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Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
15727
Dates:
circa 1960-1978
Abstract:
This series consists of slides, negatives, and photographic prints documenting construction of the Empire State Plaza (South Mall) in Albany, New York. The images depict construction from overall aerial shots of the site and surrounding vicinity to closeups of construction details; progress on concrete .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series includes a wide variety of documents relating to the financing of state construction projects through local government bond issuances. The majority of the records concern financing for the Albany Empire State Plaza (South Mall) project, but there are also files on state office building construction .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
15760
Dates:
1970-1975
Abstract:
This series consists of progress reports regarding the construction of the Cultural Education Center in Albany, NY, which were submitted by the project contractor, the South Mall Constructors Joint Venture, to the George A. Fuller Company on a semi-annual basis. Reports are in notebooks and are unor.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
15761
Dates:
1966-1979
Abstract:
This series consists of custom report binders in which George A. Fuller Company South Mall Project management staff filed copies of monthly status reports submitted to the Office of South Mall Construction. In addition to narrative summaries, the reports also include meeting minutes, fold-out progress .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
These records consist of engineers' daily project diaries and inspectors' daily reports concerning the construction of Empire State Plaza in Albany. Records identify projects by contract number, specification number, and contractor and contain descriptions of work performed and inspected..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series consists of "central files" compiled by the Walsh-Corbetta Joint Venture during its management of construction of the South Mall main platform superstructure, health department laboratories, and meeting center. The series contains files on subcontractors engaged by Walsh-Corbetta, as well .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, shop drawings, specifications, change orders, construction logs, diaries, status reports, contract transmittals, claims, delays, and damages related to various buildings constructed by the George A. Fuller Company as part of the Empire State Plaza (South Mall) .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
16188
Dates:
1972-1977
Abstract:
The architectural firm of Harrison and Abramovitz was responsible for the overall design of the Albany South Mall (Empire State Plaza) structure. The series contains correspondence, reports, scattered architectural drawings, work point index sheets, and schedules of hardware related to the implementation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
16191
Dates:
1965-1978
Abstract:
The records in this series document the engineering work and quality control inspections performed by the firm of Mueser, Rutledge, Wentworth, and Johnston on the Albany South Mall (Empire State Plaza) construction project. Documents pertain to review of contract bids, review and implementation of change .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
Architectural project specifications define the procedural and administrative requirements for a project, as well as the materials, equipment, products, systems, and standards of workmanship required for the project's completion. This series contains specifications relating to all components of the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series consists of yellow carbon copies of outgoing correspondence and inter-office memoranda authored by the George A. Fuller Company's manager of the Albany South Mall (Empire State Plaza) construction project. Correspondence and memoranda address every aspect of project management including .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
The series consists of signed copies of contract agreements and related material (including transmittal letters, notes, memorandums on changes to contract amounts or payments, and copies of encumbrance requests) for architectural services and supplemental agreements for extension of the period of services .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
A3321
Dates:
1965
Abstract:
This is an original typescript of an agreement among New York State, Albany County, and the City of Albany to undertake the cooperative public improvement project known as the South Mall (later Empire State Plaza). The project was devised to provide space for state offices and related facilities as .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
B1005
Dates:
1968-1970
Abstract:
This series consists of contract specifications for the Cultural Education Center and the Museum Exhibit Center on Commerce Ave. The Cultural Education Center specifications are for labor, materials, and appliances required for construction, conveyor, electric, elevator, moving stairs, sanitary, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series, which identifies each project specification by the building, structural component, or system to which it applies, is a master index to the South Mall project specifications found in Series 16195. The index also contains an abstract of the contents of each specification and a short history .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
The South Mall (Empire State Plaza) site map includes topography, streets, building outlines, and parks with the perimeter of the South Mall site superimposed over the then-existing neighborhood. Use of item is restricted due to fragility..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
The Onondaga Indian Reservation was established by treaty between the Onondaga Indians and the State of New York in 1788. After various tracts were sold by the Onondagas, they petitioned the state for a re-survey of their reservation. This series consists of field notes of a United State Department .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Office of General Services..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Title:
Series:
B2421
Dates:
1971-2000
Abstract:
This series of photographs generally depicts state facilities constructed or renovated by the Office of General Services. Subjects include Albany Pumping Station; East Parking Garage (Empire State Plaza); State Records Center (Harriman State Office Campus); Department of Transportation garage (Harriman .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Office of General Services
Abstract:
This series documents a number of services provided to state agencies by the Office of General Services (OGS) including procuring equipment and supplies, providing architectural design and construction management services, promoting effective space utilization, and coordinating the use of Empire State .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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