Craig Colony for Epileptics Property Maps B1813

Craig Colony for Epileptics Property Maps

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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 two large maps depicting the buildings and grounds of the Craig Colony for Epileptics as it appeared in 1895. The larger of the two maps depicts the entire 1500 acre farm including clearings, woods, creeks, town lines, railroads, and existing Shaker buildings. The smaller map shows a 587 acre section of the property including existing Shaker buildings.

Creator:

Craig Colony for Epileptics (Sonyea, N.Y.)

Title:

Property maps

Quantity:

3.25 cubic feet

2 maps

Inclusive Dates:

1895

Series Number:

B1813

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of two large maps, one measuring 83.5 x 152 in., the other measuring 56.5 x 77.75 in., depicting the buildings and grounds of the Craig Colony for Epileptics as it appeared in 1895. Both maps are drawn at a scale of 1:100 in. The larger map depicts the entire 1500 acre farm including clearings, woods, creeks, town lines, railroads and existing Shaker buildings. The plan is attributed to John Young (M. Am Soc. C. E.) and Stanley Shepard, Transitman and Draughtsman. The plan is rendered in charcoal, ink, and water color. The smaller map shows a 587 acre section of the property including existing Shaker buildings.