Fairport Lift Bridge

The Fairport Lift Bridge, an engineering curiosity celebrated for its unique slope and angle, marked its 100th anniversary in August 2014. This bridge is part of the rich history associated with the Erie Canal, which was first proposed in 1768 and constructed between 1817 and 1825, connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River.

The Erie Canal, an engineering marvel of its time, was later enlarged and transformed into the Erie Barge Canal by 1918, allowing for enhanced navigation and recreational use today. Historical remnants, such as locks, aqueducts, and other canal structures, can still be explored throughout the canal's scenic path.

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