Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation
Abstract:
This series contains letters designating New York highways as eligible for federal aid, letters approving revisions or additions to the system as of 1931, and letters approving federal aid for highways. Included are descriptions of routes approved as of January 9, 1931, including beginning and ending .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series provides brief summaries of construction work carried out by the Department of Public Works and includes only the name and number of the project, the name of the contractor, description of the work, and a date (it is unclear if the date refers to the date of entry in the ledger, the date .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
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Series:
B0345
Dates:
1912-1923
Abstract:
Staff of the office of the Superintendent of Public Works used this volume to maintain a record of public advertisements for proposals to undertake canal construction contracts pursuant to Chapter 147 of the Laws of 1903 (Barge Canal Act) and supplementary acts. Each entry includes contract number and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation
Abstract:
This series consists of maps of urban area boundaries drafted in district offices or modified from, U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle maps. Maps had to be approved by the U.S. Public Roads Administration or Bureau of Public Roads for states wishing to receive special aid for highways lying within urban .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Series:
B0270
Dates:
1906-1908
Abstract:
This series consists of forms recording cost estimates for road construction. Information includes road number; petition number; county; name of road; brief description of section of road to be improved; quantities of various materials needed; unit and total price of each material; total estimated cost; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0384
Dates:
1848-1900
Abstract:
These records consist of fragments from many series relating to canals. The records include calculations, specifications, monthly estimates, instructions, damage claims, contracts, Canal Board resolutions, surveys, preliminary estimates, advertisements, lettings, proposals, maps, and final accounts..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0656
Dates:
1843-1847
Abstract:
This series consists of a ledger documenting money awarded to claimants for land appropriated by New York State for use in the construction of Genesee Valley Canal. Each record states the name of the claimant, the date that the award was made, a description of the property, a list of reasons for granting .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This volume is an alphabetical index to propositions for canal work on the Western Division, which were received at the letting at Albany, November 18, 1851. Each entry provides the number of the proposal, name of the bidder, and type of work (e.g. sections, locks, aqueducts, culverts, bridge abutme.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0676
Dates:
circa 1869-1878
Abstract:
This series is an engineer's book containing mathematical formulas, geometric drawings, design specifications, and costing methods for canals and related engineering work..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of ledger accounts of highway expenditures maintained by the Superintendent of Public Works, likely as part of his duties to oversee highways. The volumes have experienced significant water damage, and text may be illegible..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0711
Dates:
1878-1886
Abstract:
The four volumes in this series contain monthly and final estimates for construction work completed on state facilities by private contractors. Projects documented include construction of a dock at Sing Sing Prison; construction of drains and relaying of concrete flooring in the basement of Buffalo .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0734
Dates:
1854-1859
Abstract:
This series consists of examples of contract specimens or specifications relating to the 1854 enlargement of the State's canal system..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0736
Dates:
1905-1908
Abstract:
This series consists of account books for the Western Division of the Barge Canal listing expenditures and payments to companies and employees..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of thirteen construction permit files documenting requests by businesses and private individuals to build structures on state land adjacent to canals. Anticipated structures include freight elevators, boat houses, coal sheds, warehouses and storage facilities, and mills deploying .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes documenting three individual contracts for improvement of the Erie and Oswego Canals: Contract No. 8-A (Erie Canal Section 2) involved the construction of Lock No. 8 and the substructure of Dam No. 4 in the Mohawk River at Scotia; Contract No. 206 (Erie Canal Section .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1091
Dates:
1833-1837
Abstract:
This series consists of 3 volumes of measurements, calculations, and estimates for construction of the Chenango Canal. For each survey station (approximately three chains apart), there are calculations of cubic footage of excavation, embankment (towpath, berme, etc.), and lining, with comments and totals. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1292
Dates:
1825-1829
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts submitted by the Commissioners for building a prison at Sing Sing (Mt. Pleasant) to the prison agent. Expenses are listed for a variety of items including building materials; foodstuffs; and wages for various services provided..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These are maps and plans of canal structures and works originally attached to contracts, petitions, and awards by Canal Appraisers..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
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