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Have You Heard the Hammering? Emergency Dam Repairs

Have You Heard the Hammering? Emergency Dam Repairs
Have You Heard the Hammering? Mike Caswell April 14, 2018  Work progresses on the dam!  I’m delighted to report that something is at last being done to ensure the most dangerous part of this embankment is made safe. What has worried me for many months is the electricity pylon mounted right on the edge of the…
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The Oxbow Lake Embankment Dam in Perinton – 1918 vs 2018 Comparison

The Oxbow Lake Embankment Dam in Perinton – 1918 vs 2018 Comparison
Fairport/Perinton Circa 1912 Here is a photo of the embankment at The Oxbow in Fairport.  It was taken circa 1912. There are several points worth noticing here. In the center of the photo, the electricity pylon can be seen clearly perched on the top of the embankment. On the opposite side of the canal, the…
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