Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). State Architect
Title:
Series:
A3315
Dates:
1911
Abstract:
The series consists of a set of blueprint plans, specifications, diagrams, and drawings for a proposed expansion of the Great Meadow Prison at Comstock, New York. The blueprints depict cage area; laundry and bathhouse; powerhouse; punishment prison; and mess hall and kitchen building. They show locations .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of drawings, blueprints, plans, diagrams, tracings, and maps relating primarily to the state's canal system. Virtually all the state's canals are represented, but the series is particularly strong with respect to the Barge Canal system. Also included is a map of the Genesee Valley .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Public Service Commission
Abstract:
The series consists of sets of contract drawings of New York City subway system routes and facilities in Brooklyn from 1907 and 1908. Each set includes several portfolios of drawings, plans, maps, details, and sectional drawings. They are arranged chronologically by year and therein by route number .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
A1272
Dates:
1898-1907
Abstract:
This series contains maps, photographs, diagrams, and charts illustrating construction and improvement projects done on state highways and waterways. The records depict proposed work and work in progress and include photographs of natural features, damaged or repaired structures, and work sites. Records .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Abstract:
This series, a "Map of Capitol Park Albany N.Y," is a combination location map and site plan and includes several profiles and one diagram of landscaping work planned for Capitol Park during construction of the State Capitol. Apparently prepared by George L. Schillner, the map shows the Capitol building, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
B0171
Dates:
1830-1974
Abstract:
These records primarily concern the Barge Canal system and its feeders. Series also contains items depicting the old Erie Canal and other canals such as the Black River Canal. Maps depict various canal structures such as bridges, diversion channels, dams, sewers, locks, culverts, stop gates, and aqueducts. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series contains maps and plans that document work done to enlarge, improve, and maintain the channel and structures in the Western Division of the canal system. The series includes maps, drawings, tracings, and blueprints relating to Western Division work..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0395
Dates:
1895-1898
Abstract:
Consisting mostly of maps, drawings, specifications, and related material, these plans show proposed work for which contracts were let during the "Nine Million Dollar Improvement" of the Erie and Oswego canals. In addition to particulars of a job site (elevations, structures, proposed improvements), .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York State Museum
Title:
Series:
B0580
Dates:
1918-1938
Abstract:
This series consists of two versions of a manuscript on the archeology of prehistoric rock shelter and camp sites in southeastern New York, plus correspondence concerning the State Museum's acquisition of the manuscripts, authored by Max Schrabisch. The 1936 manuscript includes numbered illustrations .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Tax Commission
Title:
Series:
B0999
Dates:
1931
Abstract:
This exhibit was presented before the State Tax Commission by several transportation and utility companies as the commission decided the matter of the tentative rate of equalization of special franchises in Buffalo for 1932 (on assessments made in 1931). The series includes columnar tabulations, graphs, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
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
12
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Water
Title:
Series:
A1117
Dates:
1900-1975
Abstract:
The series consists of waste water sewage disposal files, including records on state inspection and regulation of sewage treatment facilities and projects and efforts to control water pollution resulting from unsanitary disposal of waste by corporate and private entities..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Water
Abstract:
The series consists of subject files documenting cooperative state and federal government efforts to monitor and control pollution and water resources development in New York State drainage basins. Each river basin's file contains information pertinent to locations (of towns or rivers) within that basin. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Water
Abstract:
The series consists of memorandums, reports, plans, and correspondence relating to the inspection, construction, and upgrading of sewage treatment plants and the establishment and monitoring of waste water pollution controls for various state and federal institutions..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Water Supply Commission
Title:
Series:
B0242
Dates:
1904-1911
Abstract:
This series consists of unpublished reports, submitted to or compiled by the State Water Supply Commission, regarding waterpower development on the Genesee River. Records include information on waterpower development; proposed reservoir construction; property owners affected by the proposed improvement; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0292
Dates:
1827-1905
Abstract:
These volumes address the enlargement of the Erie and Champlain canals; building of the Oswego, Cayuga and Seneca, Chenango, Black River, and Genesee Valley canals; and appropriation of lands for canal use. They contain drawings, maps, diagrams, tracings, and profiles of much of the State's canal system .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Executive Department
Title:
Series:
B0379
Dates:
1830-1900
Abstract:
This series documents the planning and estimating work done to various structures along the state's canals. The records include maps and plans of locations and structures for work done on the Erie (Middle and Western divisions only), Genesee Valley, Chemung, and Oswego canals, and at least one sheet .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0390
Dates:
1913-1914
Abstract:
This series consists of maps, profiles, plans, survey documents, diagrams, estimates, the final report on the proposed improvement of the Chemung Canal. Also included are daily journals of Resident Engineer Louis A. Burns who was in charge of the project and prepared the final report. Also included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
Syracuse Developmental Center
Abstract:
The series consists of clipping files and a small amount of publicity material tracing the history and development of the Syracuse Developmental Center. The files were likely kept by the institution's museum..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
The series consists of plans, correspondence, graphs, and maps relating to arterial highway planning in 38 cities throughout New York. It was the state's intention to integrate arterial highways in the state highway system and cost share with the federal government for the construction and maintenance .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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