New York State Barge Canal System terminal contract plans, 1911-1922.

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New York State Barge Canal System terminal contract plans, 1911-1922.

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This series consists of approximately 200 linen plans and drawings depicting Barge Canal terminal locations and terminal construction specifications. Under the Laws of 1909, Chapter 438, the Barge Canal Terminal Commission was created to study the question of providing adequate and publicly controlled terminal facilities for the canals of New York State.

2 cu. ft. (ca. 200 plans)

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