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New York State Canal Commissioners Designs for Watervliet Arsenal Bridge


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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 a sheet of watercolor and ink drawings depicting the Watervliet Arsenal Bridge as proposed and as completed.
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Designs for Watervliet Arsenal Bridge
Quantity:

1 plan(s)

1851
Series Number:
A1058

Administrative History

Legislation of 1827 provided for the Canal Commissioners to authorize needed repairs and construction on the canal system and directed that all surveys, plans, and estimates be submitted in advance to the Canal Commissioners for their approval.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a sheet of water color and ink drawings depicting the present Watervliet Arsenal Bridge and the 'proposed' bridge; it is dated December 1, 1851.

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