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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 F0535 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
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
Specifications
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I009
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
Location: At Harkness Ford, on public road from Ashville, Little Britain Twp., to Glenroy, Chester County.
Document type: Specifications for bridge construction.
1 item, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 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
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
Specifications
Proposals
Contracts
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I011
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
Location: At Harkness Ford, on road from Ashville, Little Britain Twp., to Glenroy, Chester County.
Document type: Specifications, proposal, and contract for bridge construction.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge 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
Petition for appointment of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0540 I002
Date Range
1899
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers
Description
Court term: November 1899.
Location: At Cook's Fording, on public highway from Tayloria, Little Britain Twp., to Nottingham, Chester County, between the Pine Grove and Harkness bridges.
Document type: Petition for appointment of viewers
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1899
Year
1899
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cook's Ford
Covered bridges
Creeks
Fords
Harkness Bridge
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Octoraro Creek
Petitions
Pine Grove Covered Bridge
Tayloria, Little Britain Twp.
Place
Little Britain Twp., Lancaster County and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Extent
2 item, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0540 I002
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
Condition of bridge reports
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I001
Date Range
1915
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Condition of bridge reports
Description
Document type: Condition of bridge reports
1. Bridge No. 11
[Little Britain Twp. and Chester County]
2. Bridge No. 10
Lee's Bridge
[Little Britain Twp and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]
3. Bridge No. 9.5
[Little Britain Twp. and West Nottingham Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Greist's Fording.
4. Bridge No. 9
[Colerain Twp. and Chester County]
Location: At Blackburn's.
5. Bridge No. 8
Kirk's Bridge
6. Bridge No. 7.5
Harkness Fording
[Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
7. Bridge No. 7
Pine Grove Bridge
8. Bridge No. 6
Bunting's Fording Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
9. Bridge No. 5
Worth's Mill Bridge
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1915
Year
1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Bunting's Ford
Bunting's Ford Bridge
Colerain Twp.
Covered bridges
Creeks
Fords
Greist's Ford
Harkness Ford
Kirk's Bridge
Lee's Bridge
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Pine Grove Covered Bridge
Reports
West Nottingham Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Worth's Bridge
Worth's Mill
Extent
9 items, 9 pieces
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I001
Box Number
013
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
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
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0540 I003
Date Range
1899/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1899/11
Year
1899
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cook's Ford
Creeks
Fords
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Reports
Tayloria, Little Britain Twp.
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0540 I003
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1899.
Location: At Cook's Fording, on public highway from Tayloria, Little Britain Twp., to Nottingham, Chester County.
Document type: Order and report of viewers.
1 item, 7 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
67.000
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 F0090 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
1875
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Nine Points, Bart Twp.
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Long Ford
Bell Road
Fords
Roads
Creeks
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0090 I005
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: January 1875.
Location: On road leading from Nine Points, Bart Twp., to Oxford, Chester County, at Long Fording on the Bell Road.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
7.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 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
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
Blueprints
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I010
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Little Britain Twp. and [Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
Location: At Harkness Fording.
Document type: Bridge blueprint.
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 F0535 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
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
Invoices
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I012
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Harkness Fording.
Document type: Bill for extra work on 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 F0090 I008
Date Range
1918
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1918
Year
1918
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Holmes' Ford
Inspections
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Nine Points, Bart Twp.
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Reports
Place
Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0090 I008
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On public road from Nine Points, Bart Twp., to Oxford, Chester County, at Holmes' Fording.
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
94.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0535 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
1845
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
Peach Bottom, Fulton Twp.
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0535 I002
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1845.
Location: At ford near Pine Grove Iron Works in Little Britain Twp., on public highway to Peach Botton, Fulton 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 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 F0540 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
1899
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Cook
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek
Little Britain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Cook's Ford
Fords
Petitions
Bridges
Place
Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0540 I001
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
[Little Britain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
Court term: [November 1899].
Location: At Cook's Fording.
Document type: Names and addresses of petition signers.
1 item, 5 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
Condition of bridge reports
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I002
Date Range
1915
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Condition of bridge reports
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
1915
Year
1915
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
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Christiana, Pennsylvania
Christiana Bridge
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Long's Ford
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Mercer's Ford
Mercer's Fording Bridge
Newcomer's Bridge
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Reports
Ross Ford
Sadsbury Twp.
Steeleville Bridge
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0845 I002
Box Number
013
Additional Notes
Document type: Condition of bridge reports.
1. Bridge No. 4
[Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Long's Fording.
2. Bridge No. 3
[Colerain Twp. and Chester County]
Location: At Bell's Fording.
3. Bridge No. 2.5
Newcomer's Bridge.
[Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]
4. Bridge No. 2
Andrews Bridge.
5. Bridge No. 1.5
[Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Ross Fording.
6. Bridge No. 1
Steeleville Bridge
7. Bridge No. 00
Mercer's Fording Bridge
8. Bridge No. 0
Christiana Bridge
Christiana and [Chester County]
8 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 F0720 I004
Date Range
1846
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1846
Year
1846
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
Fords
Jones' Ford
Little Britain Twp.
Octoraro Creek
Orders
Penningtonville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Petitions
Reports
Sadsbury Twp.
Sadsbury Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster County and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0720 I004
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
[Sadsbury Twp. and Sadsbury Twp.], Chester County
Court term: January 1846.
Location: On public road from Penningtonville, Chester County, to Little Britain Twp., at Jones' Fording.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone F
Object ID
Bridge F0925 I002
Date Range
1919
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone F
Description
Document type: Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone F.
1. Octoraro No. 1
[Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
2. Octoraro No. 1.5
Location: At Ross' Fording.
3. Andrew's Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]
4. Newcomer's Bridge, also known as Octoraro No. 5 [?]
5. Octoraro No. 3
Location: Over Octoraro Creek at Bell Bank, Colerain Twp.
6. Worth's Bridge, also known as Octoraro No. 5 [?]
[Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
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
1919
Year
1919
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 Bank, Colerain Twp.
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Fords
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Newcomer's Bridge
Octoraro Creek
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Ross Ford
Sadsbury Twp.
Specifications
Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Worth's Bridge
Extent
2 items, 10 pieces
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0925 I002
Box Number
013
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 F0090 I006
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Colerain Twp.
Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Long Ford
Fords
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0090 I006
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Colerain Twp. and [Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
Court term: January 1876.
Location: At Long Fording.
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
502.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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