Barge Canal construction monthly reports
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These are monthly reports and cover letters from the State Engineer and Surveyor to the Secretary of the Canal Board and to the Comptroller. The reports contain contract number; location of construction; names of contractor; and summary and percentage of work done.
Title
- Barge Canal construction monthly reports
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet; (2 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1274
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
These are volumes of monthly reports and cover letters from the State Engineer and Surveyor to the Secretary of the Canal Board (1910-1914) and to the Comptroller (1915-1916).
The reports contain: contract number; location of construction; contractors; summary of work done; and percentage of work done. The reports are signed by a deputy state engineer. Legislation of 1903-1909 provided for construction and improvements on canals, specified contracting procedures, and outlined the duties of the state engineer and surveyor in regard to such construction.
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