New York State Engineer and Surveyor Contract Specimens Pertaining to the 1854 Enlargement of the State's Canals
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of examples of contract specimens or specifications relating to the 1854 enlargement of the State's canal system.
Title
- Contract specimens pertaining to the 1854 enlargement of the state's canals
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0734
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of examples of contract specimens or specifications relating to the 1854 enlargement of the State's canal system. Specifications for locks; waste weir; culverts; sections; bridges and duties of contractors are included in the records. The specifications list the general description of the contras; quantity and type of material; dimensions and other requirements needed to complete the contract. The contracts often include examples of bills for material.
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