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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0355 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
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Bauman, Charles
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Taverns
Charles Bauman's Tavern
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0355 I007
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1848.
Location: Near Charles Bauman's Tavern.
Document types: Petition for 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 F0360 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
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Hibshman, George
Stroll, Oliver
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0360 I007
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1889.
Location: Between lands of George Hibshman and Oliver Stroll.
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 F0365 I006
Date Range
1924
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1924
Year
1924
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
Ephrata Twp.
Inspections
Lancaster
Orders
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Reports
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0365 I006
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: On public road from Lancaster to Reading, Berks County.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
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 F0370 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
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Hammer Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Warwick Twp.
Millway, Warwick Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp. and Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0370 I004
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1887.
Location: Near Millway, 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
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0375 I005
Date Range
1880
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: January 1880.
Location: At Sheriff Boyd's Saw Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
Date Range
1880
Year
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boyd's Sawmill
Bridges
Creeks
Fulton Twp.
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Peters Creek
Petitions
Reports
Sawmills
Place
Fulton Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0375 I005
Box Number
006
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
21.000
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 F0375 I007
Date Range
1884
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: August 1884.
Also case #32.
Location: Near Dorsey's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Dorsey's Mill
Fulton Twp.
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Peters Creek
Petitions
Reports
Place
Fulton Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0375 I007
Box Number
006
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
30.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0380 I005
Date Range
1886/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1886/11
Year
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conowingo Creek
Creeks
Fulton Twp.
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Woods' Mill
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0380 I005
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Also case #44.
Court term: November 1886.
Location: Near Woods' 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
40.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0470 I008
Date Range
1921
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1921
Year
1921
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown
Inspections
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Letters
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Orders
Reports
Place
Lancaster County and Dauphin County
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0470 I008
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Location: Over Conewago Creek on state highway between Middletown, Dauphin County, and Elizabethtown.
Document types: Order for inspection and inspection report.
Cover letter for inspection report from Dauphin County.
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 F0490 I007
Date Range
1843/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1843/11
Year
1843
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Inspections
Leacock Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Ranck's Mill
Reports
Place
Leacock Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0490 I007
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1843.
Location: Near Ranck's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
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 F0490 I008
Date Range
1844/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1844/04
Year
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Inspections
Leacock Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Mills
Ranck's Mill
Reports
Place
Leacock Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0490 I008
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1844.
Location: Near Ranck's Mill.
Document type: Copy of inspection report.
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 F0495 I008
Date Range
1845/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1845/11
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Eckert, George Louis
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
George Eckert's Mill
Inspections
Leacock Twp.
Mills
Orders
Osceola Mill
Paradise Twp.
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0495 I008
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1845.
Location: Near George L. Eckert'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 F0505 I007
Date Range
1923/06
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1923/06
Year
1923
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Kinzers, Paradise Twp.
Leacock Twp.
Leaman Place, Paradise Twp.
Orders
Paradise Twp.
Pequea Creek
Petitions
Reports
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I007
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: June 1923.
Location: Over Pequea Creek on public road from Leaman Place, Paradise Twp., to Kinzer, Paradise 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 F0505 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
1923
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Paradise Twp.
Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Orders
Inspections
Reports
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I008
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: October 1923.
Location: Over Pequea Creek on public road from Paradise Twp. to Intercourse, Leacock Twp.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
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 F0505 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
1924
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Leacock Twp.
Paradise Twp.
Concord, Leacock Twp.
Orders
Inspections
Reports
Bridges
Place
Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0505 I009
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1924.
Location: On public road from Paradise Twp. to Concord, Leacock Twp.
Document type: Order for inspection and inspection report.
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 F0520 I005
Date Range
1887/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1887/01
Year
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Leacock Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Ressler Mill
Upper Leacock Twp.
Place
Leacock Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0520 I005
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1887.
Location: Near Ressler'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 appointment of inspectors; inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I010
Date Range
1888/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; inspection report
Description
Court term: November 1888.
Location: [Over Raccoon Creek] at Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Inspection report.
Date Range
1888/11
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Coon Run Bridge
Creeks
Inspections
Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.
Little Britain Twp.
Petitions
Raccoon Creek
Raccoon Run Bridge
Reports
Place
Little Britain Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0525 I010
Box Number
008
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 F0535 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 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Iron Works Forge
Forges
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 I005
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Little Britain Twp. and [Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
Location: Near Pine Grove Iron Works in 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 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 F0550 I006
Date Range
1849
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1849
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Carter, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Carter's Ford
Creeks
Fords
Inspections
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
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 F0550 I006
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Carter's Fording.
Document type: Inspection report.
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 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

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