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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0455 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
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Herr, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Lancaster
Port Deposit, Maryland
Christian Herr's Ford
Fords
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I006
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.]
Court term: April 1825.
Location: On the road from Lancaster to Port Deposit, Maryland, near Christian Herr's Fording.
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 F0455 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
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Herr, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg Twp.
Lancaster
Port Deposit, Maryland
Christian Herr's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Bridges
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I005
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
[1825]
Location: On the road from Lancaster to Port Deposit, Maryland, near Christian Herr's Fording.
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
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0900 I003
Date Range
1844/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1844/11
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Herr's Mill
Inspections
Lancaster
Mill Creek
Millport, East Lampeter Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Strasburg
West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0900 I003
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1844.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
A. Bridge over Mill Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Location: At Millport, East Lampeter Twp., on state road from Lancaster to Strasburg.
B. Bridge over Pequea Creek
East Lampter Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Location: At Herr's Mill.
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 F0455 I003
Date Range
1821/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1821/08
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Herr, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
John Herr's Mill
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I003
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1821.
Location: On public road from Strasburg to the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, at Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp., at John Herr's Mills.
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 F0330 I005
Date Range
1847/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1847/08
Year
1847
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Herr's Mill
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Strasburg Twp.
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0330 I005
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1847.
Location: Near Herr'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 F0455 I004
Date Range
1824/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1824/08
Year
1824
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Brackbill, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Christian Brackbill's Mill
Creeks
Inspections
Lampeter Twp.
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I004
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1824.
Location: At Christian Brackbill'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
Petition for a bridge; Order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I009
Date Range
1840/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge; Order and report of viewers
Date Range
1840/08
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Herr, Benjamin B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Benjamin B. Herr's Mill
Bridges
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I009
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1840.
Location: On public highway from Strasburg to Soudersburg, Lampeter Twp., near Benjamin B. Herr'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 F0455 I002
Date Range
1821/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1821/04
Year
1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Brackbill, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Charlestown, Maryland
Christian Brackbill's Mill
Creeks
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I002
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.]
Court term: April 1821.
Location: On road from Lancaster City to Charlestown, Maryland and on road from Strasburg to Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., near Christian Brackbill'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 F0330 I003
Date Range
1841/10
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1841/10
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Inspections
Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0330 I003
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
[East] Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Court term: October 1841.
Location: On the public highway from the Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike to Strasburg, near Hartman's.
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 F0745 I001
Date Range
1842/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1842/11
Year
1842
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Herr, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Columbia
Creeks
Henry Herr's Mill
Mills
Orders
Pequea Creek
Reports
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
West Lampeter Twp.
Place
Strasburg Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0745 I001
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1842.
Location: Near Henry Herr's Mill on public highway from Columbia to Strasburg.
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 F0745 I002
Date Range
1843/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1843/04
Year
1843
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Herr, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Strasburg Twp.
West Lampeter Twp.
Henry Herr's Mill
Mills
Columbia
Strasburg
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Strasburg Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0745 I002
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1843.
Location: Near Henry Herr's Mill on public highway from Columbia to Strasburg.
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 F0510 I005
Date Range
1824/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1824/01
Year
1824
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Fords
Hess' Ford
Inspections
Leacock Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Salisbury Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0510 I005
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1824.
Location: At Hess' Fording.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 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 F0550 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
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Kirk
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Kirk's Ford
Fords
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Oak Hill, Little Britain Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0550 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]
Court term: November 1884.
Location: Over Octoraro Creek, at Kirk's Fording, on road from Oxford, Chester County, to Oak Hill, Little Britain 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
36.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0545 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
1828
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Kirk
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Kirk's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0545 I003
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]
Court term: April 1828.
Location: At Kirk's Fording.
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 F0435 I010
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
1828
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Hostetter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Hostetter's Ford
Fords
Lancaster
Notifications
Reports
Bridges
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0435 I010
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.]
Location: At Hostetter's Fording, near Lancaster City.
Document type: Notification and report of needed 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
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 F0455 I010
Date Range
1840/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1840/11
Year
1840
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
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Strasburg
Strasburg Twp.
Turnpikes
Place
Lampeter Twp. and Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0455 I010
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1840.
Location: On public highway from the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike to Strasburg.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
5 items, 5 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 F0715 I003
Date Range
1880/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1880/11
Year
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Fords
Inspections
Mercer's Ford
Octoraro Creek
Orders
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 I003
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1880.
Location: Near Mercer's Ford.
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
22.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0550 I008
Date Range
1889/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Admin/Biographical History
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.
Date Range
1889/08
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
New Texas, Fulton Twp.
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Wood's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0550 I008
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1889.
Location: On road from New Texas, Fulton Twp., to Rising Sun, Maryland, at Wood's Fording.
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
53.000
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

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