Papers, 1949-1991.

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Papers, 1949-1991.

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This group papers relate to chiefly to John S. Stillman's position as chairman of the New York Bridge Authority, with special emphasis on the planning, design, and construction of the Newburgh Beacon Bridge, which spans the Hudson River in New York State. These files also detail negotiations for federal funds as well as complex matters of state politics. The second series of papers relate to Stillman's opposition to conversion of the former air force base into a commercial facility called Stewart Airport.

10 boxes (ca. 3.0 cubic ft.)

New York State Library

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New York State Library

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Stewart Airport (Newburgh, N.Y.)

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New York State Bridge Authority

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The New York State Bridge Authority was established within the Department of Public Works by Chapter 548, Laws of 1932. This act was amended the following year (Laws of 1933, Chapter 67), removing the Authority from the Department. The Authority consisted of three gubernatorial appointees (five since 1949) authorized to sell bonds for the construction of bridges; to maintain, reconstruct, and operate bridges; to charge tolls on bridges; and to construct and maintain tele...

Stillman, John S. (John Sterling), 1918-

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Politician. From the description of Reminiscences of John S. Stillman : oral history, 1949. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309738796 Stillman earned his Harvard SB in 1940. From the description of Student notes and examinations in History 1, 1936-1937. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 228511993 Lawyer and New York State political figure and government official. From the description of Papers, 1949-...