Illinois and Michigan Canal lease files, 1920-1980.

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Illinois and Michigan Canal lease files, 1920-1980.

Files concern the state's leasing of Illinois and Michigan Canal property to private parties. Included are lease agreements with variously attached plats; mutual cancellation agreements; lease assignments; leased land construction plans and specifications; rents paid invoice vouchers; orders for lease cancellations; insurance policies; photographs; extension agreements; and related court records (e.g., legal briefs; orders); and correspondence. Lease agreements show date; lessee names; lease term; property description; rental fee; agreement terms; lessor and lessee signatures.

23 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7381486

Illinois State Archive

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