New York State Department of Transportation Division of Waterways Maintenance Regional Waterway Engineer's correspondence and operation and maintenance files
Series Number
B2422
Summary
This series documents the Division of Waterways Maintenance regional waterways engineer's operation and maintenance of the Erie Barge Canal between Oneida Lake and the eastern portions of Montgomery County.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
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New York State Barge Canal System contract shop drawings
Series Number
B1765
Summary
This series consists of approximately 1000 shop drawings, which were used in conjunction with individual Barge Canal contracts to produce detailed specifications. The maps are primarily on linen and contain a great level of detail; from these plans contractors and manufacturers were able to fulfill specific terms of contracts. Included are shop drawings for the components of bridges, locks, gates, dams, winch cars, and other canal mechanisms. Also included in this series are shop drawings for four maintenance contracts.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
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New York State Barge Canal System maintenance contract plans
Series Number
B1764
Summary
This series consists of original linen plans and drawings delineating maintenance contracts assigned for the New York State Barge Canal System. After the completion of the Barge Canal System in the mid-1920's, appropriations were authorized for the maintenance and operations of the system. Contract maps usually include a location map or map and title sheet and itemized drawings of contract specifications.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
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This series contains original linen plans for Barge Canal System contracts furnished under Chapter 147, Laws of 1903. The law directed the State Engineer and Surveyor to make maps, plans, and specifications prior to assigning contracts. The series is arranged by contract number and contains maps for contracts 1-236. Cayuga and Seneca contracts, produced later and not included in the original Barge Canal contract list, follow an alphabetical order.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
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