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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of forms related to contracts for construction and repairs on canals throughout New York State..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
22
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0363
Dates:
1903
Abstract:
This series consists of a volume of monthly summaries of payment for the improvement of sections of the Champlain, Erie, and Oswego Canals. The forms in this volume detail expenditures by various offices and the pupose of each payment..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
23
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
24
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This volume tracks canal construction and repair work in the Western Division of the Erie Canal. For each project, a description of the work is provided with pertinent legislation and cost information (if applicable). Transactions are listed with debits on the left-hand side and credits on the right-hand .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
25
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0699
Dates:
approximately 1854-1904
Abstract:
This series consists of bills of materials that were used in construction and repair projects on state canals. The materials referred to in these volumes are generally timber, iron, and planking..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
26
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0703
Dates:
1850-1860
Abstract:
This volume contains quantities and prices of labor and materials provided by and amounts owed to private contractors during the construction of portions of the Genesee Valley Canal during the 1850s. At the beginning of the volume, the accounts are arranged in eight groups, with each group pertaining .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
27
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
28
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Title:
Series:
B0705
Dates:
1848-1868
Abstract:
This series contains miscellaneous payments for work done on the Western Division of the New York State Canal System, specifically the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals. Included are payments to landowners for temporary occupation of land, damage to buildings, and labor and materials for construction work .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
29
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Title:
Series:
B0706
Dates:
1848-1858
Abstract:
This series contains lists of expenditures made by engineers of the Western Division of the New York State Canal System and mainly deal with the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals. Included is information on who the expenditure was made out to and what the expenditure was for..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
30
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
31
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
B0716
Dates:
1840-1846
Abstract:
This series consists of records of expenditures made for improvement and repairs of the Middle Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
32
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Resident Engineer's ledger of expenses for the enlargement of the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal
Series:
B0719
Dates:
1854-1855
Abstract:
This series consists of engineering expense records for engineers working on the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
33
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0724
Dates:
1839-1845
Abstract:
This series consists of records related to the enlargement of the Erie Canal and includes summaries of valve gates and fixtures; notes related to land damage; certified accounts settled; and computations for several sections of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
34
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B1781
Dates:
1839-1854
Abstract:
This series consists of monthly expenditures for Section No. 2 of the Champlain Canal. While information recorded in the volume remains consistent over time, format varies slightly. At various times additional information such as itemized expenditures are listed for various canal structures; names and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
35
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These are vouchers, dated at Perinton, Monroe County, request payment for labor, supplies, boarding costs, and other repair expenses. Accompanying the vouchers is a letter of W.W. Selye to Canal Commissioner John D. Fay..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
36
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
These abstracts from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department document the procedure for letting bids for construction and repair of the canals. They contain date and place of letting; number of section on canal; numbers and names of bidders; amounts of bids and engineer's estimate for the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
37
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1054
Dates:
1905-1917
Abstract:
This series of schedules of bids from the State Comptroller's Office contains the name of the bond issue and date, authorizing laws, bid number, name and address of bidders, amount of bid, deposit with bid, date the deposit was returned, and to whom the deposit was returned. The bids were removed from .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
38
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1098
Dates:
1867-1868
Abstract:
These booklets contain estimates submitted to the Canal Commissioners by the resident engineers for various improvements on Erie, Champlain, and Black River canal sections, locks, dams, docks and piers. Entries include location of improvement; quantity and value of material used; name of contractor; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
39
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
40
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1131
Dates:
1835-1905
Abstract:
These estimates of proposed expenditures for canal repairs were submitted by Superintendents of Repairs to the Canal Commissioner responsible for specific division of the canal system. Each estimate provides the location of the work project, names of structures or work involved, and an estimated cost .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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