New York State Department of Public Works Barge Canal and Other Contract Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These files concern the review, implementation, administration, and supervision of contracts entered into by the state for construction of the Barge Canal and canal terminals. Records include contracts; correspondence; memorandums; contract specifications and alterations; general contract descriptions; estimates; calculations; bid proposals; inspectors' and engineers' reports; employee time rolls; photographs of construction in progress; invoices; and surveys.
Title
- Barge Canal and other contract files
Quantity
- 85 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0213
Arrangement
By type of contract, then numerical by contract number.
Scope and Content Note
These files concern the review, implementation, administration, and supervision of contracts entered into by the State of New York for construction of the Barge Canal and canal terminals. Types of records routinely found within the files include contracts; correspondence; memorandums; contract specifications and alterations; general contract descriptions; estimates (both preliminary and final); calculations; bid proposals; inspectors' reports; engineers' monthly reports; employee time rolls; results of chemical and physical tests on construction materials; photographs of construction in progress; copies of engineering journals; construction equipment catalogs; invoices; and surveys.
Related Material
B1019Series B1019, U.S. - Barge Canal contracts, estimates, and final accounts
B1213Series B1213, Plans, maps, and specifications relating to various Barge Canal contracts
B1567Series B1567, Canal plans, drawings, and blueprints and
B0391Series B0391, Barge Canal contract location maps, contain related records.
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Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.