New York State Department of Transportation Division of Waterways Maintenance Permits for Use and Occupancy of New York State Canal Lands
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Overview of the Records
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Albany, NY 12230
4 cubic feet
Arrangement
Numerical by canal region, then numerical by permit number.
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of permits and related materials for conveyances of real property within canal lands to individuals. Material in this series apparently superseded certain functions covered by revocable permits issued by the Division of Waterways Maintenance (series B1789). Permits in this series are generally for use or occupancy of real property on canal lands for periods in excess of one year. Permit files generally include applications for permits, related correspondence, superseded revocable permits, and any maps, plans, sketches, or notes for the proposed structures.
Related Material
B1788 indexes this series and
B1789 Inactive Revocable Permits, contains related records.
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
Container list is available at the repository.
Custodial History
The permits were transferred to the Thruway Authority when all functions and duties pertaining to the state's canal system were transferred to the Canal Corporation.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.