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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Order of court for bridge construction
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I004
Date Range
1885
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Order of court for bridge construction
Description
[East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.]
Location: On the New Holland Turnpike, at the former site of Binkley's Bridge.
Document type: Order of court for bridge construction
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 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Binkley's Bridge
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Manheim Twp.
New Holland Turnpike
Orders
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I004
Box Number
005
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 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
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0450 I010
Date Range
1810/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1810/08
Year
1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Roads
Strasburg Twp.
Strasburg
Turnpikes
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0450 I010
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1810.
Location: On public road from the [Philadelphia and Lancaster] Turnpike to Strasburg, Strasburg Twp.
Document type: Petition for a bridge.
1 item, 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 F0450 I011
Date Range
1810/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1810/11
Year
1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Roads
Strasburg Twp.
Strasburg
Turnpikes
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0450 I011
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1810.
Location: On public road from the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike to Strasburg, Strasburg Twp.
Document type: Petition for a grant of money 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 F0450 I012
Date Range
1811/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1811/11
Year
1811
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Herr, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Dams
Inspections
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike
Pequea Creek
Reports
Roads
Strasburg Twp.
Strasburg
Turnpikes
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0450 I012
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1811.
Location: On public road from the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike to Strasburg, Strasburg Twp., at John Herr's Dam.
Document type: 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 I003
Date Range
1814
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1814
Year
1814
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Houtz, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Columbia
Creeks
Dams
Hempfield Twp.
John Houtz's Mill
Lancaster and Maytown Road
Mills
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Roads
Place
Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0405 I003
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: On public road from Columbia to the Lancaster and Maytown Road, near John Houtz's Mill Dam.
Document type: Petition for appointment 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
Contract for bridge construction
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I005
Date Range
1885
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract for bridge construction
Description
[East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.]
Location: At Binkley's Bridge, Manheim Twp.
Document type: Contract for bridge construction.
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 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Binkley's Bridge
Contracts
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I005
Box Number
005
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
Contract for guard rail on bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I006
Date Range
1886
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Contract for guard rail on bridge
Description
[East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.]
Location: Over [Conestoga Creek].
Document type: Contract for guard rail on bridge.
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 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Binkley's Bridge
East Lampeter Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
Contracts
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0320 I006
Box Number
005
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 F0295 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
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Bowman
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Mill Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Smoketown, East Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg
Bowman's Creamery
Creameries
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0295 I008
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1887.
Location: On road leading from Smoketown, East Lampeter Twp., to Strasburg, at Bowman's Creamery.
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 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 F0700 I002
Date Range
1880/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1880/01
Year
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Moore, John H.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Inspections
John H. Moore's Mill
Marietta Pike
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Roads
Salunga, West Hempfield Twp.
Turnpikes
West Hempfield Twp.
Place
Rapho Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0700 I002
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
[Rapho Twp.] and West Hempfield Twp.
Court term: January 1880.
Location: Near John H. Moore's Mill on public road from Salunga, West Hempfield Twp., to the Marietta 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
20.000
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
Petitions for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0680 I002
Date Range
1882/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petitions for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: November 1882.
Location: Near Refton, Strasburg Twp., on the Big Spring and Beaver Valley Turnpike.
Document types: Petitions for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
Date Range
1882/11
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Beaver Creek
Big Spring and Beaver Valley Turnpike
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Providence Twp.
Refton, Strasburg Twp.
Reports
Roads
Strasburg Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
Providence Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0680 I002
Box Number
010
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
Rule to show why a mandamus should not be issued
Object ID
Bridge F0430 I008
Date Range
1813
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Rule to show why a mandamus should not be issued
Description
[Witmer's Bridge]
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: Over [Conestoga Creek].
Document type: Rule to show why a mandamus should not be issued
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1813
Year
1813
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Court decisions and opinions
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Witmer's Bridge
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0430 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
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 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 F0065 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
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
Motion to re-commit
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I003
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Chester County]
Location: On Steeleville Road.
Document type: Motion to re-commit to report to inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
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
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
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