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81
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0396
Dates:
1896-1897
Abstract:
This series consists of detailed sectional maps dating from the 1895 improvement of the Erie Canal. Maps show property and buildings fronting the canal and land tracts on either side of the canal. Information includes property lines and owners; previous canal alignments; locations of ditches, washes, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
82
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0399
Dates:
1835-1912
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes of calculations and estimates related to construction and repair work performed on New York State's canal system..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
83
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0651
Dates:
1877
Abstract:
This series consists of hand-drawn cross sectional diagrams produced to determine conditions and needed improvements to the Erie Canal. The diagrams show conditions of the canal bed and riparian decay in portions of the western division of the canal, beginning at Lock 52 at the Wayne County line and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
84
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0659
Dates:
1850
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
85
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0660
Dates:
1850
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
86
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0661
Dates:
1851
Abstract:
This volume is a register of contracts, field and office books, and other matters related to the Erie Canal enlargement in Monroe County. It also contains abstracts of expenditures presented by engineers of the Western Division for work on the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
87
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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
88
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series is comprised of letter books used by the Western Division Engineer's Office to record copies of letters sent by division, resident, and assistant engineers. The letter books cover a wide variety of topics ranging from repairs and improvements of the Western Division of the Erie Canal, contracts .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
89
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0691
Dates:
1822-1862, 1884
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of records for canal lands originally held in the Monroe County Clerk's office. These records include copies of deeds, releases of damage, claims for damages, awards given to claimants, and descriptions of land appropriations..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
90
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0692
Dates:
approximately 1831-1861
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
91
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0703
Dates:
1850-1860
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
92
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
B0704
Dates:
1873-1894
Abstract:
This series consists of printed forms of proposals for work to be done on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal. The proposals contain information on materials used, descriptions of work, and costs of projects..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
93
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Title:
Series:
B0705
Dates:
1848-1868
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
94
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Title:
Series:
B0706
Dates:
1848-1858
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
95
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0713
Dates:
1870
Abstract:
These maps of lands along the Erie Canal in the city of Rochester and the town of Greece were apparently prepared to settle damage claims filed by property owners whose land had been appropriated for canal enlargement. The maps typically show name of owner and boundaries of property; dimensions of spoil .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
96
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
B0716
Dates:
1840-1846
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
97
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Resident Engineer's ledger of expenses for the enlargement of the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal
Series:
B0719
Dates:
1854-1855
Abstract:
This series consists of engineering expense records for engineers working on the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
98
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0724
Dates:
1839-1845
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
Abstract:
This series consists of roll survey maps for the enlargement of the Middle Division of the Erie Canal. Maps show red lines; blue lines; sectional divisions; old and new channels; profiles; existing structures; names of property owners; and adjacent roads, streets, and buildings. The series also includes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
100
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0730
Dates:
1830-1960
Abstract:
This series consists mainly of field books compiled in the field while surveying, constructing, or maintaining the State's canal system. Topics addressed include land ownership and property valuations; property monuments; topography; proposed layouts; bridge inspections; highway locations; daily progress; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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