Preliminary computational studies for Barge Canal construction, [ca. 1872-1935].

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Preliminary computational studies for Barge Canal construction, [ca. 1872-1935].

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The series consists of various computational studies, with particular emphasis on hydrological data, conducted to estimate needs and costs for canal construction and the affect of the "new" canal system on adjacent property. Most computations were created pursuant to the Barge Canal Law (Chapter 147 of Laws of 1903) by which the canal system was to be "improved" to handle increased tonnage capacity.

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Although the Department of Public Works was created in 1923, the office of Deputy Superintendent did not exist until the appointment of Bertram D. Tollamy on January 16, 1945. The Deputy Superintendent was the head of the Department's executive staff as well its second ranking administrative official. As such these files reflect the departments responsibilities to plan, design, construct and maintain highways, bridges and grade separation structures, canals and waterways, and State owned buildin...

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