Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct is a restored stone and wood aqueduct of the

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over Nine Mile Creek in

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. It was built in 1841 and was listed on the

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in 1976. The

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part of the structure has four arches of each. The structure was built of stone joined by a marine cement that was relatively new at the time, but which has endured well. ''Note:'' This includes an
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/ref> The aqueduct is within the Camillus Erie Canal Park. Restoration work began in 2008 on the wooden bottom and sides of the aqueduct, enabling it to carry water again, and enabling reconnection of the two segments of the Erie Canal on either side. In August 2009, boats traversed the restored aqueduct for the first time since 1917. Image:Ninemile Aqueduct restoration.jpg, Progress of restoration as of May 25, 2009 Image:Ninemile Aqueduct timbers.jpg, Timbering Image:Ninemile Aqueduct arches.jpg, Through the towpath archways It is located off Thompson Road in Camillus, about one mile east from Sim's Store. It is a few hundred yards' walking distance from a small parking area on Thompson Road.

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External links

Camillus Erie Canal Park - Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct (Official site)
Erie Canal parks, trails, and historic sites Transportation buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Buildings and structures in Onondaga County, New York Erie Canal in Syracuse, New York National Register of Historic Places in Onondaga County, New York Aqueducts on the National Register of Historic Places {{NewYork-bridge-struct-stub