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SUMMARY:History of the Area Canals (NJ\, NY and PA)
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DESCRIPTION:Explore the rich history of the Erie\, Delaware & Lehigh (D&L)
 \, & Morris Canals: why they were built\, how they affected the region\, h
 ow they operated. Then & now photos & where to visit canals today.\n.\nhtt
 ps://roxburylibrary.libnet.info/event/15542360
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Historically canals were of immense import
 ance to commerce and the development\, growth and vitality of a civilizati
 on. Transportation routes built for commerce developed slowly in the north
 east and it was not until after the American Revolution that some thought 
 was given to building of local-area canals. This presentation will cover t
 he history of area canals\, e.g.\, Erie\, Delaware and Lehigh (D&amp\;L)\,
  and Morris Canals\, why they were built\, how they affected the region\, 
 how they operated\, and much more. Lecture will be supplemented with photo
 s both historic and current as well as information where canals can be vis
 ited today.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Presenter:&nbsp\;</strong>Mario Medi
 ci\, a retired Information Technology executive who has traveled the world
 \, is New York City born and raised. He completed his undergraduate degree
  at Bernard Baruch College (CUNY) and his graduate degree at Long Island U
 niversity. He is a licensed New York City tour guide (License #2032026-DCA
 )\, a passionate history enthusiast\, and nurtures his curiosity about all
  things. In his presentations\, he takes on New York City&rsquo\;s interes
 ting history as well as other subject matter. Through a combination of dil
 igent research\, computer skills and love for amateur photography\, Mario 
 presents the story combining video and music\, as well as elements of art\
 , architecture and notable individuals\, making each lecture interesting a
 nd fast-moving.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Mario currently lectures at Bergen Community 
 College's Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) and has a growing lis
 t of over 80 venues that includes schools\, community organizations\, and 
 libraries.</p>\n<p>Register online or by calling Roxbury Library at (973) 
 584-2400.&nbsp\; The virtual link will be sent the day of the program.&nbs
 p\; This and all programs are made possible by the Friends of Roxbury Publ
 ic Library.</p>\nhttps://roxburylibrary.libnet.info/event/15542360
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