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1
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1092
Dates:
1840-1859
Abstract:
This account book documents cash payments for construction or repairs of the Black River, Genesee Valley, Crooked Lake, Chemung, and other branch canals, and for the Oneida River improvement. Each entry provides date, voucher number, amount paid, and occasionally a brief note on the type of work don.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Title:
Series:
A1389
Dates:
1871
Abstract:
This series consists of a report to Governor's Commission to Investigate Canal Frauds concerning repairs made to the Chemung Canal Feeder after a break that occurred in the freshet of April 19, 1870. The report charges contractor Jarvis Lord with excessive hiring at unnecessary cost to the state. Attached .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Canal Appraisers
Title:
Series:
B2027
Dates:
1835-1848
Abstract:
This series consists of an index to damages awarded by the Canal Appraisers for the enlargement of the Erie Canal and for the construction of other canals, particularly the Chemung and Chenango Canals. Data includes claimant name; county where claimant's property was located; filing number; date; volume .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This map shows proposed improvements (a proposed correction and extension) of the ditch to contain water at low areas between the Chemung Canal and the Chemung Canal Feeder. The map shows property lines, names of owners, and topographical symbols marking swamp lands; and lines for proposed changes to .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These survey maps of the canal system in New York State fulfilled a law requiring a complete map and field notes of every canal in the state. The maps show: survey stations for measuring length of the canal; courses and distances (linked by red lines); canal right-of-way (blue line); locks; aqueducts; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
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
7
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
8
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of field notes from surveys made for the Canal Commissioners (Revised Statutes 1827), which directed that the Commissioners have maps and field notes made for all canals constructed by the state. Field notes in this series were submitted by the Canal Commissioners to the Canal Board .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1087
Dates:
1825-1837
Abstract:
Included are accounts for the following canals: Oswego, Genesee Valley, Black River, Chenango, Cayuga and Seneca, Chemung and Crooked Lake, as well as the Oneida River Improvement. Each entry provides name of payee; after date; location or type of work performed; and amount due..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Title:
Series:
A1380
Dates:
1835-1876
Abstract:
Canal commissioners were required to construct and maintain road and street bridges over the enlarged Erie Canal and to construct farm bridges to accommodate landowners. This series consists of releases, vouchers, receipts, title searches, parcel maps, and resolutions authorizing commutations to claimants .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Executive Department
Title:
Series:
B0379
Dates:
1830-1900
Abstract:
This series documents the planning and estimating work done to various structures along the state's canals. The records include maps and plans of locations and structures for work done on the Erie (Middle and Western divisions only), Genesee Valley, Chemung, and Oswego canals, and at least one sheet .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0388
Dates:
1919-1920
Abstract:
This series consists of data, reports, maps, and related records on watersheds and related improvements in the Western Division of the Barge Canal. Records include reports on investigations of flood damage; proposed improvements; data and computations on discharges, river slopes, elevations, water levels, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0390
Dates:
1913-1914
Abstract:
This series consists of maps, profiles, plans, survey documents, diagrams, estimates, the final report on the proposed improvement of the Chemung Canal. Also included are daily journals of Resident Engineer Louis A. Burns who was in charge of the project and prepared the final report. Also included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
10448
Dates:
1851-1941
Abstract:
This series contains maps, profiles, tracings, sketches, plans, drawings, blueprints, and a small quantity of related charts and correspondence relating to the State's canals, feeders, and/or various waterways. Included are profiles of canals and rivers; cross sections of actual and proposed canal and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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