Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains maps, drawings, plans, blueprints, copies of permits, and what appear to be pages torn from the rough
minutes of meetings of the Board of Canal Commissioners. The files pertain to the issuance of permits by the Board of Canal
Commissioners (later the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works) allowing the construction of buildings, gas lines,
sewers, cuts, piers, basins, and other facilities on, adjacent, or in proximity to New York State's canal system.
Title:
Canal construction permit files
Quantity:
7 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1828-1915
Series Number:
10970