Queens (New York, N.Y.). Topographical Bureau

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Monuments are points used to establish the horizontal control in surveying areas.

From the description of Eighty foot monument sheets, [ca. 1910-1911]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155479977

Legal files concerned with transfer of private property to New York City.

From the description of Title drawers, 1903-1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155480889

Bench marks are points used to establish vertical control in surveying areas.

From the description of Bench mark descriptions, 1911-1950. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155479915

Sketches are identified by geographic location portrayed, artist, date of completion, or borough president's administration under which sketch was completed.

From the description of Artists' sketches, 1927-1954, 1932-1942 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155479897

Collecting area: Maps of Queens. The Bureau will accept maps only if it does not already own a copy.

Queens Borough Hall investigates and reports on all proposed housing sites, school sites, parks, highway and sewer contracts, and subway projects within Queens. All major capital improvements and large public or private building projects are predicated upon the work of the Topographical Bureau.

From the description of Repository description. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155481734

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Active 1901

Active 1940

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