Illinois. Department of Public Works and Buildings

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The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Register of accepted county highway construction, 1914-1976. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36700048

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Federally funded highway system functional classification realignment revision files, 1976-1984. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36700258

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Highway construction monthly reports, 1986-1989. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36700011

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Waterways flood relief contract files, 1935-1976. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36703006

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Works Progress Administration waterways project files, 1938-1939. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36700397

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Lake Michigan shoreline survey, 1915. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36703122

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Airport construction files, 1947-1982; 1986-1989. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36700594

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Illinois Waterways Commission meeting minutes, July 1915-June 1917. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36700685

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Aeronautics hearing case files, 1967-1979. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36700554

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Bureau of Local Roads and Streets correspondence files, 1940-1977. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36700071

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Prevailing wage rate files, 1958-1969. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36653833

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Waterways settled damage claims, 1920-1936. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36710620

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Waterways maps and plans, 1918-1955. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36708645

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Public works administration waterways grant voucher and appropriation register, 1935-1939. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36710865

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Intercepting sewer construction projects files, 1925; 1935-1938; 1946-1948; 1950-1952; 1954; 1965. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36653995

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Bridge correspondence, 1936-1962. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652265

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Highway improvement grant applications, 1938-1939. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652184

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Federally funded highway system functional classification realignment files, 1936-1976. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618404

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of County highway resolution files, 1913-1977. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618320

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Equal employment opportunity prequalifications statements, 1966-1970. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652661

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Employee loyalty oaths, 1956-1960. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618436

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Illinois State Toll Highway Commission files, 1956-1965. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618301

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Highway bond issue record, June 2, 1921-1923. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36653784

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Right-of-way land acquisition files, 1920-1993. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618331

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of State Highway Commission minutes, August 6, 1913-August 1, 1931. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652735

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Annual highway maintenance reports, 1933-1954. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652613

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Federal assistance highway improvement files, 1933-1935. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652209

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Postwar city highway improvement correspondence, 1944. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618468

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Highway legislation files, 1960-1964. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618349

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Personnel files, 1949-1966. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36568303

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Employment record, 1910-1937. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618491

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Mississippi River flood control project report, 1928. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36654029

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Road system maps, 1907-1971. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618423

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Department of Public Works and Buildings general correspondence files, 1931-1956. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618261

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Illinois River flood control report files, 1928-1929. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36703049

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Engineering Section "as built" drawings, 1946-1991. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36700652

The Department of Public Works and Buildings was created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917. It supervised operation of state highways, waterways and water resources, parks, printing, purchasing, and construction of state facilities. New agency absorbed State Highway Department and formed Waterways Division of Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, the Rivers and Lakes Commission, and Illinois Waterway Commission. In 1925 Waterways Division was relocated in Department of Purchases and Construction but was returne to Department of Public Works and Buildings in 1933.

The Department of Transportation was created in 1972 and took over Highway and Waterways Divisions from defunct Department of Public Works and Buildings. New Department of Transportation also was charged with developing mass transportation planning and policy (P.A.77-153, pp. 284-294). In 1973 Department of Aeronautics was abolished and its duties were transferred to newly formed division in the Department (P.A.78-479, pp. 1384-1387). Traffic Safety Division was added to Department in 1977 (P.A.80-1016, p. 2937).

From the description of Waterways construction estimate and cost record, 1913-1914; July-December 1917. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36703085

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referencedIn Hammond, Charles Herrick, 1882-1969. Charles Herrick Hammond papers, 1894-1963. Aurora University, Phillips Library
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Airport construction files, 1947-1982; 1986-1989. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. State Highway Commission minutes, August 6, 1913-August 1, 1931. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Public works administration waterways grant voucher and appropriation register, 1935-1939. Illinois State Archive
referencedIn Outgrant record, 1964-1969. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Highway construction monthly reports, 1986-1989. Illinois State Archive
referencedIn Illinois. Commission to Study State Government. Commission hearings, minutes, and reports, 1949-1951. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Highway bond issue record, June 2, 1921-1923. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Waterways construction estimate and cost record, 1913-1914; July-December 1917. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Waterways maps and plans, 1918-1955. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Annual highway maintenance reports, 1933-1954. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Works Progress Administration waterways project files, 1938-1939. Illinois State Archive
referencedIn Illinois. Dept. of Transportation. Contract letting books, 1949-1962; 1967-1981. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Highway legislation files, 1960-1964. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Personnel files, 1949-1966. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Equal employment opportunity prequalifications statements, 1966-1970. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Federal assistance highway improvement files, 1933-1935. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Highway improvement grant applications, 1938-1939. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Waterways settled damage claims, 1920-1936. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Bureau of Local Roads and Streets correspondence files, 1940-1977. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Mississippi River flood control project report, 1928. Illinois State Archive
referencedIn Illinois Centennial Building Commission. Minutes of Commission meetings, 1917-1919. Illinois State Archive
referencedIn Illinois and Michigan Canal (Ill.). Plats and field notes of canal property, leases, and adjacent property, 1947-1958. Illinois State Archive
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referencedIn Illinois and Michigan Canal (Ill.). Quarterly financial reports to the Governor, 1918-1934. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Lake Michigan shoreline survey, 1915. Illinois State Archive
referencedIn Illinois. Dept. of Transportation. Construction contract files, 1919-1986. Illinois State Archive
referencedIn Illinois. Commission on State Government. Minutes, staff memoranda, and agenda papers, 1965-1967. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Dept. of Public Works and Buildings. Bridge correspondence, 1936-1962. Illinois State Archive
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referencedIn Illinois. Dept. of Transportation. Federal aid project agreements, 1916-1986. Illinois State Archive
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