Watch House

Watch House

Photo by MJ Clingan

The only Watch House left standing on the Canal is on the upstream berm side at the end of Lock 50. This house allowed a safe-haven from weather for lock keepers to see oncoming boats, as it was closer to the locks and offered better visibility than the lockhouse did. Learn more.

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Photo by MJ Clingan

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