CO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Massachusetts. Valley Forge Military Monument Commission.
Agency history record.
The governor and council were authorized by Resolves 1906,
c 105 to study the feasibility of building monuments at Valley
Forge Park in Pennsylvania, or at any other prominent
battlefield, to commemorate the action of Massachusetts troops
who took part in the Revolutionary War. In 1910 the
legislature appropriated the funds for a monument to be
erected at Valley Forge under the direction of a commission of
three to be appointed by the governor (Resolves 1910, c 103).
A preliminary report of the resulting Valley Forge Military
Monument Commission was submitted to the governor by the
chairman, retired Brigadier General Philip Reade, U.S. Army.
The design for the monument was approved by the Massachusetts
Art Commission on December 16, 1910, and the dedication at
Valley Forge took place on November 18, 1911, ending the work
of the commission.
035: CO9
ID: MASVAH0056-A
Massachusetts. Valley Forge Military Monument Commission.
Administrative files, 1910-1912.
0.17 cu. ft. (1 doc. box)
In four subseries: (1) Preliminary report (2) Photographs
and maps (3) Correspondence (4) Newspaper clippings.
Summary: The administrative files of the Valley Forge
Military Monument Commission document its activity in
organizing a memorial to Massachusetts Revolutionary War
heroes who served at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in 1777-
1778. The files include the preliminary report of the
chairman to Governor Draper containing a historical
compilation of the records and actions of the Massachusetts
regiments serving under General George Washington at Valley
Forge, including short biographies of all field officers and
recommendations for the design of the military monument to be
dedicated to the brigades of generals John Glover, Ebenezer
Learned, and John Paterson. Sources for the history and the
biographies are listed. The files also include facsimiles of
maps of the encampment; photographs of the memorial site;
etchings of Revolutionary leaders, photographs of
Massachusetts memorials to these leaders and of memorials
already erected at Valley Forge to the three Massachusetts
brigades; correspondence from the commission (1910-1911)
concerning the site selection, the acceptance of the design,
and the construction of the monument; a list of persons
attending the dedication; and clippings about the dedication
from Pennsylvania newspapers.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0056-A describes the
history and functions of the Valley Forge Military Monument
Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Valley Forge National Historical Park (Pa.) 2. Soldiers'
monuments-- Pennsylvania--Valley Forge. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865- 1950. 4.
Massachusetts--History--Revolution, 1775-1783. 5.
Massachusetts-- History, Military. 6. State government
records. 7. Reports.
035: (M-Ar)818X
035: CO9
ID: MASV89-A204
Massachusetts. State House Construction Commission.
Agency history record.
St 1889, c 394 provided for appointment by the governor of
three state house construction commissioners, soon thereafter
referred to as the State House Construction Commission, to
oversee alterations and construction of an addition to the
State House on its north side (replacing the Bryant addition
of 1853- 1854--see: Massachusetts. Commissioners for the
Enlargement of the State House).
When the addition was completed in 1895, the commission
continued in charge of preservation and restoration of the
State House generally, as mandated by St 1896, c 531 and St
1897, c 470. The commission submitted its final report and
resignation in May 1905.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1889- 1905--Massachusetts.
State House Construction Commission.
1. Administering government office buildings renovations.
I. Massachusetts. State House Construction Commissioners.
035: CO20
ID: MASVAH0351-A
Massachusetts. State House Construction Commission.
Administrative files, 1889-1905.
1.25 cubic ft. (3 v. in 1 record center carton)
In two subseries: (1) Minutes (v. 1-2: 1889-1905) (2)
Contract documents (v.3: 1892-1901 (bulk 1892-1897)); arranged
within each subseries chronologically.
Summary: The State House Construction Commission,
established in 1889, oversaw construction of an addition to
the State House (completed 1895) and subsequent preservation
and restoration of the State House generally until 1905.
Administrative files were created in fulfilling these
responsibilities.
Minutes record actions of the commission. Information
includes date and place of meeting and attendees. Also
included are copies of correspondence; conference reports;
annual reports (including final one of May 1905); legislation;
attorney general opinions; supplier proposals; contracts,
specifications, and bonds; bills for payment approval;
architect authorizations; reports on construction, claims, and
arbitration. Topics include artists and themes for murals
(see v. 2 at end)
Contract documents include copies of contracts,
specifications, and bonds; also copies of legislation and
portions of printed annual reports with detailed lists of payments.
Spine title: Commissioners' records.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0351-A describes the
history and functions of the State House Construction
Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts State House (Boston, Mass.) 2. Mural
painting and
decoration--Massachusetts--Boston. 3. Public
buildings--Massachusetts--Boston-- Design and construction. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 5. State
government records. 6. Administrative records. 7. Contract
documents. 8. Minutes. 9. Administering government office
buildings renovations. I. Title: Records.
035: (M-Ar)1587X
035: CO20
ID: MASV91-A165
Massachusetts. State House Building Commission.
Agency history record.
The State House Building Commission was appointed by the
governor pursuant to St 1913, c 830 to oversee construction of
east and west wing additions to the State House. It was
abolished by St 1916, c 17 and its powers and duties
transferred to the State House Commission, which saw
completion of construction in 1917.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1913- 1916--Massachusetts.
State House Building Commission.
1. Administering government office buildings renovations.
035: CO21
ID: MASVAH0348-A
Massachusetts. State House Building Commission.
Outgoing correspondence, 1913-1915.
0.17 cubic ft. (1 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The State House Building Commission was
established in 1913 to oversee construction of east and west
wing additions to the State House. Outgoing correspondence was
created in fulfilling this responsibility.
Letters are written chiefly by Roderick J. Campbell,
commission secretary. Addressees are state and municipal
agencies and business firms. Topics include finances,
contracts, orders and supplies, allocation of space in the
State House, and commission meetings. Some correspondents are
referred to the State House Commission or to the
sergeant-at-arms.
For additional or related materials see: Massachusetts.
State House Commission. Administrative files relating to
enlargement of the State House ((M-Ar)1646X)
Indexes: Alphabetical by correspondent in volume.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0348-A describes the
history and functions of the State House Building Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts State House (Boston, Mass.) 2. Public
buildings-- Massachusetts--Boston--Design and construction. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 4. State
government records. 5. Correspondence. 6. Letterpress
copybooks. 7. Administering government office buildings
renovations.
035: (M-Ar)1631X
035: CO21
ID: MASV91-A166
Massachusetts. State House Building Commission.
Work orders, 1914-1916.
0.17 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)
Arranged numerically/chronologically.
Summary: The State House Building Commission was
established in 1913 to oversee construction of east and west
wing additions to the State House. Series consists of partly
used book of printed work order forms kept by architects for
the commission to order and track work and to track expenses.
Orders relate chiefly to changes in original work plan,
procedures, and materials; information as recorded on stubs
includes contractor, date, date of original contract, work
ordered, amount of money added or deducted, and tally of
current contract balance: original, total to date, added or
deducted, total from date.
Stubs 1-118 completed, 120-144 not completed, 145-183 with
blank order intact.
Book is for single contractor (William Crane)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0348-A describes the
history and functions of the State House Building Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts State House (Boston, Mass.) 2. Public
buildings-- Massachusetts--Boston--Design and construction. 3.
Public contracts-- Massachusetts. 4. Massachusetts--Politics
and government--1865-1950. 5. State government records. 6.
Work orders. 7. Administering government office buildings
renovations.
035: (M-Ar)1647X
035: CO21
ID: MASV91-A167
Massachusetts. State House Building Commission.
Printed contracts and specifications, 1914-1915.
0.17 cubic ft. (3 v. in 1 doc. box)
Summary: The State House Building Commission was
established in 1913 to oversee construction of east and west
wing additions to the State House. Printed contract and
specification volumes were issued to enable the commission to
obtain bids for the required work.
Volumes include legislative authorization; advertisement to
bidders; general description of contract; notice to bidders;
sample proposal, contract, and bond; and general
specifications. Two are marked for specification nos. to
build additions per St 1913, c 830; one is marked for
specification no. to complete the west wing per St 1915, c
256. There are occasional ms. annotations.
For additional or related materials see: Massachusetts.
State House Commission. Administrative files relating to
enlargement of the State House ((M-Ar)1646X)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0348-A describes the
history and functions of the State House Building Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts State House (Boston, Mass.) 2. Public
buildings-- Massachusetts--Boston--Design and construction. 3.
Public contracts-- Massachusetts. 4. Massachusetts--Politics
and government--1865-1950. 5. State government records. 6.
Specifications. 7. Administering government office buildings
renovations.
035: (M-Ar)1648X
035: CO21
ID: MASV91-A168
Survey of Massachusetts.
Agency history record.
The governor and council commissioned a survey of the
Commonwealth in 1830 in order to prepare an accurate map of
the state (Resolves 1829, c 58). Originally the survey was to
have had two components, trigonometrical and astronomical. A
third component, a geological survey, was added by chapter 18
of the Resolves of 1830. A preparatory step to the survey was
legislation (Resolves 1829, c 50) requiring towns to survey
their territory and submit maps to the secretary of the
Commonwealth.
The trigonometrical, astronomical, and geological surveys
were carried out each by its own field team working separately
and reporting directly to the governor. When field work was
completed the surveyors calculated and prepared data to be
used in the state map. Robert Treat Paine worked on the
astronomical observations from 1831 to 1838. Triangulation
work for the trigonometrical survey was begun in 1831 and
completed in 1838. Further field work was carried out until
1840 on a traverse survey of roads to refine information on
town survey maps. James Stevens and then Simeon Borden were
in charge of the trigonometrical work. The geological survey
was conducted by Edward Hitchcock from 1830 to 1832. An
initial geological report was issued in 1832 and a complete
report in 1833. A second edition of the report was issued in
1835.
In 1837 (Resolves 1837, c 73) a further geological survey
was commissioned, which was to include an investigation into
coal and mineral resources in the state and to analyze soil
for agricultural purposes. The requirement of a soil analysis
was repealed in 1841 (Resolves 1841, c 14). A final report on
the second geological survey was issued that year. The survey
as a whole has been referred to as the "Borden Survey" after
Simeon Borden; the geological survey has been referred to as
the "Hitchcock Survey" after its researcher, Edward Hitchcock.
Calculations from trigonometrical measurements and
astronomical observations were used to establish geographic
positions throughout the state. The calculated latitude and
longitude of these positions were used to provide data for a
map of the state, to establish a base for future surveys, and
to provide information to surveyors measuring town boundaries.
Engineers and surveyors working on private projects such as
mapping real estate plots or laying out railroad routes would
also be able to use the base points. Mariners would be able
to use points along the coast for improved navigation and
astronomers would be able to use corrected data for their
observations. A table of bearings, distances, latitudes, and
longitudes from calculations of the astronomical and
trigonometrical surveys was published in 1846 to provide easy
access to those wanting to make use of the data.
The astronomical, trigonometrical, and geological
information was ultimately incorporated into a state map.
Simeon Borden oversaw the work of projecting the map. A
contract was put out for the engraving of plates needed to
publish the map (Resolves 1841, c 43) and the survey office
was closed by April 1842. A contract for the publishing of the
map was authorized in 1844 (Resolves 1844, c 69).
I. Massachusetts. Borden Survey. II. Massachusetts.
Geological Survey. III. Massachusetts. Hitchcock Survey. IV.
Massachusetts State Survey (1830) V. Massachusetts. Survey of
the Commonwealth.
035: CO31
ID: MASVAH0026-A
Survey of Massachusetts.
Field notes of the traverse survey of roads, 1831-1840.
0.35 cu. ft. (1 doc. box)
Arranged by locality, thereunder chronologically.
Summary: A survey of the Commonwealth was commissioned by
the governor in 1830 in order to prepare an accurate map of
Massachusetts. As part of the trigonometrical phase of the
survey, traverse surveys of roads as recorded in these field
notes were carried out to refine measurements of existing town
maps. Information includes courses and distances, Berkshire
and Hampshire counties; courses and distances, Middlesex and
Worcester counties; courses and distances with rough plans,
Worcester, Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, Berkshire, and
Norfolk counties.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0026-A describes the
history and functions of the Survey of Massachusetts.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Roads--Massachusetts--Surveying. 2. Traverses
(Surveying) 3. Massachusetts- -Politics and
government--1775-1865. 4. Massachusetts--Surveys. 5. State
government records. 6. Land surveys.
035: (M-Ar)763X
035: CO31
ID: MASV89-A86
Survey of Massachusetts.
Field notebooks of the trigonometrical survey, 1832-1837.
17 v. (partial record center carton)
Arranged chronologically, thereunder by location.
Summary: A survey of the Commonwealth was commissioned by
the governor in 1830 to prepare an accurate map of
Massachusetts. For the trigonometrical phase of the survey,
teams took angle measurements from primary and secondary
stations as recorded in these field notebooks. From the
measurements, the exact location of these stations could be
calculated. Information recorded in the field notebooks
includes year, location and description of station, observed
angles A-F, and observed angles after eight repetitions.
Preservation of the notebooks was required by Resolves
1834, c 73.
Indexes: In front of each volume.
Vol. 17 duplicates information from v. 1-2.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0026-A describes the
history and functions of the Survey of Massachusetts.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts--Politics and government--1775-1865. 2.
Massachusetts-- Surveys. 3. State government records. 4. Field
notes. 5. Land surveys.
035: (M-Ar)764X
035: CO31
ID: MASV89-A87
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Agency history record.
The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established, pursuant
to St 1898, c 467, to administer construction of a bridge
spanning the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be
known as the Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. The
commission consisted of the mayors of Cambridge and Boston and
their joint appointee. The bridge, originally conceived as a
drawbridge, became the first fixed span bridge on the Charles
River (St 1899, c 180), and was intended to accommodate all
forms of travel including private cars and elevated cars of
the Boston Elevated Railway Company. (An additional
commission responsibility was the rebuilding of the Soldiers'
Field (now Larz Andersen) Bridge, also across the Charles
River between Boston and Cambridge, pursuant to St 1904, c
412.) The termination date of the commission is unknown, but
there are no surviving documents using its name (alternatively
Boston and Cambridge Bridge Commission) after 1912.
Responsibility for replacing or rebuilding Charles River
bridges in the Metropolitan Parks District (Boston and
surrounding communities) was assigned by St 1910, c 628 to the
Metropolitan Park Commission.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1898- 1912?--Massachusetts.
Cambridge Bridge Commission.
1. Administering bridges construction. I. Massachusetts.
Boston and Cambridge Bridge Commission.
035: CO33
ID: MASVAH0325-A
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Construction photographs, 1900-1910.
1.3 cubic ft. (ca. 1300 photographs in 5 boxes) Finding
aid: 990 cards ; 13 x 18 cm. (1 box)
Boxes 3-5: Arranged numerically (1-990)/chronologically
(1904-1910)
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. Series documents stages
and methods of construction through photographic prints,
including cyanotypes.
Information on item includes date, location, and
description of construction. Topics include buildings,
equipment, and labor force.
Finding aids: Boxes 1-2: Container list.
Finding aids: Boxes 3-5: Numerical card file with topic,
location, and date; included with series.
Boxes 3-5 lacking no. 87-93, 99, 159-160, 115-122, 181,
217, 230, 243, 265, 352, 355, 379-380, 402, 408, 433, 447,
477, 507, 512-513, 523-524, 544, 549, 556, 576-578, 588-589,
594-595, 603, 620, 625, 640, 682, 726, 751, 753, 759- 760,
896, 899, 928, 971, 974.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Bridges--Massachusetts--Charles River--Design and
construction. 2. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 3. State government records. 4.
Cyanotypes. 5. Photographic prints. 6. Documenting bridges
construction. 7. Cambridge Bridge (Mass.) 8. Longfellow Bridge
(Boston and Cambridge, Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1609X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A153
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Contracts and business arrangements, 1908.
0.17 cubic ft. (1 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged by bridge part.
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. Series was created to
document bridge contracting by summarizing existing commission
records.
Information for each section of compilation (e.g.,
foundations, abutments) relates to publicizing contract
(notice used), bidders and amounts, successful bidder,
questions and problems, cost estimates, commission decisions
and actions, contractor actions; there are copies of
correspondence and itemized schedules of costs with payee
name. Compilation was derived from commission minutes,
contract books, correspondence, and accounts.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Bridges--Massachusetts--Charles River--Design and
construction. 2. Public contracts--Massachusetts. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 4. State
government records. 5. Contract documents. 6. Administering
bridges construction contracting. 7. Cambridge Bridge (Mass.)
8. Longfellow Bridge (Boston and Cambridge, Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1610X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A154
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Steel inspection reports and invoices, 1904.
0.52 cubic ft. (2 doc. boxes)
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. Series was created to
manage procurement and testing of construction supplies of
steel.
Files contain inspector reports, test reports, and final
reports, with information usually including company name,
description of material supplied (quantity and weight), and
details of shipment--test reports also include specifications
and test results; also reports on condition of work, with
information including shop name, materials used, and work done
to date; and invoices with description of metal and cost.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Bridges--Massachusetts--Boston--Design and construction.
2. Steel, Structural--Testing. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 4. State government records. 5.
Invoices. 6. Reports. 7. Test reports. 8. Managing bridges
construction. 9. Cambridge Bridge (Mass.) 10. Longfellow
Bridge (Boston and Cambridge, Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1611X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A155
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Administrative files, 1898-1916 (bulk 1898-1912).
0.34 cubic ft. (2 doc. boxes)
Arranged by subject.
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. Series was created to
carry out this responsibility.
Files contain correspondence; bids; acceptances of
proposals; and lists of contracts, costs, and expenditures.
Topics include apportioning of costs among Boston, Cambridge,
and the Boston Elevated Railway Company; use of bridge by the
company and accompanying railroad signals; and state agency
and U.S. War Dept. involvement in decision not to include a
draw (cf. St 1899, c 180). There is some marginally-related
post-1912 material involving the Boston Public Works Dept.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Boston (Mass.). Public Works Dept. 2. Boston Elevated
Railway Company. 3. Bridges--Massachusetts--Charles
River--Design and Construction. 4. Drawbridges-
-Massachusetts--Charles River. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865- 1950. 6. State government records. 7.
Administrative records. 8. Contract documents. 9. Financial
records. 10. Administering bridges construction. 11. Cambridge
Bridge (Mass.) 12. Longfellow Bridge (Boston and Cambridge,
Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1612X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A156
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Correspondence of chief and assistant engineers, 1898-1910.
0.69 cubic ft. (3 doc. boxes)
Arranged by correspondent, thereunder chronologically;
separate volume arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. Series was created to
manage engineering aspects of construction.
Files contain chiefly incoming correspondence to chief
engineer, also to assistant engineer and commission, from
business firms and state agencies; also outgoing
correspondence, memorandums, reports, plans, and estimates.
Topics include technical aspects of bridge construction, also
apportionment of costs.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Bridges--Massachusetts--Charles River--Design and
construction. 2. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 3. State government records. 4.
Correspondence. 5. Estimates. 6. Plans. 7. Managing bridges
construction engineering. 8. Cambridge Bridge (Mass.) 9.
Longfellow Bridge (Boston and Cambridge, Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1613X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A157
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Apportionment hearing files, 1909.
0.69 cubic ft. (3 doc. boxes)
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. St 1898, c 467, s 10
provided for the Supreme Judicial Court to appoint
commissioners to determine proportion of construction costs to
be paid by the Boston Elevated Railway Company equally to
Boston and Cambridge. Series was created to prepare for and
record commission hearings.
Files contain transcript of hearing (1909) and of hearing
on motion to reopen (1910); notes; and exhibits, including
blueprints, plans, printed photographs, technical data on
bridge structure and construction, cost estimates, and lists
of expenditures.
See also: Compilations and estimates relating to
apportionment of costs ((M- Ar)1616X)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Boston Elevated Railway Company. 2.
Bridges--Massachusetts--Charles River-- Design and
construction--Costs. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865- 1950. 4. State government records. 5.
Blueprints. 6. Estimates. 7. Plans. 8. Transcripts. 9.
Adjudicating bridges construction costs. 10. Cambridge Bridge
(Mass.) 11. Longfellow Bridge (Boston and Cambridge, Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1614X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A158
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Printed reports, 1898-1908.
0.17 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. Series was created as
reference in carrying out this responsibility.
Files contain draft legislation, journal offprints,
statement of cost, and Boston Transit Commission report.
Some items in multiple copies.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
1. Bridges--Massachusetts--Charles River--Design and
construction. 2. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 3. State government records. 4.
Reports. 5. Administering bridges construction. 6. Cambridge
Bridge (Mass.) 7. Longfellow Bridge (Boston and Cambridge,
Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1615X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A159
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Computations and estimates relating to apportionment of
costs, 1908-1910.
1.25 cubic ft. (1 record center carton)
Arranged by bridge part.
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. Series was created to
prepare for determination of proportion of construction costs
to be paid by the Boston Elevated Railway Company to Boston
and Cambridge. Major determining factor was expense of
construction as railway bridge instead of pedestrian/horse and
carriage/motor vehicle bridge.
Files contain estimates, plans, blueprints, worksheets
(Boston Engineering Dept.), narratives of work and materials,
and charts. Charts are of quantities and costs by item,
specifications, and estimates of apportionment by cost.
See also: Apportionment hearing files ((M-Ar)1614X)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Boston (Mass.). Engineering Dept. 2. Boston Elevated
Railway Company. 3. Bridges--Massachusetts--Boston--Design and
construction--Costs. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. State government records. 6.
Blueprints. 7. Charts. 8. Estimates. 9. Plans. 10. Worksheets.
11. Researching bridges construction costs. 12. Cambridge
Bridge (Mass.) 13. Longfellow Bridge (Boston and Cambridge,
Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1616X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A160
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Bridge plans and drawings, 1898-1907 (bulk 1904).
1.25 cubic ft. (1 record center carton)
Arranged by bridge part.
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. Series was created to
plan actual bridge construction.
Files contain pencil and ink drawings and blueprints, many
with numbering of undetermined reference; also a few
specifications.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Bridges--Massachusetts--Charles River--Design and
construction. 2. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 3. State government records. 4.
Blueprints. 5. Construction drawings. 6. Plans. 7. Managing
bridges construction planning. 8. Cambridge Bridge (Mass.) 9.
Longfellow Bridge (Boston and Cambridge, Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1618X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A161
Massachusetts. Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Engineering computations and estimates, 1899-1911.
1.25 cubic ft. (1 record center carton)
Arranged by bridge part.
Summary: The Cambridge Bridge Commission was established in
1898 to administer construction of a bridge spanning the
Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, to be known as the
Cambridge (later Longfellow) Bridge. Series was created to
manage engineering aspects of construction.
Files contain engineering computations, estimates of
weight; also contract lists and cost data. Special formats
include blueprints.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0325-A describes the
history and functions of the Cambridge Bridge Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Bridges--Massachusetts--Charles River--Design and
construction--Estimates. 2. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 3. State government records. 4.
Blueprints. 5. Estimates. 6. Managing bridges construction
engineering. 7. Cambridge Bridge (Mass.) 8. Longfellow Bridge
(Boston and Cambridge, Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)1619X
035: CO33
ID: MASV91-A162
Massachusetts. Commissioners for the Enlargement of the State
House.
Agency history record.
St 1853, c 191 provided for appointment by the governor of
three commissioners to superintend construction of a
fire-proof addition to the State House on its north side.
Plans for this addition followed on those submitted to the
legislature by a committee appointed pursuant to Resolves
1852, c 99 (1853 S 59). At the completion of the project
responsibility for the addition was to be transferred to the
sergeant-at-arms (Resolves 1855, c 81); transfer was attested
to by commissioners in their final report of Jan. 1856 (1856 S
8). The legislature voted not to continue the commission
(House Journal, Feb 12, 1856; Senate Journal, Feb 14, 1856)
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1853- 1856--Massachusetts.
Commissioners for the Enlargement of the State House.
1. Administering government office buildings renovations.
035: CO34
ID: MASVAH0349-A
Massachusetts. Commissioners for the Enlargement of the State
House.
Plans, 1853-1854.
0.17 cubic ft. (1 v. in 1 doc. box)
Summary: Three commissioners were appointed by the governor
pursuant to St 1853, c 191, to superintend construction of a
fire-proof addition to the State House on its north side.
Plans showing completed work were submitted with a report to
the legislature (1854 S 76) which was followed by legislation
authorizing completion of the project (St 1854, c 462).
Included are elevations and floor plans prepared by architect
Gridley J.F. Bryant showing enlargement as completed by Mar.
1854. There is also an apparently complete set of earlier
floor plans by Towle & Foster, architects made to accompany
the report (1853 S 59) of an 1852 legislative committee (See:
Administrative files ((M-Ar)537X))
1854 plans in triplicate.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0349-A describes the
history and functions of the Commissioners for the
Enlargement of the State House.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts State House (Boston, Mass.) 2. Archive
buildings-- Massachusetts--Boston. 3. Public
buildings--Massachusetts--Boston--Design and construction. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1775-1865. 5. State
government records. 6. Architectural drawings. 7. Elevations.
8. Floor plans. 9. Administering government office buildings
renovations.
035: (M-Ar)533X
035: CO34
ID: MASV91-A169
Massachusetts. Commissioners for the Enlargement of the State
House.
Administrative files, 1853-1856.
1.25 cubic ft. (4 v. in 1 record center carton)
Summary: Three commissioners were appointed by the governor
pursuant to St 1853, c 191, to superintend construction of a
fire-proof addition to the State House on its north side.
Administrative files were created in fulfilling this
responsibility.
Vol. 1 (1853-1854) contains printed report (1853 S 59) of
predecessor 1852 legislative committee, with floor plan by
Towle & Foster, architects (for more complete set see: Plans
((M-Ar)553X)); estimates; proposals; bids; correspondence;
descriptions of sections of enlargement; and clippings.
Vol. 2 (1854-1855) contains similar materials; also
financial records, including statements and receipts.
Vol. 3 (1855-1856) contains correspondence; lists of
expenditures; and minutes, including reports of daily
activities, actions, and conversations as part of a daily
journal, Feb.-Dec. 1855. There are also a final report and
statement of space allocation, addressed to the legislature in
Jan. 1856.
Vol. 4 (1853-1855) contains financial records, arranged
chronologically by first entry in account. Information
usually includes certification by architect that contractor is
entitled to payment, statement of payment to be made, and
statement of completed payment. There is also a chronological
list of payment transactions.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0349-A describes the
history and functions of the Commissioners for the Enlargement
of the State House.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts State House (Boston, Mass.) 2. Archive
buildings-- Massachusetts--Boston. 3. Public
buildings--Massachusetts--Boston--Design and construction. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1775-1865. 5. State
government records. 6. Administrative records. 7.
Architectural drawings. 8. Contract documents. 9. Financial
records. 10. Floor plans. 11. Administering government office
buildings renovations.
035: (M-Ar)537X
035: CO34
ID: MASV91-A170
Massachusetts War Memorial Commission.
Agency history record.
Pursuant to St 1930, c 411, the Massachusetts War Memorial
Investigating Commission, consisting of gubernatorial and
legislative appointees, was established to consider and report
as to construction of a further memorial to men and women of
Massachusetts serving in all wars. Their reports to the
General Court were submitted as 1931 H 4 and 1931 H 1306.
Resolves 1931, c 21 revived the commission with another set of
appointees, known as the Massachusetts War Memorial
Commission, to further report and to procure a memorial design
by conducting a competition among architects of Massachusetts.
Their report was submitted as 1932 H 300.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agencies
described above can be found by searching the following access
points for the time period stated: 1930--Massachusetts War
Memorial Investigating Commission; 1931--Massachusetts War
Memorial Commission.
1. Investigating war memorials designs. I. Massachusetts
War Memorial Investigating Commission.
035: CO37
ID: MASVAH0398-A
Massachusetts War Memorial Commission.
Massachusetts war memorial competition drawings, [ca. 1931].
33 items.
Summary: The Massachusetts War Memorial Commission,
established in 1930 as the Massachusetts War Memorial
Investigating Commission and revived in 1931, was mandated to
conduct a competition among Massachusetts architects to
procure a design for a memorial to Massachusetts men and women
serving in all wars. Series consists of designs generated by
the competition. Large scale presentation drawings for the
proposed memorial include site plans, renderings, sections,
elevations, and floor plans. Drawings are unsigned.
Duplicate numbering with many gaps indicates ca. 100
drawing sets originally submitted.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0398-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts War Memorial
Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. War memorials--Massachusetts--Design and construction.
2. Massachusetts-- Politics and government--1865-1950. 3.
State government records. 4. Elevations. 5. Floor plans. 6.
Presentation drawings. 7. Renderings. 8. Sections. 9. Site
plans. 10. Investigating war memorials designs.
035: (M-Ar)1164X
035: CO37
ID: MASV90-A472
Massachusetts. Joint Board on Metropolitan Improvements.
Agency history record.
Resolves 1909, c 113 provided for a joint board from the
Board of Railroad Commissioners, Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners, Boston Transit Commission, and the Metropolitan
Park Commission, to continue investigations by a
gubernatorial/Boston municipal commission authorized by
Resolves 1907, c 108.
That commission was charged with considering issues of
public works, highways, traffic control, and location of docks
and terminals in the Boston Metropolitan District. A
preliminary report (1910 S 27) by the 1909 board was made to
the General Court as mandated. The final report (1911 H
1550), as mandated by Resolves 1910, ss 112 and 134, dealt
with construction and subsequent ownership of a tunnel between
North and South Stations in Boston, and electrification of
standard gauge railroads; also with construction of a highway
between Wellington Bridge, Somerville and Massachusetts
Avenue, Cambridge.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1907- 1911--Massachusetts.
Joint Board on Metropolitan Improvements.
1. Investigating transportation.
035: CO53
ID: MASVAH0160-A
Massachusetts. Joint Board on Metropolitan Improvements.
Outgoing correspondence, 1909-1911.
0.35 cu. ft. (2 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged chronologically
Summary: The Joint Board on Metropolitan Improvements
investigated public works and transportation issues relating
to the Boston Metropolitan District. The secretary of the
Metropolitan Park Commission served as the secretary to the
board and maintained its correspondence.
Outgoing correspondence consists of letterpress copybooks
including requests for reports and other information; requests
for testimony at and notices of public hearings, and summaries
of votes taken by the board. Letters concern legislation
affecting proposed projects and arrangements for investigation
of and board trips to public works projects in other states.
Areas of investigation include dock and harbor improvements,
highways, and tunnels, as well as railroads and other forms of
suburban public transportation.
Indexes: Alphabetical in volumes.
Scheduled as: Joint Board on Metropolitan Improvements
general correspondence.
Scheduled under and transferred to Archives, Nov. 1989, by
Parks Division, Metropolitan District Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0160-A describes the
history and functions of the Joint Board on Metropolitan
Improvements.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. City planning--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area.
2.Harbors-- Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 3.
Transportation--Massachusetts-- Boston Metropolitan Area. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 5. Boston
Metropolitan Area--Public works. 6. State government records.
7. Correspondence. 8. Letterpress copybooks. 9. Investigating
transportation. 10. Appraised. 11. Scheduled. 12. Permanent.
I. Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Parks
Division. II. Title: General correspondence.
035: (M-Ar)1066X
035: CO53
ID: MASV90-A50
Massachusetts. State Board on Docks and Terminal Facilities.
Agency history record
St 1895, c 291 provided for a three-member gubernatorial
commission to investigate improvement of docks, wharves, and
terminal facilities for the Port of Boston. Issues to be
examined included public ownership and control; if adopted,
acquisition of waterfront, funding, agency for construction;
state control of Boston harbor flats not owned by the city;
changes to railroad terminals and grade crossings; present
loss of business because of freight or wharfage charges.
After a preliminary report (1896 H 650) was issued, Resolves
1896, c 68 extended the deadline for a report to the General
Court from Feb. 1896 to Jan. 1897 and ended the commission's
authority as of April.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1895- 1897--Massachusetts.
State Board on Docks and Terminal Facilities.
1. Investigating managing harbors.
035: CO56
ID: MASVAH0280-A
Massachusetts. State Board on Docks and Terminal Facilities.
Minutes, 1895-1897.
0.17 cu. ft (2 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The State Board of Docks and Terminal Facilities
was established in 1895 to investigate public ownership and
other issues relating to improvement of docks, wharves, and
terminal facilities for the Port of Boston. Minutes were
created by the board clerk to record actions, decisions, and
expenditures.
Decisions are briefly annotated in the margin. Entries are
also made for days on which the board did not meet, citing
actions of the clerk.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0280-A describes the
history and functions of the State Board on Docks and Terminal
Facilities.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Docks--Massachusetts--Boston. 2.
Harbors--Massachusetts--Boston--Access. 3.
Harbors--Massachusetts--Boston--Design and construction. 4.
Railroad terminals- -Massachusetts--Boston. 5.
Transportation--Government ownership--Massachusetts. 6.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 7. State
government records. 8. Minutes. 9. Investigating managing
harbors.
035: (M-Ar)667X
035: CO56
ID: MASV90-A675
Massachusetts. Joint Board of the Metropolitan District
Commission and the
Department of Public Works.
Agency history record.
Resolves 1935, c 50 authorized the Metropolitan District
Commission and the Dept. of Public Works, acting as a joint
board, to investigate the laying out, construction,
reconstruction, or maintenance of various ways, bridges,
beaches, and recreational facilities in the Boston
metropolitan area. The board's report was filed with the
General Court on Dec. 4, 1935 (1936 S 100)
1. Investigating recreation areas construction.
035: CO63
ID: MASVAH0328-A
Massachusetts. Joint Board of the Metropolitan District
Commission and the
Department of Public Works.
Plans for roads, bridges, and beaches, 1935.
0.17 cubic ft. (11 technical drawings sets in 1 doc. box)
Summary: Resolves 1935, c 50 authorized the Metropolitan
District Commission (MDC) and the Dept. of Public Works,
acting as a joint board, to investigate the laying,
construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of various ways,
bridges, beaches, and recreational facilities in the Boston
metropolitan area. The board's report, filed with the General
Court on Dec. 4, 1935 (1936 S 100), was accompanied by these
plans, made by the MDC's director of park engineering.
Plans include proposed extensions and widening of the
Woburn Parkway, proposed widening and reconstruction of roads
abutting the Middlesex Fells Reservation in Medford and
Stoneham, proposed roadway along Gravelly Creek from the
Mystic River to Fellsway East, proposed bridge over the
Charles River near Myrtle Street in Watertown, plan for land
between Winthrop Parkway and the easterly side of Endicott
Avenue, proposed beach and bath house at Houghton Pond, Blue
Hills Reservation in Milton, and bathing beach and bath house
above the Watertown Dam. Also included are photographs of
bathers and facilities at Houghton Pond in Milton, Charles
River at Cambridge, and Charles River at Waltham.
For board's report see: Massachusetts. Office of the
Secretary of State. Senate unpassed legislation ((M-Ar)231)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0328-A describes the
history and functions of the Joint Board of the Metropolitan
District Commission and the Department of Public Works.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0012-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Highway Dept., an
agency successor to the Dept. of Public Works.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0098-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Bathing beaches--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Bridges-- Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Design and construction. 3. Parkways--
Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design and
construction. 4. Roads-- Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Design and construction. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 6. Charles River (Mass.)-- Photographs.
7. State government records. 8. Ground plans. 9. Photographic
prints. 10. Site plans. 11. Investigating recreation areas
construction. I. Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Works. II.
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
035: (M-Ar)1430X
035: CO63
ID: MASV91-A51