This series consists of canal construction reports and cover letters from the Special Deputy State Engineer to the State Engineer and Surveyor. The reports include contract number; location of construction; contractors; summary of work done; and percentage of work done.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Measurements, calculations, and estimates for construction of Chenango Canal
Series Number
A1091
Summary
This series consists of 3 volumes of measurements, calculations, and estimates for construction of the Chenango Canal. For each survey station (approximately three chains apart), there are calculations of cubic footage of excavation, embankment (towpath, berme, etc.), and lining, with comments and totals. For each section of the canal there is an abstract of the account for that section, listing work done, extra material used, pay rate, total amount due, date, and contractor's name.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Roosevelt Island Development Corporation contract files
Series Number
B2739
Summary
This series consists of contract files for infrastructure work for Welfare Island Development Corporation and later for Roosevelt Island Development Corporation. Records include correspondence, memorandums, contracts, vouchers, and other legal agreements.
Creator
Roosevelt Island Development Corporation
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Monthly reports on Barge Canal terminal construction
Series Number
A1273
Summary
These volumes contain monthly reports, with cover letters from a deputy State engineer. They are arranged chronologically and contain information on Barge Canal terminal construction such as contract number; contractors; location of terminal; summary of work done; schedules with total value of work under contract done to date, done during month of report, and percentage done to date.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, telegrams, and circulars relating to the New York State Defense Council's work to administer and supervise programs for food conservation, motor convoys, and non-war construction. The series especially documents council cooperation with the U.S. Food Administration and the U.S. War Industries Board.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Parks and Recreation
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Canal Commissioners scrapbooks of newspaper articles relating to the canals
Series Number
A0879
Summary
Two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings document the construction and completion of the Erie Canal system. The articles describe the canal itself and summarize progress on its construction. Many are announcements of dinners and celebrations honoring the canal's completion. There are also many articles on DeWitt Clinton, especially regarding his removal by the legislature from the board of Canal Commissioners.
Creator
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
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