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Cape Cod Canal
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1909/06/22 William Barclay Parsons Chief Engineer Digging begins on the Cape Cod Canal, progress would be slowed by winter storms and glacial boulders
1912/08/10 American Locomotive Company Manufacturer Two large dipper dredges, built on site by American Locomotive Co, the GOVERNOR HERRICK (assembled in Sagamore) and the GOVERNOR WARFIELD (Buzzards Bay) begin digging toward each other
1914/07/29 Franklin D Roosevelt Dignitary Cape Cod Canal ceremoniously opens as a privately operated toll waterway.
1914/07/29 August Belmont II Owner Cape Cod Canal ceremoniously opens as a privately operated toll waterway.
1916/04/10 William Barclay Parsons Chief Engineer Cape Cod Canal is officially complete

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Particulars for Cape Cod Canal:
Waterway Canal
Historic Use Canal Related
Area of Significance Engineering
Sight Category Structure
Area of Significance Transportation
Historic Use Water-related




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