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.
Lately owned by Mr. Ober and Mr. Kline and lately occupied by Michael Burkholder.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Charles Montelius, Adam Diller, [signature in German], John Weahler, [unknown signature], [signature in German], Philip [Texter], John Conrad, Peter Ruth, Benjamin Ober, John Mathiot, E. Schaeffer, John Landis, Henry Hibshman, Daniel Shissler, [signature in German], [signature in German], [signature in German], [signature in German], William Fisher, [signature in German].
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
