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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of ledgers documenting expenses incurred by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office for the repair and construction of canals, as well as expenses related to road improvements; surveys; production of blueprints; and the repair of locks and bridges. The information is presented .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
42
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0357
Dates:
1905-1928
Abstract:
This single volume series is an alphabetical index to releases, or agreements in which private individuals or businesses relinquished the right to file claims against the State of New York for property damage associated with surveying or constructing the Barge Canal. Each entry in the volume lists release .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
43
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0741
Dates:
1911-1912
Abstract:
This volume contains expenditures and the monthly balance of the Western Division of the New York State Canal System..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
44
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
A1055
Dates:
1920-1938
Abstract:
This series contains books and sheets of accounts for the construction and operation of the Barge Canal system. Included are accounts for expenditures on canal terminals, 1912-1920, and miscellaneous accounts for expenditures on canal, 1938..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
45
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1057
Dates:
1827-1829
Abstract:
These chronological lists of passengers were submitted monthly by masters of boats traveling the Erie Canal. Required for taxation purposes, the lists provide name of boat; date of travel; names of passengers; and distance traveled. The card index indicates names of boats in chronological and alphabetical .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
46
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of statements and tables of income (mainly rents), from taxes on the real estate of the late William Beard whose lands were to be acquired by the Barge Canal Terminal Commission for its terminal in New York Harbor. Also included are working papers submitted by the Comptroller's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
47
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These volumes contain monthly reports, with cover letters from a deputy State engineer. They are arranged chronologically and contain information on Barge Canal terminal construction such as contract number; contractors; location of terminal; summary of work done; schedules with total value of work .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
48
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
A4412
Dates:
1908-1909
Abstract:
This series consists of blueprint copies of survey maps and related materials of lands appropriated for construction of the Barge Canal. Documents pertain to Contract No. 66 involving land in the Niagara County, towns of Lockport and Royalton. Material includes blueprint maps and survey descriptions; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
49
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
The series consists of preliminary, monthly and final estimates for construction contracts let for Barge Canal projects primarily for Western Division locations near Rochester, Holley, and the Genesee Valley Park. Information typically includes station number; computations of earth, rock and embankment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of a card file index divided into two complete alphabetical sections (A-Z) that are apparently part of an unidentified main index or cross reference file from the Barge Canal period. The file appears to refer to subject files kept by the Department of Public Works. Subjects include .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
These volumes index a set of "Barge Canal Minutes" and "Barge Canal Books" relate to records that may not have survived. The indexes are arranged in alphabetical subject categories. Some have special categories for deeds, permits, agreements, appropriations, and contracts..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
52
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
Abstract:
This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, magazine articles, legislative bills, programs, reports and correspondence dealing with the transformation of Albany into a world port through the deepening of the Hudson River, and the construction of a terminal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
These files concern the review, implementation, administration, and supervision of contracts entered into by the state for construction of the Barge Canal and canal terminals. Records include contracts; correspondence; memorandums; contract specifications and alterations; general contract descriptions; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
55
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Works. Division of Engineering
Title:
Series:
B0223
Dates:
1940-1944
Abstract:
These negative photographs were taken for use in settling Court of Claims litigation such as State contracts for the construction of highways, buildings, and other structures; appropriation of land and water; employee negligence; damages due to defects in the State's highway system. The negatives are .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
56
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0224
Dates:
1906
Abstract:
These are reports, tables, charts, and estimates for a proposed canal. The records concern the feasibility of the proposed canal project, its estimated costs, which route would be most efficient, and the type and amount of work required for such a project. Also included are detailed reports on subjects .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
57
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
58
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0399
Dates:
1835-1912
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes of calculations and estimates related to construction and repair work performed on New York State's canal system..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
59
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Works. Division of Engineering
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
60
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways. Syracuse Office
Title:
Series:
B1069
Dates:
1933-1958
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
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