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OH. Piqua. Resident Engineer, Extension Miami Canal. $3. 1840s. (Wolka 2204-02)

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OH. Piqua. Resident Engineer, Extension Miami Canal. $3. 1840s. (Wolka 2204-02)
<B>OH. </B><I>Piqua. </I>Resident Engineer, Extension Miami Canal. <B>$3. </B>1840s. (Wolka 2204-02). Train rounding bend near river with town in background, at center; Washington portrait at left. Construction of the canal began in 1833 and was completed with celebration on July 5, 1837 and oration by William Henry Harrison. The canal was renamed the Miami and Erie Canal in 1849. Traffic peaked in 1852, and suffered a long decline due to competition from the railroads. R-7. <B>VF,</B> small piece from lower right corner.