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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
 

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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
 

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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
 
 
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
 

 
Title:  
 
Series:
B0380
 
 
Dates:
1848-1925
 
 
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
 

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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B1009
 
 
Dates:
1920
 
 
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
 

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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
 
 
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
 

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Creator:
New York (State). Executive Department
 
 
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