Research

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 index cards created by the Real Estate Division of the Department of Transportation to facilitate access to permits for the use and occupancy of New York State canal lands (Series B1790). Permits were typically granted to private citizens to build camps or boat docks on canal property; to municipalities to build bridges or other infrastructures; and to private companies to construct gas or other pipelines across or along canal right of way.
Creator:
Title:
Index to permits for use and occupancy of New York State canal lands
Quantity:

2.5 cubic feet

circa 16800 cards

Inclusive Dates:
[circa 1900-1992]
Series Number:
B1788