Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of abstracts of vouchers created by the Superintendent of Public Works for engineering work on the Barge Canal System. Each abstract lists the date of expense; voucher number; names; description of expense; the canal or waterway to which expense relates; subtotals; and totals..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
B0340
Dates:
1911-1914
Abstract:
This series consists records of bills related to construction and repairs on canals in the Eastern Division of the New York State Canal System..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A0879
Dates:
1817-1826
Abstract:
Two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings document the construction and completion of the Erie Canal system. The articles describe the canal itself and summarize progress on its construction. Many are announcements of dinners and celebrations honoring the canal's completion. There are also many articles .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
A3261
Dates:
1911-1914
Abstract:
Arranged by electrical inspector then chronologically, the series consists of reports to the Superintendent; correspondence from companies supplying machinery or parts; informational copies of letters to employees or companies; results of inspections (e.g. discovery of faulty equipment); canal water .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
The volume contains plates of plans, drawings, profiles and location maps relating to the improvement and enlargement of the Barge Canal. Locks, dams, and bridges are frequently represented. Generally the plates depict: typical channel sections, prism walls and the types of wall and bank protection .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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