Delaware Canal Lock 11 being restored. Main Street (Route 32 is on the right). The Locktender's House Museum is hidden behind the tallest evergreen tree. The photo is looking north. 5/29/04

When the restoration is completed, a Drop Gate will be at the end of the lock closest to you. A Drop Gate is type of lock gate that is hinged at the bottom. When a Drop Gate is open, it lays flat on the bottom of the lock. The spikes coming out of the left side of the lock are remnants of the original lock gate. The photo looks south. 5/29/04

This is the Lock 11 Locktender's House Museum and a temporary construction dam to keep water out of Lock 11. Lock 11 is off the photo to the right. The sterns of the boats for the mule-drawn canal boat ride can be seen on the left. 5/29/04