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 Your search for Canals--New York (State)--Design and construction returned  3 items
 
Abstract:  
This is a map of survey lines for a 6.7 mile extension of the Genesee Valley Canal from Olean to Mill Grove Pond. Authorized in 1857 and brought into use in August 1859, the map includes names of villages; property owners along the proposed extension route; significant buildings; locks; tollgates; survey .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A1190
 
 
Dates:
1841-1851
 
 
Abstract:  
These 3 volumes contain field notes and calculations of engineers employed on the canal system. One book was kept by C. E. Gray for work near Canajoharie; another is a level book kept on the middle division of the Oswego canal; and the third is a level book kept near Marcellus..........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
 
 
Abstract:  
This "Form for entering field notes, quantities, etc. for a book of records to be deposited in the Comptroller's office" provides sample field notes for natural ground and for excavations of various types, along with diagrams and formulas for computing the cubic footage of excavation..........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives