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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Report of recommended bridges to be replaced
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I011
Date Range
1921
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Report of recommended bridges to be replaced
Description
Document type: Report of recommended bridges to be replaced.
1. Pequea No. 4
[Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.]
Location: Over Pequea Creek at Shertz's Mill, near Harristown, Paradise Twp.
2. Conestoga No. 4
[East Earl Twp.]
Location: Over Conestoga Creek at Martin's Mill.
3. Mill Creek No. 2
[East Lampeter Twp.]
Location: Over Mill Creek at east end of Smoketown, East Lampeter Twp., on old Philadelphia Road.
4. Bridge over East Branch of Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp. and Chester County
Location: At Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
5. Big Chickies No. 7.5
[Rapho Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.]
Location: Over Chickies Creek at Moore's old Electric LIght Plant, on road between Salunga, West Hempfield Twp. and Newtown, Rapho Twp.
6. Big Chickies No. 8
Location: Over Chickies Creek.
7. Bridge over [Conestoga Creek]
[Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.]
Location: At Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
8. Engleside Bridge
[Lancaster Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.]
Location: At Engleside, Lancaster Twp., over Conestoga Creek.
9. Mill Creek No. 6, also known as Eshleman's Mill Bridge
[West Lampeter Twp.]
Location: Over Mill Creek.
10. Conestoga No. 14
[Manheim Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.]
Location: Over Conestoga Creek.
11. Pequea No. 18
[Martic Twp. and Pequea Twp.]
Location: Over Pequea Creek at Burnt Mill, Pequea Twp., near Marticville, Martic Twp.
12. Bridge [over Conestoga Creek]
[Lancaster Twp. and Pequea Twp.]
Location: At Wabank, Lancaster Twp.
13. Old Factory Bridge
[Lancaster City and West Lampeter Twp.]
Location: Over [Conestoga Creek] near Rocky Springs Park.
14. Cocalico No. 3
[Ephrata Twp.]
Location: Over Cocalico Creek, near Ephrata.
15. White Rock Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.]
Location: Over West Branch of Octoraro Creek at White Rock, Little Britain Twp.
16. Spruce Grove Bridge
Location: Over West Branch of Octoraro Creek at Spruce Grove, Little Britain Twp.
17. Bridge No. 1
[Manheim Twp.]
Location : Over Little Conestoga Creek near Long's Park.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1921
Year
1921
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Burnt Mill, Pequea Twp.
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Cocalico Creek
Colerain Twp.
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
East Lampeter Twp.
Electric Companies
Engleside Bridge
Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Ephrata
Ephrata Twp.
Eshleman's Mill
Eshleman's Mill Bridge
Factories
Harristown, Paradise Twp.
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Little Conestoga Creek
Long's Park
Manheim Twp.
Manor Twp.
Martic Twp.
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Martin's Mill
Mill Creek
Moore's Electric LIght Plant
Newtown, Rapho Twp.
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Old Factory Bridge
Old Philadelphia Road
Paradise Twp.
Parks
Pequea Creek
Pequea Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Roads
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Rocky Springs
Sadsbury Twp.
Salunga, West Hempfield Twp.
Shertz's Mill
Smoketown, East Lampeter Twp.
Spruce Grove Bridge
Spruce Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
Upper Leacock Twp.
Wabank, Lancaster Twp.
West Hempfield Twp.
West Lampeter Twp.
White Rock Covered Bridge
White Rock Forge Covered Bridge
White Rock, Little Britain Twp.
Extent
1 item, 3 pieces
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I011
Box Number
013
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 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
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
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0720 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
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Ross
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Ross Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I010
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1882.
Location: At Ross' Fording.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
3 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 F0720 I009
Date Range
1882/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1882/08
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Atglen, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Bridges
Creeks
Horton's Mill
Mills
Nine Points, Bart Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Sadsbury Twp.
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I009
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1882.
Location: On public highway from Nine Points, Bart Twp., to Atglen, Chester County, at Horton's Mill.
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
27.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0715 I002
Date Range
1867
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1867
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Christiana, Sadsbury Twp.
Creeks
Mills
Nobleville Mills
Nobleville, Sadsbury Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Penningtonville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
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 I002
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1867.
Location: On public highway from Penningtonville, Chester County, to Christiana, Sadsbury Twp., at Nobleville Mills, Nobleville, Sadsbury Twp.
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
223.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I001
Date Range
1860
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1860
Year
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bell's Ford
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I001
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: Bell's Fording.
Document types: Petition for appoinment 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
26.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I002
Date Range
1860
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1860
Year
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bell's Ford
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Inspections
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0065 I002
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: Bell's Fording.
Document types: Petition for appoinment 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
60.000
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 F0535 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
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Ashville, Little Britain Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Little Britain Twp. and [Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
Location: At Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp., on road from Oxford, Chester County, to Ashville, 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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I007
Date Range
1866/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1866/08
Year
1866
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blackburn's Ford
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Creeks
Fords
Kirk's Mill
Little Britain Twp.
Mills
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0530 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Little Britain Twp. and [Chester County]
Court term: August 1866.
Location: On mail route from Kirk's Mill, Little Britain Twp., to Rising Sun, Maryland, at Blackburn's Ford.
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
193.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I001
Date Range
1826/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1826/11
Year
1826
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Mills
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Paper mills
Petitions
Reports
Sadsbury Twp.
Steel's Paper Mill
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I001
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
[Sadsbury Twp.] and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Court term: November 1826.
Location: Near Steel's Paper Mill in West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County.
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 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
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0715 I004
Date Range
1885
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1885
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Atglen, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Bridges
Christiana
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Reports
Sadsbury Twp.
Sadsbury Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and Sadsbury Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0715 I004
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1885.
Location: On public road from Christiana to Atglen, Chester County.
Document type: Order and report of viewers.
1 item, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
38.000
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
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I014
Date Range
1884
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: November 1884.
Location: On road leading from Goshen, Fulton Twp., to Christiana, at White Rock, Little Britain Twp.
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
1884
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Christiana, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Goshen, Fulton Twp.
Inspections
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
White Rock, Little Britain Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I014
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 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 F0545 I002
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 0008
People
Kirk, Jonathan
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Elkton, Maryland
Jonathan Kirk's Mill
Little Britain Twp.
McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp.
Mills
Newport, Delaware
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
Reports
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0545 I002
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Little Britain Twp. and [West Nottingham Twp.], Chester County
Court term: August 1821.
Location: On state roads from Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp., and McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp., to Newport, Delaware and Elkton, Maryland, near Jonathan Kirk's Mill.
Document type: Order and report of viewers.
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 F0070 I005
Date Range
1824
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1824
Year
1824
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Pusey, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Drumore Twp.
Mills
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Samuel Pusey's Mill
Place
Colerain Twp. and Drumore Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0070 I005
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [West Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: Near Samuel Pusey'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

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