Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Title:
Series:
B1752
Dates:
1960-1972
Abstract:
This series consists of a complete set of printed forms used by the Canal Corporation and its predecessor agencies to document activities related to the state's canal system. Although most of the forms were created specifically for the Department of Transportation's Division of Waterway Maintenance, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
The Barge Canal Terminal Commission studied the question of providing publicly controlled terminal facilities for New York State Canals. This series consists of linen plans and drawings depicting Barge Canal terminal locations and terminal construction specifications. Plans depict drawings and specifications .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Abstract:
This series consists of index cards created by the Division of Canals and Waterways and its predecessor agencies to itemize and index individual machinery patterns for canal operation. Arranged by location and structure type, patterns typically encompass a broad range of objects, from complete bridges .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Title:
Series:
B2295
Dates:
[circa 1920-1979]
Abstract:
This series documents the Waterford office's primary status in the Barge Canal's eastern region. Records include water gauge reports, bridge logs, daily lockage reports, correspondence, and administrative files such as payroll and personnel records. The records provide an excellent sampling of the diverse .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). State Architect
Abstract:
This series consists of one architectural rendering depicting the Barge Canal Terminal 93 exterior and including visualization of commercial details such as wagons and horses, trucks, carts, workers, and canal boats..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Title:
Series:
B2422
Dates:
1902-1992
Abstract:
This series documents the Division of Waterways Maintenance regional waterways engineer's operation and maintenance of the Erie Barge Canal between Oneida Lake and the eastern portions of Montgomery County..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Title:
Series:
B2545
Dates:
circa 1960-1990
Abstract:
This series contains subject files pertaining to canal administration, including correspondence, studies, reports, drawings, and photographs..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways. Syracuse Office
Abstract:
These records consist of appointment calendars of regional engineer Edson S. Barnes, head of the Syracuse Regional Office. Calendars contain daily travel schedules, which include detailed descriptions of work performed or to be completed on specific canal locations. Site measurements and statistics .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of daily and weekly reports and logs documenting the operation of Barge Canal Lock No.22 (Sylvan Beach). Daily reports contain detailed information on the number of daily lockages including time, direction of lockage, name or number of tugboat, and registration number. Weekly reports .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Abstract:
The series consists of nonactive registration applications and certificates of registry for vessels operating on the Barge Canal system, as well as documentation of vessels' trips on the canal. Applications provide information on each vessel, including vessel type, dimensions, history, and owners. The .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Abstract:
This series consists of linen plans and drawings for contracts authorized by New York State and funded by the federal government. Under terms of a 1935 state-federal agreement, New York State was able to accept federal aid for improvements to the Barge Canal System without transferring the canals to .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Abstract:
This series consists of index cards produced by the Division of Waterways Maintenance to facilitate access to revocable permits for the use of canal lands and waters (Series B1789). Information includes name and address of permitted; permit date; Department of Transportation region; permit number; permit .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Title:
Series:
B1788
Dates:
[circa 1900-1992]
Abstract:
This series consists of index cards created by the Real Estate Division of the Department of Transportation to facilitate access to permits for the use and occupancy of New York State canal lands (Series B1790). Permits were typically granted to private citizens to build camps or boat docks on canal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Abstract:
This series consists of inactive revocable permits for the temporary use of canal lands and waters filed with the Waterways Maintenance Division and its predecessor agencies. Permits became inactive as authorized uses were outmoded or new permits were issued. Files usually include permit applications; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Abstract:
This series consists of permits and related materials for conveyances of real property within canal lands to individuals. This material apparently superseded functions covered by revocable permits issued by the Division of Waterways Maintenance (Series B1789). Permits in this series are generally for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Abstract:
This series consists of color photoprints, slides, and negatives documenting all aspects of canal structures including dams, locks, gates, sluices, walls, and bridges. This statewide survey was conducted in 1988 by a private firm under contract to the Dept. of Transportation's Division of Waterways .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
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
Abstract:
This series consists of a card index to Series B0730, Engineers' Field Books Pertaining to the Construction of the State's Canal System; Series B0377, Final Estimates and Accounts; and Series B0729, Roll Maps and Plans of the Middle Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
B2076
Dates:
1929-1960
Abstract:
This series consists of plans of buildings and structures in the Fonda Section of the New York State Barge Canal System. Records include plans of locks, buildings, dams, and bridges. Also included are plans for the shop and office in Utica and the layout and design plans for the section shop in Fond.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Map Information Unit
Abstract:
This series indexes the aerial photographs depicting the Barge Canal System (series 22424), and was created to provide a current inventory of canal property..........
Repository:
New York State Archives