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10 That Changed America

Modern Marvels | Erie Canal Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY

Built with little more than horses and sheer manpower, the Erie Canal fulfilled the long-time dream of a waterway that could link the Atlantic Ocean with the fertile farmland of America's interior.

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10 Modern Marvels That Changed America
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A whirlwind tour of 10 engineering feats that made our civilization possible.
10 Monuments That Changed America
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A whirlwind tour of 10 monuments that mark key moments in American history.
10 That Changed America Season 2
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A whirlwind tour of 10 streets that change the way we get around.
10 Towns that Changed America
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Ten towns designed from the ground up by visionary architects, corporations, and citizens.
10 Parks that Changed America
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Discover the evolution of our nation’s city parks and learn the history of landscapes.
10 Homes that Changed America
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Ten architecturally adventuresome homes that elevated living to an art form.
10 Buildings that Changed America
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Survey 10 works of American architecture that changed the way we live.
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