Columbia Mills Collection, 1910 - 1940

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Columbia Mills
Abstract:
Legal documents related to court case of Northern New York Power Corporation vs. The State of New York over water rights on Oswego River
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Legal Documents from the court case of Northern New York Power Corporation vs. the State of New York over water rights on the Oswego River.

Biographical / historical:

The Minetto-Meriden Company (Columbia Mills) and the Northern New York Power Corporation brought suit against the State of New York over water rights on the Oswego River. They argued the construction of the Barge Canal interfered with water power they had right over.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The Collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

The museum is providing access to these materials for personal, educational, and research purposes only. Prior permission from the Erie Canal Museum is required for any other use.

Location of this collection:
318 Erie Boulevard East
Syracuse, NY 13202, United States
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