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May 20, 2026 at 2:30 AM
5/10

By 1857, that system was dismantled.

Not reformed—removed.

The idea that geography alone justified taxation of passage was no longer acceptable.

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April 19, 2026 at 8:22 AM
June 21, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Belated #Lighthouse #AdventCalendar, Day 15 📆🎁

Squirrel Point Lighthouse, #Maine, photographed August 2020.

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December 22, 2024 at 3:47 PM
On this day in history! June 18, 1855: The steamer Illinois was the first ship to pass through the Soo Locks—forever changing Great Lakes commerce.
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The First Vessel Through the Soo Locks | Northern Michigan History
On June 18, 1855, the steamer Illinois became the first vessel to pass through the Soo Locks, changing Great Lakes shipping history forever.
northernmichiganhistory.com
June 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM