New York State Contracting Board proposals and bonds for canal enlargement and repairs
Series Number
A1127
Summary
The Contracting Board received proposals and bonds for performance of work submitted by persons wishing to obtain contracts for construction or repair of canals. Series includes printed forms for locks, culverts, waste weirs, aqueducts, bridge abutments, reservoirs, iron superstructure, and general excavation. Proposals specify the cost of clearing, excavation, masonry, carpentry, lumber, stone, iron, cement, and additional labor or materials necessary to perform the work.
Creator
New York (State). Contracting Board
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This series consists of rough minutes of the Canal Contracting Board. Subjects include contracts awarded or refused, structures to be built, and resolutions made by the board. Included is a partial subject index (A-C).
Creator
New York (State). Contracting Board
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Bid proposals for construction work on Black River Canal reservoirs
Series Number
A4028
Summary
The Contracting Board let contracts on behalf of the state for canal work. This series consists of transcriptions of proposals to complete Black River Canal reservoirs. Information includes contractor's name, town and county; schedule of projected costs for various tasks and materials; amount of bond given by contractor for payment of laborers' wages; names of persons signing bond; city and date of signing of proposal; and notarization.
Creator
New York (State). Contracting Board
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