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 certificates stating that residents were obliged to leave their farms in order to participate in the late war between the United States and Great Britain. Information includes name and signature of the judge issuing the certificate, the name of the farmer and the location of the farm.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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This series consists of approximately 240 linen maps showing locations of channels, structures, appropriated lands, and terminals of the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga and Seneca Canals, as well as the location of old canals in relation to the Barge Canal System as improved under laws of 1903, 1909, and 1911. The improved canals would become the Barge Canal System. The maps contain information regarding individual structures and appropriated lands not found on other maps of canal lands.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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Report of the joint committee of the Senate and Assembly on the subject of quit rents
Series Number
A1234
Summary
This series consists of a report of a joint committee of the Senate and Assembly on quit rents. The report is a plea for the passage of a bill "releasing and discharging all arrears of quitrents, and abolishing them forever in this state" and contains the rationale of the joint committee's decision.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.