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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Abstract:
These requisitions were submitted by the Department of Public Works, Division of Canals and Waterways, to the Department of Audit and Control. Requisitions were made for steel, lumber, gravel, pipe, machinery, and other heavy equipment and material. Each file contains bid proposals with detailed specifications .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Title:
Series:
B1764
Dates:
[circa 1923]-1970
Abstract:
This series consists of original linen plans and drawings delineating maintenance contracts assigned for the New York State Barge Canal System. After the completion of the Barge Canal System in the mid-1920's, appropriations were authorized for the maintenance and operations of the system. Contract .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Abstract:
This series consists of approximately 1000 shop drawings, which were used in conjunction with individual Barge Canal contracts to produce detailed specifications. The maps are primarily on linen and contain a great level of detail; from these plans contractors and manufacturers were able to fulfill .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series documents the daily operation of Champlain Barge Canal Lock No. 2 (Mechanicville). The bulk of the series consists of daily lockage reports detailing information about traffic passing through the lock and weekly chief operator's reports. The daily lockage reports include information about .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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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
6
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Title:
Series:
B1768
Dates:
[circa 1936]-1992
Abstract:
This series consists of photocopies of indexes used by the New York State Canal Corporation and its predecessor agencies for access to material relating to the New York State Barge Canal system. Indexes to contracts typically include contract number, location, canal, division, section, and a brief narrative .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of card files documenting the employment history of individuals who worked in the Department of the State Engineer and Surveyor; the Department of Public Works, including Division of Canals and Waterways and Division of Highways; and Department of Highways. Cards typically contain .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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