Research

1

Creator:

New York (State). Contracting Board

 

 

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This series consists of rough minutes of the Canal Contracting Board. Subjects include contracts awarded or refused, structures to be built, and resolutions made by the board. Included is a partial subject index (A-C)..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of records related to the letting of contracts for work on canals in the Western Division of the Erie Canal and the Genesee Valley Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of proposals for construction for enlargement of the Erie Canal. Each entry provides proposal number; name of bidder and guarantors; section number; and amount of bid..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department

 

 

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An agreement between the Union Iron Works of Buffalo and the Commissioners appointed by the State of New York to build a bridge over Cattaraugus Creek near Irving gives specifications for bridge, abutments, and grading..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund

 

 

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This series consists of articles of agreement between the State of New York in a bank, specifying terms and conditions of deposit of monies of the canal fund; and of forms supplied by the Canal Department outlining the terms and conditions of the bank directors acceptance of the agreement. Also included .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of an index cross referencing number of canal section and letter and number of contract, arranged by division of canal and name of canal Commissioner; and a list of miscellaneous contracts with the name of Canal Commissioner, letter and number of contract, and location (section, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

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Abstract:  

These records document execution and fulfillment of contracts for canal construction and repairs. Included are agreements for excavation of the canal, for construction of locks, bridges, and other structures, and for general repairs; detailed work specifications; bonds for performance of work and payment .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives