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Michigan - 1 For the Northern Michigan Waterway, Saginaw & Grand River Canal, St. Clair Flats Canal and Soo Locks, see Michigan - 2 Benton Harbor Ship Canal Benton Harbor A brief description and history of the city, referencing the canal. Benton Harbor History A history of the city, including construction of the canal. Benton Harbor, Michigan A brief history of the city, including reference to the canal. Benton Harbor, Michigan A brief history of the city, including reference to the canal. Benton Harbor, Michigan A brief history of the city, including reference to the canal. Morton House Museum A history of one of the founders of Benton Harbor, who was intrumental in the development of the canal and the community. St. Joseph and Benton Harbor A brief history of the two cities, including reference to the canal. The American Midwest: An Interpretative Encyclopedia A brief description of the canal. Clam Lake Canal Building the American Dream A history of the canal, and its impact on the community. Cadillac A history of the city, with reference to the canal. Cadillac, Michigan A description and history of the city, including reference to the canal. Cadillac, Michigan An overview and brief history of the city, including reference to the canal. Cadillac, MI Real Estate A brief description and history of the city, including reference to the canal. Cadillac: Where We Come From A history of the city, including reference to the canal. Cadillac Yesterday A brief history of the city, including reference to the canal. Clam Lake Canal A brief history of the canal dug in the 1870s near Cadillac, to support the lumber industry Clam Lake Canal Historical Marker Text of the marker can be found under the "Transportation" section. Includes map and a current photo. Lake Cadillac A description and history of the lake, including reference to the canal. Preserve America Community: Cadillac, Michigan A brief history of the city, including reference to the canal. Wexford County A history of the county, including reference to the canal. Wexford County, Michigan A brief history of the county, including reference to the canal. Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal 1875 Map of Macomb County, Michigan The county map shows the route of the canal through Clinton, Sterling and Shelby Townships. Links to 1882 histories of the townships, with some reference to the canal. An Economic Lesson From Michigan's Early History An article about Michigan's failed state-managed internal improvement projects, including the Clinton-Kalamzoo Canal. Brief History of Clinton Township A history of the township, including reference to the canal. City of Rochester Hills History A brief history of the canal. Historic photo. Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal Text of an historical marker located in Rochester, Michigan. Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal Maps of the actual and proposed canal routes; historical and current photos. Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal A brief history of the canal. Historical photo and a profile map of the canal route between Utica and Rochester. Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal A brief history of the canal. Links to related sites. Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal A brief history of the canal. Historical photo and a profile map of the canal route between Utica and Rochester. Clinton and Kalamazoo Canal A link to a description of the canal and commentary on its historical significance. Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal A brief history of the canal in Shelby Township. Historical photograph. Friends of the Loren Andrus Octagon House History of the home of an assistant engineer during the surveying of the canal, and one of the pioneering families of the Macomb County. Historians Thrilled by Canal Discovery Article about the 2004 discovery of one of the locks. Historic Sites Online Link to a description and commentary on the historical significance of the canal. History of Livingston County 1880 A history of the canal, as planned to be built through Livingston County. Also described are plans for a branch canal that was intended to run south to Dexter, Michigan. History of Utica A history of Utica, and the role of the canal in its early growth Ludwick Wesolowski Biography of a draftsman for the canal, who later became a prominent member of the community. Michigan: A History of the Wolverine State An extensive history of Michigan's internal improvements program of the 1830s and 40s, including reference to the canal. Includes a map of the proposed canal and railroad routes across the state. New Signs for the Old Canal A brief history of the canal. Shelby Township A brief history of the canal, and its role in the townships development Should Government Build the Railroads? A history of Michigan's internal improvement efforts, including the canal, and the effects on the the state's future history. The Clinton and Kalamazoo Canal A brief history of the canal. Current photo. The Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal A brief history of the canal, and bibliography Crystal Lake Outlet Canal Crystal Lake A description and brief history of the unsuccessful canal. Crystal Lake Outlet Canal A link to a description and commentary on the historical significance of the canal. Keweenaw Waterway A Great Event for Portage Lake--Superior and Portage United--Opening of the Portage Lake and Lake Superior Ship Canal An 1870 New York Times article announcing the opening of the canal. History of the Great Lakes A history of the Portage Lake Canal, in addition to other Great Lakes canals. Hubbell: A Copper Country Village Transcript of a history of the community. Chapter 6 (Transportation) provides a brief history of the canal. Keweenaw Peninsula A brief description and history of the region, referencing the waterway. Keweenaw Waterway A brief history of the canal, built in the 1860s to provide a shortcut for ships around the Keweenaw Peninsula. Keweenaw Waterway A description and history of the waterway. Current photos and links to related sites. Keweenaw Waterway A brief description and history of the waterway. Keweenaw Waterway A link to a description and commentary on the historical significance of the waterway. "Lost Lights" - Portage Lake Ship Canal Light Station 1874 A history of the waterway and its lighthouses. Historical photos. Portage Lake and Lake Superior Ship Canal A brief history of the canal. Historical photographs. Portage Lake Bridge History A history of the bridges built across the waterway. Historical photos. Portage Lake Ship Canal A brief history of the waterway. Portage Lake Ship Canal Life Saving Station Historical photographs of the Station The Houghton Waterfront A brief history of the waterway. Historical photo and links to related web sites. The River and Harbor Bill An 1887 New York Times article about federal legislation considering the U.S. government purchase of the Portage Lake Canal. Mendota Canal Back Then A brief history of the community, and the role of the canal in its development of copper mining Lac La Belle A brief description and history of the lake and canal. Current photo. Lac La Belle A brief description and history of the lake and canal. Lac La Belle, Michigan A brief description and history of the lake and canal. Mendota Channel Light A history of the light at the entrance of the canal. Mendota Light and Canal A history of the light at the entrance of the canal. Current photos.