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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

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of permits and related materials for conveyances of real property within canal lands to individuals. This material apparently superseded functions covered by revocable permits issued by the Division of Waterways Maintenance (Series B1789).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 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 Permit files generally include applications for permits, related correspondence, superseded revocable permits, and any maps, plans, sketches, or notes for the proposed structures.
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Permits for use and occupancy of New York State canal lands
Quantity:

4 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1975-1985
Series Number:
B1790

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 Material in this series apparently superseded certain functions covered by revocable permits issued by the Division of Waterways Maintenance (series B1789).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 Permit files generally include applications for permits, related correspondence, superseded revocable permits, and any maps, plans, sketches, or notes for the proposed structures.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.

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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.

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