Perinton, Fairport, and the Erie Canal
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The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 saw the rise of western New York as the gateway to the West. The ease and economy of shipping by canal brought commerce and factories to many communities along the canal's route. Thus, the area that we now know as Fairport and Perinton boasted a disproportionate number of businesses in the mid- and late-nineteenth century.In Perinton, Fairport, and the Erie Canal, you will meet Daniel DeLand, founder of th...