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.
Pfc. Clyde Dixon, a 19-year-old resident of 329 Locust Street, coaches the Rockland and Green Streets Playground softball team (the Rockets) during his 30 day furlough from World War II. Starting from the right of Mr. Dixon, are: Eugene Williams, Robert Stuart, Robert Dixon, Kenneth Gant, Henry Gant, Robert Anderson, Donald Cook, James Arnett, Paul Waters, Harry Stockbauer and Charles Stuart. This photograph appeared in the Lancaster New Era on August 4, 1945.
