Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone I
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Signers of petition: J. Gallagher, H. D. Musselman, V. P. Anderson, John A. Shultz, [ ] Michael, H. Michael, J. B. Amwake, J. B. Markley, Emanuel Gompf, Emanuel Shober, Joseph Strauss, Herman Strauss.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
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.
Bond for license transfer: John N. Eckert, Joseph C. Walker.
Signers of petition for license transfer from R. A. Marshall: [ ] Walker, R. A. Marshall, Hiram Kinnard, Samuel Walker, C. C. Carr, John Potts, Nathaniel Gillespie, Joseph C. Dickinson, D. Sheeler, [Ziba Woltonton], Abraham Roop, M. D. Hutton, Samuel Kurtz.
Bond: William H. Sproal, Amos Townsend Jr.
Signers of petition: [ ] Walker, R. A. Wallace, Hiram Kinnard, Samuel Walker, C. C. Carr, John Potts, Nathaniel Gillespie, D. Sheeler, Joseph C. Dickinson, [Ziba Wolleton], Abraham Roop, M. D. Hutton, Samuel R. Kurtz.
Receipt to keep a tavern.
5 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Located on the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of petition: Joseph C. Dickinson, Moses Pownall, William Huey, Samuel Sellers, Philip T. Boon, Amos Townsend, David F. Welsh, Jacob K. Smoker, E. Irwin, Henry Bear, Samuel B. Irwin, Thomas Leech.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
