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New York State Education Department Division of Educational Facilities Planning Architectural Drawings of Additions and Alterations to Public Schools


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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 microfilm contains copies of floor plans, framing plans, plot plans, and elevations of school buildings being built or altered. These plans were submitted to the Education Department for approval pursuant to law. Plans are unarranged and un-indexed.
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Architectural drawings of additions and alterations to public schools
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

54 microfilm rolls 35mm

Inclusive Dates:
1935-1970
Series Number:
B0916

Arrangement

Boxes are numbered 1-23 (ca. 1959-1970) and AA-Z (ca. 1935-1961).

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of microfilm of copies of plans of school buildings submitted by school districts (except certain city districts) to the department. Submission of building plans to the commissioner of education for approval prior to any new construction, repair, enlargement, or remodeling of school buildings is required by law.

The following kinds of plans are in this series: plot plan; framing plan; and floor plan. Some plans also include elevations. For a particular alteration or addition there may be one or several plans, usually numbered. The first map in each set is marked with the Education Department's code number for the school. Most plans are stamped with date approved by the commissioner.

Custodial History

This series was originally transferred to the NYSL, then transferred to the State Archives as old series number 222, accession number -232.

Access Restrictions

Documents relating to existing facilities may be withheld under FOIL sect. 87.2(f) ("if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person").

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