New York State Engineer and Surveyor Time Book Pertaining to Locking Procedures in the Western Division of the Erie Canal
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New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
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Albany, NY 12230
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1 volume
Scope and Content Note
This volume is entitled "Record of Time Consumed in Lockage. Data, Water Supply Etc. Eastern and Western Division Erie Canal 1879." Entries track the timing of boats in canal locks according to various operations performed (e.g. lower gates shut; boat leaves lower jaws) for locks 58-59 and 62-66. Data is provided for "up boats" and "down boats." Calculations, drawings, and observations as to procedures and operations regarding the lock may also be included.
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