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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0780 I002
Date Range
1900
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1900
Year
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conewago Station, West Donegal Twp.
Contracts
Creeks
Harrisburg and Lancaster Turnpike
Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Roads
Turnpikes
West Donegal Twp.
Place
West Donegal Twp., Lancaster County and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Object Name
Contract
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0780 I002
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
West Donegal Twp. and [Londonderry Twp.], Dauphin County
Location: On the old Lancaster and Harrisburg Pike, near Conewago Station, West Donegal 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 F0775 I002
Date Range
1838/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1838/11
Year
1838
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Creeks
Forges
Furnaces
Harrisburg and Lancaster Turnpike
Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Mills
Mount Vernon Furnace and Mill
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
West Donegal Twp.
Place
West Donegal Twp. and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0775 I002
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
West Donegal Twp. and [Londonderry Twp.], Dauphin County
Court term: November 1838.
Location: At Mount Vernon Furnace and Mill in West Donegal Twp., on public highway to the Harrisburg and Lancaster Pike.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
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
Transportation Collection
Title
Transportation Collection
Object ID
MG0123
Date Range
1819-1977
Booklets Brochures Campbelltown, South Londonderry Twp., Lebanon County Center Square Road Station Chestnut Street Christiana Coatesville, Chester County Columbia �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Columbia, Ironville and Mount Joy
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Collection
Transportation Collection
Title
Transportation Collection
Description
The Transportation Collection contains documents regarding turnpikes, railroads, Conestoga Traction Co., Conestoga Transportation Co., and the Red Rose Transit Authority. The types of items include correspondence, financial papers, business papers, stock certificates, tickets, schedules, maps of routes, and a blueprint.
Date Range
1819-1977
Year Range From
1819
Year Range To
1977
Date of Accumulation
1819-1977
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Bitner, John R.
Boardman, Harris
Bowman, John Jacob
Boyer, Zaccur Prall
Cirt, Anna N.
Griest, William Walton
Hostetter, Albert Keller
Kemrer, Clarence M.
Knapp, Walter
Kreider, Kate
Kriebel, Howard Wiegner
McClellan, Oliver Eldridge
Royer, David
Shuman, James P.
Wohlsen, Anna
Wohlsen, Peter
Subjects
Letters
Minutes (Records)
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Co.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike (Pa.)
Posters
Railroads
Rates and tolls
Reading & Columbia Railroad Company
Street-railroads
Trolley cars
Search Terms
Adamstown
Bittersville, Lower Windsor Twp., York County, Pennsylvania
Blueprints
Booklets
Brochures
Campbelltown, South Londonderry Twp., Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Center Square Road Station
Chestnut Street
Christiana
Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Columbia
Columbia, Ironville and Mount Joy Railroad
Conestoga Traction Company
Conestoga Transportation Company
Conewago Water and Power Company
Correspondence
Dallastown, York County, Pennsylvania
Drawings
Duke Street
East Belt line
East King Street
East Petersburg, East Hempfield Twp.
Elizabethtown
Engleside, Lancaster Twp.
Ephemera
Ephrata
Express Printing Company
Greeting cards
Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania
Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Ironville, West Hempfield Twp.
J. G. Brill Company
Kinport Road
Lancaster
Lancaster and York Furnace Street Railway
Lancaster and Columbia Division, Conestoga Transportation Company
Lancaster and Lititz Passenger Railroad Company
Lancaster, Elizabethtown, and Middletown Turnpike
Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Letters
Lititz
Maple Grove
Maps
Marietta Avenue
North Market Street
Mechanicsburg, Upper Leacock Twp.
Mechanicsville, East Hempfield Twp.
Minutes
Mount Joy
Mulberry Street
National Railway Historical Society
Neffsville, Manheim Twp.
North End Photo Finishing House
North Lime Street
North Queen Street
Palmyra, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Penn Square
Pequea Twp.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Photographs
Placards
Substations
President Avenue
Princess Street
Prospect Street
Quarryville
Railroads
Rates and tolls
Reading and Columbia Railroad Company
Receipts
Red Rose Transit Authority
Reports
Roads
Rocky Springs Railroad Company
Schuylkill Navigation Company
Scrapbooks
South Mountain Railroad
South Queen Street
Stock certificates
Susquehanna Railroad
Tickets
Tolls
Trolley car barns
Trolley car yards
Trolley cars
Trolleys
Turnpikes
Walnut Street
WGAL (television station)
Williams Park Station
Willow Street Turnpike
Windsor Twp., York County, Pennsylvania
WLAN (radio station)
Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania
York Bus Company
York Fair
York Railway Company
Extent
2 boxes, 31 folders, 1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0123
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Transportation Collection (MG0123), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-123
Classification
MG0123
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 23 September 2021.
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0775 I001
Date Range
No date
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
No date
Year
none
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conewago Station, West Donegal Twp.
Creeks
Harrisburg and Lancaster Turnpike
Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Roads
Specifications
Turnpikes
West Donegal Twp.
Place
West Donegal Twp., Lancaster County and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0775 I001
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
West Donegal Twp. and [Londonderry Twp.], Dauphin County
Location: Near Conewago Station, West Donegal Twp., on the old Harrisburg and Lancaster Pike.
Document type: Specifications for bridge construction.
1 item, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0780 I001
Date Range
1900
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1900
Year
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0012
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conewago Station, West Donegal Twp.
Creeks
Harrisburg and Lancaster Turnpike
Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Roads
Specifications
Turnpikes
West Donegal Twp.
Place
West Donegal Twp., Lancaster County and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0780 I001
Box Number
012
Additional Notes
[West Donegal Twp. and Londonderry Twp.], Dauphin County
Location: On the old Lancaster and Harrisburg Pike, one mile north of Conewago Station, West Donegal Twp.
Document type: Specifications for bridge construction.
1 item, 7 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 F0830 I003
Date Range
1916
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Condition of bridge reports
Description
Document type: Condition of bridge reports.
1. Bridge No. 3
Nissley's Mill Bridge
[Conoy Twp. and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County]
2. Bridge No. 4
Ale[x]ander Bridge
[West Donegal Twp. and Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County]
3. Bridge No. 5
Mt. Vernon Pike Bridge
4. Bridge No. 6
Beverly Bridge
[Mount Joy Twp. and Dauphin County]
5. Bridge No. 7
Bellair[e] Bridge
[Mount Joy Twp. and Conewago Twp., Dauphin 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
1916
Year
1916
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Alexander Bridge
Bellaire Bridge
Beverly Bridge
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conewago Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County
Mills
Mount Joy Twp.
Mount Vernon Pike Bridge
Nissley's Mill
Nissley's Mill Bridge
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
West Donegal Twp.
Extent
5 items, 5 pieces
Object Name
Report
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0830 I003
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
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0185 I001
Date Range
1874/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: April 1874.
Location: On road leading from the Falmouth Turnpike to Middletown, Dauphin County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
Date Range
1874/04
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Falmouth Turnpike
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
West Donegal Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Place
Conoy Twp. and West Donegal Twp., Dauphin County
Extent
2 items, 3 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0185 I001
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
446.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I006
Date Range
1908/09
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: September 1908.
Location: On main public highway from the Marietta and Mount Joy Turnpike to the Lancaster and Marietta Turnpike.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1908/09
Year
1908
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Lancaster and Marietta Turnpike
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Marietta and Mount Joy Turnpike
Orders
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I006
Box Number
004
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
80.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone C
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I007
Date Range
1920
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone C
Description
Document type: Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone C.
1. Chickies No. 8
[Rapho Twp. and West Hempfield Twp.]
Location: Over Chickies Creek at Michael Moore's Mill.
2. Chickies No. 7.5
[Rapho Twp. and West Hempfield Twp]
Location: Over Chickies Creek at Moore's Mill.
3. Chickies No. 3
[Penn Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: Over Chickies Creek south of Sporting Hill Pike.
4. Little Chickies No. 2
[Mount Joy Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: Over Little Chickies Creek.
5. Little Chickies No. 3
Location: Over Little Chickies Creek at Horst's Mill.
6. Little Chickies No. 5
Location: Over Little Chickies Creek, in southeast corner of Mount Joy.
7. Little Chickies No. 5.5
[East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
8. Little Chickies No. 6
Location: Over Little Chickies Creek at Stauffer's Mill.
9. Chickies No. 10
Location: Over Chickies Creek.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1920
Year
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0013
People
Moore, Michael
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Chickies Bridge
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Horst's Mill
Little Chickies Bridge
Little Chiques Bridge
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Michael Moore's Mill
Mills
Moore's Mill
Mount Joy
Mount Joy Twp.
Penn Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Roads
Specifications
Sporting Hill Pike
Stauffer's Mill
Turnpikes
West Hempfield Twp.
Extent
1 item, 5 pieces
Object Name
Specification
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0905 I007
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
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0180 I002
Date Range
1852/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: April 1852.
Location: On public highway from Falmouth Turnpike, near Neisley's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
Date Range
1852/04
Year
1852
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Falmouth Turnpike
Mills
Neisley's Mill
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
Place
Conoy Twp. and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0180 I002
Box Number
003
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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