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1
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains printed requisition forms used by the Western Division Engineer's office. These forms were used to request items and supplies from the office of the New York State Engineer and Surveyor for work on the Barge Canal as well as routine office work. The forms list the type and amount .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0366
Dates:
1905
Abstract:
This series consists of a volume monthly estimate forms that outline estimated costs for the construction of the Barge Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0713
Dates:
1870
Abstract:
These maps of lands along the Erie Canal in the city of Rochester and the town of Greece were apparently prepared to settle damage claims filed by property owners whose land had been appropriated for canal enlargement. The maps typically show name of owner and boundaries of property; dimensions of spoil .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0743
Dates:
1920-1926
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of Canal Commissioners' reports to the State Assembly. The reports include maps and profiles of the divisions of the Erie Canal; maps of various lakes; headwaters and tributaries and proposed plans for dams at headwaters of the Hudson and Raquette Rivers. Also included is a list .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
Arranged by canal, these maps depict lands adjacent to the Erie and Champlain canals during the time of their enlargement and improvement as the Barge Canal. Included are lines for State-owned land; the towpath; a new channel line; potential flood lines; land elevations and water depths; and boundaries .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This volume is actually a compilation of several reports written by the State Engineer and Surveyor and by division engineers which made up the part of the State Engineer and Surveyor's 1851 annual report on canals. The narratives concern construction completed, costs, estimated costs of needed work, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These abstracts deal with administrative costs incurred during Erie Canal contracts. They record period covered by and type expenditure; division (eastern, middle, western);; voucher number and date; position (e.g. engineers, assistants, leveler, draftsman, etc.); salary; date and cost of contract; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
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
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These reports submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor by division and senior assistant engineers document weekly progress on construction projects in progress or begun in 1921. The reports detail work done in offices and bureaus; surveying, mapping, and planning; canal maintenance and repairs; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These monthly reports detail work contracted for the construction of Barge Canal terminals. The reports provide the contract number, contract description, and a brief narrative of work completed or unusual problems that occurred during the reporting period. Work done in August, September, and November .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These index cards, arranged alphabetically by subject, list locations of various Barge Canal construction records, including maps; terminal field books; final contract estimates; and Barge Canal field computation, construction, and cross section books..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These files document actions taken by the State Engineer and Surveyor to address contractors applying for assistance under the provisions of the Walters Act. The series includes correspondence, memorandums, journals, financial statements submitted by contractors, cost estimates, and inventories of construction .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These 3 x 5 cards arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent or subject serve as an index to series B0236, Walters Act Administrative Files. The Walters Act was intended to alleviate the heavy financial losses faced by canal contractors due to the economic uncertainty created by America's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series of maps (commonly referred to as "Schillner Maps") depict land along the Erie, Champlain, and Oswego canals acquired by the state. Each map provides detailed information on state owned property, and shows the locations of the 1825 canal alignment and related structures such as locks, slips, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of a scrapbook of daily listings of water levels on the Oswego and Erie Canals..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains final estimates, accounts, and measurements for a variety of canal and canal related structures including locks, roads, shores, bridges, sluices, excavations, culverts, linings, puddlings, dams, and embankments. Volumes contain detailed, multi-colored drawings and sketches, monochrome .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
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
19
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Maps and descriptions of western division lands permanently appropriated for use of the state canals
Series:
B0674
Dates:
1899-1907
Abstract:
The series consists of blueprint maps and descriptions of lands permanently appropriated for use of state canals. The blueprints, arranged by district, are tracings of maps of land appropriations along the Erie Canal in Wayne County (District No. 3) and Monroe and Orleans counties (District No. 4). .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B1210
Dates:
1895-1900
Abstract:
These survey maps for proposed canal improvements of Erie, Champlain, and Oswego canals are particularly valuable for their representation of state-owned land. Maps show measurements of canal length; town, city, and county lines; name of some land owners, or parcel numbers, of property adjacent to the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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