This series contains an inventory of the approximately 1,900 "blue line" maps produced by the State Engineer and Surveyor pursuant to Chapter 199, Laws of 1910 and Chapter 51, Laws of 1917. The maps inventoried depict all state owned lands and property prior to improvements effected for the Barge Canal System; the location of state property appropriated for the Barge Canal; and the location of the old canals and related state property in relation to the Barge Canal.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
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Maps of portions of canal lands belonging to the State of New York
Series Number
B1761
Summary
This series consists of approximately 1900 original linen maps produced by the State Engineer and Surveyor. The maps are popularly known as "Blue Line," "Laws of 1910 Maps," and "Abandonment Maps." The maps depict all state owned lands and property prior to improvements completed for the Barge Canal System; the location of state property appropriated for the Barge Canal; and the location of the old canals and related state property in relation to the Barge Canal.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
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This series consists of documents relating to the construction and repair of the state's canal system. Included are proceedings of the Board of Canal Commissioners; correspondence between several offices and agencies responsible for canal administration; and a small amount of financial information regarding awards of the Board of Canal Appraisers, awards of the Canal Board, appropriations, and expenditures.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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New York State Department of State deeds by the Superintendent of Public Works
Series Number
A0459
Summary
This series consists of quitclaim deeds by which the Superintendent of Public Works, with the authorization of the Canal Board, released the State's title to and interest in lands appropriated for canal purposes that were determined to be no longer needed. In most cases, quitclaim deeds were used to both release the State's title to and interest in appropriated lands and to grant said real property to the party from whom it was originally appropriated. In several cases, quitclaim deeds were used to release the State's title to and interest in appropriated lands and to grant said real property to a second party in exchange for other lands required for canal purposes.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.