Mill Pond area, one of which shows the route of the canal, showing its development, up to the present time. The Canal That Bisected Boston A brief history of the canal, including details of the Charlestown terminus of the Middlesex Canal and how boats were transferred across the Charles River to the Mill Pond Canal. Illustrations and historical maps. The Memorial History of Boston A brief description of the canal, from an 1881 publication. Cambridge Canals (Broad, Cross Cut, Lechmere, North/Portland, South, West Dock) Broad Canal A brief description and history of the canal. Broad Canal, Cambridge, Condition of Retaining Walls and Bed of Canal A 1902 map of the canal, illustrating the conditions of the canal and showing the locations of businesses situated adjacent to the canal. History of Cambridge, Massachusetts Descriptions of the Broad, North, Cross and South canals, on pages 180-182 of an 1877 publication. History of the Middlesex Canal Includes a brief description of the canals and docks constructed in East Cambridge, to support the Middlesex Canal. History of the Middlesex Canal A brief description of the canals constructed in East Cambridge by the Lechmore Point Corporation. Lechmore Canal A brief description and history of the canal. Current photo. Lechmere Canal A brief history of the canal. Current photo. Notes from Underground A brief description of some of the canals. Current photos. Report of the Committee on Charles River Dam A 1902 report on the probable costs of making repairs to the Broad and Lechmere Canals. Includes historical photos and maps. The Broad Canal Historical maps and current photos of the canal. The Cambridge of Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-Six Brief histories of the canals. Transportation Canals of Eastern Mass. and South Central NH: A Different Perspective An article about canal development in the region, including reference to the various Cambridge canals. Vintage Photos of the Areas We Serve A 1926 photo of the Lechmere Canal. Cut River Canal Canal Historic Marker and Other Pictures A description of the Cut River and other canals claiming to be the oldest in the U.S. Cut River Canal A link to a brief description and history of the canal. Nature, Human and Otherwise - The Great Brant Rock Dike Feud A brief history of the canal. Fox Creek Canal Cogswell's Grant Essex, Massachusetts A brief history of Essex, including reference to the canal. Fox Creek Canal A link to a brief description and history of the canal. History of Newburyport, Massachusetts A brief history of the canal. Publications of the Ipswich Historical Society A brief history of the canal. Your's Sincerely A brief history of the canal. Current photo.