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 inactive revocable permits for the temporary use of canal lands and waters filed with the Waterways
Maintenance Division and its predecessor agencies. Permits became inactive as authorized uses were outmoded or new permits
were issued. Files usually include permit applications; correspondence with the applicant; maps, surveys, and drawings or
sketches of relevant structures. Uses approved by permits include agriculture, beautification, boating docks, marinas, pipelines,
railroads, spoil, recreation transmission lines, and water supplies.
Creator:
Title:
Inactive revocable permits
Quantity:
26 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1836-1991
Series Number:
B1789