Research


Scope and Content Note

B0377-01: This accretion consists of eight final estimate books; 7 volumes are for the Black River Canal, the remaining one is for the Chenango Canal. In addition to final estimates, accounts, and measurements for a variety of canal and canal related structures (including locks, roads, shores, bridges, sluices, excavations, culverts, linings, puddlings, dams, and embankments) the volumes contain detailed, multi-colored drawings and sketches, monochrome photographs, blueprints, and linen maps. Each volume includes an index at the front which lists canal, title of contract, contractor name, law and chapter, and page number.

B0377-06: This accretion consists of final accounts and estimates for the Middle Division of the Enlarged Erie Canal as well as for the Chenango Canal Extension, Oneida Lake Canal, and the Black River Canal.

B0377-16: This accretion consists of final estimate books retained by the Syracuse office. Estimates document the listing of work for the Baldwinsville dam, the Limestone Creek and Butternut Creek Aqueducts, and the final account for the Syracuse Weighlock.