Product Overview
Celebrate 200 years of history, innovation, and culture with The Canal That Changed America: The lively history, unique communities and vital economic and social impact of New York’s Erie Canal. This beautifully designed 144-page hardcover coffee-table book explores the remarkable story of the Erie Canal and its lasting impact on commerce, industry, social movements, and the communities that flourished along its banks.
Created by the journalists of the Democrat & Chronicle and featuring breathtaking photography by photojournalist and kayaker Tina MacIntyre-Yee, this limited-edition collector’s book takes readers on a visual and historical journey through the canal’s past and present. From towering lift locks and bustling port cities to charming canal towns and scenic waterways, each page captures the spirit and legacy of one of America’s most transformative engineering achievements.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, New York residents, travelers, and collectors alike, this keepsake edition honors the canal that helped shape America.
- Limited-edition hardcover collector’s book featuring 144 pages
- Includes nearly 100 stunning photographs captured across the Erie Canal
- Explores the canal’s economic, cultural, and social impact on America
- Published by Pediment Publishing and printed in North America
Reserve your copy today — ships November 13, 2026.
This book is also available for purchase on Pediment Publishing.
