Rexford Aqueduct

The Rexford Aqueduct, or Upper Mohawk River Aqueduct, crossed the Mohawk River just east of Schenectady. Built in 1842, and continuing in operation until the new State Barge Canal System opened in 1916, a major portion of the Rexford Aqueduct was removed in 1918.At present, only a one-arch portion of the north, or Rexford, end and a two-arch portion of the south, or Niskayuna, end of the old Rexford Aqueduct remains. Below are some photographs of the remains of the Rexford Aqueduct taken in Spring 2006. The Rexford Aqueduct remains, overall view, looking north -- the canal path is on the left side, with the prism supports to its right. The view is to the north, from the Niskayuna side, with the Rexford side in the distance.