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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0160 I014
Date Range
1920/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1920/04
Year
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Martic Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0160 I014
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1920.
Location: Over Pequea Creek at Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
95.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I005
Date Range
1884/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1884/11
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Center, Conestoga Twp.
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Haskell's Mill
Inspections
Martic Twp.
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I005
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1884.
Location: Over Pequea Creek, on road from Conestoga Center, Conestoga Twp., to Marticville, Martic Twp., at Haskell's Mill.
Document types: Petitions for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
37.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I007
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1889.
Location: Near public highway from Marticville, Martic Twp., to Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
54.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0155 I005
Date Range
1913/05
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1913/05
Year
1913
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Martic Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Pequea Station, Martic Twp.
Petitions
Reports
Shenk's Ferry, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0155 I005
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: May 1913.
Location: Near mouth of creek, on public road from Shenks Ferry, Conestoga Twp., to Pequea Station, Martic Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0600 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Martic Twp.
Pequea Twp.
Clover Mill Road
Roads
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Lancaster
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Martic Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0600 I007
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1882.
Location: At the Clover Mill Road. on the road from Marticville, Martic Twp., to Lancaster.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 8 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
25.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0600 I008
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Martic Twp.
Pequea Twp.
Clover Mill Road
Roads
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Lancaster
Petitions
Orders
Bridges
Place
Martic Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0600 I008
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Location: [At the Clover Mill Road. on the road from Marticville, Martic Twp., to Lancaster].
Document type: Petition and order to open the approaches to bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0595 I003
Date Range
1888/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1888/04
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Kelly's Run
Martic Twp.
McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reports
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0595 I003
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1888.
Location: At McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp., on state road to Philadelphia.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
49.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0135 I004
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1814
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Kochenour, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Abraham Kochenour's Crossing
Fords
Lancaster
Peach Bottom, Little Britain Twp.
Fulton Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0135 I004
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1814.
Location: At Abraham Kochenour's Crossing, on road from Lancaster to Peach Bottom, Little Britain Twp. [now Fulton Twp.].
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I008
Date Range
1817/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1817/11
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kendig, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
George Kendig's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Rivers
Susquehanna River
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0410 I008
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1817.
Location: On road from Lancaster to bridge over Susquehanna River at McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp., near George Kendig's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0135 I007
Date Range
1817
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1817
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Gochenauer, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Martic Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Reports
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0135 I007
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Conestoga Twp. and [Martic Twp.]
Court term: November 1817.
Location: At Abraham Gochenauer's.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0595 I007
Date Range
1889/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1889/08
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Kelly's Run
Martic Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0595 I007
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1889.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I013
Date Range
1884
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Orders
Petitions
Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Point Lookout, Little Britain Twp.
Reports
Union, Colerain Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I013
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Location: On road from Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp., to Union, Colerain Twp., at Point Lookout, Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0370 I002
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Erb, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Hammer Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Warwick Twp.
Rothsville, Warwick Twp.
Lincoln, Ephrata Twp.
Orders
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0370 I002
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: On public road from Rothsville, Warwick Twp., to Lincoln, Ephrata Twp., near Samuel Erb's.
Document type: Order to County Commissioners for a bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0370 I003
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Hammer Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Warwick Twp.
Rothsville, Warwick Twp.
Lincoln, Ephrata Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0370 I003
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1885.
Location: On public road from Rothsville, Warwick Twp., to Lincoln, Ephrata Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
40.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I007
Date Range
1923/06
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1923/06
Year
1923
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Kinzers, Paradise Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Leaman Place, Paradise Twp.
Orders
Paradise Twp.
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: June 1923.
Location: Over Pequea Creek on public road from Leaman Place, Paradise Twp., to Kinzer, Paradise Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I006
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1922
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Mill Creek
Leacock Twp.
Upper Leacock Twp.
Monterey, Upper Leacock Twp.
Stumptown, Leacock Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I006
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: September 1922.
Location: On public highway from Monterey, Upper Leacock Twp., near Stumptown, Leacock Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
98.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I007
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Ashville, Little Britain Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Little Britain Twp. and [Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
Location: At Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp., on road from Oxford, Chester County, to Ashville, Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I010
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Masonville, Manor Twp.
Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I010
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1889.
Location: On pubic highway from Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp., to Masonville, Manor Twp. or Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0630 I008
Date Range
1926/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1926/11
Year
1926
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Mastersonville, Rapho Twp.
Milton Grove, Mount Joy Twp.
Mount Joy Twp.
Orders
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0630 I008
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1926.
Location: On public road from Milton Grove, Mount Joy Twp., to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
104.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0705 I006
Date Range
1923/03
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1923/03
Year
1923
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Inspections
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Orders
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Salunga, West Hempfield Twp.
West Hempfield Twp.
Place
Rapho Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0705 I006
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
[Rapho Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.]
Old No. 12.
Court term: March 1923.
Location: Over Chickies Creek on public road from Maytown, East Donegal Twp., to Salunga, West Hempfield Twp.
Document types: Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
99.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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