Illinois. Department of Transportation

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 projects photographic negatives, 1924-1973. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36618226

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 Division of Highways director's correspondence files, 1933-1984. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652498

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 Municipal street maps, ca. 1951. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652571

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 aid project agreements, 1916-1986. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652786

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 Contract letting books, 1949-1962; 1967-1981. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652541

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 Secretary's administrative files, 1972-1974; 1977-1980. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652082

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 workforce analysis files, 1975-1977. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36653749

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 Construction contract files, 1919-1986. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36653902

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 Post-contract affirmative action implementation reports, 1973-1977. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36652837

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 Midway Airport and personnel hearing and litigation files, 1977-1983. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36703148