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.
Painting: Pen & ink on board, Fair, under glass, backed by newspaper & wood slats, light staining & horizontal acid burn lines, some paper cockling, top banner collaged on.
Painting conservation needs: Remove from frame, humidify, flatten, deacidify, remount, bond to acid free backing, refit with spacers.
Frame: 3" wood frame with 1" gold liner, Good condition.
Frame conservation needs: Surface clean, minor touchup throughout.
