Reports and recommendations

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These records consist of typed carbon copies of reports and recommendations compiled by Board of Consulting Engineers submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor. The reports deal mainly with work already performed on barge canal contracts and proposed work. They provide detailed information on construction methods as well as the administrative processes involved in supervising construction progress.
Title
Reports and recommendations
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B0221
Creator
Arrangement

Rough chronological.

Administrative History

The Board of Consulting Engineers superseded the Advisory Board of Consulting Engineers that was created by the original Barge Canal Law (Chapter 147, Laws of 1903) and later abolished by Chapter 736 of the Laws of 1911. In its place, the State Engineer and Surveyor was empowered to employ occasionally, with the approval of the governor, one or more consulting engineers. These engineers reviewed both completed work and proposed projects. They reported directly to the State Engineer and Surveyor.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains typed carbon copies of reports and recommendations compiled by the Board of Consulting Engineers and submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor. The records deal with work already performed on the Barge Canal as well as proposed work. The reports provide fairly detailed information on canal construction as well as the administrative processes involved in building the Barge Canal.

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