Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction
Abstract:
This series consists of carbon copies of outgoing correspondence pertaining to virtually all aspects of the South Mall (Empire State Plaza) construction project. The series also contains chronological log sheets (1971-1980 only), which were used to track incoming and outgoing correspondence. Subjects .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1959-1973 : Rockefeller)
Title:
Series:
13682_78
Dates:
1959-1973
Abstract:
The central subject and correspondence files of Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller relate to such issues as the Vietnam War; civil defense during the Cold War; the Attica Correctional Facility inmate uprising; race relations and civil unrest; inflation; public housing; and the construction of the South .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York State Archives Partnership Trust
Title:
Series:
B2731
Dates:
2010-2011
Abstract:
This series consists of word-processed partial transcriptions of interviews conducted by Joseph H. Boyd, Jr. for the book co-authored by him and Charles R. Holcomb, published by SUNY Press in 2012..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
These records consist of engineers' daily project diaries and inspectors' daily reports concerning the construction of Empire State Plaza in Albany. Records identify projects by contract number, specification number, and contractor and contain descriptions of work performed and inspected..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series consists of "central files" compiled by the Walsh-Corbetta Joint Venture during its management of construction of the South Mall main platform superstructure, health department laboratories, and meeting center. The series contains files on subcontractors engaged by Walsh-Corbetta, as well .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, shop drawings, specifications, change orders, construction logs, diaries, status reports, contract transmittals, claims, delays, and damages related to various buildings constructed by the George A. Fuller Company as part of the Empire State Plaza (South Mall) .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
16188
Dates:
1972-1977
Abstract:
The architectural firm of Harrison and Abramovitz was responsible for the overall design of the Albany South Mall (Empire State Plaza) structure. The series contains correspondence, reports, scattered architectural drawings, work point index sheets, and schedules of hardware related to the implementation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
16191
Dates:
1965-1978
Abstract:
The records in this series document the engineering work and quality control inspections performed by the firm of Mueser, Rutledge, Wentworth, and Johnston on the Albany South Mall (Empire State Plaza) construction project. Documents pertain to review of contract bids, review and implementation of change .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction
Abstract:
This series consists of subject files and other materials related to each general contract in the project to construct the Empire State Plaza (South Mall). It provides documentation of the structures and processes that went into individual aspects of the project. The series includes correspondence, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
Architectural project specifications define the procedural and administrative requirements for a project, as well as the materials, equipment, products, systems, and standards of workmanship required for the project's completion. This series contains specifications relating to all components of the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Board of Geographic Names
Title:
Series:
16196
Dates:
1965-1975
Abstract:
This series consists of one whiteprint copy plan dated 1967 that apparently was made from an original drawing in the original accession. This plan depicts the main platform and superstructures of the Empire State Plaza in Albany. The series also includes 35 blueprints and 2 paintings of the Legislative .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of Counsel
Abstract:
This series consists of materials used by the legal staff of the Office of General Services to negotiate and/or litigate claims by South Mall (Empire State Plaza) project contractors and consultants which could not be settled under the Equitable Adjustment Act of 1969..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series consists of yellow carbon copies of outgoing correspondence and inter-office memoranda authored by the George A. Fuller Company's manager of the Albany South Mall (Empire State Plaza) construction project. Correspondence and memoranda address every aspect of project management including .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services. Design and Construction
Abstract:
This series consists of the office files of Carlton F. Freeberg, George A. Fuller Company South Mall Project Safety Director. Records in this series fall into four major subject categories: 1) personal injuries and accidents; 2) fires, fire watch, and watchmen reports; 3) inspections; and 4) violations .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
The series consists of signed copies of contract agreements and related material (including transmittal letters, notes, memorandums on changes to contract amounts or payments, and copies of encumbrance requests) for architectural services and supplemental agreements for extension of the period of services .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series, which identifies each project specification by the building, structural component, or system to which it applies, is a master index to the South Mall project specifications found in Series 16195. The index also contains an abstract of the contents of each specification and a short history .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
The South Mall (Empire State Plaza) site map includes topography, streets, building outlines, and parks with the perimeter of the South Mall site superimposed over the then-existing neighborhood. Use of item is restricted due to fragility..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services. Curatorial and Visitor Services
Abstract:
These records document the acquisition, accession, loan, conservation, and use of the artwork collection which was assembled under the direction of Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller during the construction of the Empire State Plaza. The artwork collection includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed media .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series includes a wide variety of documents relating to the financing of state construction projects through local government bond issuances. The majority of the records concern financing for the Albany Empire State Plaza (South Mall) project, but there are also files on state office building construction .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction
Abstract:
This series consists of subject files created and used by the Director of the Office of South Mall Construction. Files cover aspects of the South Mall construction project (including planning, design, and construction) as well as legal issues generated by the project. Records include correspondence, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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