Monthly estimates for improvement, repair, and enlargement of the state's canal system
Series Number
B0397
Summary
This series consists of monthly estimates of work done and materials delivered for the improvement, repair, and enlargement of the New York State Canal System. The estimates relate to construction and repair work, including locks, aqueducts, culverts, and general excavation, undertaken throughout the canal system.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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New York State Engineer and Surveyor abstracts of accounts of labor and materials supplied for work done on the Genesee Valley canals
Series Number
B0703
Summary
This volume contains quantities and prices of labor and materials provided by and amounts owed to private contractors during the construction of portions of the Genesee Valley Canal during the 1850s. At the beginning of the volume, the accounts are arranged in eight groups, with each group pertaining to a range of section numbers. The section numbers span from 78 to 106. Following these, there are accounts arranged in groups by lock number, commencing with Lock 72 and going up to Lock 104. Included in the final group of Lock accounts are accounts relating to the Olean aqueduct. Lastly, there are accounts for work on bridges, grouped once again by section number spanning from 78 to 106.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Ledger of expenditures and abstracts of vouchers for services and materials on Section No. 2, Champlain Canal
Series Number
B1781
Summary
This series consists of monthly expenditures for Section No. 2 of the Champlain Canal. While information recorded in the volume remains consistent over time, format varies slightly. At various times additional information such as itemized expenditures are listed for various canal structures; names and tasks of employees, and hours worked and wages paid are occasionally recorded.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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These records document the operation of canals, including: rough tallies of cargo loaded on canal boat "Sovereign" at various ports; auditor's warrants for payments from Canal Fund through the Manhattan Company; and section contracts for enlargement of the Cayuga and Seneca canal, 1859; inventory of furniture in possession of collector of canal tolls at Lockport, 1866; and statements of publication of notices by Commissioners of the Canal fund.
Creator
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
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Ledger for canal construction projects and repairs
Series Number
B0686
Summary
This volume tracks canal construction and repair work in the Western Division of the Erie Canal. For each project, a description of the work is provided with pertinent legislation and cost information (if applicable). Transactions are listed with debits on the left-hand side and credits on the right-hand side of the entry. Dates, descriptions, and amounts of the transactions are provided. Occasionally the date adopted by the Canal Board and additional notes about the work may be found.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Division of Canals and Waterways plans, maps, and specifications relating to various Barge Canal contracts
Series Number
B1213
Summary
These records relate to contracted work on the Barge Canal involving constructing or repairing dams, storage reservoirs, or canal terminals; channel excavation; or bridge improvement. A few maps and tracings of the Syracuse area show encroachment on the Erie Canal and state-owned land desired by private concerns. The plans, primarily blueprint copies, include profiles, cross sections, location maps, elevations, layouts, typical sections, or sectional drawings.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
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Accounts, notes on damages, and survey computations for enlargement of the Erie Canal
Series Number
B0724
Summary
This series consists of records related to the enlargement of the Erie Canal and includes summaries of valve gates and fixtures; notes related to land damage; certified accounts settled; and computations for several sections of the Erie Canal.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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These abstracts from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department document the procedure for letting bids for construction and repair of the canals. They contain date and place of letting; number of section on canal; numbers and names of bidders; amounts of bids and engineer's estimate for the work.
Creator
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
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Engineers' progress reports regarding repairs and construction in Western Division of the Erie Canal
Series Number
B0679
Summary
This volume contains weekly progress reports for work done on locks 53-56, 60-66, and 72 on the Western Division of the Erie Canal. Each report provides a summary of work done, with some reports providing more details than others. Each report is approved by the Engineer in Charge.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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This series contains information in a tabular format describing expenses for the improvement of the Champlain Canal. A description of the project or name of person is listed at the top of each table, along with the year and chapter of the legislation that authorized the work, if applicable. The tables have columns that contain date of expense; description of expense; check number; and amount.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Canal Commissioners contracts and accounts for construction and repair
Series Number
A1125
Summary
This series consists of accounts submitted by the Canal Commissioners for audit by the Comptroller's office. It includes original contracts made by the Commissioners for the Construction of the Erie and Champlain Canals with their locks, feeders, aqueducts, etc., accompanied by contractors' receipts for payment; check rolls for labor submitted by Superintendents of construction; abstracts and vouchers of the principal engineers and their assistants; and various documents relating to canal finances.
Creator
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
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Superintendents of Repairs' estimates of expenditures for repairs
Series Number
A1131
Summary
These estimates of proposed expenditures for canal repairs were submitted by Superintendents of Repairs to the Canal Commissioner responsible for specific division of the canal system. Each estimate provides the location of the work project, names of structures or work involved, and an estimated cost of labor and materials.
Creator
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
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Contract documents for canal enlargement and repairs
Series Number
A1899
Summary
These records document execution and fulfillment of contracts for canal construction and repairs. Included are agreements for excavation of the canal, for construction of locks, bridges, and other structures, and for general repairs; detailed work specifications; bonds for performance of work and payment of wages; estimates or accounts listing labor employed and materials use; and affidavits of inspection or materials. Contract documents generally are labeled with contractor name, date, sequential number, and work location.
Creator
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
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New York State Contracting Board proposals and bonds for canal enlargement and repairs
Series Number
A1127
Summary
The Contracting Board received proposals and bonds for performance of work submitted by persons wishing to obtain contracts for construction or repair of canals. Series includes printed forms for locks, culverts, waste weirs, aqueducts, bridge abutments, reservoirs, iron superstructure, and general excavation. Proposals specify the cost of clearing, excavation, masonry, carpentry, lumber, stone, iron, cement, and additional labor or materials necessary to perform the work.
Creator
New York (State). Contracting Board
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Superintendents of Repairs' annual reports of structures or work completed or repaired
Series Number
A1133
Summary
Each annual report lists the number of locks, aqueducts, and waste weirs; weigh locks, bridges, scows, and buildings; and dams, repairs of breaches, and other works or structures completed or repaired during the preceding year, with the cost of new and repair work and total cost in each category. At the head of the report are given the name of superintendent, location of section, and date.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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