Reports and recommendations B0221

Reports and recommendations

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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:

These records consist of typed carbon copies of reports and recommendations compiled by Board of Consulting Engineers submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor. The reports deal mainly with work already performed on barge canal contracts and proposed work. They provide detailed information on construction methods as well as the administrative processes involved in supervising construction progress.

Creator:

New York (State). Board of Consulting Engineers

Title:

Reports and recommendations

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1913-1914

Series Number:

B0221

Arrangement

Rough chronological.

Administrative History

The Board of Consulting Engineers superseded the Advisory Board of Consulting Engineers that was created by the original Barge Canal Law (Chapter 147, Laws of 1903) and later abolished by Chapter 736 of the Laws of 1911. In its place, the State Engineer and Surveyor was empowered to employ occasionally, with the approval of the governor, one or more consulting engineers. These engineers reviewed both completed work and proposed projects. They reported directly to the State Engineer and Surveyor.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains typed carbon copies of reports and recommendations compiled by the Board of Consulting Engineers and submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor. The records deal with work already performed on the Barge Canal as well as proposed work. The reports provide fairly detailed information on canal construction as well as the administrative processes involved in building the Barge Canal.