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New York State Department of Transportation Division of Waterways Maintenance Permits for Use and Occupancy of New York State Canal Lands

Held by the New York State Archives

Overview of the Records

Arrangement

Numerical by canal region, then numerical by permit number.

Scope and Content Note

This series is comprised of permits and related materials for conveyances of real property within canal lands to individuals. Material in this series apparently superseded certain functions covered by revocable permits issued by the Division of Waterways Maintenance (series B1789). Permits in this series are generally for use or occupancy of real property on canal lands for periods in excess of one year. Permit files generally include applications for permits, related correspondence, superseded revocable permits, and any maps, plans, sketches, or notes for the proposed structures.

Use of Records

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Related Information

Related Materials

Series B1788 Index to Permits for Use and Occupancy of New York State Canal Lands indexes this series and

Series B1789 Inactive Revocable Permits, contains related records.

Other finding aids

Container list is available at the repository.

Custodial History

The permits were transferred to the Thruway Authority when all functions and duties pertaining to the state's canal system were transferred to the Canal Corporation.

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