The series consists of annual reports of the Department of Transportation and its predecessor agency, the Department of Public Works. Reports for some years are missing. Early reports typically include both narrative and exhaustive statistical information on department activities; later reports tend to include fewer statistics. Reports for some years are missing. Post-World War II era reports document the planning, design, and implementation of a modernized state highway system, including the New York State Thruway.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Transportation
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Temporary State Commission for Postwar Public Works Planning minutes
Series Number
B1358
Summary
The minutes include discussions about the activities of the Temporary State Commission for Postwar Public Works Planning, location space, lists of projects undertaken, lists of unfinished business, additional projects to be conducted, and progress reports. Also found in this series are lists of projects rescinded, laws relating to post-war planning, fund requests, interim reports, and final reports.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary State Commission for Postwar Public Works Planning
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Department of Transportation Graphic Arts Unit transportation and state facilities related photographs and photo logs
Series Number
17672
Summary
These photographs, slides, and logs document the state transportation system, its structures, and state facilities created by the Department of Public Works (1923-1967) and its successor agency, the Department of Transportation. Images depict bridge and highway construction, canals repair and maintenance, and construction of state facilities. Some show employees and officials or landscapes and historic sites. Album pictures depict bridges, waterways, grade crossings, accidents, highways, hospitals, prisons, and schools. Some images document construction progress on the South Mall Project.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Graphic Arts Unit
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