Signal Akron invites residents to step back into the city’s canal past with this week’s photo quiz. The focus is Lock 15, located in the Cascade Valley section of Akron, where a modest staircase offers a close‑up view of a key piece of the Ohio & Erie Canal’s lock system.
Why Lock 15 matters
The Cascade Locks were a vital part of the canal network that helped boats ascend roughly 70 feet in less than half a mile. This engineering feat enabled the movement of goods and people through Northeast Ohio during the 19th century, fueling the growth of towns like Akron.
Take the quiz
The quiz presents a historic photograph of Lock 15. Readers are asked to identify the decade in which the image was taken. It’s a simple way for Akronites to connect with the city’s heritage while enjoying a bit of friendly competition.
Who got it right last week?
Congratulations go out to the many participants who correctly answered the previous quiz, including Kami J., Liz J., Carie C., Stephanie B., Leslie S., Victoria P., Beth Y., Ceil C., Felicia M., Karen H., Sonya D., Pamela P., Rob C., Miriam R., Marty H., Donald H., Paul H., Julie H., DK L., Yolanda R., John S., Valerie P., Bessie S., Dan S., Harold J., Libby K., Craig F., Barb E., Andy R., Karen H., Regina H., Nicolai R., Chris P., Vicki S., Sara W., David K., Nancy B., Traci K., Dave H., Rachel B., Lori S., Peggy M., Kimberly S., Joanna J., Leovina C. and John M.
Why local history matters
Understanding Akron’s canal system helps residents appreciate the infrastructure that helped the city become a manufacturing hub. The canal’s legacy is still visible in the city’s streetscapes, parks, and historic markers, reminding us of the ingenuity of early settlers.
Get involved
Signal Akron encourages readers to explore more of the city’s past by visiting local museums, historic sites, and community events. The newsroom continues to cover stories that matter to Akronites, from school‑board decisions to neighborhood celebrations.
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