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1
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0681
Dates:
[circa 1880-1941]
Abstract:
This series consists of bound manuscript and typescript copies of reports compiled by or submitted to the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office in Rochester, New York. Most reports detail the history of canal projects undertaken in or near the city of Buffalo, such as the Tonawanda and Oak Orchard .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Abstract:
This series is comprised of 10 volumes of accounts of the Western Division Engineers Department dating from 1870-1905. These volumes list accounts, payments, mileage, and other expenses for the various contractors and engineers working for the department..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0734
Dates:
1854-1859
Abstract:
This series consists of examples of contract specimens or specifications relating to the 1854 enlargement of the State's canal system..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Executive Department
Title:
Series:
B0248
Dates:
1859
Abstract:
This series consists of fifteen printed engravings compiled under the direction of State Engineer and Surveyor, Van R. Richmond by S.H. Sweet, Resident Engineer. The engravings illustrate the "standard models from which are built the important structures on the New York State Canals." The engravings .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains certified final accounts for the construction and repair of various canals in the Western Division of New York State's canal system. Also included are signed affidavits attesting to the work completed..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Title:
Series:
B0376
Dates:
1830-1840
Abstract:
This slender volume lists names of contractors in rough alphabetical order by first letter of last name. Included with each name is the proposal number (referred to as "proposition"), the nature of the work to be completed (sections, culverts, aqueducts, bridge superstructures, locks, waste weirs, etc.), .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0663
Dates:
circa 1850-1901
Abstract:
These volumes serve as indexes to contractors' proposals for work on the Western Division. Volume 1 is an alphabetical index providing number(s) of proposal and name. If the Genesee Valley Canal is the subject of the proposal, "G.V. Canal" is noted. Volume 2 is an alphabetical index by contractors, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This volume is a listing of accounts for work on the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals with Richard Vernam, Resident Engineer (Rochester). Each account is spread across two pages in the volume, and provides name of account holder, dates of transactions, types of transactions, and amounts of transaction.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0671
Dates:
1859-1860
Abstract:
This series consists of annual reports submitted to the Western Division Engineer, John D. Fay, by the Resident Engineer in Buffalo, William J. Keeler, on the progress of work on the Erie Canal enlargement in Sections 360-365. The reports include narrative descriptions of work under contract, progress .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0672
Dates:
1858-1862
Abstract:
The accounts and statements in this volume document work on the Erie Basin and slips in Buffalo. They provide information on the number, type, and cost of canal workers employed on the Western Division; estimated and actual costs for work done and remaining to be done on various canal sections; work .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0673
Dates:
1863-1869
Abstract:
This series consists of a copy of the State Canal Commissioners' report to the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate, as well as dock building permits in the Erie Basin in Buffalo. This report contains applications, communications, and permits dealing with the construction of wharves, docks, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Title:
Series:
B0687
Dates:
1892-1905
Abstract:
This series consists of 6 volumes of contract specifications, engineers' estimates, and other documents related to the nine million dollar project for the improvement of the New York State Canal System. These records were created by the Western Division Engineers Office of the New York State Canal System .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Abstract:
The volumes in this series were used by the Western Division Engineer's Office of the New York State Canal System to record accounts and payments. The volumes document financial accounts relating to various people, projects, and organizations..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of two volumes that partially index final estimates and accounts, as well as other records created by the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series is comprised of 13 volumes of letter books that contain carbon copies of correspondence written by resident and division engineers engaged in work on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal. The correspondence in these letter books is administrative in nature, addressing various aspects of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0708
Dates:
1862-1865
Abstract:
This series consists of a volume of reports, cost estimates, certificates, and sketch maps relating to the Middle Division of the New York State Canal System, which ran from Cayuga to Oneida County..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0717
Dates:
1884-1889
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts relating to the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal and the Champlain Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0735
Dates:
1851
Abstract:
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
20
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Abstract:
This volume was used very briefly by the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office to record copies of outgoing reports and correspondence addressed to the State Canal Board or Canal Commissioner James Jackson, Jr. Acting Division Engineer B. M. Hawks authored the reports in response to requests .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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