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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I012
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
1891
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Estimates
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I012
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
[Manor Twp.]
Location: Near Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Document type: Additional figures for bridge construction.
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 F0580 I011
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
1891
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Specifications
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I011
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Location: On road from Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp., to Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Document type: Specifications for bridge construction.
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 F0580 I013
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
1891
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Estimates
Contracts
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I013
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Location: On road from Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp., to Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Document types: Estimate of masonry.
Contract for bridge construction.
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 F0585 I001
Date Range
1891
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1891
Year
1891
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Plans
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Plan
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0585 I001
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Location: On road from Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp., to Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Document type: Bridge plans.
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 F0655 I004
Date Range
1899
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1899
Year
1899
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Distilleries
Kauffman's Distillery
Penn Twp.
Proposals
Rapho Twp.
Sporting Hill, Rapho Twp.
Place
Penn Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0655 I004
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Location: At Kauffman's Distillery, near Sporting Hill, Rapho Twp.
Document type: Proposal for bridge repair.
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 F0130 I003
Date Range
1898
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1898
Year
1898
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Manor Twp.
Proposals
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Proposal
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0130 I003
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Location: At Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Document type: Proposal for bridge repair.
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 F0275 I008
Date Range
1894
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1894
Year
1894
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Brubaker's Drug Store
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Highways
Orders
Petitions
Pharmacies
Reports
Roads
Stores
Terre Hill and Churchtown Public Highway
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I008
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Location: On public highway from the Terre Hill and Churchtown Public Highway to Brubaker's Drug Store.
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
63.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I001
Date Range
1898
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1898
Year
1898
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blueprints
Bridges
Brubaker's Drug Store
Conestoga Creek
Contracts
Creeks
Drugstores
East Earl Twp.
Pharmacies
Proposals
Roads
Specifications
Stores
Terre Hill and Churchtown Road
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I001
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Location: On road from the Terre Hill and Churchtown Road to Brubaker's Drug Store.
Document types: Specifications, proposal, and contract for bridge construction.
Bridge blueprint.
4 items, 4 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 F0280 I002
Date Range
1899/02
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1899/02
Year
1899
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Brubaker's Drug Store
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Drugstores
East Earl Twp.
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Pharmacies
Reports
Stores
Terre Hill, East Earl Twp.
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I002
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: February 1899.
Location: On road from Brubaker's Drug Store to Terre Hill, East Earl 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
63.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0380 I013
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
1895
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conowingo Creek
Fulton Twp.
Pleasant Grove, Fulton Twp.
New Texas, Fulton Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0380 I013
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1895.
Location: On public highway from Pleasant Grove, Fulton Twp., to New Texas, Fulton Twp.
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
64.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0385 I001
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
1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conowingo Creek
Fulton Twp.
New Texas, Fulton Twp.
Contracts
Bridges
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0385 I001
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Fulton Twp.]
Location: Near New Texas, Fulton Twp.
Document type: Contract for bridge construction.
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 F0385 I002
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
1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conowingo Creek
Fulton Twp.
Pleasant Grove, Fulton Twp.
New Texas, Fulton Twp.
Contracts
Bridges
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0385 I002
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Location: On road from Pleasant Grove, Fulton Twp., to New Texas, Fulton Twp.
Document type: Contract for bridge construction.
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 F0385 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
1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conowingo Creek
Fulton Twp.
Pleasant Grove, Fulton Twp.
New Texas, Fulton Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Fulton Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0385 I003
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: December 1896.
Location: On road from Pleasant Grove, Fulton Twp., to New Texas, Fulton 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 F0900 I008
Date Range
1893
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1893
Year
1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Hunsecker's Mill
Landis Valley, Manheim Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Mills
New Holland Pike
Proposals
Roads
Specifications
Turnpikes
Upper Leacock Twp.
Wabash Mill
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0900 I008
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Document type: Specifications and proposal for bridge repair.
1. Bridge over Conestoga Creek
Manheim Twp. and [Upper Leacock Twp.]
Location: Near Hunsecker's Mill, on public road from Landis Valley, Manheim Twp., to New Holland Pike.
2. Bridge over Cocalico Creek
East Cocalico Twp.
Location: Near Wabash Mill.
2 items, 8 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 F0480 I006
Date Range
1899
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1899
Year
1899
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Lancaster Twp.
Pequea Twp.
Reports
Second Lock, Lancaster Twp.
Specifications
Place
Lancaster Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0480 I006
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Location: At Second Lock, Lancaster Twp.
Document type: Report and specifications for bridge repairs.
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
Petition for electric lights for bridge
Object ID
Bridge F0485 I008
Date Range
1894
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for electric lights for bridge
Description
[Lancaster Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.]
Location: At Engleside, Lancaster Twp., on the Willow Street Pike.
Document type: Petition for electric lights for bridge
Date Range
1894
Year
1894
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Lights, Electric
Petitions
Roads
Turnpikes
West Lampeter Twp.
Willow Street Pike
Willow Street Turnpike
Place
Lancaster Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Extent
1 item, 1 piece
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0485 I008
Box Number
007
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 F0485 I009
Date Range
1898
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1898
Year
1898
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Lancaster Twp.
Proposals
Specifications
West Lampeter Twp.
Place
Lancaster Twp. and West Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0485 I009
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Lancaster Twp. and [West Lampeter Twp.]
Location: At Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Document type: Specifications and proposal for bridge repairs.
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 F0305 I006
Date Range
1890/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1890/11
Year
1890
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Ranck's Mill
Reports
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0305 I006
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1890.
Location: Near Ranck's Mill, on public highway to Lancaster City.
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
57.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0305 I008
Date Range
1891/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1891/04
Year
1891
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Exceptions
Lancaster
Lancaster Twp.
Mills
Ranck's Mill
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Record, Judicial
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0305 I008
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1891.
Location: Near Ranck's Mill, on public highway to Lancaster City.
Document type: Exceptions to building bridge.
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 F0365 I001
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
1897
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Cocalico Creek
Ephrata Twp.
Roads
Lancaster and Reading Road
Lincoln, Ephrata Twp.
Stevens, East Cocalico Twp.
East Cocalico Twp.
West Cocalico Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0365 I001
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1897.
Location: On public highway from the Lancaster and Reading Road to the road from Lincoln, Ephrata Twp., to Stevens, East Cocalico Twp., near the corner of Ephrata Twp., East Cocalico Twp., West Cocalico 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
66.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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