The Erie Canal, a 348-mile waterway today, was first completed in 1825. As one of America’s most treasured historical resources and most successful public works project, the Canal played a pivotal role in making New York the Empire State. Boom towns sprung up because this narrow ribbon-of-water trade route linked Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Albany with New York City and lowered transportation costs by 90 percent. Once trodden by mule teams, the old canal ran through downtown Rochester. By no means less historically significant, the 20th Century version of the canal runs just beyond the northeast side of the campus and is now a scenic pathway for bicyclists and hikers, part of a recreational network that makes up the Canalway and Greenway Trail.

Visit the East/Central Canal Hall and West Canal Hall building websites for important and up to date information about what's going on in thehall (programs, important dates, pictures, and more).

Building Information

Number of Residents:	Co-Ed building with 366 Residents
Room Configuration:	5 five person suites (Doubles) and limited 4 person suites (Doubles)
Number of Floors:	3 floors, 3 connected buildings
Laundry:	Coin operated machines located on the 1st floor in East Canal and West Canal
Common Area:	Located on the 1st floor Cable TV 24 hour free pool table Vending machines Study area
Mailboxes:	Located on the 1st floor
Garbage/Recycle Room:	Located on the 1st floor in East Canal and West Canal
Security/Staff:	Front Door Security: Sunday - Wednesday 8 pm - 2 am Thursday - Saturday 9 pm - 3 am Staff: 2 Resident Directors 11 Resident Assistants
Other:	Elevator Non-Smoking Dry/Substance free building

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