Railroad deed files, 1870-1962 (bulk 1870-1900).

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Railroad deed files, 1870-1962 (bulk 1870-1900).

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This series consists of an assortment of deed files concerning the transfer of real property between private individuals and railroad companies. A typical file contains original deeds (with signatures) describing the amount paid for the real property; exact description of property being conveyed; names and addresses of seller(s) and buyer(s); signatures of attorneys, county clerks, and notaries public; date recorded; book/liber number and page number; and a map depicting the property being conveyed. The maps may be tracings, old photocopies, blueprints, or originals executed on linen. In addition, files may contain title abstracts tracing the ownership of specific parcels of real property; original releases; notices of retainer; summonses; and complaints. This accretion contains maps pertaining to a 1961 proceeding (Agency No. 1901) involving interstate highway route connections and the N.Y. Central Railroad right of way in Onondaga County. The maps detail takings from the N.Y. Central Railroad in the area extending from the eastern boundary line of the city of Syracuse to the village of East Syracuse. Also included are right of way and track maps pertaining to the Plattsburgh and Dannemora Railroad, operated by the Delaware and Hudson Company; right of way and track maps pertaining to the West Shore Railroad, operated by the N.Y. Central Railroad Company; and additional maps pertaining to the Syracuse Division of the N.Y. Central Railroad. This accretion also contains correspondence and copies of recorded instruments pertaining to the acquisition by the State of New York of former rights of way of the New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company.

6 cu. ft. 31 maps.

New York State Archives

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New York (State). Dept. of Audit and Control.

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New York (State). Dept. of Public Works.

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