North River pier drawings, circa 1870 to 1970
Description
This accession contains drawings which relate to the North River piers. They are housed in tubes, several items within each container. Some of the tubes are labelled with a numbering system not yet identified. The tubes have been grouped together according to pier number wherever possible. Included are drawings for sheds, extensions, alterations, electrical and plumbing work, elevations, roof sections, and deck plans. The Department of Docks, established in 1870, had exclusive control of all the wharf property belonging to the City and the regulations of privately-owned wharf property. The name of the agency has changed several times through the years: Department of Docks and Ferries in 1898, Department of Docks in 1919, Department of Marine and Aviation in 1942, Department of Ports and Terminal in 1968, Department of Ports, International Trade and Commerce in 1986, and Department of Ports and Trade in 1990. Materials are arranged numerically.
Extent
96 cubic feet (492 tubes)
Dates
circa 1870-1970
Record Groups
Names
Source
- New York City Economic Development Corporation (Organization)
Creator
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Docks (1919-) (Organization)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Docks (1870-1897) (Organization)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Docks and Ferries (Organization)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Marine and Aviation (Organization)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Ports and Trade (Organization)
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