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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I002
Date Range
1870/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1870/04
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Groff's Store
Inspections
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Newport Road
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Stores
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I002
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1870.
Location: Near Groff's Store, on the old Newport Road.
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
324.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0295 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
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Mill Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg Road
Old Philadelphia Road
Roads
Strasburg
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0295 I007
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1887.
Location: On the Strasburg Road, from the Old Philadelphia Road to Strasburg.
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 a bridge; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0375 I004
Date Range
1878
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: April 1878.
Location: At Peach Bottom, on public road from the Peach Bottom and Oxford Road to the Peach Bottom Railroad Station.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1878
Year
1878
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Fulton Twp.
Orders
Peach Bottom and Oxford Road
Peach Bottom Station, Fulton Twp.
Peters Creek
Petitions
Railroad stations
Reports
Roads
Place
Fulton Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0375 I004
Box Number
006
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
15.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I005
Date Range
1887/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1887/01
Year
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Ressler Mill
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I005
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1887.
Location: Near Ressler'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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0600 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
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Martic Twp.
Pequea Twp.
Clover Mill Road
Roads
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Lancaster
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Martic Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0600 I007
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1882.
Location: At the Clover Mill Road. on the road from Marticville, Martic Twp., to Lancaster.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 8 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
25.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0600 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
1871
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Martic Twp.
Pequea Twp.
Clover Mill Road
Roads
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Martic Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0600 I006
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1871.
Location: On the Clover Mill Road.
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
368.000
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 F0095 I001
Date Range
1886
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; Order and report of viewers
Description
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: August 1886.
Location: On public road from Andrew's Bridge to the Union to Street Road in Chester County.
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
1886
Year
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Street Road
Roads
Union, Colerain Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Place
Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I001
Box Number
001
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
43.000
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 F0095 I002
Date Range
1888
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; Order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On public highway from the road from Andrews Bridge to the Union to Street Road in Chester County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1888
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Street Road
Union, Colerain Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I002
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 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
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0375 I006
Date Range
1883
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: August 1883.
Location: At junction with Puddle Duck Creek, near Dorsey's Mill, on public road from Wiek's Mill to Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
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
1883
Year
1883
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Dorsey's Mill
Fulton Twp.
Mills
Orders
Peach Bottom Station, Fulton Twp.
Peters Creek
Petitions
Puddle Duck Creek
Reports
Wiek's Mill
Place
Fulton Twp.
Extent
2 items, 3 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0375 I006
Box Number
006
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
30.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I008
Date Range
1882/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1882/11
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Rock Road
Bridges
Creeks
Groff's Mill
Inspections
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Washington Boro
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I008
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1882.
Location: On the Blue Rock Road leading from Millersville, Manor Twp., to Washington Boro, near Groff'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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0300 I008
Date Range
1905/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1905/01
Year
1905
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Inspections
Mill Creek
Old Philadelphia Road
Orders
Petitions
Philadelphia Turnpike
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Witmer, East Lampeter Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0300 I008
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1905.
Location: Near Witmer, East Lampeter Twp., on public road from the Philadelphia Pike to the Old Philadelphia Road.
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 F0580 I007
Date Range
1881/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1881/08
Year
1881
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Groff's Mill
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Washington Road
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I007
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1881.
Location: On the Washington Road, near Groff's Mill.
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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0360 I001
Date Range
1874/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1874/08
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Ephrata Twp.
Fahnestock's Mill
Lancaster and Reading Road
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0360 I001
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1874.
Location: On public highway to Fahnestock's Mill, from the Lancaster and Reading Public Road.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
5.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0670 I012
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
1903
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Pequea Twp.
Providence Twp.
Roads
Byerland, Pequea Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Lancaster and Port Deposit Road
Place
Pequea Twp. and Providence Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0670 I012
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1903.
Location: On public highway from the Lancaster and Port Deposit Road to Byerland, Pequea Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
73.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0090 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
1875
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Nine Points, Bart Twp.
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Long Ford
Bell Road
Fords
Roads
Creeks
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0090 I005
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: January 1875.
Location: On road leading from Nine Points, Bart Twp., to Oxford, Chester County, at Long Fording on the Bell Road.
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
7.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0600 I008
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
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Martic Twp.
Pequea Twp.
Clover Mill Road
Roads
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Lancaster
Petitions
Orders
Bridges
Place
Martic Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0600 I008
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Location: [At the Clover Mill Road. on the road from Marticville, Martic Twp., to Lancaster].
Document type: Petition and order to open the approaches to 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 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 F0065 I004
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
1884
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
Steeleville Road
Roads
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I004
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Court term: November 1884.
Location: On Steeleville Road.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order and report of inspectors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
35.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition to repair bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I003
Date Range
1885
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition to repair bridge
Description
Location: Over Mill Creek at Ressler's Mill, formerly Groff's Mill.
Document type: Petition to repair bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1885
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Groff's Mill
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Petitions
Ressler Mill
Ressler's Mill Bridge
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I003
Box Number
008
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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