Canal plat maps, 1892-1912.

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Canal plat maps, 1892-1912.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34931126

Contains plat maps of Ohio canals, including the Ohio & Erie, the Miami & Erie, the Hocking, and the Walhonding canals. The maps document the route of canals, noting the location of bridges, culverts, dams, and locks. The maps also provide plats of the cities and towns along the route, including street names, locations of factories, and commercial establishments. Boundaries between state and private property are also indicated, listing the names of some property owners.

33 v.1 microfilm reel.

Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7367400

Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Ohio. Division of Public Works

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The duties of the Department of Public Works originated in 1822 with the Board of Canal Commissioners. The Board of Canal Commissioners became the Board of Public Works in 1836 and was replaced by the Canal Commission in 1838. The Board of Public Works was recreated in 1839 and was replaced by the Superintendent of Public Works in 1912. In 1921, the powers and duties of the superintendent, the state highway commissioner, the chief highway engineer, and the state building commissioner were invest...

Ohio. Board of Public Works (1836-1912)

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The duties of the Department of Public Works originated in 1822 with the Board of Canal Commissioners. The Board of Canal Commissioners became the Board of Public Works in 1836 and was replaced by the Canal Commission in 1838. The Board of Public Works was recreated in 1839 and was replaced by the Superintendent of Public Works in 1912. In 1921, the powers and duties of the superintendent, the state highway commissioner, the chief highway engineer, and the state building commissioner were invest...