This 1912 map shows different sections of the Ohio & Erie Canal, including the section where Lock No. 37 is located.
courtesy of Library of Congress
Painted by world-famous artist Eric Grohe, the vividly realistic mural depicts the Ohio & Erie Canal that once ran through Massillon, Ohio. The canal was a major source of Massillon’s commercial activity. Constructed in the late 1820s, the canal carried freight traffic and served as a water source for industries and towns along the canal. The canal was a booming success for almost a century by bringing work and commerce to Massillon and surrounding areas. But, by 1913, most of the canal system was abandoned after being flooded. [1]
The mural by Grohe is painted on a building that directly faces the canal, making it appear you can see right through the brick wall to the canal in the 18th century.
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