Built between 1817 & 1825, it was 363 miles long 40 feet wide on top & 4 feet deep
[DOC] [TLE] Erie Canal - Buffalo Architecture and History [PAR] The 363-mile Erie Canal was begun at Rome, New York, on July 4, 1817. and ... 
with a grand parade of boats from Buffalo to New York City on October 26, 1825.