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Abstract:
This series consists of volumes documenting three individual contracts for improvement of the Erie and Oswego Canals: Contract No. 8-A (Erie Canal Section 2) involved the construction of Lock No. 8 and the substructure of Dam No. 4 in the Mohawk River at Scotia; Contract No. 206 (Erie Canal Section .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1133
Dates:
1841-1875
Abstract:
Each annual report lists the number of locks, aqueducts, and waste weirs; weigh locks, bridges, scows, and buildings; and dams, repairs of breaches, and other works or structures completed or repaired during the preceding year, with the cost of new and repair work and total cost in each category. At .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1176
Dates:
1863-1864
Abstract:
These monthly reports provide name and section of canal, number or name of lock, and names of locktenders..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1177
Dates:
1849-1852
Abstract:
Each report provides name of contractor; date and expiration of contract; the quantity, kind, description, and value of materials delivered or rejected; and amounts and value materials delivered or still do..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series contains abstracts of unpaid accounts, submitted to the controller for one section of the canal during the 60 day period. Each abstract provides data purchase or labor performed; to whom payment due; purpose of payment; reason not paid; and amount owed..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
These contracts consist of plans, memoranda of agreement, specifications, federal requirements, terms of contracts, itemized proposals, statements of material used, and estimates..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Series:
B0397
Dates:
1835-1907
Abstract:
This series consists of monthly estimates of work done and materials delivered for the improvement, repair, and enlargement of the New York State Canal System. The estimates relate to construction and repair work, including locks, aqueducts, culverts, and general excavation, undertaken throughout the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Engineers' progress reports regarding repairs and construction in Western Division of the Erie Canal
Series:
B0679
Dates:
1889-1890
Abstract:
This volume contains weekly progress reports for work done on locks 53-56, 60-66, and 72 on the Western Division of the Erie Canal. Each report provides a summary of work done, with some reports providing more details than others. Each report is approved by the Engineer in Charge..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0715
Dates:
1890-1902
Abstract:
This series contains information in a tabular format describing expenses for the improvement of the Champlain Canal. A description of the project or name of person is listed at the top of each table, along with the year and chapter of the legislation that authorized the work, if applicable. The tables .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0718
Dates:
1889-1895
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0723
Dates:
1850-1862
Abstract:
This series consists of records of payment to contractors who worked on the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence directed mainly to the State Engineer and Surveyor's office. Most correspondence contains requests for employment, applications, or letters of endorsement. The series was compiled in proximity to the time it became apparent that the state would construct the Barge .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0399
Dates:
1835-1912
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes of calculations and estimates related to construction and repair work performed on New York State's canal system..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
B0704
Dates:
1873-1894
Abstract:
This series consists of printed forms of proposals for work to be done on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal. The proposals contain information on materials used, descriptions of work, and costs of projects..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0710
Dates:
1860-1868
Abstract:
This series consists of records related to the letting of contracts for work on canals in the Western Division of the canal system. Records include requests for proposals; resolutions adopted by the Canal Board; and cost estimates..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Contracting Board
Title:
Series:
A1127
Dates:
1847-1869
Abstract:
The Contracting Board received proposals and bonds for performance of work submitted by persons wishing to obtain contracts for construction or repair of canals. Series includes printed forms for locks, culverts, waste weirs, aqueducts, bridge abutments, reservoirs, iron superstructure, and general .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
Estimates of blanks forms required for sixteen or seventeen month periods were submitted to the Chief Clerk or Auditor of the Canal Department. They list the number of forms on hand and the number required, in various categories. The series is an interesting early example of "forms management" and provides .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0685
Dates:
1895-1904
Abstract:
This series consists of estimates for repairs on the Western Division of the Erie Canal. The estimates describe the type and cost of work being done for the Nine Million Dollar Improvement of the Erie Canal which was initiated in 1895..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Title:
Series:
B0722
Dates:
1837-1840
Abstract:
This series consists of a volume of measurements of stone used for the enlargement of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Office of Special Deputy State Engineer
Abstract:
This series contains originals and carbon copies of incoming and outgoing correspondence directed to or generated by the Special Deputy State Engineer and Surveyor to appoint a Special Deputy State Engineer who was to supervise directly the construction of the Barge Canal. The correspondence deals with .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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