State, district, county, and special highway planning maps, 1909-1955 (bulk 1929-1949).

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State, district, county, and special highway planning maps, 1909-1955 (bulk 1929-1949).

This is apparently a planning file of the Department of Public Works, which was responsible for construction and maintenance of the state's highway system, including the parkways. The series consists of state and county highway system maps showing completed, improved, and proposed roads.

1 cu. ft. (including ca. 140 maps) : print, most annotated, some whiteprint, folded ; 45 x 34 cm. or larger.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8304174

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New York (State). Dept. of Transportation.

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The Adirondack Highway Council was appointed by Governor Wilson in 1974 to preserve and enhance the special character of the Adirondack region while promoting cooperation among state agencies holding shared jurisdiction for transportation planning and environmental protection in the Adirondack Park. The Council included agency representatives from the Adirondack Park Agency (APA), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Public Service Commission (PSC), and the Depart...

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Brandt, Arthur

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New York (N.Y.). Dept. of Parks.

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Moses, Robert, 1888-1981

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Triborough Bridge Authority

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