Blueprint copies of maps of lands permanently appropriated by the State of New York for the use of the Barge Canal, 1905-1925.

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Blueprint copies of maps of lands permanently appropriated by the State of New York for the use of the Barge Canal, 1905-1925.

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This series documents the responsibilities of the Superintendent of Public Works relating to the appropriation of land for canal use. The series consists of county clerks' certificates of filing notices to be served on property owners; affidavits of service; duplicates of appropriation maps; and descriptions of lands to be appropriated.

15 cu. ft. (containing ca. 5,315 maps)B0214-83: 6 cu. ft. (42 volumes containing ca. 2,040 maps : folded blueprints ; 19 x 21.5 cm or larger within volume size of 21 x 33 cm.B0214-85: 8 cu. ft. : folded blueprints ; ca. 2,800 maps 15 x 30 cm or larger folded to letter size folders.B0214-99: 1 cu. ft. (ca. 475 maps) : blueprints ; 8 1/2 x 11 in.

New York State Archives

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