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The construction of the Erie Canal began in '''1817'''. As more Irish laborers arrived the pace of construction picked up and overcame significant barriers. For example, during summer construction in a marsh, 1,000 workers died of swamp fever, so survivors were moved to another part of the canal until winter when it was safer to work in the frozen marsh. Sections of the canal opened as follows: | The construction of the Erie Canal began in '''1817'''. As more Irish laborers arrived the pace of construction picked up and overcame significant barriers. For example, during summer construction in a marsh, 1,000 workers died of swamp fever, so survivors were moved to another part of the canal until winter when it was safer to work in the frozen marsh. Sections of the canal opened as follows: | ||
#''to Utica'' | #''to Utica'' | ||
#''1820 Utica to Syracuse'' | #''1820 Utica to Syracuse'' | ||
#''1823 Brockport to Albany (Champlain Canal connecting the Hudson River to Lake Champlain was completed at the same time)'' | #''1823 Brockport to Albany (Champlain Canal connecting the Hudson River to Lake Champlain was completed at the same time)'' | ||
#''1824 Lockport locks'' | #''1824 Lockport locks'' | ||
#''1825 Onondago Ridge finishing the entire canal''. | #''1825 Onondago Ridge finishing the entire canal''. | ||
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