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Record of canal contracts


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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 summary information on contracts authorized by the Canal Board for improvements on the state's canal system. Information includes contract name and serial number; authorizing chapter; description and location of work; approval date; bid process information; date contract was awarded and executed; name and residence of the contractor; construction period allowed by the contract; delays; date completed; name and address of the inspector; appropriation; engineer's estimates; contractor's bid; actual cost of construction and remarks.
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Record of canal contracts
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1898-1907
Series Number:
B0209

Arrangement

Numerical by contract serial number.

Administrative History

Chapter 314 of the Laws of 1826 created the Canal Board, which originally consisted of the Commissioners of the Canal Fund and the Canal Commissioners. In 1846, the office of State Engineer and Surveyor was established, and this official became a member of the Canal Board in 1848. In 1878, the Superintendent of Public Works succeeded the Canal Commissioners as a member of the Canal Board (Article V, Section 3 of the State Constitution).

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of one bound volume that contains summary information on contracts awarded by the state, between 1898 and 1907. The contracts deal with improvements on the state's canal system as authorized by the Canal Board.

This series provides the following data on canal contracts: the name and serial number of the contract; authorizing chapter; description of work; location of work; date of the Canal Board's approval; date advertised; date when bids were opened; number of formal bids; date the contract was awarded and executed; name and residence of the contractor; construction period allowed by the contract; delays; date completed; date when the final estimate was paid; name and address of the inspector; appropriation; engineer's estimates; contractor's bid; actual cost of construction (final estimate, engineering, advertising and inspection); and remarks.

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Alphabetical subject index in fore of volume.

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