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Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series consists of daily reports on the operation of locks on the Erie and Champlain Barge Canals. These reports document day-to-day traffic on the canal as well as specific information on the lock. Records consist primarily of daily lockage reports; weekly operation work force logs; records of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These files, arranged by name of municipality where lands were located, consist of maps, correspondence, memorandums, reports, resolutions, descriptions of lands, appraisers' reports of encroachments, revised land appraisals, permits, and records pertaining to "blue line" surveys. Also included is financial .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of approximately 240 linen maps showing locations of channels, structures, appropriated lands, and terminals of the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga and Seneca Canals, as well as the location of old canals in relation to the Barge Canal System as improved under laws of 1903, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series documents the daily operation of Champlain Barge Canal Lock No. 2 (Mechanicville). The bulk of the series consists of daily lockage reports detailing information about traffic passing through the lock and weekly chief operator's reports. The daily lockage reports include information about .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
25
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Title:
Series:
B1878
Dates:
1932-1990
Abstract:
These series documents activities carried out during the operation and maintenance of the canal. The record consist primarily of lock operator's weekly reports and includes construction and maintenance contract files, inventories, work reports, work schedules and reports, floating plant reports, gage .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
26
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Title:
Series:
B2058
Dates:
2006, 2008, 2010, 2019
Abstract:
This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Canal Corporation, which became a subsidiary of the New York State Power Authority on January 1, 2017..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Title:
Series:
B2058test
Dates:
2006, 2008, 2010, 2019
Abstract:
This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Canal Corporation, which became a subsidiary of the New York State Power Authority on January 1, 2017..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
Arranged by canal, these maps depict lands adjacent to the Erie and Champlain canals during the time of their enlargement and improvement as the Barge Canal. Included are lines for State-owned land; the towpath; a new channel line; potential flood lines; land elevations and water depths; and boundaries .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
29
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
The maps in this series appear to have been created by the Office of Surveyor General in compliance with legislation of 1827 requiring a complete map and field notes. Most of the maps depict specific sections of the Erie Canal and show locks; bridges; railroad bridges across canals; locations of canal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
30
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Chief Clerk of the Canal Department
Title:
Series:
A1080
Dates:
1847, 1856
Abstract:
This series consists of statements of cargo on canal boats on which toll was not paid, kept by a Canal Toll Collector's Office, location not given. Each entry gives clearance number; date; name of boat; home port; master's name; articles shipped; where from; where bound; weight of articles; miles traveled; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
31
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume is a ledger accounts of Commissioners of the Canal Fund for Erie and Champlain Canal Fund and stock, and for stock of the Cayuga and Seneca, Crooked Lake, Chenango, Oswego, and Black River canals. There are also accounts with the Canal Commissioners, Superintendents of Repairs, and banks .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
32
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
A1094
Dates:
1815-1839
Abstract:
This series consists of three pages listing contracts with banks allowing an interest on deposit of Canal monies at sixty days for 4.5 or 5% interest. Each entry provides the date of the contract; contract number; the name of the bank; and rate of interest..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
33
Creator:
New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Abstract:
Each statement of proceeds in this series provides year, proceeds from lands sold (location not given), and distribution of monies to the Erie and Champlain Canal Fund and the Oswego Canal Fund..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
34
Creator:
New York (State). Bureau of Canal Affairs
Abstract:
The series shows accounts of payments to individuals and firms for work on the state's canals. For each account, there is a brief description of the work contracted for, date of payment, payee (mostly "to cash") and payment amount. Amounts are totaled when more than one job is present under the account .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
A4431
Dates:
circa 1907-1942
Abstract:
This series consists of materials produced from work done on the state's canal system including the Cayuga and Seneca Canal, the Auburn Extension, and the Erie, Oswego, and Champlain Canals. Records include information for contracts relating to maintenance of terminals; blueprints of land to be appropriated .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
36
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
B0602
Dates:
1835-1953
Abstract:
This series consists of certified copies of awards by the Canal Appraisers (through 1883) and by the Board of Claims (1883-1897), and of judgments by the Court of Claims (1897-1953). These awards were made for damages to lands adjacent to state canals. Many such damages were sustained by private persons .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
37
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
B0252
Dates:
1917-1948
Abstract:
This series, known as the "blue line maps," depicts lands acquired for canal purposes up to and including the construction of the Barge Canal. The maps show inner angles of the towpaths on the old canal; state owned property prior to Barge Canal construction; property appropriated for Barge Canal projects; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0292
Dates:
1827-1905
Abstract:
These volumes address the enlargement of the Erie and Champlain canals; building of the Oswego, Cayuga and Seneca, Chenango, Black River, and Genesee Valley canals; and appropriation of lands for canal use. They contain drawings, maps, diagrams, tracings, and profiles of much of the State's canal system .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
39
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Title:
Series:
B1761
Dates:
[circa 1910]-1951
Abstract:
This series consists of approximately 1900 original linen maps produced by the State Engineer and Surveyor. The maps are popularly known as "Blue Line," "Laws of 1910 Maps," and "Abandonment Maps." The maps depict all state owned lands and property prior to improvements completed for the Barge Canal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
40
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Title:
Series:
B1768
Dates:
[circa 1936]-1992
Abstract:
This series consists of photocopies of indexes used by the New York State Canal Corporation and its predecessor agencies for access to material relating to the New York State Barge Canal system. Indexes to contracts typically include contract number, location, canal, division, section, and a brief narrative .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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