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New York (State). New Capitol Commission

 

 

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This series consists of photographs depicting the excavation and beginning construction of the present State Capitol in Albany, New York. Many of the images in accretion B0701-03 are duplicates of photographs contained in B0701-85, but some later photographs show partially completed first and second .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). New Capitol Commission

 

 

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This series consists of the general bill of specifications for the construction of the new State Capitol building, signed by the architect, Thomas Fuller. Included are specifications for ironwork; stonework; brick and plaster work; carpentry; plumbing; and wrought ironwork..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York State Commission on the Restoration of the Capitol

 

 

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This series consists of the correspondence files of former executive directors of the State Commission on the Restoration of the Capitol, Walter Mahoney and Andrea Lazaski. The correspondence covers a plethora of topics including major works of art to purchase for the Capitol, areas of current restoration, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Temporary State Commission on the Restoration of the Capitol

 

 

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This series consists of an unbound copy of the report created by the Temporary State Commission on the Restoration of the Capitol to facilitate preparation of a long range plan for the building's restoration and rehabilitation. Included are photo-prints showing both historical and contemporary views .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). New Capitol Commission

 

 

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This series consists of names of workers engaged in the construction of the new State Capitol building. Entries include dates of hire, lay off and reinstatement; name of person recommending worker for a position; and "remarks". Job titles include stonecutters, machinists, blacksmiths, carpenters, painters, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). New Capitol Commission

 

 

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This series consists of an index listing employees hired for construction of the new State Capitol. Information includes employee's name; occupation; wage rate; an unidentified alphanumeric code, possibly a wage or job classification code; and remarks pertaining to the existence of an employee sponsor. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State Commission on the Restoration of the Capitol

 

 

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This series consists of feasibility studies, budget plans, project reports, and historical background information relating to restoration projects proposed for or undertaken at the State Capitol building in Albany, New York. Projects include the restoration of third floor rooms; creation of additional .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Temporary State Commission on the Capital City

 

 

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The Temporary State Commission on the Capital City was created for the purpose of cooperating with local officials and groups in developing recommendations for a realistic and fiscally sound program for the rehabilitation of the City of Albany. The series consists of commission staff files that document .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). New Capitol Commission

 

 

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This series, a "Map of Capitol Park Albany N.Y," is a combination location map and site plan and includes several profiles and one diagram of landscaping work planned for Capitol Park during construction of the State Capitol. Apparently prepared by George L. Schillner, the map shows the Capitol building, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives