Ericsson Line Steamer in Old Canal

The steamer, Penn, is seen here headed east in the “deep cut” (Summit area). Notice all the people assembled on the boat, evidence that these steamers were very popular. At right, on the north side, is the towpath, on which mules would pull barges and other vessels through the canal. It’s interesting to see how narrow the canal was in 1910; you could throw a stone across it.