The picture of a job site was taken yesterday from across the Windsor Locks Canal. Despite the lovely fall foliage, most folks have work to do and here it appears to be reinforcing the canal bank.
This was the first time I took a bike ride down the canal path, which is now a state trail. To the east, lies a windy rock-strewn stretch of the Connecticut River. The canal is situated about halfway between Springfield and Hartford. Next week, the trail closes for the winter to allow Bald Eagles undisturbed access to the river’s fish. I made a mental note to return in April.
At the south end of the trail, there’s an interesting monument to many Irish workers who are thought to be buried nearby in unmarked graves. In the early 1800’s the canal was constructed as a workaround for river rapids. Over 400 men were recruited from Ireland, and many died as a result of accidents and disease. As was often the story here in the free states, the most desperate immigrants handled the worse jobs.
I took more pictures on the return; perhaps we can post a few…
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Thanks Philip
Hi John and thank you! Wishing you a beautiful Tuesday…
Yes, the definition of slavery is fluid, you could say. But I would love to sit along the riverbank and watch bald eagles fishing.
amen (to both your points)
Wonderful picture captured and a great story as well.