About this episode

This episode explores the engineering marvels of the Erie Canal and the Chicago River, celebrating their historical significance and discussing sanitation efforts in Chicago.

The Erie Canal and The Chicago River were two of the most impressive engineering feats in history. For the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal we look at the opening celebration, along with a fun musical diversion or two. And how can you talk about moving water without talking about the efforts to change sanitation in Chicago? This included reversing the flow of the river that runs through the city!

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