Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). Executive Department
Title:
Series:
A4433
Dates:
circa 1834-1946
Abstract:
This series apparently originated in work of the State Engineer and Surveyor. There is no clear relationship among the records; neither is it known who brought the records together, or for what purpose. Included are statistical data from the Office of the State Engineer and Surveyor, field notes pertaining .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
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
4
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series contains maps, drawings, plans, blueprints, copies of permits, and what appear to be pages torn from the rough minutes of meetings of the Board of Canal Commissioners. The files pertain to the issuance of permits by the Board of Canal Commissioners (later the Office of the Superintendent .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of 64 charts and maps of the Erie Canal from Waterford to Buffalo, and of the Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca canals. They were seemingly prepared by the Department of Public Works to aid ships or boats in navigating canal waterways. Navigation charts are mixed with survey .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
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
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
9
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
B0602
Dates:
1835-1953
Abstract:
This series consists of certified copies of awards by the Canal Appraisers (through 1883) and by the Board of Claims (1883-1897), and of judgments by the Court of Claims (1897-1953). These awards were made for damages to lands adjacent to state canals. Many such damages were sustained by private persons .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series of maps (commonly referred to as "Schillner Maps") depict land along the Erie, Champlain, and Oswego canals acquired by the state. Each map provides detailed information on state owned property, and shows the locations of the 1825 canal alignment and related structures such as locks, slips, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Maps and descriptions of western division lands permanently appropriated for use of the state canals
Series:
B0674
Dates:
1899-1907
Abstract:
The series consists of blueprint maps and descriptions of lands permanently appropriated for use of state canals. The blueprints, arranged by district, are tracings of maps of land appropriations along the Erie Canal in Wayne County (District No. 3) and Monroe and Orleans counties (District No. 4). .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B1210
Dates:
1895-1900
Abstract:
These survey maps for proposed canal improvements of Erie, Champlain, and Oswego canals are particularly valuable for their representation of state-owned land. Maps show measurements of canal length; town, city, and county lines; name of some land owners, or parcel numbers, of property adjacent to the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B1212
Dates:
1830-1890
Abstract:
These maps were created to show changes to the narrow and crooked parts of the Erie, Oswego, and Cayuga and Seneca Canals in order to admit larger boats. They typically depict property boundaries and names of property owners; character or cultivation of the land; bodies of water; roads and streets; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains final estimates, accounts, and measurements for a variety of canal and canal related structures including locks, roads, shores, bridges, sluices, excavations, culverts, linings, puddlings, dams, and embankments. Volumes contain detailed, multi-colored drawings and sketches, monochrome .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series consists of files documenting discussions of land permit and land abandonment issues throughout the Barge Canal System. Records consist chiefly of correspondence between the main canal office and Department of Transportation Regional Offices (later Canal Corporation Divisional Offices). .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence to and from State Engineer and Surveyor Roy G. Finch, and/or Surveyor Dwight B. LaDu. Subjects include sale of state land, transfer of canal land to state parks, land appraisal, sand and gravel permits, state contracts, canal terminal development and location, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Abstract:
These records document the Canal Board's responsibilities for hearing damage claims and appeals, directing special repairs, administering disputed contracts, and other canal-related administrative matters. The series also contains appeals from decisions of the Board of Appraisers, Canal Appraisers, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
Arranged by canal, these maps depict lands adjacent to the Erie and Champlain canals during the time of their enlargement and improvement as the Barge Canal. Included are lines for State-owned land; the towpath; a new channel line; potential flood lines; land elevations and water depths; and boundaries .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
The Barge Canal Terminal Commission studied the question of providing publicly controlled terminal facilities for New York State Canals. This series consists of linen plans and drawings depicting Barge Canal terminal locations and terminal construction specifications. Plans depict drawings and specifications .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
The series consists of sections of an undated printed colored U.S. Geological Survey topographic map of New York State, annotated to locate the areas covered by Barge Canal contracts. Each of the three canal divisions and the separate canals in each division were divided into residencies, with work .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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