New York State Superintendent of Public Works Construction Permit Files
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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 consists of thirteen construction permit files documenting requests by businesses and private individuals to build
structures on state land adjacent to canals. Anticipated structures include freight elevators, boat houses, coal sheds, warehouses
and storage facilities, and mills deploying water power. Files typically include original application and supporting maps
or plans, inspectors reports and recommendations, and resolutions of the Canal Board favoring or opposing the granting of
requested permit.
Creator:
Title:
Superintendent of Public Works construction permit files
Quantity:
Inclusive Dates:
1903-1904
Series Number:
B1020
Arrangement
Chronological by date of application.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of thirteen construction permit files documenting requests by businesses and private individuals to build
structures on state land adjacent to canals. Anticipated structures include freight elevators, boat houses, coal sheds, warehouses
and storage facilities, and mills deploying water power. Files typically include original application and supporting maps
or plans, inspectors reports and recommendations, and resolutions of the Canal Board favoring or opposing the granting of
requested permit. The actual permits are not included in these files.
Custodial History
Records were on loan to the Syracuse Canal Museum until 1985.
Access Restrictions
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Detailed Description
| Dates |
Contents |
Box |
Folder |
Accretion: B1020-85 |
| 1903 January 19 |
In Matter of Application of Mohawk Malting and Milling Company to Maintain Elevator on State Land |
1 |
1 |
| 1903 May 2 |
In Matter of Application of Empire Coke Company for Suction Pipe at Geneva, N.Y. |
1 |
2 |
| 1903 September 3 |
In Matter of Application of Hudson Valley Railway Company to Maintain Line at Three Points Not Covered by Permits Already
Issued
|
1 |
3 |
| 1903 October 7 |
In Matter of Application of Oscar S. Cohen for Permit to Erect Building at Sprakers, N.Y. |
1 |
4 |
| 1903 October 27 |
In Matter of Application of Charles M. Allen to Erect Building Partly on State Land at Fulton, N.Y. |
1 |
5 |
| 1904 February 9 |
Application of Glens Falls Portland Cement Company for Addition to Warehouse Building |
1 |
6 |
| 1904 February 24 |
Application of George P. Fellows, Fort Plain, N.Y., to Erect Automobile Storage House |
1 |
7 |
| 1904 February 26 |
Application of Charles Higgins, Montezuma, N.Y., to Erect Coal Shed |
1 |
8 |
| 1904 April 27 |
Application of Fay and Bowen Engine Company of Geneva, N.Y. to Construct Boat House on Seneca Lake |
1 |
9 |
| 1904 June 2, 16 |
Application of O.H. Giffen and Charles M. Davey of Buffalo, N.Y. for Boat House on Bird Island Pier, Buffalo, N.Y. |
1 |
10 |
| 1904 July 6 |
Application of George H. Skinner of Lyons Falls, N.Y. to Take Water from Black River Canal |
1 |
11 |
| 1904 August 14 |
Application of John Seibert for Boat House near Buffalo City Line |
1 |
12 |
| 1904 November 22 |
Application of E.F. Ray, 215 Wolf St., Syracuse, N.Y., for Boat House |
1 |
13 |
