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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0745 I010
Date Range
1871
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1871
Year
1871
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Contracts
Creeks
Harnish and Good's Mill
Mills
Pequea Creek
Strasburg Twp.
West Lampeter Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0745 I010
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Location: Near Harnish and Good's Mill.
Document type: Contract for bridge construction.
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 F0275 I001
Date Range
1870
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1870
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Contracts
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Mills
Specifications
Weaver's Mill
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I001
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Location: Near Weaver's Mill.
Document types: Specifications and contract for bridge repair.
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 F0150 I003
Date Range
1871
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1871
Year
1871
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Contracts
Creeks
Martic Twp.
Mills
Pequea Creek
Rivers
Sawmills
Susquehanna River
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I003
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Location: Near the Susquehanna River, near Harnish's Saw Mill.
Document type: Contract for bridge construction.
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 F0275 I005
Date Range
1879/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1879/11
Year
1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Martin, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Station, East Earl Twp.
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Earl Twp.
Henry Martin's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I005
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1879.
Location: On public highway from Fairville, East Earl Twp., to East Earl Station, East Earl Twp., near Henry Martin'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.
Case Number
20.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I006
Date Range
1879/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1879/11
Year
1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Martin, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Ball, East Earl Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Earl Twp.
Henry Martin's Mill
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I006
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1879.
Location: On road from Fairville, East Earl Twp., to Blue Ball, East Earl Twp., at Henry Martin's Mill.
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
23.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0210 I006
Date Range
1870/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1870/08
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Brubaker, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Mills
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Samuel Brubaker's Mill
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0210 I006
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1870.
Location: On public road from New Holland, Earl Twp., to Intercourse, Leacock Twp., near Samuel Brubaker's Mill.
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
326.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I007
Date Range
1873/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1873/01
Year
1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Weaver, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Caernarvon Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Isaac Weaver's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I007
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1873.
Location: On public highway from Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp., to Spring Grove, East Earl Twp., near Isaac Weaver's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
403.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I008
Date Range
1878/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1878/08
Year
1878
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Weaver, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
Caernarvon Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Isaac Weaver's Mill
Mills
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I008
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1878.
Location: On public highway from Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp., to Spring Grove, East Earl Twp., near Isaac Weaver's Mill.
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
17.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0210 I007
Date Range
1879/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1879/11
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Bear, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Inspections
Isaac Bear's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0210 I007
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1879.
Location: Near Isaac Bear's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspectors and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
11.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0020 I002
Date Range
1874
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.
Date Range
1874
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Bridges
Contracts
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Mills
Muddy Creek
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Shober's Mill
Specifications
Place
Brecknock Twp. and East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0020 I002
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Location: On public road from Shober's Mill to Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Document type: Specifications and contract for bridge construction.
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 F0505 I001
Date Range
1876
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1876
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Brua's Mill
Contracts
Creeks
Leacock Twp.
Mills
Paradise Twp.
Pequea Creek
Specifications
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I001
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Location: Near Brua's Mill.
Document type: Specifications and contracts for bridge construction.
3 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 F0900 I007
Date Range
1871
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1871
Year
1871
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Beaver Creek
Bowman's Ford
Bridges
Calculations
Creeks
Fords
Harnish and Good's Mill
Mills
Pequea Creek
Providence Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0900 I007
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Document type: Bridge cost calculations.
1. Bridge over Pequea Creek
[Strasburg Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.]
Location: [At Harnish and Good's Mill].
2. Bridge over Beaver Creek
[Providence Twp. and Strasburg Twp.]
Location: [At Bowman's Ford].
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 F0750 I002
Date Range
1875/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1875/08
Year
1875
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brackbill's Mill
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
West Lampeter Twp.
Willow Street, West Lampeter Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0750 I002
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1875.
Location: Near Brackbill's Mill on public road from Willow Street, West Lampeter Twp., to Strasburg.
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 F0150 I001
Date Range
1871
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1871
Year
1871
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Harnish's Mill
Martic Twp.
Mills
Pequea Creek
Proposals
Rivers
Sawmills
Susquehanna River
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I001
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
[Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.]
Location: Near the creek confluence and the Susquehanna River, at Harnish's Saw Mill.
Document type: Proposal for bridge construction.
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 F0150 I004
Date Range
1872/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1872/01
Year
1872
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Harnish's Mill
Inspections
Martic Twp.
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Rivers
Sawmills
Susquehanna River
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0150 I004
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1872.
Location: Near the mouth of the creek, near the Susquehanna River, near Harnish's Saw 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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0745 I011
Date Range
1871/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1871/11
Year
1871
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Harnish and Good's Mill
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Strasburg Twp.
West Lampeter Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0745 I011
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1871.
Location: Near Harnish and Good's Mill.
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
364.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I009
Date Range
1876
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1876
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blackburn's Ford
Bonds
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Contracts
Creeks
Fords
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I009
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp.] and Chester County
Location: On public highway at Blackburn's Ford.
Document type: Contract and bond for abutments for 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 F0760 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
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Warwick Twp.
West Earl Twp.
Millport, Warwick Twp.
Brownstown, West Earl Twp.
Millport, East Lampeter Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Warwick Twp. and West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0760 I003
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1874.
Location: On public road from Millport, Warwick Twp., to Brownstown, West Earl Twp., one mile southeast of Millport, East Lampeter 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 F0255 I008
Date Range
1873/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1873/01
Year
1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Snyder, John A.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Harrisburg Turnpike
John A. Snyder's Mill
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Mills
Moore's Mill
Orders
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0255 I008
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1873.
Location: On public road from the Harrisburg Turnpike to Moore's Mill, near John A. Snyder's Mill.
Document type: Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
403.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0770 I001
Date Range
1876/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1876/08
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conoy Creek
Creeks
Mills
Nissley's Mill
Orders
Petitions
Reports
West Donegal Twp.
Place
West Donegal Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0770 I001
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1876.
Location: On public road to Nissley's Mill.
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
10.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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