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41

Creator:

New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a statement of work "under contract, or upon which work had been done," before resumption of work on enlarging Erie Canal in 1837; also statements of work begun on the Erie Canal in spring of 1848 and 1849. Contracts are listed by section number, including aqueducts, weighlocks, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

42

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These booklets contain estimates submitted to the Canal Commissioners by the resident engineers for various improvements on Erie, Champlain, and Black River canal sections, locks, dams, docks and piers. Entries include location of improvement; quantity and value of material used; name of contractor; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

43

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of an index cross referencing number of canal section and letter and number of contract, arranged by division of canal and name of canal Commissioner; and a list of miscellaneous contracts with the name of Canal Commissioner, letter and number of contract, and location (section, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

44

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Board

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains registers of contract proposals received by the Canal Board for the Erie Canal enlargement, Western and Middle Divisions. With the exception of a single volume, entries provide the following information: number of proposal, names of proposers, names of guaranty, P.O. address (only .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

45

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

46

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

Chapter 329 of the Laws of 1854 appropriated $2,250,000 in state funds to provide for the enlargement of the Erie, Oswego, Cayuga, and Seneca Canals; the completion of the Black River and Genesee Valley Canals; and the enlargement of the locks of the Champlain Canal. This series consists of one volume .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

47

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a volume of monthly summaries of payment for the improvement of sections of the Champlain, Erie, and Oswego Canals. The forms in this volume detail expenditures by various offices and the pupose of each payment..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

48

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of two copies of notices to contractors, explanations, blank contracts, specifications, and blank certificates exhibited at the lettings at Rochester and Clyde, New York, on October 19 and November 15 and 19, 1850, for work on the Erie Canal enlargement. The series also includes .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

49

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains specifications, notices, contracts, and propositions received at the letting for the Oak Orchard Creek Aqueduct (October 17, 1850), Albion and Medina sections, as well as specifications and propositions dealing with the construction of Sections 6 through 10 on the Mountain Ridge.........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

50

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This volume tracks canal construction and repair work in the Western Division of the Erie Canal. For each project, a description of the work is provided with pertinent legislation and cost information (if applicable). Transactions are listed with debits on the left-hand side and credits on the right-hand .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

51

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of 20 volumes of final calculations, accounts, and estimates for construction, repairs, and enlargement of the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal and 1 volume of final calculations relating to the Middle Division of the Cayuga and Seneca Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

52

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This volume contains quantities and prices of labor and materials provided by and amounts owed to private contractors during the construction of portions of the Genesee Valley Canal during the 1850s. At the beginning of the volume, the accounts are arranged in eight groups, with each group pertaining .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

53

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains miscellaneous payments for work done on the Western Division of the New York State Canal System, specifically the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals. Included are payments to landowners for temporary occupation of land, damage to buildings, and labor and materials for construction work .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

54

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains lists of expenditures made by engineers of the Western Division of the New York State Canal System and mainly deal with the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals. Included is information on who the expenditure was made out to and what the expenditure was for..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

55

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of records of expenditures made for improvement and repairs of the Middle Division of the Erie Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

56

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of engineering expense records for engineers working on the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

57

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of records related to the enlargement of the Erie Canal and includes summaries of valve gates and fixtures; notes related to land damage; certified accounts settled; and computations for several sections of the Erie Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

58

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The maps in this series appear to have been created by the Office of Surveyor General in compliance with legislation of 1827 requiring a complete map and field notes. Most of the maps depict specific sections of the Erie Canal and show locks; bridges; railroad bridges across canals; locations of canal .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

59

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These survey maps show the proposed route for the Erie Canal was made by James Geddes in 1817. The area mapped extends from "Tonewanta Creek" east to the outlet of Mud Creek in the "Great Cayuga Marsh" (Montezuma). The maps show proposed line of the canal; roads; houses; mills; settlements; streams, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

60

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Investigating Commission

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of instructions, specifications, profiles, cost estimates and accounts, correspondence, photographs, and other documents relating to proposed improvements to the Erie, Champlain, and Oswego Canals. The Canal Investigating Commission investigated work already done on enlarging and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives