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.
10. William Hamilton late Treasurer of Lancaster County return of tavern licenses of which a certificate hath been given to the Auditor General of Pennsylvania.
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Located on North Queen Street at the corner of Orange Street.
Petition allowed.
Signers of Petition: John Musser, Samuel White, Abraham Carpenter, Henry Carpenter Jr., William Bausman, Peter Gonter, Frederick Reinert, W. B. Ross, Peter Shindel, Pete Miller, Joseph Hubley, Charles Herbst, Samuel Fordney, William Eberman, Samuel Humes, Samuel Carpenter, Adam Metzger, B. Grimler, Nathaniel Lightner, William Dickson, Thomas R. Jordan.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
