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81
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0658
Dates:
1838
Abstract:
This volume contains printed contracts and specification forms (all blank) for the Genesee Valley Canal. Included is a notice to contractors (October 31, 1838); excavation, lock, and bridge contracts; excavation, lock, bridge, aqueduct, and waste weirs specifications; and propositions for waste weirs, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
82
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0663
Dates:
circa 1850-1901
Abstract:
These volumes serve as indexes to contractors' proposals for work on the Western Division. Volume 1 is an alphabetical index providing number(s) of proposal and name. If the Genesee Valley Canal is the subject of the proposal, "G.V. Canal" is noted. Volume 2 is an alphabetical index by contractors, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
83
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This volume contains transcriptions of a few land transactions and proceedings dealing with lands appropriated to the Western Division for the Genesee Valley Canal. A table of contents to the volume is located on the first page. Types of entries include releases of lands, awards for damages, and ind.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
84
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0666
Dates:
1900-1901
Abstract:
This series consists of a Court of Claims list of appropriations and list of damage cases from January 1, 1900 to February 21, 1901, as well as a checklist to map numbers 1572 to 3536..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
85
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0667
Dates:
1897-1907
Abstract:
The series consists of blueprint maps and descriptions of lands temporarily appropriated by New York State for use in constructing, improving, and maintaining state canals. The maps were prepared by the Office of the State Engineer and Surveyor as part of its responsibilities in surveying, mapping, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
86
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This volume is a listing of accounts for work on the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals with Richard Vernam, Resident Engineer (Rochester). Each account is spread across two pages in the volume, and provides name of account holder, dates of transactions, types of transactions, and amounts of transaction.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
87
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0671
Dates:
1859-1860
Abstract:
This series consists of annual reports submitted to the Western Division Engineer, John D. Fay, by the Resident Engineer in Buffalo, William J. Keeler, on the progress of work on the Erie Canal enlargement in Sections 360-365. The reports include narrative descriptions of work under contract, progress .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
88
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0672
Dates:
1858-1862
Abstract:
The accounts and statements in this volume document work on the Erie Basin and slips in Buffalo. They provide information on the number, type, and cost of canal workers employed on the Western Division; estimated and actual costs for work done and remaining to be done on various canal sections; work .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
89
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0673
Dates:
1863-1869
Abstract:
This series consists of a copy of the State Canal Commissioners' report to the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate, as well as dock building permits in the Erie Basin in Buffalo. This report contains applications, communications, and permits dealing with the construction of wharves, docks, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
90
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This volume is a listing of accounts with J. Frederick Behn, Western Division Engineer. Each account is spread across two pages in the volume, and provides name of account holder, dates of transactions, types of transactions, and amounts of transactions. Also included are a couple of accounts with Western .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
91
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0678
Dates:
1879
Abstract:
This volume is entitled "Record of Time Consumed in Lockage. Data, Water Supply Etc. Eastern and Western Division Erie Canal 1879." Entries track the timing of boats in canal locks according to various operations performed (e.g. lower gates shut; boat leaves lower jaws) for locks 58-59 and 62-66. Data .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
92
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These reports were compiled by the office of the Western Division Engineer (Rochester) in accordance with Chapter 354 of the Laws of 1883, which required state government offices to keep "proper comparative records of the efficiency, punctuality, attention and general good conduct" of their employees. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
93
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0682
Dates:
1878-1892
Abstract:
This volume contains recorded permits that were compiled by the office of the Western Division Engineer (Rochester). Maps or plans related to particular permits are included. The permits were issued by the Superintendent of Public Works..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
94
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of a volume that tracks the work force accounts of laborers working on section 13 of the Erie Canal. These work force accounts include the number and types of laborers working on projects, as well as special equipment needed to complete these projects. This volume also includes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
95
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
96
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Title:
Series:
B0687
Dates:
1892-1905
Abstract:
This series consists of 6 volumes of contract specifications, engineers' estimates, and other documents related to the nine million dollar project for the improvement of the New York State Canal System. These records were created by the Western Division Engineers Office of the New York State Canal System .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
97
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Abstract:
The volumes in this series were used by the Western Division Engineer's Office of the New York State Canal System to record accounts and payments. The volumes document financial accounts relating to various people, projects, and organizations..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
B0694
Dates:
1927-1943
Abstract:
This series consists of two volumes of registers documenting the distribution of expenses to engineers employed on the Western Division of the Barge Canal. Funds were disbursed monthly and the registers include the name of each engineer, the total amount each engineer was paid, the date that the check .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
99
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0696
Dates:
1864
Abstract:
This series consists of a manuscript version of Erie Canal Eastern Division Engineer Daniel C. Jenne's report and cost estimates in relation to enlarging the locks on the Eastern Division of the canal from Albany to Higginsville. In the narrative report, Jenne describes specific issues with existing .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
100
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of two volumes that partially index final estimates and accounts, as well as other records created by the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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