Research

Scope and Content Note

A3176-98: This accretion lists the names of workers engaged in the construction of the New York State Capitol building in 1884. Entries include dates of hire, lay off and reinstatement; name of person recommending worker for a position; and "remarks". Job titles include stone cutters, machinists, blacksmiths, carpenters, painters, masons and plasterers, laborers, and day/night watchmen. Register also lists, by title, names of appointees to administrative posts in 1883-1884. Entries include date of appointment, appointee's municipality of residence, and date of retirement from post.