Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court
Title:
Series:
A0052
Dates:
1912
Abstract:
This series consists of four typed transcripts of hearings concerning the acquisition of land for the improvement of State Street from Broadway to the pier [in Albany]..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0269
Dates:
1898-1913
Abstract:
This series consists of a monthly progress report with monthly highway construction statistics including miles surveyed; miles under contract not completed; miles completed and accepted; expenses for surveys, maps, construction, and maintenance; and amount paid by state and county for construction work. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York State Thruway Authority. Department of Public Information
Abstract:
This series includes film negatives and prints, grouped by Thruway Region, showing aerial, oblique views of Thruway interchanges and facilities. There are usually several views of each taken from different angles and distances.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). State Commission of Highways
Abstract:
This series consists of sections of U.S. Geological topographic map sheets containing notations representing highway planning or maintenance. The maps use standard topographic symbols to show features which include cities, towns, and villages; county, state, and national boundaries; contour lines and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Highways
Abstract:
These photographs show damaged roads in eastern upstate New York; machinery used to construct or resurface roads; work in progress; roads before and after repair; various road surfaces like macadam or concrete; road signs; and automobile accidents. These were probably created by the Albany division .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation
Abstract:
This index consists primarily of mosaic aerial photographic prints depicting individual aerial photographs found in Series , Department of Transportation Historical Aerial Photographs. Also included are a printed index by name of municipality; other mosaic maps (some unidentified) that may be related .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Highways
Abstract:
The series consists of annotated U.S. Geological Survey maps bound into two volumes. The printed topographic sheets are annotated with black and red lines representing some aspect of highway planning or maintenance. The arrangement is apparently by geographic quadrangle, with successive maps depicting .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York State Bridge Authority
Abstract:
Correspondence, memoranda, working papers, and supporting documents relating to the purchase of the Bear Mountain Bridge by the Bridge Authority. The legislature authorized the Authority to purchase the bridge from the Bear Mountain Hudson River Bridge Company in 1840..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York State Thruway Authority. Department of Information and Commercial Affairs
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, drafts of promotional materials, and court documents concerning Court of Claims "Betterments" case. The case centered on the State Thruway Authority's claim that it was due a credit from the state for expenditures for improvements, or "betterments," .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York State Thruway Authority. Department of Public Information and Business Promotion
Abstract:
This series consists of audio disks of programs about the Thruway. Programs include "Four Hundred Miles of Progress," A Documentary on the New York State Thruway Narrated by Alan Cole/Danny Fusco; and "Thruway Discussion, Citizen's Committee." Records are restricted subject to approval by conservation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation
Abstract:
These aerial photographs were created by various federal agencies prior to and during the Second World War. They were collected and annotated by the Department of Public Works and/or the Department for Transportation for use in design, remediation, and emergency repair purposes. Photos depict areas .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York State Thruway Authority. Department of Information and Commercial Affairs
Title:
Series:
B0588
Dates:
1950-1972
Abstract:
This series consists of newspaper articles, press releases, and editorials relating to all aspects of Thruway construction, openings, and operations. They were collected to monitor the effects of the public relations campaign mounted by the Thruway Authority and serve as a record of progress in construction .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York State Thruway Authority. Department of Information and Commercial Affairs
Title:
Series:
B0589
Dates:
1950-1969
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, itineraries, reports, news releases, photographs, promotional brochures and pamphlets concerning public relations activities conducted by the Thruway Authority. The files mostly relate to opening ceremonies for each newly completed section of the Thruway, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York State Thruway Authority. Department of Public Information
Title:
Series:
B0590
Dates:
1946-1961
Abstract:
Series includes speeches, papers, and presentations by Thruway Authority public relations staff and Department of Public Works staff. These speeches were made before a variety of professional, community, and public interest groups and cover topics ranging from engineering problems to advocacy for the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
These maps and profiles from the Surveyor General were produced for a report to the legislature suggesting the best route for a road never built. Field notes document surveys of a proposed route between Lake Erie and the Hudson River and include brief descriptions of the land at each survey point. Maps .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
Wawarsing (N.Y. : Town)
Abstract:
Microfilmed records include town clerk's record and minute books; register of chattel mortgages; highway and fiscal records; justice docket book; minors' work certificates issued by town board of health; register of town residents naturalized; register of school district officers; record of school money .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
Pittsford (N.Y. : Town)
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
Rye (N.Y. : Town)
Abstract:
Microfilmed records include highway surveys and related land appropriation records; general account books; town tax collector's receipt books; minutes of the trustees of public lands; town clerk's record books; enrollments of men and women eligible for military service at the time of World War I; appointments .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Works. Division of Engineering
Title:
Series:
B0223
Dates:
1940-1944
Abstract:
These negative photographs were taken for use in settling Court of Claims litigation such as State contracts for the construction of highways, buildings, and other structures; appropriation of land and water; employee negligence; damages due to defects in the State's highway system. The negatives are .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
Red Hook (N.Y. : Town)
Abstract:
Microfilm includes election records containing election results, election inspector returns, statement of canvass, and election result reports from the town, city, village, or district clerk, or from the county board of elections. Two volumes from the commissioner of highways, a predecessor to the office .........
Repository:
New York State Archives