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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0215 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
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Gable
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Muddy Creek
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Gable's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I005
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1846.
Location: On public highway from Hinkletown, Earl Twp., to Churchtown,Caernarvon Twp., at Gable's Fording.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
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 F0215 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
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Muddy Creek
Earl Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Hinkletown, Earl Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Earl Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0215 I006
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1862.
Location: On public highway from Hinkletown, Earl Twp., to Churchtown,Caernarvon Twp.
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
81.000
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 F0270 I008
Date Range
1868/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: January 1868.
Location: On public road from Earl school house, on the Harrisburg and Downingtown Turnpike, to Fairville, East Earl Twp., at Isaac Rupp's Mill.
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
1868/01
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Rupp, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Earl Union School
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Earl Twp.
Harrisburg and Downingtown Turnpike
Isaac Rupp's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Schools
Turnpikes
Place
East Earl Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0270 I008
Box Number
004
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 F0015 I001
Date Range
1860/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1860/08
Year
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Oberholser, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Bridges
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Cocalico Twp.
Grist and merchant mills
Joseph Oberholser's Mill
Mills
Muddy Creek
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Brecknock Twp. and East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0015 I001
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Brecknock Twp. and [East] Earl Twp.
Court term: August 1860.
Location: On public highway from Fairville, East Cocalico Twp., at Joseph Oberholser's Grist and Merchant's Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
4 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
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0245 I002
Date Range
1844/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: April 1844.
Location: On public highway to the Downingtown, Ephrata, and Harrisburg Turnpike, at Fry's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
Date Range
1844/04
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Downingtown, Ephrata, and Harrisburg Turnpike
East Cocalico Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Fry's Mill
Mills
Muddy Creek
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
East Cocalico Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0245 I002
Box Number
004
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 F0315 I007
Date Range
1867
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: August 1867.
Location: Former site of Binkley's Bridge, on the Strasburg, Neffsville, Salunga Road and on the public road from New Holland, Earl Twp., to Lancaster.
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
1867
Year
1867
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.
Lancaster
Manheim Twp.
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Strasburg, Neffsville, and Salunga Road
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Extent
2 items, 3 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0315 I007
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 F0755 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
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Warwick Twp.
West Earl Twp.
Reading Road
Roads
Millport, Warwick Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Warwick Twp. and West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0755 I005
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1849.
Location: On public road from the Reading Road to Millport, Warwick 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 F0245 I003
Date Range
1849/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1849/11
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Ephrata Twp.
Fry's Mill
Inspections
Mills
Muddy Creek
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Reports
Place
East Cocalico Twp. and Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0245 I003
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1849.
Location: On public highway from Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp., to New Holland, Earl Twp., at Fry'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 F0355 I008
Date Range
1849/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1849/01
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Reading Road
Roads
Cocalico Mill
Harlacher's Mill
Mills
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0355 I008
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1849.
Location: On public highway to the Reading Road, near Cocalico Mill, formerly Harlacher's Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge or repairs.
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 F0235 I002
Date Range
1866/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1866/04
Year
1866
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Bucher, Monroe
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Lancaster and Reading Road
Mills
Monroe Bucher's Mill
Orders
Petitions
Reamstown Road
Reports
Roads
Place
East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I002
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1866.
Location: On public road from the Reamstown Road to the Lancaster and Reading Road, near Monroe Bucher's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
6 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
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0015 I002
Date Range
1867
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1867
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Oberholser, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Bridges
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Grist and merchant mills
Inspections
Joseph Oberholser's Mill
Mills
Muddy Creek
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Brecknock Twp. and East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0015 I002
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Brecknock Twp. and [East] Earl Twp.
Court term: November 1867.
Location: Near Joseph Oberholser'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.
Case Number
236.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0510 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
1861
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Newport Road
Roads
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Gap, Salisbury Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0510 I006
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1861.
Location: On the Newport Road from Intercourse, Leacock Twp., to Gap, Salisbury Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
66.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge and order and report of viewers for bridge over Cocalico Creek or Swamp Creek
Object ID
Bridge F0765 I002
Date Range
1860/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for a bridge and order and report of viewers for bridge over Cocalico Creek or Swamp Creek
Date Range
1860/11
Creation Date
November 1860
Year
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Ammon, George
Binkley, Benjamin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Benjamin Binkley's Carding Mill
Black Horse Road
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
George Ammon's Gristmill
Gristmills
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reading Road
Reports
Roads
Swamp Creek
West Cocalico Twp.
Place
West Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0765 I002
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
Bridge over [Cocalico Creek or Swamp Creek]
Court term: November 1860.
Location: On road from the Reading Road over to the Black Horse Road between Benjamin Binkley's Card Mill and George Ammon's Grist Mill.
Document types: Petition for a bridge. Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request photocopy or PDF at research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Please contact research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
38.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Bridge F0765 I002
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0010 I001
Date Range
1849/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1849/08
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Martin, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Brecknock Twp.
Bridges
Creeks
Earl Twp.
Muddy Creek
New Holland, Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Reports
Sawmills
Place
Brecknock Twp. and Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0010 I001
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1849.
Location: On public highway from New Holland, Earl Twp., to Reading, Berks County, near George Martin's saw mill.
Document types: Petition for bridge.
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
Petition for appointment of viewers; Order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0005 I003
Date Range
1867/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; Order and report of viewers
Description
[West Branch] of Octoraro Creek.
Court term: April 1867.
Location: On public road from the Valley Road to Bartville, Bart Twp., near Boon and Harley's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
Date Range
1867/04
Year
1867
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bart Twp.
Bartville, Bart Twp.
Boon and Harley's Mill
Bridges
Creeks
Mills
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Valley Road
Place
Bart Twp.
Extent
3 items, 3 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0005 I003
Box Number
001
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
212.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0670 I008
Date Range
1868/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1868/08
Year
1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inns
Inspections
Lancaster and Port Deposit Road
Orders
Pequea Creek
Pequea Twp.
Pequea Valley Inn
Petitions
Providence Twp.
Reports
Roads
Taverns
Place
Pequea Twp. and Providence Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0670 I008
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1868.
Location: On the Lancaster and Port Deposit Road, near Pequea Valley Inn.
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
270.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I015
Date Range
1860/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1860/11
Year
1860
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Martic Twp.
Marticville, Martic Twp.
Orders
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Shoff's Ford
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Martic Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0140 I015
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1860.
Location: On public road from Marticville, Martic Twp., to Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., at Shoff's Fording.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
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 F0720 I004
Date Range
1846
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1846
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Fords
Jones' Ford
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Penningtonville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Reports
Sadsbury Twp.
Sadsbury Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
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 I004
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
[Sadsbury Twp. and Sadsbury Twp.], Chester County
Court term: January 1846.
Location: On public road from Penningtonville, Chester County, to Little Britain Twp., at Jones' Fording.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
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 F0495 I009
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
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Paradise Twp.
Newport Road
Roads
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I009
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1848.
Location: On the Newport Road.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
3 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 F0060 I012
Date Range
1848
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1848
Year
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Hodgson's Ford
McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp.
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reports
Place
Colerain Twp. and Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0060 I012
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On road leading from Philadelphia to McCall's Ferry, Martic Twp., at Hodgson'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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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