Tonoloway Aqueduct - C and O Canal Canvas Print

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Constructed of limestone extracted upstream from Tonoloway Creek, a 31-mile tributary of the Potomac River, the Tonoloway Aqueduct was built between 1835 and 1839. The aqueduct's cement came from nearby Captain Hooks Mill in West Virginia, but during a water shortage in 1837, it had to be imported from Boteler’s Mill and Baltimore.

The aqueduct is just a short walk from the Hancock Visitor Center.

Copyright 2021 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...