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Abstract:
This series consists of roll survey maps for the enlargement of the Middle Division of the Erie Canal. Maps show red lines; blue lines; sectional divisions; old and new channels; profiles; existing structures; names of property owners; and adjacent roads, streets, and buildings. The series also includes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Series:
B0395
Dates:
1895-1898
Abstract:
Consisting mostly of maps, drawings, specifications, and related material, these plans show proposed work for which contracts were let during the "Nine Million Dollar Improvement" of the Erie and Oswego canals. In addition to particulars of a job site (elevations, structures, proposed improvements), .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Series:
B0390
Dates:
1913-1914
Abstract:
This series consists of maps, profiles, plans, survey documents, diagrams, estimates, the final report on the proposed improvement of the Chemung Canal. Also included are daily journals of Resident Engineer Louis A. Burns who was in charge of the project and prepared the final report. Also included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
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Series:
B1213
Dates:
1895-1935
Abstract:
These records relate to contracted work on the Barge Canal involving constructing or repairing dams, storage reservoirs, or canal terminals; channel excavation; or bridge improvement. A few maps and tracings of the Syracuse area show encroachment on the Erie Canal and state-owned land desired by private .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Series:
B0650
Dates:
1896
Abstract:
This series consists of hand-drawn cross sections from an 1895 survey done for proposed canal improvements. Various colored lines represents the existing canal bed; proposed improvements; and water level of the canal. Measurements give changes in elevation for use in determining the amount of excavation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
The volume contains plates of plans, drawings, profiles and location maps relating to the improvement and enlargement of the Barge Canal. Locks, dams, and bridges are frequently represented. Generally the plates depict: typical channel sections, prism walls and the types of wall and bank protection .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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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
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Series:
B0675
Dates:
1863
Abstract:
This is a series of location maps and illustrated estimates of raw materials and quantities of excavated material for proposed construction of gun boat locks on the western division of the Erie Canal. The maps show the location of proposed locks; the new and existing canal channels; towpath; existing .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Executive Department
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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
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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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