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.
Road sign with graffiti and geodesic dome house in background, near intersection of Briar Hill Road and Rothsville Road. Photo taken for the Pennsylvania School of the Arts History of the Future Project.
Entrance to Park City on Route 72, showing BP sign, Color-Tile, Pic-Way and many other businesses. Photo taken for the Pennsylvania School of the Arts History of the Future Project.
Park City entrance looking north on Route 72, showing Nissan dealership, Color-Tile, Dunkin' Donuts and a BP gas station. Photo taken for the Pennsylvania School of the Arts History of the Future Project.
Willow Street Fire Company, fireman showing directions to open house. Photo taken for the Pennsylvania School of the Arts History of the Future Project.
