THE CHARLESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ESPERANCE, NY

May 8, 2022: Erie Canal Lock E-13 as seen from Mohawk Valley Welcome Center, Root, New York Erie Canal Lock E-13 and Movable Dam 9, as seen from the rear of the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center in the town of Root, New York. Built in 1914, Lock E-13's function was to lift and lower canal boats plying the Mohawk River a total height of eight feet. The complex consists of a row of 15 vertical lift gates surrounded at its four corners by concrete machinery cabins, topped with a movable steel truss dam 370 feet in width. On the south (right) side, a narrow concrete spillway carries water past a newly reconstructed lockhouse. If you're an architecture buff like me, you can read more of my ramblings at <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/198134987@N03/">Western New York Architecture Deep Cuts</a>, my other account where I go deeper into the weeds about these sorts of things.
May 8, 2022: Erie Canal Lock E-13 as seen from Mohawk Valley Welcome Center, Root, New York Credit: Carrotflower Productions International

The Charleston Historical Society is a small non-profit organization located in Esperance, NY. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Charleston area, which includes the townships of Esperance, Sloansville, and Charleston. The society was founded in 1974 and has been actively working to preserve the area's history ever since.

The society operates a museum located in the historic Esperance Depot, which was built in 1886 and served as a train station until the 1950s. The museum features exhibits on the local history of the area, including the early settlers, agriculture, industry, and transportation. The museum also houses a collection of artifacts and documents related to the history of the area.

In addition to the museum, the society sponsors educational programs and events throughout the year. These events include lectures, tours, and other activities that promote an understanding of the history of the area. The society also maintains a library of historical resources that is open to researchers and members of the public.

The Charleston Historical Society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of the area. The society is funded through membership dues, donations, and grants. The society welcomes new members and volunteers who are interested in helping to preserve the history of the Charleston area.

THE CHARLESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ESPERANCE NY. US MID #8403601117

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

May 8, 2022: Erie Canal Lock E-13 as seen from Mohawk Valley Welcome Center, Root, New York Erie Canal Lock E-13 and Movable Dam 9, as seen from the rear of the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center in the town of Root, New York. Built in 1914, Lock E-13's function was to lift and lower canal boats plying the Mohawk River a total height of eight feet. The complex consists of a row of 15 vertical lift gates surrounded at its four corners by concrete machinery cabins, topped with a movable steel truss dam 370 feet in width. On the south (right) side, a narrow concrete spillway carries water past a newly reconstructed lockhouse. If you're an architecture buff like me, you can read more of my ramblings at <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/198134987@N03/">Western New York Architecture Deep Cuts</a>, my other account where I go deeper into the weeds about these sorts of things.
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Erie Canal Lock E13 On our recent road trip we got off the NY Thruway at the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center along the famous Erie Canal and Lock number E13, one of 35 remaining locks. In the background is a freight train on the New York Central tracks. We enjoyed a very pleasant lunch at this sight. This is actually the Mohawk River that is integrated into the Eire Canal system. Watch a time lapse here. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2YWwCOeKWQ" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2YWwCOeKWQ</a> The present Erie Canal rises 566 feet from the Hudson River to Lake Erie through 35 locks. From tide-water level at Troy, the Erie Canal rises through a series of locks in the Mohawk Valley to an elevation of 420 feet above sea-level at the summit level at Rome. Continuing westward, it descends to an elevation of 363 feet above sea-level at the junction with the Oswego Canal, and finally rises to an elevation of 565.6 feet above sea-level at the Niagara River. The original "Clinton's Ditch" Erie Canal had 83 locks. The Enlarged Erie Canal, built between 1835 and 1862, saw this number reduced to 72 locks. Today, there are 35 numbered locks -- although Lock No. 1 is usually called the Federal Lock -- plus the Federal Black Rock Lock. [eriecanal.org]

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THE CHARLESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
5216 ST HWY 30A
ESPERANCE
NY
12066

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MID # 8403601117
Name THE CHARLESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 141643937
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201205
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.80732, -74.338705
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 072800
US Census Block: 4051