Ulster County News

FROM: ULSTER COUNTY OFFICE

DATE: October 3, 2005 

CLERK’S OFFICE TO CELEBRATE ARCHIVES WEEK

The Office of the Ulster County Clerk cordially invites area residents to research Supreme Court records pertaining to the construction of the Ashokan Reservoir during the week of October 11 – October 14, 2005 in the Ulster County Records Center located at 300 Foxhall Avenue, Kingston New York.

The year 2005 represents the 100 year anniversary of the passing of Chapter 724 of the Laws of 1905 which allowed for reservoir construction in Ulster County. Researchers will be able to look through information contained in the Ashokan Reservoir Transcripts which are Supreme Court record s of the court proceedings that document the various legal procedures undertaken a century ago.

Additionally, there will be several exhibits on display that document the timeline of events including a “Notice of Application for the Appointment of Commissioners of Appraisal” and the “Affidavit of Posting” as well as maps for the areas of West Shokan, Shokan, and Brodhead. These visual displays will help provide firsthand knowledge regarding how the lands were taken to provide New York City with pure drinking water.

Those who are interested in attending should call (845) 340-3415 to make an appointment between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. An aid to the transcripts is also available online at www.co.ulster.ny.us/archives/AshokanFindAid.pdf