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Opening early locks on the St. Lawrence River

Early Locks on the St. Lawrence River

Boats going into the locks on the St. Lawrence River. Men in background turning winches to open locks. The passenger boat Grenada out of Prescott Ontario taking on passengers on right. Circa 1870-1880. Photo by Frank Spencer.

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