Copies of maps of lands appropriated for enlargement of Erie Canal at Lyons and Palmyra
Series Number
B0665
Summary
This series consists of maps showing the appropriation of lands for the enlargement of the Erie Canal through the village of Palmyra and at or near the village of Lyons. These maps contain name of property owner and acreage of land appropriated.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Superintendent and lock operator's records for Section 6 and Lock 28B of the Barge Canal
Series Number
B1363
Summary
This series consists of records of the superintendent of Section 6 of the Barge Canal at Lyons, New York, and lock operator's records for Lock 28B in Newark, near Lyons. The records document the work routine and environment along this section of the canal system and the working relationships among the state, commercial, and private sectors in the economy. Records include statistical summaries; reports; invoices; personnel records; permits; maps; incoming/outgoing correspondence; maintenance records; lock station sheets; navigation and weekly reports.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Preliminary computational studies for Barge Canal construction
Series Number
A4419
Summary
The series consists of computational studies, emphasizing hydrological data, for canal construction and the effect of the canal system on adjacent property. Records include: survey computations; baseline data; a revised estimate of quantities and cost for enlarging the canal through the western division; material relating to the canal at Clyde, Newark, and Lyons such as engineers' report on damage claims and newspaper briefs on Clyde River floods; and base line survey computations from Hurds Bridge to Sulphur Guard Lock.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.