Economic History
Brad L. Utter
Senior Historian/Curator, Science and Technological History brad.utter@nysed.gov
My areas of research revolve around the development of industry and transportation in the State of New York and how that development impacted the lives of New Yorkers.
My Research Project
News Articles
Transporting Grains on the Erie Canal
Published October 25, 2022 | Economic History
On October 26, 1825, the Erie Canal officially opened from Albany to Buffalo. The canal was an immediate success: shipping costs plummeted, and new services and goods became widely available. Cheap, reliable transportation opened new markets ...
