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Abstract:
This series consists of volumes documenting three individual contracts for improvement of the Erie and Oswego Canals: Contract No. 8-A (Erie Canal Section 2) involved the construction of Lock No. 8 and the substructure of Dam No. 4 in the Mohawk River at Scotia; Contract No. 206 (Erie Canal Section .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1176
Dates:
1863-1864
Abstract:
These monthly reports provide name and section of canal, number or name of lock, and names of locktenders..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
These contracts consist of plans, memoranda of agreement, specifications, federal requirements, terms of contracts, itemized proposals, statements of material used, and estimates..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0397
Dates:
1835-1907
Abstract:
This series consists of monthly estimates of work done and materials delivered for the improvement, repair, and enlargement of the New York State Canal System. The estimates relate to construction and repair work, including locks, aqueducts, culverts, and general excavation, undertaken throughout the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Engineers' progress reports regarding repairs and construction in Western Division of the Erie Canal
Series:
B0679
Dates:
1889-1890
Abstract:
This volume contains weekly progress reports for work done on locks 53-56, 60-66, and 72 on the Western Division of the Erie Canal. Each report provides a summary of work done, with some reports providing more details than others. Each report is approved by the Engineer in Charge..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0715
Dates:
1890-1902
Abstract:
This series contains information in a tabular format describing expenses for the improvement of the Champlain Canal. A description of the project or name of person is listed at the top of each table, along with the year and chapter of the legislation that authorized the work, if applicable. The tables .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0718
Dates:
1889-1895
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0723
Dates:
1850-1862
Abstract:
This series consists of records of payment to contractors who worked on the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0710
Dates:
1860-1868
Abstract:
This series consists of records related to the letting of contracts for work on canals in the Western Division of the canal system. Records include requests for proposals; resolutions adopted by the Canal Board; and cost estimates..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0685
Dates:
1895-1904
Abstract:
This series consists of estimates for repairs on the Western Division of the Erie Canal. The estimates describe the type and cost of work being done for the Nine Million Dollar Improvement of the Erie Canal which was initiated in 1895..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Title:
Series:
B0722
Dates:
1837-1840
Abstract:
This series consists of a volume of measurements of stone used for the enlargement of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1131
Dates:
1835-1905
Abstract:
These estimates of proposed expenditures for canal repairs were submitted by Superintendents of Repairs to the Canal Commissioner responsible for specific division of the canal system. Each estimate provides the location of the work project, names of structures or work involved, and an estimated cost .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1132
Dates:
1835-1878
Abstract:
These are reports on expenditures made by Superintendents of Repairs and submitted to the Canal Commissioner responsible for specific division of the canal system. Entries include the name and location of structure or work, amount of labor and materials used, and unit cost and total expenditures. The .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Title:
Series:
B0348
Dates:
1851
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
18
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0353
Dates:
1880-1900
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0355
Dates:
1854-1855
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
20
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0363
Dates:
1903
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