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  Welcome to the official web site of the City of Lockport, Illinois
Steeped in the rich canal heritage of the 1800's, Lockport is a delightful mix of quaint history and modern charm.
Lockport is situated 35 miles southwest of Chicago and 5 miles north of Joliet, and is easily accessible via Interstate Highways 80 and 55.
The City of Lockport is governed by a Mayor and an 8-member City Council.
www.lockport.org   (178 words)

  
 Lockport Area
Lockport, established in 1836, was the IandM Canal headquarters.
Visible to the South of the Route 7 Bridge between Lockport and Route 53 is Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve.
Lockport Prairie is a rare surviving remnant of a special type – the wet dolomite prairie - and is home to endangered species.
www.canalcor.org /Lockport.html   (237 words)

  
 Official Lockport, NY Government & Tourism Information ~ Erie Canal Locks & Flight of Five
The construction of the Lockport and Niagara Falls Strap Railroad Deport on the canal bank near the end of Chapel Street was accomplished in 1836.
Lockport seemed to be the center of this craze.
The first phone in Lockport was installed in the American Hotel on the southeast corner of Main and Locust Streets in 1879.
www.elockport.com /lockport_history.html   (5242 words)

  
 Lockport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
City of Lockport in Niagara County, New York.
Town of Lockport in Niagara County, New York.
(former) Borough of Lockport, changed name in 1902 to Platea in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lockport   (95 words)

  
 Lockport Tourism Home Page
Lockport is away from the danger so often encountered at lodgings in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls urban areas.
Lockport rock formations are easy to study and are an attraction for students of geology.
Lockport's premier museum is the Niagara County Historical Museum headquartered at 215 Niagara Street, about a five minute walk from the Big Bridge in downtown's canal district.
www.lockport-ny.com /Tourism   (2180 words)

  
 Lockport thrown for loss
Lockport defensive coordinator George Czart questioned the call and was flagged for an unsportsmanlike like penalty.
But Lockport couldn't get a first down and the Eagles, who scored on four of their five first-half possessions, took a 27-7 halftime lead as Anthony hauled in a 39-yard touchdown pass from Baise with 8.3 seconds to play in the second quarter.
Lockport was whistled for seven penalties for 83 yards, but had six for 78 yards in the first half.
www.suburbanchicagonews.com /heraldnews/sports/j10lockport.asp   (1056 words)

  
 Coping With Growth: CityLab 1995 in Lockport, Illinois
Lockport has long been distinguished from other southwestern Chicago metro-area communities by its rich history and its stability.
Lockport was founded in 1836 as the headquarters of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and became a center of quarrying and grain industries in the late 1800’s.
Over time, commerce shifted from the canal to the railroad to the highway, and Lockport’s downtown area was surpassed by new commercial developments on the periphery.
www.uic.edu /aa/cdc/files/CopingWithGrowthCityLab.html   (259 words)

  
 Lockport New York Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Lockport is a city that quite literally grew from the banks of that nineteenth century engineering marvel, the Erie Canal.
Lockport's population of nearly 25,000 is served by many fine schools, both public and private; over 30 places of worship; five elderly care facilities; Lockport Memorial Hospital; and many community service organizations.
We are proud of Lockport and all that it has to offer for both residents as well as visitors.
www.snick.com /states/NY/cities/lockport.htm   (345 words)

  
 Lockport on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Lockport Savings Bank Expands Residential Mortgage Operation $60 Million in Growth Expected with Addition of Former Bank of America Sales Team.
Lockport Savings Bank Announces Name Change; Local Thrift to be Known as First Niagara-SM- Bank.
Fate of Lockport, N.Y., Plant Is in Delphi's Crosshairs.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/L/Lockport.asp   (352 words)

  
 FDIC: Decisions on Bank Applications - Lockport Savings Bank
These filings were made in connection with the "Lockport Savings Bank Plan of Reorganization From a Mutual Savings Bank to a Mutual Holding Company and Stock Issuance Plan" ("Plan").
Provided Lockport meets the foregoing conditions and that the FDIC is satisfied with the appraiser's determination in the updated appraisal that the results of the subscription offering represent fair value for Lockport, the FDIC will issue a letter of nonobjection to the proposed conversion transaction.
Pursuant to the Plan, Lockport will: (1) merge with the Stock Bank that will succeed to all the rights and obligations of Lockport, (ii) establish a mid-tier Delaware stock holding company, Niagara Bancorp, Inc. ("Niagara").
www.fdic.gov /regulations/laws/bankdecisions/Merger/LockportSavings.html   (1266 words)

  
 VIllage Profile Presents Lockport, Illinois
The City of Lockport is governed by a Mayor and an 8-member City Council Lockport Township is governed by the Supervisor, Clerk, Assessor, Highway Commissioner, Collector, and a four member Board of Trustees.
Residents and visitors are protected by the Lockport Police whose personnel operates from the newly constructed, state-of-the-art Lockport Law Enforcement Center located at 1212 Farrell Road, and by the Lockport Township Fire and Ambulance District.
Lockport and the surrounding area is served by seven public school districts; two parochial schools, and numerous daycare and pre-schools.
www.villageprofile.com /illinois/lockportmap/lockport.html   (871 words)

  
 Lockport Mennonite Church Home Page - Map and Directions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Lockport Mennonite Church is located in the Northwest corner of Ohio approximately 50 miles west of Toledo...
As can be seen, Lockport is located between Archbold and Stryker on the map...
Lockport is located on County Road 21-N just off of Route 2...
www.bright.net /~lockport/map.htm   (73 words)

  
 Lockport Area Genealogical and Historical Society (LAGHS)
Our mission is to bring the people of the Lockport area together to preserve and share our family histories and our local heritage.
The Lockport Area Genealogical and Historical Society is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization incorporated in January 2002.
In 2000, lifelong resident of Lockport, Dr. Reno G. Caneva, noticed a sign on the new stone entrance to the parking lot at the South Public Landing: "Lockport, an I and M Canal Town, 1830." Calculating that the 175
www.dpvlib.org /laghs/laghsinfo.htm   (681 words)

  
 Lockport, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Lockport, New York refers to both a city and a town in Niagara County, New York, near Niagara Falls and Buffalo.
City of Lockport and Town of Lockport webpage (http://elockport.com)
This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title.
www.secaucus.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Lockport,_New_York   (147 words)

  
 Lockport and the Illinois & Michigan Canal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
One of the most picturesque towns in the Chicagoland area, Lockport clearly reflects its canal heritage from the 1800s.
Established as the headquarters of the Illinois & Michigan Canal in 1836, Lockport’s history can be found in the stone warehouses along the canal and in the historic buildings that remain a part of the community to this day.
Flour mills, grain warehouses, lake boats, stone barges, and boatyards were all vital parts of the community’s early growth and prosperity.
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?AffID=mz01&TrailID=XFA013-016   (147 words)

  
 Official Lockport, NY Government & Tourism Information ~ Erie Canal Locks & Flight of Five
Lockport, New York is located in the center of Niagara County approximately 18 miles east of Niagara Fall USA.
There are more than 50 manufacturing firms in Lockport and over 850 retail and commercial establishments in the town and city of Lockport combined.
Lockport is home to both fine-dining and family-oriented
www.elockport.com   (389 words)

  
 Lockport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
It was here in 1946 that our founder, Donald G. Bollinger, along with his brothers Dick, George, and Ralph, set the tone for hard work and established the family's commitment to quality.
Lockport's five marine railways are capable of handling vessels up to 165 feet in length.
Lockport has recently added Fab Shop 5, which includes our automated panel line facility.
www.bollingershipyards.com /BSIlockport.htm   (228 words)

  
 Lockport Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Will County, Illinois
The city of Lockport is “steeped in the rich canal heritage of the 1800s” and offers a perfect mix of “quaint history and modern charm.” Lockport is easily accessible from interstates 80 and 55 and is less than 30 miles from both O’Hare International and Midway airports.
Outdoor recreation is abundant, with 15 public golf courses, 12 public tennis courts, one country club, two health clubs, two public swimming pools and thirty-five parks encompassing 583 acres in the vicinity.
Real estate in Lockport is affordable and diverse, with everything from condominiums and townhouses to modest ranch-style single-family homes to sweeping Georgian estate properties available.
www.lockport-realestate.com   (700 words)

  
 Be The Church
Lockport Christian Academy is a Bible based preschool and kindergarten for children who are ages 3 to 5.
Located on the campus of Lockport Christian Church, this unique school will help students excel both academically and spiritually.
At Lockport Christian Academy, children have access to plenty of resources that give them the opportunity to learn, play and most importantly grow at a spiritual and intellectual level.
lockportchristianchurch.com   (143 words)

  
 Lockport NY Business Association
Lockport, New York is an attractive, welcoming community located on the Erie Canal.
The Lockport Business Association is an organization of businesses dedicated to economic development in western New York, resident and visitor satisfaction, the creation of a regional destination and increasing community pride.
The Mission of the Lockport Business Association is to provide a well-organized approach to business and tourism in the Lockport area.
www.lockportbusiness.com   (240 words)

  
 Lockport News
Local news for Lockport, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
A Lockport man died Saturday night after he crashed his motorcycle in a multiple-vehicle collision in Will County, officials said.
The dotted yellow line that once marked the proposed southern extension of Interstate 355 on a map has sprung to life in recent months as golden construction vehicles carve the tollway's path.
www.topix.net /city/lockport-il   (930 words)

  
 Lockport Real Estate Agents, Lockport Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Lockport
We also have information on Lockport home selling, home buying, mortgages, insurance, movers and other realty services for anyone looking to sell a home or buy a home in Lockport, IL.
HomeGain provides Lockport, Illinois real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Lockport realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Lockport real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Lockport home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Lockport real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/IL/lockport.html   (470 words)

  
 Videographers in Lockport Ny - Find Lockport Videography
Lockport Videographers, Lockport Videography Services for Lockport Weddings, Mitzvahs, Corporate Events and more in Lockport, Ny Lockport Videographers, Videography in Lockport Ny Ny local pages
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Long after the cake and guests have gone, you will be able to relive the magic of your special day....
www.wedj.com /wedjcom.nsf/usalinks!open&t=videographers-Lockport-NY   (466 words)

  
 Lockport Real Estate Agents, Lockport Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Lockport
We also have information on Lockport home selling, home buying, mortgages, insurance, movers and other realty services for anyone looking to sell a home or buy a home in Lockport, NY.
HomeGain provides Lockport, New York real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Lockport realty property.
Cuando se registre para encontrar un agente de bienes raices en Lockport, simplemente indique que necesita un agente que habla Español.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/NY/lockport.html   (508 words)

  
 Lockport, New York Web Design Services - Web Site Design Firms
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 Organizations
Main Street Lockport, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that serves Lockport’s historic downtown district.
Main Street Lockport’s primary purpose is to provide education and professional service to the downtown community by promoting historic preservation, economic restructuring, image enhancement, and community involvement.
The ultimate focus of Main Street Lockport’s work is downtown revitalization that preserves and capitalizes on the historic character of the downtown and ensures its economic future.
www.lockport.org /comm_organizations.htm   (305 words)

  
 Erie Canal ~ Lockport Locks ~ Cave & Underground Boat Ride
The Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride in Lockport, NY, on the Erie Canal, is just a 20 minute drive from Niagara Falls (via Route 31 East), offers the public an exciting 70-minute guided tour through America’s past.
The Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride Tours start at the ticket office, located in downtown Lockport, NY at 2 Pine Street in the “Old City Hall." Look for the Pine Street bridge over looking the Erie Canal and Lockport Locks.
School Tours of the Lockport Cave and the Erie Canal Lockport Locks can be custom designed to meet the needs of your class.
www.lockportcave.com   (582 words)

  
 Lockport DJs - Disc Jockeys - Lockport DJ, DJs in Lockport NY
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www.wedj.com /wedjcom.nsf/usalinks?open&V=DJ&X=14094   (721 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Lockport, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
AllRefer.com - Lockport, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Automotive radiators; metal, paper, and plastic products; and chemicals are among Lockport's manufactures.
The city was built around a series of locks on the Erie Canal.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/Lockport.html   (144 words)

  
 LOCKPORT, NY HOME PAGE
News and photos of Lockport are back just as they have been since publication began in 1996.
Our Tourism Page is getting its first update with a report on Lockport's new Tourism Information center.
We've also updated the page on famous Lockport artist A.
www.lockport-ny.com   (611 words)

  
 I&M Canal Photo History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
HE WAS ALSO MAYOR OF LOCKPORT AT THE TIME OF THE LOCKPORT FIRE.
THE ORIGINAL CHURCH WAS MOVED IN 1846 FROM THE IRISH CANAL WORKERS TOWN OF HAYTOWN NORTH OF LOCKPORT.
SEPIA 5X7 1905 OF THE NORTON BUILDING IN LOCKPORT WHICH WAS BUILT IN 1850.
imcanal.lewisu.edu /photoHistory/photoList.asp?catCode=LOCKPO   (858 words)

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