Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts-October 2nd
Here is Part 2 of our quiz about one of Rochester’s locks, Lock 32, located at the intersection of
the Erie Canal and Clover St. in Pittsford. Come enjoy navigating through one of Rochester’s
locks on a Sam Patch or Riverie cruise!
1. How does water enter the lock?
a. The lock tender activates electric pumps to bring water from the high side of the
canal into the lock through underground pipes
b. The lock tender opens valves that allow gravity-fed water to flow into the lock
through tunnels built into the lock’s cement walls
c. The lock tender operates levers to open louvered windows near the bottom of
the lock doors to allow water to flow into the lock
d. The lock doors remain slightly open to allow water to enter the lock
2. Which statement is true about the water level on either side of Lock 32?
a. The level of the water on the west side of the lock is higher than on the east side
b. The level of the water on the east side of the lock is higher than on the west side
c. The level of water on either side of the lock may be higher depending on how
much water the Army Corps of Engineers allows to flow into the canal from Lake
Erie
d. The level of water on either side of the lock may be higher depending on how
much water the Army Corps of Engineers allows to flow into the canal from the
Hudson River
3. How long does it take for water to drain from the lock so that vessels can descend and
travel out the low side?
a. About 5 minutes
b. About 9 minutes
c. About 12 minutes
d. About 16 minutes
4. Who originally designed the cantilever-style doors that are used on each side of the
lock?
a. Dewitt Clinton
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. Michelangelo
d. Leonardo di Vinci
5. How tall are the cantilever doors?
a. They are both 30 feet tall
b. They are both 50 feet tall
c. The eastern doors are 40 feet tall and the western doors are 20 feet tall
d. The eastern doors are 20 feet tall and the western doors are 40 feet tall
6. What unique recreational feature is adjacent to Lock 32?
a. A zipline
b. A skate park
c. A swimming hole with a slide and rope swing
d. A Class III whitewater course
Book your ticket today to experience Lock 32 by clicking here. If you’d like to experience Lock
33 on Riverie’s Lunch & Lock cruise, click here.
Answers:
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. d
5. c
6. d