ALBANY, NY – With spring – and soon summer – on its way, that means
it’s time once again to enjoy New York State’s historic gem the Erie Canal. Bob
Radliff, the executive director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, will speak on Wednesday, April 11 at the Albany Roundtable about the
historic preservation and future of the Erie Canal.
The Erie Canalway
National Heritage Corridor preserves our extraordinary canal heritage, promotes
the Corridor as a world-class tourism destination, and fosters vibrant
communities connected by more than 500 miles of waterway. It achieves its
mission in partnership with the National Park Service, New York State agencies,
non-profit organizations, local residents, and more than 200 communities across
the full expanse of upstate New York.
Spearheaded by Erie
Canalway, 450 miles of the New York State Canal System was designated as a
National Historic Landmark district in 2016. The
National Historic Landmarks Program recognizes historic properties of
exceptional value to the nation and promotes the preservation efforts of
federal, state and local agencies and Native American tribes, as well as those
of private organizations and individuals.
Radliff has been the head of the Erie Canalway
since 2013. Prior to that, he served
for 17 years as the Executive Director of the Community Loan Fund of the
Capital Region, a nonprofit financial institution capitalized by socially
concerned investors. From 2010-2013, he simultaneously served as the Executive
Director of the Albany Center for Economic Success, a small business incubator
and community development facility. From 1990-1995, he was the Executive
Director of the Albany Community Land Trust, a nonprofit corporation holding
land in trust while providing long-term access to meet community needs.
The cost for the April luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The
Roundtable also offers its guests the option of paying in advance with a credit
card at www.albanyroundtable.com.
The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00
p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. Reservations for the April 11 luncheon are required by Monday, April 9 and may be made
by prepaying online, by calling and leaving a message to register at
518-992-5360, or by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@gmail.com.
(Photo: Lori Van Buren/ Albany Times Union)
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