Research

Finding Aid Search Results


Sort by: 
 Your search for Canals--Design and construction returned  7 items
1
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Works. Division of Engineering
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B1019
 
 
Dates:
1941-1942
 
 
Abstract:  
none
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

2
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B1766
 
 
Dates:
1911-1922
 
 
Abstract:  
The Barge Canal Terminal Commission studied the question of providing publicly controlled terminal facilities for New York State Canals. This series consists of linen plans and drawings depicting Barge Canal terminal locations and terminal construction specifications. Plans depict drawings and specifications .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

3
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B0216
 
 
Dates:
1888-1904
 
 
Abstract:  
Consisting of state contracts for canal improvements prior to the construction of the Barge Canal, included are agreements and specifications, financial statements of bonding companies, general contracts, maps, tracings, drawings, correspondence, and bid proposals. Most of the contracts deal with: lengthening .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

4
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B1763
 
 
Dates:
1904- [ca. 1950
 
 
Abstract:  
This series contains original linen plans for Barge Canal System contracts furnished under Chapter 147, Laws of 1903. The law directed the State Engineer and Surveyor to make maps, plans, and specifications prior to assigning contracts. The series is arranged by contract number and contains maps for .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

5
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B1767
 
 
Dates:
1934-1963
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of linen plans and drawings for contracts authorized by New York State and funded by the federal government. Under terms of a 1935 state-federal agreement, New York State was able to accept federal aid for improvements to the Barge Canal System without transferring the canals to .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

6
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B1764
 
 
Dates:
[circa 1923]-1970
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of original linen plans and drawings delineating maintenance contracts assigned for the New York State Barge Canal System. After the completion of the Barge Canal System in the mid-1920's, appropriations were authorized for the maintenance and operations of the system. Contract .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

7
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A1125
 
 
Dates:
circa 1817-1828
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of accounts submitted by the Canal Commissioners for audit by the Comptroller's office. It includes original contracts made by the Commissioners for the Construction of the Erie and Champlain Canals with their locks, feeders, aqueducts, etc., accompanied by contractors' receipts .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives