South Mall project site acquisition and clearance files
Series Number
16209
Summary
This series contains correspondence, memorandums, weekly inspection reports, contract specifications, and engineering drawings and plans related to the South Mall (Empire State Plaza) project site. The records document the interaction of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Department of Public Works, and Office of General Services in acquiring land and property for the South Mall site, and in overseeing the demolition of buildings at the site.
Creator
New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Office of South Mall Construction central subject files
Series Number
15762
Summary
This series consists of subject files created and used by the Director of the Office of South Mall Construction. Files cover aspects of the South Mall construction project (including planning, design, and construction) as well as legal issues generated by the project. Records include correspondence, project and event related photographs, reports, engineering drawings, published materials, labor documentation, contracts, legal and financial documents, claim materials, and information on contractors and consultants employed on the project.
Creator
New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction
Access Restrictions
Documents relating to existing facilities may be withheld under New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Section 87.2(f) ("if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person"). State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with FOIL.
This series consists of carbon copies of outgoing correspondence pertaining to virtually all aspects of the South Mall (Empire State Plaza) construction project. The series also contains chronological log sheets (1971-1980 only), which were used to track incoming and outgoing correspondence. Subjects of correspondence include contract agreements and amendments, contract adjustment claims filed by contractors, specifications, cost estimates, personnel assignments, contract vouchers, and payments to contractors.
Creator
New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Office of South Mall Construction main project files
Series Number
16192
Summary
This series consists of subject files and other materials related to each general contract in the project to construct the Empire State Plaza (South Mall). It provides documentation of the structures and processes that went into individual aspects of the project. The series includes correspondence, meeting minutes, change orders, copies of contracts, inspection and progress reports, cost estimates and payment vouchers, and claim documentation.
Creator
New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.