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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0585 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
1918
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0585 I009
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: May 1918.
Location: Over Little Conestoga Creek on public road from Millersville, Manor Twp., to Safe Harbor, Conestoga 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 F0580 I008
Date Range
1882/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1882/11
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Rock Road
Bridges
Creeks
Groff's Mill
Inspections
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Washington Boro
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I008
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1882.
Location: On the Blue Rock Road leading from Millersville, Manor Twp., to Washington Boro, near Groff'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 F0580 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
1850
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millerstown, Manor Twp.
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I005
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1850.
Location: On public road from Millerstown [Millersville], Manor Twp., to Safe Harbor, Conestoga 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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I010
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 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Masonville, Manor Twp.
Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I010
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1889.
Location: On pubic highway from Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp., to Masonville, Manor Twp. or Indiantown, Manor 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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0475 I004
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 0007
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Lancaster Twp.
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millersville Pike
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Stoneroad's Mill
Turnpikes
Place
Lancaster Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0475 I004
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1868.
Location: At Stoneroad's Mill, on road from the Millersville Pike.
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
271.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0130 I009
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 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Indiantown, Manor Twp.
Inspections
Manor Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0130 I009
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: March 1924.
Location: On Conestoga Creek, on public road from Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp., to Indiantown, Manor 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
102.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I004
Date Range
1847/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1847/04
Year
1847
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Lintner's Mill
Mills
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I004
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1847.
Location: Near Lintner'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 F0580 I006
Date Range
1851
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1851
Year
1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Inspections
Lintner's Mill
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I006
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1851.
Location: Near Lintner'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 F0125 I010
Date Range
1870/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1870/11
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Columbia
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Manor Twp.
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0125 I010
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1870.
Location: On road from Martic Forge, Martic Twp., to Columbia, at Safe Harbor, Conestoga 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
335.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I002
Date Range
1845/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1845/04
Year
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Lintner's Mill
Little Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Millerstown, Manor Twp.
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Turkey Hill, Manor Twp.
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0580 I002
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1845.
Location: On pubic highway from Millerstown [now Millersville], Manor Twp., to Turkey Hill, Manor Twp., near Lintner's Mill.
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.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0120 I007
Date Range
1838/01
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.
Date Range
1838/01
Year
1838
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Manor Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Port Deposit, Maryland
Reports
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Strasburg
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0120 I007
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1838.
Location: At Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp., on public highways from Strasburg and Port Deposit, Maryland.
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 F0125 I008
Date Range
1866/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1866/11
Year
1866
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Manor Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Safe Harbor, Conestoga Twp.
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0125 I008
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1866.
Location: Near Safe Harbor, Conestoga 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
199.000
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 F0255 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
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Moore, John K.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
East Donegal Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0255 I009
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1874.
Location: On public road to John K. Moore's.
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
438.000
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 F0120 I009
Date Range
1839/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Court term: November 1839.
Location: At Abraham Peter's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
Date Range
1839/11
Year
1839
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Peter, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Abraham Peter's Mill
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Manor Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0120 I009
Box Number
002
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 F0125 I005
Date Range
1858
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Conestoga Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Manor Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Shenk and Bower's Mill
Place
Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0125 I005
Box Number
002
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1858.
Location: Near Shenk and Bower'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 F0590 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
1901
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Conestoga Creek
Manor Twp.
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Millersville, Manor Twp.
Wabank, Lancaster Twp.
New Danville, Pequea Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Manor Twp. and Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0590 I001
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1901.
Location: Where public road from Millersville, Manor Twp., to Wabank, Lancaster Twp., makes first contact with creek; and on public road from New Danville, Pequea Twp., one half mile east of Millersville, Manor Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
70.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 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
1893
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
Harkness Ford
Fords
Ashville, Little Britain Twp.
Glenroy, Chester County
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 I013
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Harkness Fording, on public road from Ashville, Little Britain Twp., to Glenroy, Chester County.
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 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
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I013
Date Range
1884
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1884
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Orders
Petitions
Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp.
Point Lookout, Little Britain Twp.
Reports
Union, Colerain Twp.
Place
Colerain Twp. and Little Britain Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0080 I013
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Location: On road from Pine Grove, Little Britain Twp., to Union, Colerain Twp., at Point Lookout, 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

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