Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of fifteen printed engravings compiled under the direction of State Engineer and Surveyor, Van R. Richmond
by S.H. Sweet, Resident Engineer. The engravings illustrate the "standard models from which are built the important structures
on the New York State Canals." The engravings depict timber locks, road bridges, aqueducts, truss bridges, dams, bulkheads,
double locks, composite locks, farm bridges, waste weirs, culverts, and discharge pipes.
Creator:
Title:
Engravings of plans, profiles, and maps accompanying the annual report of the State Engineer and Surveyor
Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet
15 printed engravings
Inclusive Dates:
1859
Series Number:
B0248