Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series documents the planning and estimating work done to various structures along the state's canals. The records include
maps and plans of locations and structures for work done on the Erie (Middle and Western divisions only), Genesee Valley,
Chemung, and Oswego canals, and at least one sheet relating to the Cayuga and Seneca Canal. The records date from the first
canal enlargement through to the start of the canal improvements that became known as the Barge Canal system.
Creator:
Title:
Maps, plans, details, and drawings of structures and locations for work on the Erie, Genesee Valley, Chemung, and Oswego canals
Quantity:
35 cubic feet
27 volumes; 370 maps; 370 plans
Inclusive Dates:
1830-1900
Series Number:
B0379