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... extending to 30 feet of water . The effect of this structure on the harbor is now marked , and the beneficial influence of each addition is experienced at once . The original estimate for this breakwater was $ 385,129 58 , and the ...
... extending to 30 feet of water . The effect of this structure on the harbor is now marked , and the beneficial influence of each addition is experienced at once . The original estimate for this breakwater was $ 385,129 58 , and the ...
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... extending into the lake , and the excavation of the channel beyond the shore - line . During the year 320 feet of crib - work was placed on the north pier and 192 feet on the south pier . The cribs for the north pier were built at ...
... extending into the lake , and the excavation of the channel beyond the shore - line . During the year 320 feet of crib - work was placed on the north pier and 192 feet on the south pier . The cribs for the north pier were built at ...
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... extending the south pier has been completed , and 315 piles have been driven . A further extension of 45 yards can be built with funds now available , which will be finished during the present season . Both north and south piers will ...
... extending the south pier has been completed , and 315 piles have been driven . A further extension of 45 yards can be built with funds now available , which will be finished during the present season . Both north and south piers will ...
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... extending toward the shore . The estimated cost of the main work is . And for the auxiliary breakwater is Total .... $ 449 , 744 71 28,000 00 477,744 71 7 As the cost of a harbor at either of the two points , Port Hope or Sand Beach Bay ...
... extending toward the shore . The estimated cost of the main work is . And for the auxiliary breakwater is Total .... $ 449 , 744 71 28,000 00 477,744 71 7 As the cost of a harbor at either of the two points , Port Hope or Sand Beach Bay ...
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... extending this pier eastwardly 120 feet . The channel across the inner and outer bars will be widened to 350 feet ( the width between the piers at the beacon- lights on north pier ) and will have a depth of 15 feet at low stage of water ...
... extending this pier eastwardly 120 feet . The channel across the inner and outer bars will be widened to 350 feet ( the width between the piers at the beacon- lights on north pier ) and will have a depth of 15 feet at low stage of water ...
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Page 455 - That any bridge constructed under this act, and according to its limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which, also, no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge...
Page 523 - Snyder, of the second part, witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part...
Page 427 - That any bridge constructed under this Act and according to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and the United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph purposes...
Page 455 - ... and located in a part of the bridge that can be safely and conveniently reached at that stage; and that said draw shall be opened promptly, upon reasonable signal, for the passage of boats...
Page 680 - Section 12 of the act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the year ending June 30, 1871, and for other purposes...
Page 427 - Company are authorized to have and maintain their bridges at their present site and elevation ; and the officers and crews of all vessels and boats navigating said river are required to regulate the use of their said vessels, and of any pipes or chimneys belonging thereto, so as not to interfere with the elevation and construction of said bridges.
Page 428 - Congress reserves the right to withdraw the assent hereby given, in case the free navigation of said river shall at any time be substantially and materially obstructed by any bridge to be erected under the authority of this resolution, or to direct the necessary modifications and alterations of said bridge.
Page 551 - ... or promissory notes, bearing interest at a rate not exceeding eight per cent, per annum, and to secure the payment of said bonds and notes, may mortgage its capital stock, its corporate franchises, and any of its real aud personal property, or any part or portion of the same...
Page 455 - That the right to alter or amend this act, so as to prevent or remove all material obstructions to the navigation of said river by the future construction of bridges, is hereby expressly reserved...
Page 91 - ... the Secretary of War to determine whether the said bridge, when built, will conform to the prescribed conditions of the act, not to obstruct, impair, or injuriously modify the navigation of the river.