Reports and supporting records regarding survey for proposed canal between the Barge Canal and Cayuga Lake B0224

Reports and supporting records regarding survey for proposed canal between the Barge Canal and Cayuga Lake

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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 are reports, tables, charts, and estimates for a proposed canal. The records concern the feasibility of the proposed canal project, its estimated costs, which route would be most efficient, and the type and amount of work required for such a project. Also included are detailed reports on subjects such as the regulation of the water surface and Cayuga Lake.

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Title:

Reports and supporting records regarding survey for proposed canal between the Barge Canal and Cayuga Lake

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1906

Series Number:

B0224

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of typed reports, tables, charts, and estimates pertaining to a proposed canal between the Seneca River and Cayuga Lake. The records were generated by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office pursuant to Chapter 700 of the Laws of 1905. Most of the reports are directed to Henry A. Van Alstyne, the State Engineer and Surveyor at that time. The reports and supporting records deal mainly with the feasibility of such a project, its estimated cost, which route would be the most efficient, and the type and amount of work required for such a project. There are also detailed reports on such subjects as the regulation of the water surface in Cayuga Lake.