Finding Aid Search Results
21
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
B0252
Dates:
1917-1948
Abstract:
This series, known as the "blue line maps," depicts lands acquired for canal purposes up to and including the construction of the Barge Canal. The maps show inner angles of the towpaths on the old canal; state owned property prior to Barge Canal construction; property appropriated for Barge Canal projects; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
22
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0292
Dates:
1827-1905
Abstract:
These volumes address the enlargement of the Erie and Champlain canals; building of the Oswego, Cayuga and Seneca, Chenango, Black River, and Genesee Valley canals; and appropriation of lands for canal use. They contain drawings, maps, diagrams, tracings, and profiles of much of the State's canal system .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
23
Creator:
New York (State). Executive Department
Title:
Series:
B0379
Dates:
1830-1900
Abstract:
This series documents the planning and estimating work done to various structures along the state's canals. The records include maps and plans of locations and structures for work done on the Erie (Middle and Western divisions only), Genesee Valley, Chemung, and Oswego canals, and at least one sheet .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
24
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
B0602
Dates:
1835-1953
Abstract:
This series consists of certified copies of awards by the Canal Appraisers (through 1883) and by the Board of Claims (1883-1897), and of judgments by the Court of Claims (1897-1953). These awards were made for damages to lands adjacent to state canals. Many such damages were sustained by private persons .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
25
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Title:
Series:
B1761
Dates:
[circa 1910]-1951
Abstract:
This series consists of approximately 1900 original linen maps produced by the State Engineer and Surveyor. The maps are popularly known as "Blue Line," "Laws of 1910 Maps," and "Abandonment Maps." The maps depict all state owned lands and property prior to improvements completed for the Barge Canal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
26
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
27
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Abstract:
This series contains an inventory of the approximately 1,900 "blue line" maps produced by the State Engineer and Surveyor pursuant to Chapter 199, Laws of 1910 and Chapter 51, Laws of 1917. The maps inventoried depict all state owned lands and property prior to improvements effected for the Barge Canal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
10448
Dates:
1851-1941
Abstract:
This series contains maps, profiles, tracings, sketches, plans, drawings, blueprints, and a small quantity of related charts and correspondence relating to the State's canals, feeders, and/or various waterways. Included are profiles of canals and rivers; cross sections of actual and proposed canal and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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