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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0775 I002
Date Range
1838/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1838/11
Year
1838
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Creeks
Forges
Furnaces
Harrisburg and Lancaster Turnpike
Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Mills
Mount Vernon Furnace and Mill
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
West Donegal Twp.
Place
West Donegal Twp. and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0775 I002
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
West Donegal Twp. and [Londonderry Twp.], Dauphin County
Court term: November 1838.
Location: At Mount Vernon Furnace and Mill in West Donegal Twp., on public highway to the Harrisburg and Lancaster Pike.
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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0615 I001
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
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Creeks
Conewago Creek
Hummelstown, Dauphin County
Petitions
Bridges
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0615 I001
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1835.
Location: On highway to Hummelstown, Dauphin County.
Document type: Petition for appointment of viewers.
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 F0610 I001
Date Range
1835/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1835/04
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Risser, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown
Manheim, Rapho Twp.
Mills
Mount Joy Twp.
Orders
Peter Risser's Mill
Petitions
Reports
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Dauphin County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0610 I001
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1835.
Location: On public road from Manheim, Rapho Twp., to Elizabethtown, near Peter Risser'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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0190 I007
Date Range
1823/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1823/11
Year
1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Donegal Twp. and Dauphin County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0190 I007
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1823.
Location: At mouth of creek.
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
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0420 I008
Date Range
1839/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: April 1839.
Location: On public road from Lancaster City to New Providence, Martic Twp., also called the Black Horse Road, near Abraham Stoner's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
Date Range
1839/04
Year
1839
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Stoner, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Abraham Stoner's Mill
Black Horse Road
Bridges
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Mill Creek
Mills
New Providence, Martic Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0420 I008
Box Number
006
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 F0440 I001
Date Range
1825/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1825/04
Year
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Daniel, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Provincial Road
Reports
Roads
William Daniel's Mill
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0440 I001
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1825.
Location: On the old Provincial Road, near William Daniel's Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
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 F0060 I006
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
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Mount Vernon Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I006
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: January 1835.
Location: On public highway from Lancaster City to Oxford, Chester County, at Mount Vernon Ford.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
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 F0420 I002
Date Range
1835/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1835/01
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Espenshade's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Philadelphia and Lancaster State Road
Reports
Roads
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0420 I002
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1835.
Location: On the old Philadelphia and Lancaster State Road, near Espenshade's Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
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 F0420 I003
Date Range
1835/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1835/08
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Espenshade's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Old Lancaster Road
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0420 I003
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1835.
Location: On the Provincial of Old Lancaster Road, near Espenshade's Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 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 F0190 I008
Date Range
1824/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1824/04
Year
1824
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Donegal Twp. and Dauphin County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0190 I008
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1824.
Location: At mouth of creek.
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 F0735 I005
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
1833
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Salisbury Twp.
Lancaster Road
Roads
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0735 I005
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1833.
Location: On the old Lancaster Road.
Document type: Order and report of viewers.
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
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0265 I002
Date Range
1839/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: January 1839.
Location: On Marietta Turnpike.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
Date Range
1839/01
Year
1839
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Inspections
Marietta Pike
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
West Hempfield Twp.
Place
East Donegal Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0265 I002
Box Number
004
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 F0415 I002
Date Range
1827/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1827/08
Year
1827
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Kreider, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chestnut Level Road
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Michael Kreider's Mill
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Reports
Roads
Stumptown, Leacock Twp.
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0415 I002
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1827.
Location: 1. Bridge over Mill Creek near Michael Kreider's Mill on planned road from Stumptown, Leacock Twp., to the Chestnut Level Road.
2. Road from Stumptown, Leacock Twp., to the Chestnut Level Road.
Document type: Order and report of viewers [for bridge and road].
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 F0190 I001
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
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conewago Creek
Conoy Twp.
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Rivers
Maytown, Donegal Twp.
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Bridges
Place
Donegal Twp. and Dauphin County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0190 I001
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: February 1801.
Location: At junction with Susquehanna River, on road from Maytown, Donegal Twp., to Middletown, Dauphin County.
Document type: Petition for a grant of money 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
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I003
Date Range
1821/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1821/08
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Herr, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
John Herr's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I003
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1821.
Location: On public road from Strasburg to the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, at Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp., at John Herr's Mills.
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
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspectors and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I003
Date Range
1839/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspectors and inspection report
Description
Court term: January 1839.
Location: On the Downingtown, Ephrata, and Harrisburg Turnpike, at Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspectors and inspection report.
Date Range
1839/01
Year
1839
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Downingtown, Ephrata, and Harrisburg Turnpike
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I003
Box Number
003
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 F0545 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
1828
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Kirk
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Kirk's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0545 I003
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]
Court term: April 1828.
Location: At Kirk's Fording.
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 F0495 I005
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
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Paradise Twp.
Lancaster Road
Roads
Petitions
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I005
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
[Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.]
Court term: August 1800.
Location: On the old Lancaster Road.
Document type: Petition for payment 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
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I003
Date Range
1836/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: January 1836.
Location: On road from Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp., to the Ephrata and Downingtown Turnpike, at Lower Windsor Forge.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1836/01
Year
1836
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Caernarvon Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Ephrata and Downingtown Turnpike
Forges
Lower Windsor Forge
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Extent
3 items, 3 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I003
Box Number
001
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 F0190 I002
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
1801
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conewago Creek
Conoy Twp.
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Rivers
Maytown, Donegal Twp.
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Orders
Bridges
Place
Donegal Twp. and Dauphin County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0190 I002
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: May 1801.
Location: At junction with Susquehanna River, on road from Maytown, Donegal Twp., to Middletown, Dauphin County.
Document type: Order for a grant of money for a bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 02-00 0324
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