Negative photographs of State institutions, Barge Canal locations and structures, and highways
Series Number
B0223
Summary
These negative photographs were taken for use in settling Court of Claims litigation such as State contracts for the construction of highways, buildings, and other structures; appropriation of land and water; employee negligence; damages due to defects in the State's highway system. The negatives are filed in jackets with the Court of Claims number, negative number, name of facility, institution or location, direction of view, by whom taken, date, and pertinent remarks written on each jacket.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Public Works. Division of Engineering
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Journals pertaining to state institutional buildings
Series Number
B0343
Summary
This series consists of journals documenting appropriations and expenditures for the design, construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance state institutional buildings such as state hospitals, buildings operated by the State Board of Charities, state prisons, state normal schools, armories, State Capitol, Executive Mansion and miscellaneous other public buildings. Entries document procurement of building materials and; supplies; payment of draftsmen; vendors; contractors; laborers; inspectors and other professionals.
Creator
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.