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New York State Engineer and Surveyor Monthly Estimates for Construction of the Barge Canal


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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 volume monthly estimate forms that outline estimated costs for the construction of the Barge Canal.
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State Engineer and Surveyor monthly estimates for construction of the Barge Canal
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

1905
Series Number:
B0366

Administrative History

Chapter 147 of the Laws of 1903, informally known as the Barge Canal Law, was an act passed by New York legislature making provision for issuing bonds for the improvement of the Erie, Oswego and Champlain canals. This act alotted up to one hundred and one million dollars for these improvements. Section 6 of this act stipulated that all work was to be done by contract and that detailed estimates for quantity of material and all items of work were to be made. Section 10 stated that all measurements, inspections, and estimates were to be made by the State Engineer and the engineers and inspectors appointed by him.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a volume of mostly blank monthly estimate forms for the construction of the Barge Canal. The forms indicate the canal division to which the estimate applies; estimate number; name of contractor; contract number; and description of work. The forms that are completed indicate the type of work being done; items purchased; quantity; price; estimates; and amount of money retained.

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