CAROGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

CAROGA LAKE, 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 Caroga Historical Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of the town of Caroga Lake, NY. The association was established in 1979 and has since played a vital role in collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, and stories that tell the story of the town's past.

The Caroga Historical Association operates out of the Caroga Museum, a beautifully restored building that was once a schoolhouse. The museum houses a vast collection of historical artifacts, including photographs, documents, and objects related to the town's industries, recreation, and daily life.

The association regularly hosts events, lectures, and exhibits that showcase the town's history. Some of the popular events include the annual Caroga Arts Collective Summer Festival, which features live music, art exhibitions, and workshops.

The Caroga Historical Association also maintains several historical sites throughout the town, including the Sherman's Park Pavilion, which was once a popular destination for summer vacationers. Additionally, the association has established walking tours of the town, allowing visitors to explore the historic sites and landmarks that make Caroga Lake a unique and fascinating destination.

Overall, the Caroga Historical Association is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Caroga Lake, NY. The association's efforts to preserve and promote the town's heritage are commendable, and its museum and events are must-visit destinations for history buffs and tourists alike.

CAROGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CAROGA LAKE NY. US MID #8403601777

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 29,916 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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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CAROGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 434
CAROGA LAKE
NY
12032-0434

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MID # 8403601777
Name CAROGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 222230701
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 29,916
REVENUE 29,916
LAT/LONG 43.163802, -74.494047
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 035
US Census Tract: 970400
US Census Block: 2000