Holyoke Canal System, Holyoke

Name: Holyoke Canal System
Address: Holyoke, United States

#19 among attractions in Holyoke

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Facts and practical information

The Holyoke Canal System is a system of power canals in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It is split into three canals based on elevation and distance from the inlet at the Holyoke Dam- the First Level Canal, Second Level Canal, and Third Level Canal. Constructed over a period between 1847 and 1892, the Canal System, along with the Dam, is recognized as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for its use in the development of the Venturi meter by Clemens Herschel, the first means of measuring large-scale flows, and the McCormick-Holyoke Turbine by John B. McCormick, which doubled the efficiency of turbines to more than 80% in its time. ()

Built: 1847 (177 years ago)Coordinates: 42°12'31"N, 72°36'1"W

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Holyoke (Downtown Holyoke)Holyoke United States

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Holyoke Canal System – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Museum at Holyoke, Veterans Park, Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke City Hall.

~1970 ftSW
Museum
Children's Museum at Holyoke, Holyoke
10 min walk • The Children's Museum at Holyoke is a children's museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts, featuring participatory art, exhibits related to science and daily life, a replica TV studio and an elaborate climbing area.
0.4 miW
Park
Veterans Park, Holyoke
11 min walk • Veterans Park is a city park in the downtown area of Holyoke, Massachusetts. Originally called Hampden Park when it was given to the city by the Holyoke Water Power Company in 1861, it was rededicated in 1962 to honor the city's military veterans.
0.9 miW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke
24 min walk • Wistariahurst is a historic house museum and the former estate of the Skinner family, located at 238 Cabot Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
0.4 miW
City hall
Holyoke City Hall, Holyoke
11 min walk • Holyoke City Hall is the historic city hall of Holyoke, Massachusetts. It is located at 536 Dwight Street, on the south east corner of High Street and Dwight Street.
~1870 ftN
Canal
Holyoke Dam, Holyoke
10 min walk • The Holyoke Dam, also referred to as the Hadley Falls Dam, or Hadley Falls Station is a granite dam built to produce hydroelectric power in tandem with the Holyoke Canal System at Hadley Falls on the Connecticut River, between Holyoke and South Hadley, Massachusetts.
~1890 ftSW
Museum dedicated to volleyball history
Volleyball Hall of Fame, Holyoke
10 min walk • The International Volleyball Hall of Fame was founded to honor extraordinary players, coaches, officials, and leaders who have made significant contributions to the game of volleyball.
0.4 miW
Church
Mater Dolorosa Parish, Holyoke
10 min walk • Mater Dolorosa Parish was a Roman Catholic parish designated for Polish immigrants in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Founded 1896.
1 miNW
Canal
South Hadley Canal, Holyoke
25 min walk • The South Hadley Canal was a canal along the Connecticut River in South Hadley, Massachusetts. It was the earliest navigable canal in the United States, with operation commencing in 1795.
~1930 ftNW
Park
Pulaski Park, Holyoke
10 min walk • Pulaski Park is a city park along the Connecticut River in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Originally called Prospect Park when it was laid out in 1884, it was given its present name in 1939 in honor of American Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski, for whom there is a memorial in the park's center.
0.4 miSW
Park, State park
Holyoke Heritage State Park, Holyoke
12 min walk • Holyoke Heritage State Park is history-oriented state park located in the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts. The park opened in 1986 on the site of the William Skinner Silk Mill which was lost to fire in 1980.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Willimansett Bridge, Holyoke
23 min walk • The Willimansett Bridge is a steel truss bridge over the Connecticut River located between Chicopee, Massachusetts and Holyoke, Massachusetts. It carries Massachusetts state routes 116 and 141.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holyoke Canal System?

Nearby attractions include Hadley Falls Company Housing District, Holyoke (3 min walk), Holyoke Merry Go Round, Holyoke (8 min walk), Vietnam Memorial Bridge, Holyoke (8 min walk), Holyoke Dam, Holyoke (10 min walk).

How to get to Holyoke Canal System by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holyoke Canal System:

Train

Holyoke (9 min walk)

Bus

Holyoke Transportation Center (10 min walk)