Lock 19

Double chamber lock for

raising-lowering boats.

Built 1842 during enlarge-

ment of Erie Canal. Far

chamber lengthened 1885.

Marker can be reached from Ferry Drive.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Walnut Grove, Est. 1850/Locke, Est. 1915

Walnut Grove, Est 1850

Walnut Grove was established in 1850 by John W. Sharp and is one of the earliest settlements along the Sacramento River. Chosen because of the abundant walnut and oak forests in the area, the town quickly prospered ...

Frey Block, 1911

The Frey Block Building contains a rich ethnic history. In its first few years, the Frey brothers from France operated a second hand store here. The site later housed several Oriental restaurants. Near one entrance, one can find a tile ...