Advisory Board on Drainage, 1893-1895
Scope and Contents
Materials include surveys of rainfall, evaluations of flood lines, reports the the mayor and city engineer, an overview of drainage districts and sections, materials submitted to the city council. Researchers should also consult the "Related Materials," consiting of the published report on the drainage in New Orleans.
Dates
- Creation: 1893-1895
Conditions Governing Access
Available to registered researchers by appointment.
Biographical / Historical
The Advisory Board on Drainage of the City of New Orleans was formed by City Council ordinance 8327 C.S. in November of 1893. They were charged with formulating a comprehensive drainage plan for the City. The culmination of their work is the "Report on the Drainage of the City of New Orleans," available to view in the City Archives (call number LOUR628.2 N53). The report names the following contributers:
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Members of the Board
- Hon. John Fitzpatrick
- R.M. Walmsley
- J.C. Denis
- A. Baldwin
- B.M. Harrod
- Henry B. Richardson
- Rudolph Hering
- B.M. Harrod
- Henry B. Richardson
- Rudolph Hering
- L.W. Brown
Engineering Committee
City Engineer
Extent
4 Folders
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
K2/R/6/1
Call Number
ABL150 1893-1895
Repository Details
Part of the City Archives Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org