Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists mostly of outgoing correspondence of resident, division, and assistant engineers involved with the construction of the Barge Canal. It provides information on the progress of construction; construction practices employed; location of the canal; land appropriations; and contract .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0384
Dates:
1848-1900
Abstract:
These records consist of fragments from many series relating to canals. The records include calculations, specifications, monthly estimates, instructions, damage claims, contracts, Canal Board resolutions, surveys, preliminary estimates, advertisements, lettings, proposals, maps, and final accounts..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Title:
Series:
B0376
Dates:
1830-1840
Abstract:
This slender volume lists names of contractors in rough alphabetical order by first letter of last name. Included with each name is the proposal number (referred to as "proposition"), the nature of the work to be completed (sections, culverts, aqueducts, bridge superstructures, locks, waste weirs, etc.), .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0717
Dates:
1884-1889
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts relating to the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal and the Champlain Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
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
6
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of ledgers documenting expenses incurred by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office for the repair and construction of canals, as well as expenses related to road improvements; surveys; production of blueprints; and the repair of locks and bridges. The information is presented .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of indexes to maps and plans created by the New York State Engineer and Surveyor. The indexes contain the book number; title of the map or plan; and date..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
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
9
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
10
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1364
Dates:
1857-1861
Abstract:
Consisting of press copies of letters from the Clerk of the Contracting Board, topics addressed by the volume include contract awards; drafts and vouchers for contracts; and appointments to offices such as Superintendent of Canal Repairs..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
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
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0353
Dates:
1880-1900
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0699
Dates:
approximately 1854-1904
Abstract:
This series consists of bills of materials that were used in construction and repair projects on state canals. The materials referred to in these volumes are generally timber, iron, and planking..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
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