Technology in Transition: The Soo Ship Canal 1889-1985
Name/Title
Technology in Transition: The "Soo" Ship Canal 1889-1985Entry/Object ID
2011.037.017Tags
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Northern OntarioScope and Content
Book describing the history and development of the Soo Ship Canal in Sault Ste. Marie, OntarioContext
The canal was created from the of Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald on matters of economic and nationalistic arguments made by entrepreneurs looking to use Lake Superiour for both its natural resources as well as a route for the shipment of goods. Specifically, to create a route to ship grain from the West. The canal was opened in 1895, and named the Canadian Canal. It allowed for both freight and passenger ships to travel on Lake Superior. The book is broken down into three parts to discuss the history and development of the canal. They are as follows: Part 1: Constructing the Canal and Lock 1889-94 - introduction - enlarging the Canadian Canal System, 1871 - The American Soo Canal Phenomenon, 1885-88 - The Canadian Soo Cannal Undertaking, 1887-88 - Initial Lock design and Construction, 1888-90 - An Increase in dimension should be made - The novel long lock - if concrete were substituted - by far the best design - endnotes Part 2: Electrification and Operation 1893-1985 - introduction - electrification - the powerhouse - lock gate and valve operating machinery - a quickness of despatch - the new electrical power system - the new lighting system - d. c. or a. c. - operation and maintenance - alterations: 1930-8 - a world's first - endnotes Part Three: The Emergency Swing Bridfe Dam 1895-1985 - introduction - swing bridge dams: origin and concept - the Canadian Swing Bridge Dam 1895-96 - the ultimate test: June 1909 - impact and design influence - innovation and adaption at the Soo 1914-24 - the Lake Washington Ship Canal Movable Dam 1924 - New Orleans Stop-Log/Derrick Dam 1923 - the temptation is to neglect power... upkeep - so badly corroded with rust -operating test: December 1956 - maintaining the structure, 1959-85 - the sole survivor - endnotesCollection
Sault Ste. Marie History, Northern Ontario HistoryCataloged By
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