Buffalo in 1853

Courtesy of Mr. Henry Baxter

A panoramic view of one of the greatest intermodal transportation centers in America. To the left of the Main Street axis, fronting on the Buffalo River, is the world-famous Central Wharf where the western terminus of the Erie Canal interfaced with the terminus of Great Lakes shipping. A canal boat enters the Buffalo River to the left of the Central Wharf, joining the teeming diversity of sail, steam and oar powered craft of the inner harbor.