Records, 1792-1875 (bulk 1827-1864).

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Records, 1792-1875 (bulk 1827-1864).

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The records consist of those Union Canal Company documents that passed to the Reading Railroad in 1890. There are minutes of the board of managers (1827-1864), minutes of annual stockholder's meetings (1821-1875), and documents relating to the appointment of lottery commissioners (1818, 1820). There are also agreements with the Schuylkill Navigation Company (1826-1856) and a stock subscription register (ca. 1845).

2 linear ft.

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Union Canal Company of Pennsylvania

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The Schuylkill and Susquehanna Navigation Company, founded in 1791, and the Delaware and Schuylkill Navigation Company, founded in 1792, merged in 1811 to form the Union Canal Company for the purpose of building an east-west canal through Pennsylvania. From the description of Records, 1792-1833. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122316549 The Union Canal Company of Pennsylvania was incorporated in Pennsylvania on April 2, 1811, for the pu...

Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company

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Conewago Canal Company

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The Conewago Canal Company built the Conewago Canal on the Susquehanna River at Conewago Falls, Lancaster County, Penn. The company was founded in 1792 by a group of Pennsylvania investors with the support of the state legislature. The locks were officially opened in 1797 and the company was sold to its creditors in 1800. From the guide to the Conewago Canal Company records, 1788-1820, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) The Conewag...

Schuylkill and Susquehanna Navigation

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Schuylkill Navigation Company

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The Schuylkill Navigation Company constructed a canal along the Schuylkill River from Philadelphia to the anthracite coal field near Pottsville in 1815-1825. From the description of Subscription list for loans, 1824-1824. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86123565 The Schuylkill Navigation Company was incorporated under the laws of Pennsylvania on March 8, 1815, for the purpose of improving the navigation of the Schuylkill River above tide. The ...