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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0590 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
1901
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Wabank, Lancaster Twp.
New Danville, Pequea Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0590 I001
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1901.
Location: Where public road from Millersville, Manor Twp., to Wabank, Lancaster Twp., makes first contact with creek; and on public road from New Danville, Pequea Twp., one half mile east of Millersville, Manor Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
70.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0125 I007
Date Range
1865/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1865/11
Year
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Columbia
Conestoga Center, Conestoga Twp.
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Highville, Manor Twp.
Manor Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0125 I007
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1865.
Location: On public road from Conestoga Center, Conestoga Twp., to Highville, Manor Twp., and Columbia, near the upper part of Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
174.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0125 I006
Date Range
1865/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1865/08
Year
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Columbia
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Manor Twp.
Petitions
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0125 I006
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1865.
Location: Near the road from the center of Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., to Columbia.
Document type: Petition for appointment of viewers.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
169.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0125 I008
Date Range
1866/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1866/11
Year
1866
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Manor Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0125 I008
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1866.
Location: Near Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
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
199.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0130 I004
Date Range
1904
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1904
Year
1904
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Manor Twp.
Petitions
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0130 I004
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
[1904]
Location: Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Document type: Petition for erection of a ford.
1 item, 4 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 F0475 I002
Date Range
1867/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: August 1867.
Location: On public road from the Millersville Turnpike to the Columbia Turnpike, at John Stoneroad's Mill.
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
1867/08
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Stoneroad, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Columbia Turnpike
Creeks
John Stoneroad's Mill
Lancaster Twp.
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millersville Turnpike
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
Lancaster Twp. and Manor Twp.
Extent
2 items, 3 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0475 I002
Box Number
007
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
233.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0475 I004
Date Range
1868/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1868/08
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Lancaster Twp.
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millersville Pike
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Stoneroad's Mill
Turnpikes
Place
Lancaster Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0475 I004
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1868.
Location: At Stoneroad's Mill, on road from the Millersville Pike.
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
271.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0585 I007
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
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Specifications
Proposals
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0585 I007
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Location: On public road from Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp., to Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Document type: Specifications and proposal for bridge repairs.
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 F0425 I009
Date Range
1807
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1807
Year
1807
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Hostetter, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Hostetter's Run
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Receipts
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Receipt
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0425 I009
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: Above Hostetter's Run.
Document type: Receipt of first payment 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 F0155 I003
Date Range
1904/06
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1904/06
Year
1904
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Inspections
Martic Twp.
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Reports
Safe Harbor, Manor Twp.
Shoff's Ford
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0155 I003
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: June 1904.
Location: On public road from Marticville, Martic Twp., to Safe Harbor, Manor Twp., at Shoff's Fording.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
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 F0405 I002
Date Range
1809
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1809
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Anderson's Ferry, Donegal Twp.
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Hempfield Twp.
Lancaster
New Haven, Warwick Twp.
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Waterford, Donegal Twp.
Place
Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0405 I002
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: On public highway from Lancaster to New Haven, Warwick Twp.; Waterford, Donegal Twp.; and Anderson's Ferry, Donegal Twp.
Document type: Petition 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 F0345 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
1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Hammer Creek
Elizabeth Twp.
Warwick Twp.
Lititz
Clay, Clay Twp.
Bonds
Bridges
Place
Elizabeth Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0345 I002
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Location: On public highway from Lititz to Clay, Clay Twp.
Document type: Bond for bridge construction.
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 F0680 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
1906
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Beaver Creek
Providence Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Refton, Strasburg Twp.
New Providence, Providence Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Providence Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0680 I006
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1906.
Location: On public road from Refton, Strasburg Twp., to New Providence, Providence Twp.
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
75.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0715 I002
Date Range
1867
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1867
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Christiana, Sadsbury Twp.
Creeks
Mills
Nobleville Mills
Nobleville, Sadsbury Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Penningtonville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Reports
Sadsbury Twp.
Sadsbury Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and Sadsbury Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0715 I002
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1867.
Location: On public highway from Penningtonville, Chester County, to Christiana, Sadsbury Twp., at Nobleville Mills, Nobleville, Sadsbury 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.
Case Number
223.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0735 I006
Date Range
1867/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1867/04
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Eby, Henry S.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Gap, Salisbury Twp.
Henry S. Eby's Mill
Mills
Millwood, Salisbury Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Salisbury Twp.
Springville, Salisbury Twp.
Place
Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0735 I006
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1867.
Location: On public road from Gap, Salisbury Twp., to Springville, Salisbury Twp., at Henry S. Eby's Mill, in Millwood, Salisbury 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.
Case Number
208.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0510 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
1861
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Newport Road
Roads
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Gap, Salisbury Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0510 I006
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1861.
Location: On the Newport Road from Intercourse, Leacock Twp., to Gap, Salisbury Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
66.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0020 I001
Date Range
1868/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1868/04
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Bridges
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Mills
Muddy Creek
Orders
Petitions
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Reports
Shober's Mill
Place
Brecknock Twp. and East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0020 I001
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1868.
Location: On public road from Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp., to Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp., near Shober'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
255.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0055 I005
Date Range
1868
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1868
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Clonmell, Colerain Twp.
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Kirkwood, Colerain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Orders
Petitions
Quarryville, Colerain Twp.
Reports
Place
Colerain Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0055 I005
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [West Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: Near Clonmell, Colerain Twp., on road from public road from Kirkwood, Colerain Twp., to Quarryville, Colerain Twp.
Document types: Petition for inspection.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
272.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I015
Date Range
1860/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1860/11
Year
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Martic Twp.
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Shoff's Ford
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I015
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1860.
Location: On public road from Marticville, Martic Twp., to Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., at Shoff's Fording.
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 F0145 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
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Hess, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Martic Twp.
Rawlinsville, Martic Twp.
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Affidavits
Bridges
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0145 I002
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1869.
1869-1871.
Location: On public road from Rawlinsville, Martic Twp., to Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., near Henry Hess' house.
Document types: Petition for appoinment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
Affidavits.
13 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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