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Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

42

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a trial balance book used to monitor accounts related to the Barge Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

43

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a cash book for accounts related to the Barge Canal. Information in the cash book includes date; payee; fund (general, Cayuga and Seneca, canal) from which the payment was taken; and monthly balances of each fund..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

44

Creator:

New York (State). Surveyor General

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This slender volume lists names of contractors in rough alphabetical order by first letter of last name. Included with each name is the proposal number (referred to as "proposition"), the nature of the work to be completed (sections, culverts, aqueducts, bridge superstructures, locks, waste weirs, etc.), .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

45

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of duplicate copies of statements of claims, bills of particulars, and blueprint property maps filed with the State Court of Claims by property owners seeking compensation from the State of New York. Most claimants seek compensation for damage to property caused during construction .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

46

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The volumes in this series contain cross section drawings relating to Barge Canal Western Division Contracts No. 6 and No. 202 in Monroe County, New York. Drawings are done in pencil and ink on 16 x 20 inch sheets of 10 x 10 grids-to-one inch cross section graphing paper..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

47

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of monthly estimates relating to work to be done on the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals. Information includes the quantity of material or work to be done; type of materials delivered; work to be completed (grubbing, masonry, lining, etc.); item prices; and total cost..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

48

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Audit and Control

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These requisitions were submitted by the Department of Public Works, Division of Canals and Waterways, to the Department of Audit and Control. Requisitions were made for steel, lumber, gravel, pipe, machinery, and other heavy equipment and material. Each file contains bid proposals with detailed specifications .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

49

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of 10 account books that were used by the New York State Engineer and Surveyor's office to track and record information about accounts and expenditures for the Genesee Valley Canal. These volumes include information on type and amount of work being done; contractors performing work; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

50

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of an account book relating to work completed on the Genesee Valley Canal and Ischua feeder. The accounts in this volume list the station, how much work was done, type and cost of work completed, and the total cost of the project..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

51

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of estimates for work to be done on the Genesee Valley Canal between 1851 and 1855. The estimates include costs for bridge, lock, and dock repair; sloping of walls; stonework; and other miscellaneous projects. Also included are statements of work that give an overview of the cost .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

52

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

53

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

54

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

55

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

56

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

57

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

58

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

59

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

60

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

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