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.
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.
Located about 1 mile from Lancaster on the Marietta Turnpike.
Formerly owned by Mr. Passmore.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: John Passmore, Leonard Eichholtz, Levi Rogers, Henry Pinkerton, John Light, Nathaniel Lightner, Jacob Graeff, C. Hagen, Mathew McKelly, William C. Frazer, Phillip Messenkop, John Miller.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Located about one and half miles from Lancaster on the Lancaster and Philadelphia turnpike.
Petition allowed.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Benjamin Witmer, William M. Henry, Leonard Eichholtz, John Herr, Jacob Duchman, Christian Herr, Richard T. Haughey, Christian Burg.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Signers of Petition: John Getz, Martin Miller, B. Grimler, Benjamin Ober, John Neff, Daniel Carpenter, Henry Kefffer, Leonard Eichholtz, Augustus Kahn, John Upperman, E. Reigart.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Located at the new bridge across Conestoga Creek on the road leading from Lancaster to McCall's Ferry.
Lately occupied by George Hinkle.
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: John Leonard, Henry Deffinbough Jr., Henry Diffenbaugh, John Longenecker, Levi Rogers, James Evans, Jeremiah Mosher, George King, Jacob Rathfon.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
