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41
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0742
Dates:
1893-1906
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
42
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works. Assistant Superintendent's Office
Title:
Series:
B1021
Dates:
1900
Abstract:
This is a series of photographs, circa 1900, of culverts, places where water passes below the Canal, on the Western Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
43
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Title:
Series:
B2423
Dates:
1860-1972
Abstract:
The computation books in this series provide two different types of information: survey documentation used to produce maps; and/or plans and construction material documentation used to produce estimates for costs. The series documents preparations for canal improvements and construction in three locations: .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
44
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Title:
Series:
11835
Dates:
1835-1844
Abstract:
These notes taken by civil engineers and others employee are divided into three subseries. Subseries 1, field notes, provide information recorded during a survey such as tables, pencil sketches, and measurements of structures and supplies. Subseries two, monthly estimates of costs and materials, includes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
45
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
This series consists of proposals for construction for enlargement of the Erie Canal. Each entry provides proposal number; name of bidder and guarantors; section number; and amount of bid..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
46
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A0879
Dates:
1817-1826
Abstract:
Two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings document the construction and completion of the Erie Canal system. The articles describe the canal itself and summarize progress on its construction. Many are announcements of dinners and celebrations honoring the canal's completion. There are also many articles .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
47
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of vouchers and receipts for services performed by engineers, surveyors, chainmen, foremen, and laborers in a survey of the Erie Canal. Information includes payee, date, nature of service, amount due, signature for receipt, and sworn statement that .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
48
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These are vouchers, dated at Perinton, Monroe County, request payment for labor, supplies, boarding costs, and other repair expenses. Accompanying the vouchers is a letter of W.W. Selye to Canal Commissioner John D. Fay..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
49
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1057
Dates:
1827-1829
Abstract:
These chronological lists of passengers were submitted monthly by masters of boats traveling the Erie Canal. Required for taxation purposes, the lists provide name of boat; date of travel; names of passengers; and distance traveled. The card index indicates names of boats in chronological and alphabetical .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
50
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Title:
Series:
A1095
Dates:
1847-1849
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
51
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1098
Dates:
1867-1868
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
52
Creator:
New York (State). Contracting Board
Title:
Series:
A1127
Dates:
1847-1869
Abstract:
The Contracting Board received proposals and bonds for performance of work submitted by persons wishing to obtain contracts for construction or repair of canals. Series includes printed forms for locks, culverts, waste weirs, aqueducts, bridge abutments, reservoirs, iron superstructure, and general .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
53
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
Reports from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department include information on date; number and location of lock; number of boats passing east, west, north and/or south ,an affidavit that the report is correct. Also included are a few reports of the number of lock tenders employed on various .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
54
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Title:
Series:
A1171
Dates:
1877,1879
Abstract:
This series from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department consists of weekly statements of merchandise and produce shipped via the Erie Canal through Buffalo. Information includes quantity of general merchandise and of particularly commodities going west (sugar, coffee, nails, iron, crockery, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
55
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This volume contains accounts for work and materials furnished on contract and for repairs. Information includes: location of contract (lock or section), name of contractor, and type of work or material furnished with quantity and value. At the end of the volume are regulations, resolutions and copies .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
56
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
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
57
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1399
Dates:
1854-1857
Abstract:
These canvasses, arranged numerically by canal section number, are for proposals for the enlargement of the Erie Canal and completion of the Genesee Valley Canal. Each sheet contains section number, proposition number, name of bidder, amount of work to be done (grubbing, cleaning, bailing, draining, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
58
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
This series consists of a list of expenditures on the Erie Canal and branch canals including name of canal and purpose of each expenditure..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
59
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Division Engineer (Erie Canal : Western Division)
Title:
Series:
A1469
Dates:
1860-1880
Abstract:
These historical abstracts concern lands in the Erie Canal's western division. The series consists of transcripts or abstracts of deeds, printed legislative documents, petitions to the Canal Board, a resolution of the Canal Board, statutes, and blueprint copies of maps of lands of the western distri.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
60
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These records document execution and fulfillment of contracts for canal construction and repairs. Included are agreements for excavation of the canal, for construction of locks, bridges, and other structures, and for general repairs; detailed work specifications; bonds for performance of work and payment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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