Record of stone transported by canal boats A3177

Record of stone transported by canal boats

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series documents the shipment via canal vessels of stone used for the construction of the new State Capitol building. Entries include the name of the transporting vessel and the date of shipment. Also included is information that apparently pertains to the platform cars used to transport the material; type of stone shipped; "set"; "mark"; and "repair".

Creator:

New York (State). New Capitol Commission

Title:

Record of stone transported by canal boats

Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:

1870

Series Number:

A3177

Arrangement

Chronological by date of shipment (arrival).

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a bound volume documenting the shipment via canal vessels of stone used for the construction of the new State Capitol building. Entries provide the name of the transporting vessel and the date of shipment. The volume also contains information which apparently pertains to the platform cars used to transport the material; type of stone shipped; "set"; "mark"; and "repair".