Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
These maps of lands along the Erie Canal in the city of Rochester and the town of Greece were apparently prepared to settle
damage claims filed by property owners whose land had been appropriated for canal enlargement. The maps typically show name
of owner and boundaries of property; dimensions of spoil banks; and roads adjacent to property. Blue lines demarcate boundaries
of state-owned land and yellow tint represents land from which appropriations were made.
Creator:
Title:
Maps of lands in the Rochester area claimed as damaged in the Erie Canal Enlargement
Quantity:
0.1 cubic feet
Quantity:
1 volume(s)
Quantity:
27 map(s)
1870
Series Number:
B0713
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