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61
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
B0202
Dates:
1817-1921
Abstract:
The indexes allow both name and subject access to Series B0201, Canal Commissioner Minutes. Each index corresponds to a bound volumes of minutes. Unlike the Canal Commissioners Minutes, of which volumes 7-11 are lacking, all of the index volumes are extant..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
62
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Abstract:
This series contains information on petitions for construction of Barge Canal terminals throughout the State. Information recorded includes location of terminal; file number; presenter of petition; date petition was filed, received, and approved; date when State Engineer and Surveyor was authorized .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
63
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Title:
Series:
B0212
Dates:
1857-1871
Abstract:
This series consists of newspaper clippings of the Canal Board and Canal Contracting Board proceedings. Most clippings deals with the Canal Board but a few clippings about the Canal Fund and the Canal Commissioners are also included. Subjects include appointments of various canal officials and employees, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
64
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These abstracts deal with administrative costs incurred during Erie Canal contracts. They record period covered by and type expenditure; division (eastern, middle, western);; voucher number and date; position (e.g. engineers, assistants, leveler, draftsman, etc.); salary; date and cost of contract; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
65
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series contains final contract accounts; explanations of extra work; receipts; and resident assistant and division engineers' affidavits to final accounts. Data includes name of contracting firm; date of contract; description of construction project; authorizing legislation; description of items .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
66
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0224
Dates:
1906
Abstract:
These are reports, tables, charts, and estimates for a proposed canal. The records concern the feasibility of the proposed canal project, its estimated costs, which route would be most efficient, and the type and amount of work required for such a project. Also included are detailed reports on subjects .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
67
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains incoming and outgoing correspondence directed to or generated by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office. The records mainly relate to the construction, maintenance, operation, and administration of the New York State Canal System, particularly the construction of the Barge Canal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
68
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These reports submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor by division and senior assistant engineers document weekly progress on construction projects in progress or begun in 1921. The reports detail work done in offices and bureaus; surveying, mapping, and planning; canal maintenance and repairs; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
69
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These monthly reports detail work contracted for the construction of Barge Canal terminals. The reports provide the contract number, contract description, and a brief narrative of work completed or unusual problems that occurred during the reporting period. Work done in August, September, and November .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
70
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These files document actions taken by the State Engineer and Surveyor to address contractors applying for assistance under the provisions of the Walters Act. The series includes correspondence, memorandums, journals, financial statements submitted by contractors, cost estimates, and inventories of construction .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
71
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1006
Dates:
1820
Abstract:
These records document this company's claims for damages. Included are an appraisal report of on damages; resolution of the company's board of directors authorizing Barent Bleecker to receive award; Thomas Eddy's account of expense of appraisement; and a copy of legislative committee report on the company's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
72
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series consists of black and white aerial photographs that depict the entire New York State Barge Canal System. The photographs are indexed by State Archives series B2315, Index to Barge Canal aerial photographs..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
73
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series documents expenditures for the construction of the Erie, Champlain, and Oswego Canals. Headings include name of division engineer, geographical division, name of canal, voucher number, date, to whom paid, contract number, amount of voucher, position of payee, services or equipment paid for, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
74
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series documents expenditures made by the superintendent for routine maintenance of the Barge Canal. It consists of abstracts of expenditures created by the Superintendent of Public Works for the State Comptroller's Office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
75
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B1381
Dates:
1917-1920
Abstract:
This series documents expenditures for special Barge Canal projects authorized by acts of the legislature. The front of each abstract provides printed heading and typed information concerning the law and chapter that authorized the project, voucher number, to whom paid, for what service or material .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
76
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of a notebook kept by the resident engineer at the Utica Canal Office, Information includes estimated costs for enlargements of the Erie Canal and Moses Kill Lock, Champlain Canal; costs of cutting stone for the North Lock of Lock No. 24, Whipples iron bridges and farm bridges; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
77
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways. Syracuse Office
Abstract:
This series consists of plans, drawings, and specifications used in building the state's buoy boat fleet at the Syracuse Canal Shops. Buoy boats were used to maintain and refuel kerosene lighted buoys on the state's canal system. Also included are typed and handwritten lists of labor, materials, equipment, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
78
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Abstract:
This series contains original linen plans for Barge Canal System contracts furnished under Chapter 147, Laws of 1903. The law directed the State Engineer and Surveyor to make maps, plans, and specifications prior to assigning contracts. The series is arranged by contract number and contains maps for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
79
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Abstract:
This series consists of linen plans and drawings for contracts authorized by New York State and funded by the federal government. Under terms of a 1935 state-federal agreement, New York State was able to accept federal aid for improvements to the Barge Canal System without transferring the canals to .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
80
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Abstract:
This series consists of index cards produced by the Division of Waterways Maintenance to facilitate access to revocable permits for the use of canal lands and waters (Series B1789). Information includes name and address of permitted; permit date; Department of Transportation region; permit number; permit .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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