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Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series consists of black and white aerial photographs that depict the entire New York State Barge Canal System. The photographs are indexed by State Archives series B2315, Index to Barge Canal aerial photographs..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series consists of traffic-related reports, forms, and records maintained by Canal traffic agents. These reports provide documentation of day-to-day traffic on the canals. Records include origin and destination reports; tonnage reports; trip clearances; and other traffic related forms..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Title:
Series:
B1909
Dates:
circa 1900-1996
Abstract:
The bulk of this series consists of photographs and negatives taken to document the construction and operations of the Barge Canal. Many of the photographs document the Utica Region of the canal from Amsterdam to Oneida Lake, the Black River Canal, and the Northern and Southern Reservoir Systems. Photos .........
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 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
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence to and from State Engineer and Surveyor Roy G. Finch, and/or Surveyor Dwight B. LaDu. Subjects include sale of state land, transfer of canal land to state parks, land appraisal, sand and gravel permits, state contracts, canal terminal development and location, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series consists of daily reports on the operation of locks on the Erie and Champlain Barge Canals. These reports document day-to-day traffic on the canal as well as specific information on the lock. Records consist primarily of daily lockage reports; weekly operation work force logs; records of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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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 consist of records documenting routine maintenance and operations of the Barge System operating from the Syracuse Office. Records include subject and correspondence files, survey records and maintenance reports. Also included are boat plans, blueprints and black and white photographs which .........
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
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Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series consists of files documenting discussions of land permit and land abandonment issues throughout the Barge Canal System. Records consist chiefly of correspondence between the main canal office and Department of Transportation Regional Offices (later Canal Corporation Divisional Offices). .........
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
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Title:
Series:
B1808
Dates:
1897-1969
Abstract:
The Laws of 1903, Chapter 147 authorized the State Engineer to appropriate lands, structures, and waters for the use of the improved canals (Barge Canal). This series consists of the original linen and paper maps created and maintained by the State Engineer and Surveyor and its succeeding agencies. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Title:
Series:
B1878
Dates:
1932-1990
Abstract:
These series documents activities carried out during the operation and maintenance of the canal. The record consist primarily of lock operator's weekly reports and includes construction and maintenance contract files, inventories, work reports, work schedules and reports, floating plant reports, gage .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series was created by the Canal Corporation of the Thruway Authority to establish state property boundaries adjacent to the Northern and Southern Reservoir Systems. It consists primarily of maps and structure drawings of the Northern and Southern Reservoirs of the Barge Canal. Most maps relate .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Counsel to the Governor
Abstract:
This series consists of the subject files of the Counsel to the Governor's office which relate to New York State authorities. The Counsel's responsibilities included clearing all contracts that required the Governor's signature, making recommendations on proposed legislation, and advising on policy .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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