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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
B0231
 
 
Dates:
1921
 
 
Abstract:  
These reports submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor by division and senior assistant engineers document weekly progress on construction projects in progress or begun in 1921. The reports detail work done in offices and bureaus; surveying, mapping, and planning; canal maintenance and repairs; .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

 
Title:  
 
Series:
B0729
 
 
Dates:
1840-1951
 
 
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
 

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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
 

4
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A0812
 
 
Dates:
1870
 
 
Abstract:  
This map shows proposed improvements (a proposed correction and extension) of the ditch to contain water at low areas between the Chemung Canal and the Chemung Canal Feeder. The map shows property lines, names of owners, and topographical symbols marking swamp lands; and lines for proposed changes to .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

5
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A4290
 
 
Dates:
circa 1830-1925
 
 
Abstract:  
This volume indexes three series of records documenting work on the western division of the State's canal system: B0380, Western Division Maps and Plans; B1211, Roll Maps Relating to the Western Division of the Erie and Barge Canals; and B0730, Engineers' Field Books Pertaining to the Construction of .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

6
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of photocopies of indexes used by the New York State Canal Corporation and its predecessor agencies for access to material relating to the New York State Barge Canal system. Indexes to contracts typically include contract number, location, canal, division, section, and a brief narrative .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives