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Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Title:
Series:
11835
Dates:
1835-1844
Abstract:
These notes taken by civil engineers and others employee are divided into three subseries. Subseries 1, field notes, provide information recorded during a survey such as tables, pencil sketches, and measurements of structures and supplies. Subseries two, monthly estimates of costs and materials, includes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Abstract:
This series consists of summary information on contracts authorized by the Canal Board for improvements on the state's canal system. Information includes contract name and serial number; authorizing chapter; description and location of work; approval date; bid process information; date contract was .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0651
Dates:
1877
Abstract:
This series consists of hand-drawn cross sectional diagrams produced to determine conditions and needed improvements to the Erie Canal. The diagrams show conditions of the canal bed and riparian decay in portions of the western division of the canal, beginning at Lock 52 at the Wayne County line and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
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
Title:
Series:
B0293
Dates:
1834-1905
Abstract:
This series indexes two series: for Series B1808, Maps of Lands Permanently Appropriated by the State of New York for the Use of the Barge Canal, it is arranged by county and then by last name of property owner; for Series B0292, Map and Plan Books of the Location and Construction of the State's Canal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These reports submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor by division and senior assistant engineers document weekly progress on construction projects in progress or begun in 1921. The reports detail work done in offices and bureaus; surveying, mapping, and planning; canal maintenance and repairs; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Abstract:
This series contains information on petitions for construction of Barge Canal terminals throughout the State. Information recorded includes location of terminal; file number; presenter of petition; date petition was filed, received, and approved; date when State Engineer and Surveyor was authorized .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0653
Dates:
approximately 1843
Abstract:
This volume contains profile drawings and diagrams of locks 98 and 99 of the Genesee Valley Canal, as well as diagrams and sketches of projects related to locks 98 and 99, including an eleven-foot lift. Only a few pages of this volume are filled out and much of it is left blank..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of a card file index to Series B1567, Canal Plans, Drawings, and Blueprints, 1849-1920. The index is arranged roughly by canal name and/or by type of structure (such as bridges, locks, feeders, and dams). Index entries for plans destroyed are marked..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
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
12
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
13
Creator:
New York (State). Board of Consulting Engineers
Abstract:
These records consist of typed carbon copies of reports and recommendations compiled by Board of Consulting Engineers submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor. The reports deal mainly with work already performed on barge canal contracts and proposed work. They provide detailed information on construction .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Board of Consulting Engineers
Abstract:
The State Engineer and Surveyor was empowered to occasionally employ consulting engineers to reviewed both completed work and proposed projects. This series documents the reports they submitted weekly to the State Engineer and Surveyor with each form providing the dates covered by the report, assignments .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These index cards, arranged alphabetically by subject, list locations of various Barge Canal construction records, including maps; terminal field books; final contract estimates; and Barge Canal field computation, construction, and cross section books..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
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
17
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0668
Dates:
1850-1851
Abstract:
This volume is a report of J. B. Stittson, Division Engineer of the Western Division of the Canal system. The report consists of: a tabular statement of engineering expenses on each subdivision of the Western Division for the year 1850; statements showing length and estimated costs of work done and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Title:
Series:
B0212
Dates:
1857-1871
Abstract:
This series consists of newspaper clippings of the Canal Board and Canal Contracting Board proceedings. Most clippings deals with the Canal Board but a few clippings about the Canal Fund and the Canal Commissioners are also included. Subjects include appointments of various canal officials and employees, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
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
20
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
Consisting of state contracts for canal improvements prior to the construction of the Barge Canal, included are agreements and specifications, financial statements of bonding companies, general contracts, maps, tracings, drawings, correspondence, and bid proposals. Most of the contracts deal with: lengthening .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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