oswego canal: Canal Structures and Engineering Marvels Remnants of the original Oswego branch of the Erie Canal (opened in 1828), which ran adjacent to the Oswego River for close to a century, are still visible alongside today’s Oswego Canal.   Phoenix to Oswego Oswego Canal Remnents Remnants of the old canal include: Hinmansville Lock, north of the Hunmansville Bridge; a lock on the east side just north of the Ox Creek outlet; and a lock across from Battle Island State Park, between Fulton and Minetto. The only remaining intact lock is Mud Lock, which can be seen in Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool. Most site only accessible by paddling.   Phoenix Phoenix Bridge House This historic canal structure built in 1917 still contains original levers and controls once used to operate a nearby drawbridge. Also displays Canal artifacts.  visit site >>	Oswego Canal               Smaller remnants of the original canal are found throughout the region and are best accessed through local historical societies and visitor centers.