Illinois. Board of Public Works

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Minutes of Board meetings, April 3, 1837-December 14, 1840. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37555662

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Dayboks, May 8, 1837-December 10, 1840. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562041

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Register of employees in each district, April 1839-November 1839. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562016

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Transcripts of reports submitted to the Board, June 1837-July 1838. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37561972

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Ledgers, May 1837-December 1840. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562091

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Record of contracts for internal improvement projects, May 1839-September 1839. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37561995

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Register of spurious and cunterfeit internal improvcement scrip, ca. 1840. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562605

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Copies of drafts issued on Fund Commissioners, May 1837-May 1839. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562137

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Reports of agents in charge of projects, December 1840-January 1841. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562834

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Letterbook, April 4, 1837-September 10, 1839. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37561948

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Record of land purchases, January 14, 1837-October 19, 1842. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562241

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Transcripts of documents filed in gaining rights-of-way and in settling damage claims, September 18, 1837-October 19, 1842. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562274

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Cash book, April 3, 1837-June 12, 1839. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37562114

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works was created by 1837 act (l. 1837, p. 121). Board was primarily responsible for locating, superintending and constructing all internal improvement projects authorized by General Assembly except for Illinois and Michigan Canal. Board was also empowered to enter and purchase public land lying within five miles of probable project routes and to lay out and sell town sites along routes.

In 1840 original seven-member Board was replaced by three-member Board of Public Works (l. 1840, p. 93). Board was to dispose of property belonging to state but not wanted for immediate use, protect various public works of state from decay and manage, operate and set toll rates for completed railroads. Original Board's accounts were to be audited and settled by Fund Commissioner.

Board of Public Works was abolished in 1841 and all its records and property were delivered to State Trasurer (l. 1841, p. 166). Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State and State Treasurer were constituted as Board of Auditors to settle accounts of contractors on public works (l. 1841, p. 38).

From the description of Record of Board's liquidation, May 12, 1841-December 3, 1842. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37563595