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Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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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

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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

 

6

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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

 

7

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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

 

8

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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

 

9

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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These volumes contain detailed statistical data on agricultural and manufactured goods that passed through the toll collector's office at Boonville on the Black River Canal. These accounts record types of materials and their weight and or measurements. Entries are recorded daily and totaled at weekly, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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This series consists of a letter and account book kept by the assistant clerk of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works. It mainly includes bills and correspondence related to construction of the Barge Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

 

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This series documents the state's acquisition of real property for the Barge Canal system, pursuant to Laws of 1903, Chapter 147, as amended. The series consists of depositions sworn to by employees of the Department of Public Works stating that the deponent had personally served notices of appropriation, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series contains certified final accounts for the construction and repair of various canals in the Western Division of New York State's canal system. Also included are signed affidavits attesting to the work completed..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of abstracts of expenditures for the construction and repair of the Barge Canal and terminals. The information in these ledgers is in tabular format and includes, but is not limited to the voucher number; date; recipient of payment; amount of voucher; engineering expenses; payments .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of final account forms related to work being done on the Barge Canal and other canals in New York State..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of a volume of monthly engineering expenditures for the improvement of sections of the Champlain, Erie, and Oswego Canals. The forms in this volume detail amounts of expenditures by various offices under the supervision of the State Engineer and Surveyor and the purpose of each .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

16

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of blank final account forms for the construction of Barge Canal terminals..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of forms estimating construction costs for contracts on the Barge Canal. The forms detail costs associated with work being done, type of work, and contract number under which work is being done..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

18

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of preliminary estimates for the construction of Barge Canal terminals. The estimates include descriptions of work to be done as well as the estimated cost of the projects..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

20

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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