Syracuse Section Office Superintendent's files, ca. 1900-1960 (bulk 1930-1954).

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Syracuse Section Office Superintendent's files, ca. 1900-1960 (bulk 1930-1954).

This series was created or collected in the Superintendent's office of the Syracuse Section Office of the Barge Canal system. Records typically document routine maintenance and operations. Types of records include subject and correspondence files, survey records, and maintenance reports. Approximately 350 small black and white photographs are included depicting ice conditions, repairs, general views, maintenance and operations, and private camps on state property. The Syracuse Section Office was noted as a canal boat building facility and several boat plans and blueprints are included.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8325935

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