The "Flight of Five" locks are and were an absolutely amazing feat of 19th century engineering. The 60 foot rise was initially a freakin' cliff that they had to blast through and figure out a way to raise the boats from bottom to top. What you can see today in Lockport is the 2nd iteration of the flight of five. At some point when technology improved they were able to covert part of it to a two lock system (2 instead of 5) that carries boat traffic in modern times -- but the flight of 5 (decommissioned) is still there for all to admire. In terms of Erie Canal history, this is as good as it gets!
Your presentation of Lockwood was prolific. Who knew all the wonderful things found in this little town. Many thanks for your journey, it has been enlightening. 👍😁♥️
You are now, officially, the most anticipated, excitement inducing content creator in my subscriptions list! May the Babe Bus continue on it's mission of discovery and wonder for as long as you desire! P.S. I want to point out the greatest treasure that you have shown us in all of these videos and that is you, Casey Roman!
I volunteered for the haunted caves in early 2000s. My dad got the city to let us use the trolley for our storyline on the drive down to the park outside of the entrance. Love my hometown, hate the fact that my brother graduated with Tim McVeigh.
Whatttt??? You came to my town and I didn’t get to take a selfie with the Babe Bus! I Guess I still have to keep imagining how tall you actually are. I’m a staff photographer with the Lockport and Niagara newspapers and I’ve many friends in your profession here. You seem to be born to tell stories! Before heading out to do a hot story one day, an editor once said to me, and I think it suits you, “Have Fun and Show No Fear.” Safe travels.
Just got back from Lockport with a group of youth from our church in western Maryland. Had a great visit. Spent three nights there seeing the sites and using it as a home base to explore Niagara and Buffalo as well. Thumbs up to Best Western, Erie Canal Discovery Center, Papa Leo's Pizza, and more!
Outstanding video! I started watching your channel because you are a fellow van-dweller (I will be soon). But you surprised me by your expert level of video making and I very much appreciate you showing us around parts of America I have never heard of, let alone will likely never see in person. I like to follow other channels who are related to van life in some way and sadly though I would have never discovered your channel had it not been for that. So, Thank you.
What a great little town I will make sure I stop and see that when I am over that way for sure you do such a great job representing a town that could definitely use a boost keep being yourself and Lord knows you will you're awesome keep on keepin on sweetheart
Damn. How have I never *Heard* of Lockport. If you ever get that whole Visa thing fixed - you should think about coming on up to the Rideau Canal. It looks like they used similar technology to our Eastern Ontario version. Hope the plans for a photography exhibit are proceeding ahead. Cathy, Out o'Ottwa/Bytown
Wow .... I nearly missed this one ..... I was most likely spreading Mulch in my beds ... all 130 bags ... took me a couple of days.....Yes pretty good for being almost 180 years old... Hehee..... Thanks for sharing .... Hugs ... Shirlene
Love your videos. Hope you get your passport soon. Come to Canada. If you come over the bridges in Niagara Falls, we have Clifton hill, Niagara on the Lake, the screaming tunnel, Nightingale mill, longest running flour mill run by water wheel, the Welland Canal in St. Catharines and so many other interesting things to check out.
I have heard of Lockport, having been doing sound for a band back in oh, 1979 or so and we played for one night at some place that was around there. Wasn't in town, though, and I sure didn't know about most of the stuff you touch on here. Interesting stuff! :-)
Another wonderful video. Those caves made me want to put on my shoes and follow you in. I just love learning more and more about these jewels of small towns. Thank you for sharing.
Another great video! Expecially, enjoyed the ending, I'm like no way glass milk bottles...takes me back to when I was little, mom would drop me off mid-milk route to my grandma (grandpa was a milkman, yes I was the milkman granddaughter) and got to ride in the milk truck, they stood to drive. That was his morning job, in the afternoons he ran his gravel truck business. Thank you for memory lane.
About 10 years ago, during a visit to Niagara Falls, we took a side trip to Lockport and took a ride on the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal was something I learned about in school. This little side trip was an eye opener. The Erie Canal was built almost 100 years before the Panama Canal. It is 363 miles lohg and originally used 82 locks to raise the water almost 600 feet. The longest canal in the US at that time was 26 miles long. It was built, through wilderness, using nothing but primitive tools, animal power, and black powder, and completed in 8 years. When it opened, the cost shipping goods from the Midwest to the Atlantic dropped to 1/10 it's original cost. If you're ever in northwestern NY, I highly recommend it.
Question, Can anyone explain, how it is possible, the Panama Canal (48 miles long /10 years to build), built 87 years after the Erie Canal can have a construction rate of 4.8 miles per year while the Erie Canal has a construction rate of 45 miles per year. That is an 837.5% difference.
And your next video you might look into this. There is a place there called the Niagara hotel on the lower floor is a tavern that's open till this day in the basement. Are caverns that go underneath the city down below. You will also find something during the time of prohibition abandoned deep underground taverns. Underground speakeasy taverns that are still intact. It is a maze of walls and tunnels. But down there the old yourinals and bathrooms and parts of the bars that served illegal alcohol. Are still there? What is site? Just maybe the owner pete will give you a TOUR.
Fantastic job! Love the “side door” entrance! I keep telling myself I will get out and explore these places but I am having to enjoy them through your beautiful work. Thank you!
I'm so glad you're in New York State, so much history and cool things to explore there. I'm originally from the Hudson Valley's Rhinebeck/Hyde Park area. There are quite a few historic buildings with beautiful architecture there. A real gem near Hudson, NY is Olana, the home of Hudson River School painter, Frederic Church. Olana is a gorgeous and unique structure. I thought I'd mention that in case you made your way to that area. I really enjoyed seeing the caves of Lockport and history of the town. Wonderful video. Safe travels!
"Divorced his wife and married his adopted daughter"
I had NO idea about Woody Allen's connection to the Erie Canal.
@Chimp 6 I'm ROFLMAO at your comment. TYVM
The "Flight of Five" locks are and were an absolutely amazing feat of 19th century engineering. The 60 foot rise was initially a freakin' cliff that they had to blast through and figure out a way to raise the boats from bottom to top. What you can see today in Lockport is the 2nd iteration of the flight of five. At some point when technology improved they were able to covert part of it to a two lock system (2 instead of 5) that carries boat traffic in modern times -- but the flight of 5 (decommissioned) is still there for all to admire. In terms of Erie Canal history, this is as good as it gets!
Love Casey logic "the side door didn't"t say anything, soooo"
Love your style. We need more Roman reports! Have fun
Another good one!!! 👍😁😁😁
Your presentation of Lockwood was prolific. Who knew all the wonderful things found in this little town. Many thanks for your journey, it has been enlightening. 👍😁♥️
-you keep making my USA tour list longer! Definitely gotta cost Lockport and explore those caves!
Super! I love learning all about the history behind these towns. So fun that you are taking us exploring with you!!!
That was great thanks for all your efforts
That was a great video, Casey. I really enjoyed that one.
You are now, officially, the most anticipated, excitement inducing content creator in my subscriptions list!
May the Babe Bus continue on it's mission of discovery and wonder for as long as you desire!
P.S. I want to point out the greatest treasure that you have shown us in all of these videos and that is you, Casey Roman!
I volunteered for the haunted caves in early 2000s. My dad got the city to let us use the trolley for our storyline on the drive down to the park outside of the entrance. Love my hometown, hate the fact that my brother graduated with Tim McVeigh.
Whatttt??? You came to my town and I didn’t get to take a selfie with the Babe Bus! I Guess I still have to keep imagining how tall you actually are. I’m a staff photographer with the Lockport and Niagara newspapers and I’ve many friends in your profession here. You seem to be born to tell stories! Before heading out to do a hot story one day, an editor once said to me, and I think it suits you, “Have Fun and Show No Fear.” Safe travels.
Outstanding as always, Casey!!!
Thank you (again) for a great story
I absolutely love love love your historical tours. You are a very gifted journalist. Hugs
A very good presentation and history.
outstanding! Is there a bike path along the canal?
Just got back from Lockport with a group of youth from our church in western Maryland. Had a great visit. Spent three nights there seeing the sites and using it as a home base to explore Niagara and Buffalo as well. Thumbs up to Best Western, Erie Canal Discovery Center, Papa Leo's Pizza, and more!
Loving your adventures. Thanks for sharing.
Outstanding video! I started watching your channel because you are a fellow van-dweller (I will be soon). But you surprised me by your expert level of video making and I very much appreciate you showing us around parts of America I have never heard of, let alone will likely never see in person. I like to follow other channels who are related to van life in some way and sadly though I would have never discovered your channel had it not been for that. So, Thank you.
I just love your narrating
Thanks for this from a former Lockportian.
Your shot/vision after @1:53 is f'ng SICK. 💥💥👊
I grew up near Lockport and knew about the caves, but I never got the chance to explore them. Thanks for the video!
My hometown. I love seeing this stuff
If and when you make it to the Chesapeake Bay Area, I can arrange a crabbing or oyster gathering as I have friends in low places ;)
What a great little town I will make sure I stop and see that when I am over that way for sure you do such a great job representing a town that could definitely use a boost keep being yourself and Lord knows you will you're awesome keep on keepin on sweetheart
Scary caves! Added to bucket list.
Delightful tour!
You're videos are something out this world and I've learn so much without even knowing and and now I really want to visit lockport
Another wonderful video from a small town I hadn’t heard of. Very interesting place. You excel with these types of videos and I look forward to them.
This is close to my hometown and I didn’t know about the cave tour. Girl you are amazing.
Damn. How have I never *Heard* of Lockport.
If you ever get that whole Visa thing fixed - you should think about coming on up to the Rideau Canal. It looks like they used similar technology to our Eastern Ontario version.
Hope the plans for a photography exhibit are proceeding ahead.
Cathy, Out o'Ottwa/Bytown
Fascinating!
This is such good content! Love your picks, your narrative and the sly comments! It shows you are loving what you do.
Once again, epic video with an incredible tale to tell. Thank you Casey!
Great job, Casey 😎
[casey] “follow me into the tunnel back in time...”
[me] grabs popcorn
Well done Casey! 😊
I think this is my favorite of the location videos so far. Adding Lockport to my list of destinations to hit.
Wonderful!!! 👍👌
Im from Lockport, didnt expect to see you here. If youre still in the area you might be interested in seeing the Buffalo Central Terminal
Learning a lot from these videos! Thank you, Casey!
Another spot for my list. Amazing job
Bravo.. bravooh👏🏻👏🏻 another great Casey Roman adventurous story! 👏🏻💕GREAT JOB!
Casey Roman, adventuress!! Keep it going!!
you paint the best picture of every video you do. hats off to another awesome video.. safe travels nancy
Wow .... I nearly missed this one ..... I was most likely spreading Mulch in my beds ... all 130 bags ... took me a couple of days.....Yes pretty good for being almost 180 years old... Hehee..... Thanks for sharing .... Hugs ... Shirlene
Superb !!!
I wish this was a weekly tv series....So enjoy you!
Thanks for the video! I am really enjoying the travel Vlogs- and the history lessons behind them
She's amazing
You're making me want to travel Casey :)))
I live in Lockport!!
Fascinating
Adding that town to my travel list. Thanks!
Love your videos. Hope you get your passport soon. Come to Canada. If you come over the bridges in Niagara Falls, we have Clifton hill, Niagara on the Lake, the screaming tunnel, Nightingale mill, longest running flour mill run by water wheel, the Welland Canal in St. Catharines and so many other interesting things to check out.
CASEY, again with a wonderful story. Thank you.
Brilliant.
This is definitely in your wheelhouse!!! Another informational, video with depth and humor. Now I want to go to Lockport NY. Thank you again!!
Does anybody else remember singing the song Erie Canal in elementary school?
Vaguely
Yes
Thank you, Casey for another great video!!!
I have heard of Lockport, having been doing sound for a band back in oh, 1979 or so and we played for one night at some place that was around there. Wasn't in town, though, and I sure didn't know about most of the stuff you touch on here. Interesting stuff! :-)
Your videos are outstanding 👍
Another great video!!
Another wonderful video. Those caves made me want to put on my shoes and follow you in. I just love learning more and more about these jewels of small towns. Thank you for sharing.
I live in Lockport. It sucks. I knew some of the history behind the caves, but not all of it
Master class!
Casey, this is Emmy quality work.
I love all your history lessons
Great vid. I love that old Industrial Age engineering. Thanks!
wow! that cave is unreal... in fact the whole town is incredible.
Another great video! Expecially, enjoyed the ending, I'm like no way glass milk bottles...takes me back to when I was little, mom would drop me off mid-milk route to my grandma (grandpa was a milkman, yes I was the milkman granddaughter) and got to ride in the milk truck, they stood to drive. That was his morning job, in the afternoons he ran his gravel truck business. Thank you for memory lane.
I LOVE your visit videos!! You've got serious skills!
such amazing stories
Good stuff.
you are right down the road from where I live now, hope you enjoyed your time in the Finger Lakes.
Pure platinum, Casey!!! You are one 'tuber that I never miss!!!! Kudos, sweet lady!!!!
About 10 years ago, during a visit to Niagara Falls, we took a side trip to Lockport and took a ride on the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal was something I learned about in school. This little side trip was an eye opener. The Erie Canal was built almost 100 years before the Panama Canal. It is 363 miles lohg and originally used 82 locks to raise the water almost 600 feet. The longest canal in the US at that time was 26 miles long. It was built, through wilderness, using nothing but primitive tools, animal power, and black powder, and completed in 8 years. When it opened, the cost shipping goods from the Midwest to the Atlantic dropped to 1/10 it's original cost. If you're ever in northwestern NY, I highly recommend it.
Question, Can anyone explain, how it is possible, the Panama Canal (48 miles long /10 years to build), built 87 years after the Erie Canal can have a construction rate of 4.8 miles per year while the Erie Canal has a construction rate of 45 miles per year. That is an 837.5% difference.
@@PH_INFO_101 -- Both were incredibly difficult, but the Panama Canal had to deal with Yellow Fever and Malaria, a rainy season and mud slides.
Your videos just KEEP getting more and more interesting! Loved this one.🐎
You never scease to amaze me with your talents-thanks again for another great video! Safe travels
Very interesting awesome 🇨🇦🇨🇦🛠🛠
I'm too afraid to *spill* what I know about Lockport.
Your future looks really-- really-- good. And no one can say what it looks like, because you're breaking new ground. Love that!
Good job
Fascinating! Thank you Casey!
And your next video you might look into this. There is a place there called the Niagara hotel on the lower floor is a tavern that's open till this day in the basement. Are caverns that go underneath the city down below. You will also find something during the time of prohibition abandoned deep underground taverns. Underground speakeasy taverns that are still intact. It is a maze of walls and tunnels. But down there the old yourinals and bathrooms and parts of the bars that served illegal alcohol. Are still there? What is site? Just maybe the owner pete will give you a TOUR.
I love your stories, even the one about your passport. Great video, again. :)
Casey,,,,you are by far the brightest star in the nights sky,,,,
Be safe in your travels young lady,,,
I look forward to each of your videos,,,,
#LiveYourPassion Once again, I love your narration and history along with humor. It's so refreshing !! ❤️ 🌞🚐🇺🇸
#FindYourFreedom
You are incredible! Thank you for continuing your amazing videos!
Love your videos.. keep on bringing great content
I used to play in all the abandoned buildings...
Kayak at the Widewater Marina
I did this tour many years ago, thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Fantastic job! Love the “side door” entrance! I keep telling myself I will get out and explore these places but I am having to enjoy them through your beautiful work. Thank you!
I have never knew about this man. Another superior video from Casey
I'm so glad you're in New York State, so much history and cool things to explore there. I'm originally from the Hudson Valley's Rhinebeck/Hyde Park area. There are quite a few historic buildings with beautiful architecture there. A real gem near Hudson, NY is Olana, the home of Hudson River School painter, Frederic Church. Olana is a gorgeous and unique structure. I thought I'd mention that in case you made your way to that area. I really enjoyed seeing the caves of Lockport and history of the town. Wonderful video. Safe travels!
Love your work thanks for all the history big thanks from Down Under Australia
Well guess I know where I am going next summer to visit. Thank you Casey, great job always.