State Engineer Surveyor Office (12 results)

Hardcover. Cover slightly edge-worn and scuffed; otherwise very good condition. . 489p. Illus.

Hardcover. Bottom rear corner and outer edge of front cover worn; back cover slightly discolored; contents of pocket at rear lacking; otherwise very good condition. .394p. Illus.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the state of New York's canals, focusing on the Erie Canal. The author examines how the transportation of goods progressed from rivers to artificial canals and offers a point of comparison with railroad construction during the same period. The author compares the expansion of the two transportation systems and comes to some conclusions about the continuing viability of canals as an economic driver. The text also discusses the work involved in constructing and maintaining the canals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the construction of the New York State Barge Canal System, detailing the engineering challenges overcome and the political wrangling endured in completing the project. The Barge Canal represented one of the most ambitious civil engineering projects of the early 20th century, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. The project holds great significance for the history of New York State. The author provides a comprehensive history of the canal's construction, from its inception to its completion, presenting a vivid account of the political battles, labor issues, and the incredible engineering feats involved. The book offers a rich exploration of the broader history of canal-building in the United States, and the political and economic factors that shaped its development. The author does not shy away from presenting the challenges faced, and the ongoing maintenance required to keep the canal operational. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of New York State, the development of the United States' transportation infrastructure, and major engineering projects of the early 20th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Fair. Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons and Company, 1859. 1st edition. Sm 4to Hardcover. 494pp. Tables. Ex-Library Copy. Heavy edgewear. Light soiling to the page edges. Pages age toned. Upper corner of front free endpaper torn away. With usual library markings. (railroads, railways, trains, NY, reference) Inquire if you need further information.

30 1/2 x 15 1/4 inches. Condition: Very good condition. Very nice map of the named waterways. Attractive in color, it is informative for the persons watching the progress of the improvrd waterways. There is a profile at the bottom of the map showing the climb of the Barge Canal along the Line of the Erie reaching Buffalo. Additionally there are profiles of the prisms of the waterways.