Research

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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These monthly reports detail work contracted for the construction of Barge Canal terminals. The reports provide the contract number, contract description, and a brief narrative of work completed or unusual problems that occurred during the reporting period. Work done in August, September, and November .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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This series relates to claims against the state, mostly for money owed on contracts and for damages to property adjacent to the canal. Included are minutes of testimony in cases heard; notices of awards by the canal appraisers; a list of awards for the years 1843-1849; affidavits, notices of appeals, .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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These files, arranged by name of municipality where lands were located, consist of maps, correspondence, memorandums, reports, resolutions, descriptions of lands, appraisers' reports of encroachments, revised land appraisals, permits, and records pertaining to "blue line" surveys. Also included is financial .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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This series consists of documents relating to the construction and repair of the state's canal system. Included are proceedings of the Board of Canal Commissioners; correspondence between several offices and agencies responsible for canal administration; and a small amount of financial information regarding .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Executive Department

 

 

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This series documents the planning and estimating work done to various structures along the state's canals. The records include maps and plans of locations and structures for work done on the Erie (Middle and Western divisions only), Genesee Valley, Chemung, and Oswego canals, and at least one sheet .........

 

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New York State Archives