Reports and supporting records regarding survey for proposed canal between the Barge Canal and Cayuga Lake
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These are reports, tables, charts, and estimates for a proposed canal. The records concern the feasibility of the proposed canal project, its estimated costs, which route would be most efficient, and the type and amount of work required for such a project. Also included are detailed reports on subjects such as the regulation of the water surface and Cayuga Lake.
Title
- Reports and supporting records regarding survey for proposed canal between the Barge Canal and Cayuga Lake
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0224
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of typed reports, tables, charts, and estimates pertaining to a proposed canal between the Seneca River and Cayuga Lake. The records were generated by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office pursuant to Chapter 700 of the Laws of 1905. Most of the reports are directed to Henry A. Van Alstyne, the State Engineer and Surveyor at that time. The reports and supporting records deal mainly with the feasibility of such a project, its estimated cost, which route would be the most efficient, and the type and amount of work required for such a project. There are also detailed reports on such subjects as the regulation of the water surface in Cayuga Lake.
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