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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 F0625 I006
Date Range
1848/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1848/11
Year
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colebrook Furnace
Creeks
Forges
Furnaces
Harrisburg Pike
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Mount Joy Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0625 I006
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Bridge over [Little Chickies] Creek.
Court term: November 1848.
Location: On public road from the Harrisburg Pike to Colebrook Furnace.
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 F0625 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
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mount Joy Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Creeks
Little Chiques Creek
Little Chickies Creek
Manheim
Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp.
East Donegal Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0625 I005
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1845.
Location: On public highway to Manheim, near Mount Joy, Mount Joy Twp. and East Donegal Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
3 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 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 F0755 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
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Warwick Twp.
West Earl Twp.
Reading Road
Roads
Millport, Warwick Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Warwick Twp. and West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0755 I005
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1849.
Location: On public road from the Reading Road to Millport, Warwick 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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I009
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
1848
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.
Newport Road
Roads
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I009
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1848.
Location: On the Newport Road.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
3 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 F0625 I007
Date Range
1849/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1849/08
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Elizabethtown
Inspections
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Manheim
Mount Joy Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Place
Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0625 I007
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1849.
Location: On road from Manheim to Elizabethtown.
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
Petition for a bridge; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0510 I003
Date Range
1817/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: August 1817.
Location: On the Newport Road to the Gap and Newport Turnpike, at Christian Hess' Mill.
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
1817/08
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Hess, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Christian Hess' Mill
Creeks
Gap and Newport Turnpike
Leacock Twp.
Mills
Newport Road
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Salisbury Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
Leacock Twp. and Salisbury Twp.
Extent
2 items, 4 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0510 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
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I008
Date Range
1848
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1848
Year
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
King, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Little Britain Twp.
Noble Road
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I008
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [West Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Little Britain Twp.]
Court term: August 1848.
Location: On the Noble Road at James King's.
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.
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 F0355 I008
Date Range
1849/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1849/01
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Reading Road
Roads
Cocalico Mill
Harlacher's Mill
Mills
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0355 I008
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1849.
Location: On public highway to the Reading Road, near Cocalico Mill, formerly Harlacher's Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge or repairs.
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 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 F0765 I003
Date Range
1847/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1847/11
Year
1872
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Lutz, Jesse
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Berks County
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Jesse Lutz's Sawmill
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Sawmills
West Cocalico Twp.
Place
West Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0765 I003
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1847.
Location: On road between roads to Berks County and Lebanon County at Jesse Lutz's Saw Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
7 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
400.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I012
Date Range
1913/09
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1913/09
Year
1913
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Beartown Road
Bridges
Caernarvon Twp.
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Honey Brook Road
Mill Road
Orders
Reports
Roads
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I012
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: September 1913.
Location: On the Honeybrook Road, between the Beartown Road and the Mill Road.
Document type: Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
83.000
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 F0765 I001
Date Range
1847
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: November 1847.
Location: Near Landes' Mill, on public road from Schoeneck, West Cocalico Twp., to Shaefferstown, Lebanon 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
1847
Year
1847
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Swamp Creek
West Cocalico Twp.
Landes' Mill
Mills
Schoeneck, West Cocalico Twp.
Shaefferstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
West Cocalico Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0765 I001
Box Number
012
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 F0290 I002
Date Range
1846/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1846/08
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Shenk, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
East Hempfield Twp.
Harrisburg Turnpike
Henry Shenk's Mill
Mills
New Holland Road
Orders
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Roads
Sporting Hill, Rapho Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
East Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0290 I002
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1846.
Location: On public road from the Harrisburg Turnpike and from Sporting Hill, Rapho Twp., to the New Holland Road, near Henry Shenk's Mill.
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
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0190 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
1817
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
Marietta
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Rivers
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Donegal Twp. and Dauphin County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0190 I003
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
[Donegal Twp.] and Dauphin County
Court term: January 1817.
Location: At mouth of creek, on public road from Marietta to Middletown, Dauphin County at confluence with Susquehanna River.
Document type: 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 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

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