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.
Signers of Petition: Michael Breneman, John Haldeman, Henry Musser, David Cooke, Alexander Boggs, John Watson, James Eagan, George Hollinger, John McClure, Hugh Wilson and 1other.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Signers of Petition: Jacob Grosh, Jacob Reimer, Abraham Reimer, John Greider, William Child, George Snyder, Thomas Faulkner, David Sandoe, David Muma, Fridrick Nogle, John Miller, Christian Shirck, William McClure, Randle McClure, Mattias Ranck, James, Mehaffey, David Cooke and one other.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
