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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 consist of forms recording actions taken on petitions for road construction. Information includes the petition number; page number; name and number of road, county, section petitioned for; towns that the section passes through; dates petitions for survey and for work were passed; amount appropriated by county; date the preliminary examination was made; date approved; distance to be improved; surface and width of the road; date the plans were adopted; and information on bids and contracts.
Title:
Records of petitions and details of roads built
Quantity:

5 cubic feet

12 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1898-1928
Series Number:
B0278