The Erie Canal - Thank the Irish!
About this episode
Lizzie and Arden discuss the construction and significance of the Erie Canal and the innovations that emerged from it.
In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden examine one of America’s greatest engineering feats, the Erie Canal! Join them as they discuss the painstaking process of building the canal, what innovations were created to help with the work, and the lasting impact it had on US expansion! Follow us on socials: Let’s Get Civical Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetcivical/ Lizzie Stewart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_the_rock_stewart/ Arden Walentowski Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ardenjulianna/ Love the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify !
People in this episode
Hosts: Lizzie Stewart, Arden Walentowski
Topics covered
- engineering feats
- Erie Canal
- US expansion
- Irish contributions
- historical innovations
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Organizations: Let’s Get Civical
Places: Erie Canal, United States
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