Subject files of the Deputy Superintendent, 1950-1960.

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Subject files of the Deputy Superintendent, 1950-1960.

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This series consists of correspondence (incoming and outgoing), memoranda, maps, plans, blueprint, photographs, studies, reports, minutes of meetings, duplicate legislative bills, contracts, opinions, resolutions, claims and complaints directed to or generated by the Deputy Superintendent of the Department of Public Works. The files contain information on numerous topics. Appearing most frequently are files dealing with arterials, bridges, highways, parkways, the Barge Canal, state buildings, parks, proposed legislation, federal aid, the development of the department's budget, land appropriations, rights of way, damage claims filed against the state, various state authorities such as the New York State Bridge Authority, flood control, assorted commissions and committees, water drainage, and beach erosion, materials and equipment, and water supply.

33 cu. ft.

New York State Archives

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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...

New York (State). Dept. of Public Works.

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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...