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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Object ID: Bridge F0190 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: 1801

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0003

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Creeks; Conewago Creek; Conoy Twp.; Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Susquehanna River; Rivers; Maytown, Donegal Twp.; Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Petitions; Bridges

Place: Donegal Twp. and Dauphin County

Object Name: Documents

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0190 I001

Box Number: 003

Additional Notes: Court term: February 1801.; Location: At junction with Susquehanna River, on road from Maytown, Donegal Twp., to Middletown, Dauphin County.; Document type: Petition for a grant of money for a 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

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Object ID: Bridge F0190 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: 1801

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0003

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Creeks; Conewago Creek; Conoy Twp.; Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Susquehanna River; Rivers; Maytown, Donegal Twp.; Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Orders; Bridges

Place: Donegal Twp. and Dauphin County

Object Name: Documents

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0190 I002

Box Number: 003

Additional Notes: Court term: May 1801.; Location: At junction with Susquehanna River, on road from Maytown, Donegal Twp., to Middletown, Dauphin County.; Document type: Order for a grant of money for a 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

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Object ID: Bridge F0190 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: 1817

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0003

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Creeks; Conewago Creek; Conoy Twp.; Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Marietta; Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Susquehanna River; Rivers; Orders; Reports; Bridges

Place: Donegal Twp. and Dauphin County

Object Name: Documents

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0190 I003

Box Number: 003

Additional Notes: [Donegal Twp.] and Dauphin County; Court term: January 1817.; Location: At mouth of creek, on public road from Marietta to Middletown, Dauphin County at confluence with Susquehanna River.; Document type: 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

Scrapbook

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Collection: Scrapbook Collection

Title: Marietta Scrapbook

Object ID: MG0434_BoxR010

Date Range: 1879-1919

Lititz Manheim Marietta Maytown, East Donegal Twp. Mountville New Holland Newspaper clippings Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp. Pennsylvania Germans Salunga, West Hempfield Twp. Scrapbooks Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania Custodial History: Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 88. Cataloged

2 documents

Collection: Scrapbook Collection

Title: Marietta Scrapbook

Description: Known as The Marietta Scrapbook, this volume contains a variety of information in newspaper clippings and magazine articles about Marietta, Columbia, and the rest of Lancaster County. The articles convey a well-rounded view of local history. Topics include education, population, crime, taxes, elections, and occupations. There are also many articles on the Pennsylvania Dutch, personal histories, crime, and genealogical information within the book. Histories for the following municipalities are included: Marietta, Christiana, Columbia, Donegal, Erie, Lancaster, Lititz, Manheim, Maytown, Mountville, Peach Bottom, Salunga, and Wrightsville.

Date Range: 1879-1919

Creation Date: 1879-1919

Year Range From: 1879

Year Range To: 1919

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 22

Subjects: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Education; Job descriptions; Lancaster County (Pa.)--History, local; Lancaster County (Pa.)--Population; Local taxation; Marietta (Pa.); Murder; Occupations; Pennsylvania Dutch; Scrapbooks

Search Terms: Christiana; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia; Education; Lancaster; Lititz; Manheim; Marietta; Maytown, East Donegal Twp.; Mountville; New Holland; Newspaper clippings; Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.; Pennsylvania Germans; Salunga, West Hempfield Twp.; Scrapbooks; Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania

Extent: 1 volume

Object Name: Scrapbook

Language: English

Object ID: MG0434_BoxR010

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Restricted access.; Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original volume may be used by appointment only-contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-434

Other Number: MG-434, Box R010

Classification: MG0434

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 25 October 2023.; Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 88.; This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Bridge Records

Object ID: Bridge F0190 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: 1822

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0003

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Creeks; Conewago Creek; Conoy Twp.; Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Susquehanna River; Rivers; Public notices; Bridges

Place: Donegal Twp. and Dauphin County

Object Name: Documents

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0190 I004

Box Number: 003

Additional Notes: [Donegal Twp.] and Dauphin County; Location: At confluence with Susquehanna River.; Document type: Public notice for bridge construction proposals.; 1 item, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0324

Description Level: Item

List

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: List of minor bridge repairs for township supervisors

Object ID: Bridge F0905 I003

Date Range: 1919

Collection: Bridge Records

Title: List of minor bridge repairs for township supervisors

Description: Document type: List of minor bridge repairs for township supervisors.; 1. Big Conestoga No. 24; [Conestoga Twp. and Manor Twp.]; Location: Over Conestoga Creek at Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.; 2. Chickies No. 6; [East Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.]; Location: Over Chickies Creek at Shenk's Mill.; 3. Chickies No. 3; [Penn Twp. and Rapho Twp.]; Location: Over Chickies Creek.; 4. Little Chickies No. 2; [Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.]; Location: Over Little Chickies Creek.; 5. Big Chickies No. 13; [East Donegal Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.]; 6. Pequea No. 6; [Leacock Twp. and Paradise Twp.]; Location: Over Pequea Creek at Parkes' Nursery.; 7. Pequea No. 8; Location: Over Pequea Creek.; 8. Mill Creek No. 2.75; [East Lampeter Twp.]; Location: Over Mill Creek, first bridge above Yeates' School.; 9. Raccoon Creek Bridge; Little Britain Twp. and [Chester County]; Location: Over Raccoon Creek near Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.; 10. Hammer Creek No. 2; [Ephrata Twp. and Warwick Twp.]; Location: Over Hammer Creek.; 11. Cocalico No. 3; [Ephrata Twp.]; Location: Over Cocalico Creek at quarry south of Ephrata.; 12. Conestoga No. 1; Caernarvon Twp.; Location: Over Conestoga Creek near Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.; 13. Bridge No. 23; Location: Over [Conestoga Creek] at Slackwater, Conestoga Twp.; 14. Conewago No. 2; [Lancaster County and Dauphin County]; Location: Over Conewago Creek.

System of Arrangement: Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.

Date Range: 1919

Year: 1919

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0013

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Big Chickies Bridge; Big Conestoga Bridge; Bridges; Caernarvon Twp.; Chester County, Pennsylvania; Chickies Bridge; Chickies Creek; Chiques Creek; Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.; Cocalico Bridge; Cocalico Creek; Conestoga Bridge; Conestoga Creek; Conestoga Twp.; Conewago Bridge; Conewago Creek; Creeks; Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; East Donegal Twp.; East Hempfield Twp.; East Lampeter Twp.; Ephrata; Ephrata Twp.; Hammer Creek; Hammer Creek Bridge; Kinseyville, Little Britain Twp.; Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Leacock Twp.; Lists; Little Britain Twp.; Little Chickies Bridge; Little Chiques Bridge; Little Chiques Creek; Little Chickies Creek; Manor Twp.; Mills; Mill Creek; Mill Creek Bridge; Mount Joy Twp.; Nurseries; Paradise Twp.; Parkes' Nursery; Penn Twp.; Pequea Bridge; Pequea Creek; Quarries; Raccoon Creek; Raccoon Creek Bridge; Rapho Twp.; Rock Hill, Conestoga Twp.; Shenk's Mill; Slackwater, Conestoga Twp.; Warwick Twp.; West Hempfield Twp.; Yeates School

Extent: 1 item, 2 pieces

Object Name: List

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0905 I003

Box Number: 013

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0324

Description Level: Item

Report

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Condition of bridge reports

Object ID: Bridge F0845 I003

Date Range: 1916

Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Condition of bridge reports

Description: Document type: Condition of bridge reports.; 1. Bridge No. 1; Steeleville Bridge; [Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County]; 2. Bridge No. 1.5; Ross' Fording Bridge; 3. Bridge No. 2; Andrew's Bridge; [Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]; 4. Bridge No. 2.5; Newcomer's Bridge; 5. Bridge No. 3; Bell's Fording Bridge; [Colerain Twp. and Chester County]; 6. Bridge No. 4; Holmes' Fording Bridge; [Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County; 7. Bridge No. 5; Worth Fording Bridge; 8. Bridge No. 6; Bunting Ford Bridge

Admin/Biographical History: 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.

Date Range: 1916

Year: 1916

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0013

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Andrews Bridge; Andrews Bridge, Colerain Twp.; Bell's Ford; Bell's Fording Bridge; Bridges; Bunting's Ford; Bunting's Ford Bridge; Colerain Twp.; Creeks; Holmes' Ford; Holmes' Fording Bridge; Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania; Newcomer's Bridge; Octoraro Creek, East Branch; Reports; Ross Fording Bridge; Ross Ford; Sadsbury Twp.; Steeleville Bridge; Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania; West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania; Worth's Bridge; Worth's Ford; Worth's Fording Bridge

Extent: 8 items, 8 pieces

Object Name: Report

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0845 I003

Box Number: 013

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0324

Description Level: Item

Report

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Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Condition of bridge reports

Object ID: Bridge F0845 I004

Date Range: 1916

Collection: Bridge Records

Title: Condition of bridge reports

Description: Document type: Condition of bridge reports.; 1. Bridge No. 7; Pumping Station Bridge; Lancaster County and Chester County; 2. Bridge No. 7.5; Harkness Fording Bridge; [Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]; 3. Bridge No. 8; Kirk's Fording Bridge; [Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]; 4. Bridge No. 9; Blackburn's Fording Bridge; [Colerain Twp. and Chester County]; 5. Bridge No. 9.5; Greist's Fording Bridge; 6. Bridge No. 10; Carter's Fording Bridge; [Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp.], Chester County; 7. Bridge No. 11; Kin[s]eyville Bridge; [Little Britain Twp. and Chester County]

System of Arrangement: Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.

Date Range: 1916

Year: 1916

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0013

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Blackburn's Ford; Blackburn's Fording Bridge; Bridges; Carter's Ford; Carter's Fording Bridge; Chester County, Pennsylvania; Colerain Twp.; Creeks; Greist's Ford; Greist's Fording Bridge; Harkness Ford; Harkness Fording Bridge; Kinseyville Bridge; Kirk's Ford; Kirk's Fording Bridge; Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Little Britain Twp.; Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania; Octoraro Creek, East Branch; Octoraro Water Company; Pumping Station Bridge; Pumping stations; Reports; West Nottingham Twp., Chester County

Extent: 7 items, 7 pieces

Object Name: Report

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Bridge F0845 I004

Box Number: 013

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 02-00 0324

Description Level: Item

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