Tending the lock on the upper Saranac River
Margaret Hawthorn works at the upper lock on the Saranac River as a lock tender from mid-May to mid-September. It’s a small lock – only a 2.5 foot drop. It’s also hand operated, because there’s no electricity.
Listen to Margaret’s story here.
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