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Lock Chambers

In the latter days of the operation of the Schuylkill Canal there were 25 locks  in Berks County. 
The ruins of several of these chambers survive to the present day.

 

The remains a lock north of Hamburg.
Photo by Robert A. Compton

 

The remains of the Duncan Guard lock (Number 38) near West Leesport.
Photo by Doug Reinert

 

Another view of Duncan Guard lock.
Photo by Doug Reinert

 



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