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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Condition of bridge reports
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I004
Date Range
1916
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Condition of bridge reports
Description
Document type: Condition of bridge reports.
1. Bridge No. 7
Pumping Station Bridge
Lancaster County and Chester County
2. Bridge No. 7.5
Harkness Fording Bridge
[Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
3. Bridge No. 8
Kirk's Fording Bridge
[Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]
4. Bridge No. 9
Blackburn's Fording Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Chester County]
5. Bridge No. 9.5
Greist's Fording Bridge
6. Bridge No. 10
Carter's Fording Bridge
[Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp.], Chester County
7. Bridge No. 11
Kin[s]eyville Bridge
[Little Britain Twp. and Chester County]
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1916
Year
1916
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blackburn's Ford
Blackburn's Fording Bridge
Bridges
Carter's Ford
Carter's Fording Bridge
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Greist's Ford
Greist's Fording Bridge
Harkness Ford
Harkness Fording Bridge
Kinseyville Bridge
Kirk's Ford
Kirk's Fording Bridge
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Octoraro Water Company
Pumping Station Bridge
Pumping stations
Reports
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Extent
7 items, 7 pieces
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I004
Box Number
013
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- The Edward Shippen house of Lancaster
Object ID
1-07-02-88
Date Range
c. 1910
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- The Edward Shippen house of Lancaster
Description
The Edward Shippen house of Lancaster
Date Range
c. 1910
Creator
Reist, Nathan E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Shippen House
Edward Shippen House
Lancaster
Place
Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
1-07-02-88
Images
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
List of minor bridge repairs for township supervisors
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I003
Date Range
1919
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
List of minor bridge repairs for township supervisors
Description
Document type: List of minor bridge repairs for township supervisors.
1. Big Conestoga No. 24
[Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.]
Location: Over Conestoga Creek at Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
2. Chickies No. 6
[East Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: Over Chickies Creek at Shenk's Mill.
3. Chickies No. 3
[Penn Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: Over Chickies Creek.
4. Little Chickies No. 2
[Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: Over Little Chickies Creek.
5. Big Chickies No. 13
[East Donegal Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.]
6. Pequea No. 6
[Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.]
Location: Over Pequea Creek at Parkes' Nursery.
7. Pequea No. 8
Location: Over Pequea Creek.
8. Mill Creek No. 2.75
[East Lampeter Twp.]
Location: Over Mill Creek, first bridge above Yeates' School.
9. Raccoon Creek Bridge
Little Britain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: Over Raccoon Creek near Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
10. Hammer Creek No. 2
[Ephrata Twp. and Warwick Twp.]
Location: Over Hammer Creek.
11. Cocalico No. 3
[Ephrata Twp.]
Location: Over Cocalico Creek at quarry south of Ephrata.
12. Conestoga No. 1
Caernarvon Twp.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek near Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
13. Bridge No. 23
Location: Over [Conestoga Creek] at Slackwater, Conestoga Twp.
14. Conewago No. 2
[Lancaster County and Dauphin County]
Location: Over Conewago Creek.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1919
Year
1919
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Big Chickies Bridge
Big Conestoga Bridge
Bridges
Caernarvon Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chickies Bridge
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Cocalico Bridge
Cocalico Creek
Conestoga Bridge
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Conewago Bridge
Conewago Creek
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
East Donegal Twp.
East Hempfield Twp.
East Lampeter Twp.
Ephrata
Ephrata Twp.
Hammer Creek
Hammer Creek Bridge
Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Leacock Twp.
Lists
Little Britain Twp.
Little Chickies Bridge
Little Chiques Bridge
Little Chiques Creek
Little Chickies Creek
Manor Twp.
Mills
Mill Creek
Mill Creek Bridge
Mount Joy Twp.
Nurseries
Paradise Twp.
Parkes' Nursery
Penn Twp.
Pequea Bridge
Pequea Creek
Quarries
Raccoon Creek
Raccoon Creek Bridge
Rapho Twp.
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Shenk's Mill
Slackwater, Conestoga Twp.
Warwick Twp.
West Hempfield Twp.
Yeates School
Extent
1 item, 2 pieces
Object Name
List
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I003
Box Number
013
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Williams
Object ID
Inv 1746/7 F002 W
Date Range
1746/7
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Williams
Date Range
1746/7
Year
1746/7
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0127
People
Williams, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Administrators' bonds
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Place
none
Extent
2 items, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1746/7 F002 W
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
127
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Also administrators' bond 1746.
Enslaved person listed.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of William Hartley
Object ID
Inv 1749 F004 H
Date Range
1749
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of William Hartley
Date Range
1749
Year
1749
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0048
People
Hartley, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Girls
Persons of color
Probate records
Servants
Place
Cumru Twp., Lancaster County
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1749 F004 H
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
048
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved girl listed.
Two servants listed, one boy and one girl.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Foulk
Object ID
Inv 1748 F004 F
Date Range
1748
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Foulk
Date Range
1748
Year
1748
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0034
People
Foulk, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Women
Place
None
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1748 F004 F
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
034
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved persons listed, one woman and one boy.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Robert Spear
Object ID
Inv 1800 F010 S
Date Range
1800
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Robert Spear
Date Range
1800
Year
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0111
People
Fanny
Juliana
Prince
Spear, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Girls
Persons of color
Probate records
Place
None
Extent
1 item, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1800 F010 S
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
111
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved children listed, one boy and two girls.
1 item, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Hans Steelman
Object ID
Inv 1749 F010 S
Date Range
1749
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Hans Steelman
Date Range
1749
Year
1749
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0107
People
Steelman, John Hans
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Administrators' bonds
Enslaved persons
Persons of color
Probate records
Vendues
Place
None
Object Name
Record, Sales
Object ID
Inv 1749 F010 S
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
107
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Only vendue list, administrators' bond.
Enslaved man listed.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Sterret
Object ID
Inv 1748 F016 S
Date Range
1748
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John Sterret
Date Range
1748
Year
1748
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0107
People
Bett
Ned
Sterret, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Indentured servants
Search Terms
Boys
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Indentured servants
Persons of color
Probate records
Servants
Women
Place
Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1748 F016 S
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
107
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Recorded as John Steret in will book.
Indentured servant listed.
Enslaved persons listed, one woman and one boy.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Specifications for bridge repair
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I001
Date Range
1910
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Specifications for bridge repair
Description
Document type: Specifications for bridge repair.
1. White Rock Bridge
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Location: Over West Branch of Octoraro Creek.
2. Spruce Grove Bridge
3. Rays Factory Bridge
Lancaster County and [Chester County]
Location: Over East Branch of Octoraro Creek.
4. Pennels Bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1910
Year
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Factories
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Pennels Bridge
Rays Factory
Rays Factory Bridge
Specifications
Spruce Grove Bridge
White Rock Covered Bridge
White Rock Forge Covered Bridge
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I001
Box Number
013
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
Condition of bridge reports
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I002
Date Range
1915
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Condition of bridge reports
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1915
Year
1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Andrews Bridge, Colerain Twp.
Bell's Ford
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Christiana, Pennsylvania
Christiana Bridge
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Long's Ford
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Mercer's Ford
Mercer's Fording Bridge
Newcomer's Bridge
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Reports
Ross Ford
Sadsbury Twp.
Steeleville Bridge
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I002
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Document type: Condition of bridge reports.
1. Bridge No. 4
[Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Long's Fording.
2. Bridge No. 3
[Colerain Twp. and Chester County]
Location: At Bell's Fording.
3. Bridge No. 2.5
Newcomer's Bridge.
[Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]
4. Bridge No. 2
Andrews Bridge.
5. Bridge No. 1.5
[Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Ross Fording.
6. Bridge No. 1
Steeleville Bridge
7. Bridge No. 00
Mercer's Fording Bridge
8. Bridge No. 0
Christiana Bridge
Christiana and [Chester County]
8 items, 8 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1809 F005 QS
Date Range
1809/11
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Date Range
1809/11
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Dunbar, Isaac
Erisman, Daniel
Erisman, John
Harkless, James
Harkless, James Jr.
Hurdow, John
Kann, Christina
Kann, Henry
Longenecker, John
Paines, Glasgow
Sharer, John
Shepler, William
Swenk, John
Tobias
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: assault and battery with intent to kill
Charge: assault and battery with intent to rob
Depositions
Examinations
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Persons of color
Quarter Sessions
Recognizance
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1809 F005 QS
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
African-American.
Also: James Harkless, pilot from Middletown; Tobias.
Recognizance, suspicion of assault and battery on John Swenk, with intent to kill and rob.
Recognizance, suspicion of robbing John Erisman.
Depositions and examinations of Glasgow Paines, Henry Kann, Christina Kann, Isaac Dunbar, William Shepler, John Hurdow, Daniel Erisman, John Longenecker, John Sharer, John Swenk.
14 items, 14 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone F
Object ID
Bridge F0925 I002
Date Range
1919
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone F
Description
Document type: Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone F.
1. Octoraro No. 1
[Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
2. Octoraro No. 1.5
Location: At Ross' Fording.
3. Andrew's Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]
4. Newcomer's Bridge, also known as Octoraro No. 5 [?]
5. Octoraro No. 3
Location: Over Octoraro Creek at Bell Bank, Colerain Twp.
6. Worth's Bridge, also known as Octoraro No. 5 [?]
[Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1919
Year
1919
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Andrews Bridge, Colerain Twp.
Bell Bank, Colerain Twp.
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Newcomer's Bridge
Octoraro Creek
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Ross Ford
Sadsbury Twp.
Specifications
Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Worth's Bridge
Extent
2 items, 10 pieces
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0925 I002
Box Number
013
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Condition of bridge reports
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I003
Date Range
1916
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Condition of bridge reports
Description
Document type: Condition of bridge reports.
1. Bridge No. 1
Steeleville Bridge
[Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County]
2. Bridge No. 1.5
Ross' Fording Bridge
3. Bridge No. 2
Andrew's Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]
4. Bridge No. 2.5
Newcomer's Bridge
5. Bridge No. 3
Bell's Fording Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Chester County]
6. Bridge No. 4
Holmes' Fording Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
7. Bridge No. 5
Worth Fording Bridge
8. Bridge No. 6
Bunting Ford Bridge
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1916
Year
1916
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Andrews Bridge, Colerain Twp.
Bell's Ford
Bell's Fording Bridge
Bridges
Bunting's Ford
Bunting's Ford Bridge
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Holmes' Ford
Holmes' Fording Bridge
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Newcomer's Bridge
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Reports
Ross Fording Bridge
Ross Ford
Sadsbury Twp.
Steeleville Bridge
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Worth's Bridge
Worth's Ford
Worth's Fording Bridge
Extent
8 items, 8 pieces
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I003
Box Number
013
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
Condition of bridge reports
Object ID
Bridge F0830 I003
Date Range
1916
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Condition of bridge reports
Description
Document type: Condition of bridge reports.
1. Bridge No. 3
Nissley's Mill Bridge
[Conoy Twp. and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County]
2. Bridge No. 4
Ale[x]ander Bridge
[West Donegal Twp. and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County]
3. Bridge No. 5
Mt. Vernon Pike Bridge
4. Bridge No. 6
Beverly Bridge
[Mount Joy Twp. and Dauphin County]
5. Bridge No. 7
Bellair[e] Bridge
[Mount Joy Twp. and Conewago Twp., Dauphin County]
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1916
Year
1916
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Alexander Bridge
Bellaire Bridge
Beverly Bridge
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conewago Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Mills
Mount Joy Twp.
Mount Vernon Pike Bridge
Nissley's Mill
Nissley's Mill Bridge
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
West Donegal Twp.
Extent
5 items, 5 pieces
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0830 I003
Box Number
013
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Michael Haverstick Photograph Collection
Title
Car test of South Bethlehem and Saucon Street Railway Company
Object ID
MH-01-01-01
Date Range
May 9, 1910
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Michael Haverstick Photograph Collection
Title
Car test of South Bethlehem and Saucon Street Railway Company
Description
Car test of South Bethlehem and Saucon Street Railway Company by C. J. Umble with C. P. Serfass. View showing extra cable connecting trolley.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-30 Michael Haverstick Collection
Date Range
May 9, 1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Umble, C. J.
Serfass, C. P.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Streetcars
Trolleys
South Bethlehem and Saucon Street Railway Company
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Place
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5.75 x 6.75 inches
Condition
Not Rated
Object ID
MH-01-01-01
Images
Less detail
Collection
Michael Haverstick Photograph Collection
Title
Car test of South Bethlehem and Saucon Street Railway Company
Object ID
MH-01-01-02
Date Range
May 9, 1910
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Michael Haverstick Photograph Collection
Title
Car test of South Bethlehem and Saucon Street Railway Company
Description
Car test of South Bethlehem and Saucon Street Railway Company by C. J. Umble with C. P. Serfass. View showing exterior of car with a portion of the test crew also motorman and conductor.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-30 Michael Haverstick Collection
Date Range
May 9, 1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Umble, C. J.
Serfass, C. P.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
South Bethlehem and Saucon Street Railway Company
Streetcars
Trolleys
Place
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5.75 x 6.75 inches
Condition
Not Rated
Object ID
MH-01-01-02
Images
Less detail
Collection
John D. Denney, Jr. Photograph Collection
Title
Reading Transit & Light Company
Object ID
JD-01-05-78
Date Range
c. 1910
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
John D. Denney, Jr. Photograph Collection
Title
Reading Transit & Light Company
Description
Reading Transit & Light Company - "Reading" private car "charter party" at Mohnton - group en route to Lancaster.
Provenance
From folder labeled "C. T. Co. County Lines Photos"
Date Range
c. 1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mohnton, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Reading Transit and Light Company
Trolleys
Place
Mohnton, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Object ID
JD-01-05-78
Images
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0040 I003
Date Range
1809/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1809/11
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Hower, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Cocalico Twp.
Creeks
Grist and merchant mill
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Jacob Hower's Mill
Mills
Petitions
Sinking Spring, Spring Twp., Berks County, Pennsylvania
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0040 I003
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1809.
Location: On road leading from Sinking Spring, Berks County, to Hinkletown, Earl Twp., near Grist and Merchant Mill of Jacob Hower.
Document type: Petition 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
Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone A
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I004
Date Range
1919
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone A
Description
Document type: Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone A.
1. Conewago No. 3
Conoy Twp. and [Dauphin County]
Location: Over Conewago Creek, 1 mile above Falmouth, Conoy Twp.
2. Conoy No. 1
Conoy Twp.
Location: Over Conoy Creek, 2 miles south of [Lobata], Conoy Twp.
3. Conoy No. 2
Location: Over Conoy Creek, at [Lobato], Conoy Twp.
4. Little Chickies No. 1
[Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: Over Little Chickies Creek, south of Milton Grove, Mount Joy Twp.
5. Little Chickies No. 3
Location: Over Little Chickies Creek at Horst's Mill.
6. Little Chickies No. 5
Location: Over Little Chickies Creek near southeast corner of Mount Joy.
7. Little Chickies No. 7
[East Donegal Twp. Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: Over Little Chickies Creek near junction with Chickies Creek.
8. Chickies No. 9
[Rapho Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.]
Location: Over Chickies Creek on road from Lancaster and Marietta to Drytown, Rapho Twp.
9. Chickies no. 7.5
Location: Over Chickies Creek at Moor's Mill.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1919
Year
1919
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Bridge
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Conewago Bridge
Conewago Creek
Conoy Bridge
Conoy Creek
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Drytown, Rapho Twp.
East Donegal Twp.
Falmouth, Conoy Twp.
Horst's Mill
Lancaster
Little Chickies Bridge
Little Chiques Bridge
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Lobata, Conoy Twp.
Marietta
Mills
Milton Grove, Mount Joy Twp.
Moore's Mill
Mount Joy
Mount Joy Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Specifications
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
1 item, 6 pieces
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I004
Box Number
013
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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